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Using an ouboard DAC with SONY HAPZ1ES

I have a Sony HAPZ1ES, and want to try using an outboard DAC (using the USB).  I was thinking about the Ayre Codex because it can decode both PCM and DSD, which are the files stored on tbe Sony.  Anyone try this DAC with the Sony, or any other DACs?  I was also thinking about the Border Patrol (I’m more of an analog guy, although tbe BP wont be able to play my DSD files.  Not a huge deal.)
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stereo5
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Any USB based dac will work.  Just make sure you have the latest firmware update on the Sony.
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drew_k OP
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I’m trying to see if anyone with the Sony has seen improvement with an outboard DAC over the internal DAC.
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The Sony sounds great, I’ve tried an outboard DAC.  Was a little diffferent but not better.

now, I would like to see Sony offer quboz support.  It is a high res player after all.  
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I tried my HAPZ1ES with a Wyred4Sound Dac-2 DSD SE DAC and preferred the one in the Sony better.  Music seemed to flow better and with the Sony and there was more body to the music.  The Wyred dac seemed more in your face.
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