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Squeezebox Duet DAC vs Rotel

I'm putting together a budget audio/home theater system where I have a Rotel RSX-1065 AV Receiver at the core. I'm also picking up a new Squeezebox Duet. My question: Should I use the Squeezebox internal DACs with RCA outs or should I use the Squeezebox coaxial digital out and use the Rotel's internal DACs?

Thanks
Brad
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dmitrydr
221 posts
 
I have two Squeezeboxes - their built-in DAC is not for high fidelity systems. It's good enough for background music - I use one with Audioengine speakers, but for main system outboard DAC is a must.
vinylmeister
68 posts
 
The Squeezebox is fantastic to get audio files from your PC to your home-stereo and very convenient, and I agree with Dmityrdr - not audiophile stuff, perhaps that the Squeezebox Transporter is better
myrtle
30 posts
 
Yes, the Squeezebox is a decent transport but a poor DAC.
vinylmeister
68 posts
 
So did anyone try both the Dacmagic and Benchmark DAC1, what are the major audible differences?
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