
bread29
Junior Audioholic
After doing some initial research, I came to the conclusion that I may need a DAC. I primarily listen to computer audio via Itunes converted to ALAC. I'm using a fairly new Creative Soundblaster audio card and running a Toslink cable to my Yamaha Rx-v863 receiver, powered by Emotiva UPA-5. I'm a fan of Emotiva and am interested in the XDA-1. My question is: do I actually need to purchase a DAC & if so, will it produce a noticable difference?