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Basically, depends if you are using the amp/volume controls of the Denon (use variable), or bypassing them and using the volume of the main system (use fixed). If you have the option to bypass the Denon volume (either the amp is an integrated, as stated above, or you have a preamp), I'd go that route...find the DAC portion much better than the amp portion of the DA-10.
the reason why i want to use my da 10 is because its sitting there and not being used anymore after i bought the ifi dsd, so i was wondering i have an edirol 4fx external usb sound card ( http://www.roland.com/products/ua-4fx/ ) that supports only 24/96, so i thought why not use my da 10 with my desktop and home theater amplifier as my desktop is connected to my home theater and tv for music, i do not know if that is a good idea or not, can you please tell me if it is
so currently my desktop is connected by usb to edirol 4fx and then from edirol to my yamaha rx-v357 receiver optically
so i am sorry to ask again how can i utilize my da 10 with my home theater, and cables do i need as i am very bad in setting things up, can you provide links to the cables i need and i shall do my set up
finally is it better to remove the edirol and replace it with the da 10?
OK, I'm not sure anyone can really answer the question...certainly not me, I don't know the external usb card you are using. I'd guess the Denon, connected to your receiver (fixed) woulsound better, but you may have different sound preferences than I do, you may be using a fine external card. In the end, you are there, I am not. It's not all that complicated, I'd say you should try it for yourself, see which one YOU like better! (is it the 24/96 limitation that bothers you? That is only one of many factors that influence the sound. Some folks now prefer old R2R dACS, which only go to 16/44, to the newer ones that do higher resolution, for a natural, organic sound they are supposed to have. Just try it and use those ears...)