Plug in DAC into main in or to cd inputs of an integrated amplifier

[Richard_James]

Thinking of a basic dac with Bluetooth. I looked at a few.

Currently top contender is creative x7
260$ on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Q3XLGLU/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A286IZ33TR5AUQ&psc=1

Has burr brown dac

There is also this one

Audioengine B1 Bluetooth Music Receiver (2019 Version) B1 B&H


And volume control. So it's sort of a pre amp already

I have few nakamichi ta and Sr series. Some come with pre-out and main in jacks.

What's the issue if you have 2 pre amps on signal path

Say
1) creative x7 -->cd inputs of nakamichi--> speakers

2) creative x7 --> main in of nakamichi--> speakers

Any issues or adverse affects of either pathway

If you have other dac recommendation please let me know
Need USB connection to Android, Mac, pc and bluetooth

 

[Richard_James]

Having read reviews seems like sound blaster is a bad unit. Picks up noise everywhere. And etc

 

[phase]

I usually recommend the Topping D50S to friends that are looking to modernize their setups a bit.

 

[Richard_James]

Thanks you. This maybe exactly what I need. How does it compare to dac 2 version of itself. Same price. But often I noticed many brands make name for themselves and then start cutting corners. Or actually make improvements
I'll be looking at specs now. But better to have extra help) I appreciate
https://www.amazon.com/Topping-ES90...YARJSMN0PS1&psc=1&refRID=MJ0FN735QYARJSMN0PS1

 

[phase]

My bad, it’s the Topping DX3 Pro that I meant to recommend.
And there is a version 2 now as well, should probably do some research too, but it’s right in your price range, available through amazon.

 

[Richard_James]

Are there reasons for dx3 over d50s?
I see dx3 is based on akm dad
D50s on sabre.
I don't really need headphone amp

 

[phase]

The akm dac has a more favorable response than the ess, at the expense of a slight increase in noise. The dx3 will perform as a preamp, and is what I would likely purchase if I wasn’t interested in diy.