Using a DAC to improve streaming audio

[buggo]

Hello,

Admittedly I am super new to this stuff and not very knowledgeable on many of these topics but in reading other posts I have been encouraged to post my questions. I am interested in maybe using a DAC between my receiver and digital devices. I know my receiver has one built in but would maybe like to see if an external DAC could improve the sound. Would there be an advantage to using a DAC in this situation?

I currently use a Etekcity Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Receiver Audio Adapter to hook up any devices for streaming. I have seen some DACs also support bluetooth in the unit which could maybe replace the adapter entirely.

For other digital devices I would like to hook up a cd player soon. Nothing special, maybe a portable CD player just to get started and eventually I would like to have a NAS storage for my digital music. I also route my TV through my receiver. I don't really have interest in a 5.1 surround or anything just a 2.1 for now. If I purchase a DAC can I route all of these devices through a single DAC or would I need a dedicated DAC for each digital source? Is a DAC a good investment for my current setup? I'm looking for something pretty basic (under $200) for now. Any advice or information would be welcome.

Thanks,
Nathan

[struth]

ay well be an improvement on your current one, although using bluetooth 4.0, you might not notice is so much, as it is not redbook. Some bluetooths are ok, and i use it occasionally myself but its not as good as full fat redbook.

[buggo]

Hello again friends. I'm still wanting some advice on to he DAC thing.

1. Is it pronounced dee-ay-see or dakk?
2. Would a DAC improve the sound of streaming audio over the Bluetooth adapter?
3. Would i see a greater improvement if i plugged in my phone or computer directly into the DAC?
4. Does a DAC support multiple inputs or do you need a dedicated DAC for each digital input?
5. Based on my current setup is this a logical place to invest $100-$200 or should I be trying to upgrade elsewhere? I'm fairly happy with my speakers for now and am have a turntable that just needs a belt and some cleaning up (a Pioneer pl-516). The belt is in the mail so that should be cool.

Thanks,
Nathan

[StanleyB]

Hello again friends. I'm still wanting some advice on to he DAC thing.

1. Is it pronounced dee-ay-see or dakk?
2. Would a DAC improve the sound of streaming audio over the Bluetooth adapter?
3. Would i see a greater improvement if i plugged in my phone or computer directly into the DAC?
4. Does a DAC support multiple inputs or do you need a dedicated DAC for each digital input?
5. Based on my current setup is this a logical place to invest $100-$200 or should I be trying to upgrade elsewhere? I'm fairly happy with my speakers for now and am have a turntable that just needs a belt and some cleaning up (a Pioneer pl-516). The belt is in the mail so that should be cool.

Thanks,
Nathan

1. Why complicate things? It is either DAC, or D A C. There is no k or s in it.
2. You won't get out more than you put in.
3. You can't just plug a phone into a DAC. Some phones are DAC compatible, whilst others are not. As for improvements: you won't know till you try.
4. Some DACs have multiple inputs, whilst others don't.
5. That is a decision that only you can decide.

[walpurgis]

Phonetically it is pronounced by most as 'dak' though.

[StanleyB]

That reminds me of the Dutch argument if it is a f or a v.