Hello everyone! I'm considering purchasing an external DAC, as the built-in DAC in the Yamaha a-s501 amplifier leaves much to be desired. Furthermore, the audio output from my laptop via HDMI to the TV and then via optical cable to the amplifier is not the best setup, preventing me from unlocking the full potential of my Triangle Comete speakers and Polk Signature Elite ES 10 subwoofer. Therefore, in hopes of improving sound quality, I'd like to install a good DAC between my laptop and amplifier, allowing me to output video from my laptop via HDMI to the TV and audio from the DAC to the amplifier. The laptop has a USB-C port. I'm not interested in streaming, as I have a large collection of high-resolution music on external drives. Any comments on this matter would be appreciated.
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