If you don't want to pay for an integrated amp that has a DAC inside, and are willing to add one more box, you can get improved sampling rate coming out of a source device via USB, optical or coax, depending on the DAC. Plenty of choices under $150 that will do the job perfectly well. That frees you up from needing an integrated that has the DAC inside.I dont plan to invest in dac, what purpose dac have what benefit it will provide to me in my car i have p99rs pioneer
Stage 4 Reference Series CD Receiver
24-Bit AKM DACs
• Off ers S/N ratio as high as 120 dB and high durability to jitter.
• Used for high, mid, low and SW channel (1 each).
• Give superior dynamic range and quietness.
it have several dacs,
do i find quality difference when i compared to my other car Sony player which cost 100$
for p99rs i spend 1500$ as a brand new,
so i see 000 difference thats a gimmick,
I have bought kef R3 today so they are payed they will be shipped from Uk to me, brand new 5 year warranty so fresh. with grills etcs..
You say convenience is important to you - if I were you, I would think re what inputs you need in an amp that can drive the speakers effectively vs power/volume considerations alone... You don't want to wind up with a lot of volume but continuing frustration in getting source sound into it...via RCA line, Bluetooth, mini, whatever...