The A3IA1 uses a Class-D amplifier which is a DAC in the output stage just before the speakers. Since each conversion between digital and analogue domains generates inaccuracies in the signal we do not recommend using an external DAC to keep the number of conversions to a minimum—which for all digital inputs should be once.
Should I use an external DAC with your A3IA1 amplifier?
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