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Who is doing the DAC function?

jsmithepa

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In a system where....

Smartphone ------- (bluetooth A2DP) ------> BT Receiver ----> Amp.


Where does the D to A occur? Smartphone or BT Receiver?
 
Ah no, am in the market for a new amp which says to have an onboard high-def DAC, but I will be talking to it via its built-in BT, so am wondering if that high-def DAC is gonna do me any good or a waste of $.

U can handle for an answer?