Amp without digital inputs

[Bigmoonface]

So my Onkyo A-9377 only has RCA inputs and no digital inputs at all. My Onkyo NS-6170 Network Audio Player( which does have digital outputs) connects from its RCA outputs to the RCA inputs on my Amp.
If I had a amp with digital input would I notice a marked improvement in sound quality?

 

[DaveVoorhis]

If I had a amp with digital input would I notice a marked improvement in sound quality?

It's unlikely. You might notice some difference due to switching to the DAC in the amplifier rather than the one in the network audio player, but probably not enough to describe it as better or worse, just possibly slightly different.

 

[Bigmoonface]

It's unlikely. You might notice some difference due to switching to the DAC in the amplifier rather than the one in the network audio player, but probably not enough to describe it as better or worse, just possibly slightly different.

Thanks Dave, that's good news because I'm happy with the A-9377. Its actually not that old, think it was release about 2010 so not sure why they didn't include digital inputs? Probably to keep the price down I guess!

 

[sqlsavior]

Maybe. But not because it has digital inputs, but rather because it has a better DAC, and a better amplifier. Finding both in one unit is more difficult than bettering each individually.