NAD 7020 receiver inputs/switch/DAC question

[bmold86]

Hi all - I have some older audio equipment my dad gave me - a NAD 7020 receiver and ADS L520 speakers. I am trying to set them up with a CD player but also with my computer/TV. The receiver only has one set of RCA AUX input jacks so I am looking for some type of switch that has 2-3 inputs (computer: USB/line, CD player: RCA, free slot for future use) and output via one set of RCA jacks to the receiver. Does anyone know of any product like this?

I've also been reading about the benefits of using a separate DAC for my computer. Are there any products that combine a switch (like I described above) and a DAC into one? The 7020 already has a preamp/amp, many DACs seem to as well, I don't want to be too redundant/complicated in my setup, but I also am not very well-versed in audio. In keeping with NAD, I was looking at the NAD MDC DAC 2.0 which seems to be a standalone DAC but then I would still need a switch.

Now just realizing there is also a set of RCA jacks for 'phono' input and I'm not planning on using a turntable. Could I just use those as inputs from my computer (with or without a DAC)? How about the 'lab' inputs? How do these inputs differ from the standard 'aux' inputs? Any thoughts? Sorry for any noob questions, thanks for any advice!

 

[Jayrosc]

Do NOT plug anything into the phono input except a turntable. the phono input goes to a pre amp specifically for a turntable. It is different than the other inputs.

 

[natger]

I guess you have one or two tape play inputs you haven't mentioned.

 

[leesonic]

You can use the tape inputs (play) for a line level signal. DO NOT use the lab inputs, these are an alternative, unfiltered input directly into the power amp without going through the preamp or volume control.

 

[bmold86]

Yes, there is an RCA tape play input (I'll try that) as well as a 5 pronged plug style.Thanks!