AirosmithxHe already helped ya out but for future set up in case you ever upgrade just think of it this way: it's a chain from your source (wherever the music is located, be it a portable player, on your PC, a CD, what have you) USB it to a DAC (or as a cheaper & simpler way maybe just a DAC/AMP) and then RCA your DAC to an amplifier, amplifier to your speakers and/or headphones depending on what you need to hear it from. I say all this because of you asking if the amp comes first before DAC. And again, you've already been helped but I thought maybe I'd add a bit of depth to your understanding in case you haven't already done that ;-) in my beginnings once I learned simplicity, quality components in my chain, remembering what MY ears prefer not what an "audiophile" tells me I should like, man after that my music, movies, gaming etc. ALL sounded suuuuuper much better. Welcome aboard homie don't ever be hesitant to ask an audio enthusiast for help we clearly love blabbering about our addiction :-P have fun with it dude!
dr0wzyyAs a newbie to this audio world ,this info u shared with me means a lot.Thank You! and ya like every other audiophile out there im on a quest for a better quality listening experience.