If the DAC is o for output (which it is), then you use the DAC between the computer and the stereo amp, as you thought. Where you don't use it is getting the record, say, onto the computer. That would be an ADC. Since it's already digital as a CD, well, then, there's no DAC (or ADC) involved at all.
As for iTunes, by definition, there IS no space between tracks on a CD. There is a way to join tracks together in iTunes to avoid the gap, too.
Also, there ain't no reason you can't use iTunes to rip as Apple lossless, which gets you where you want to go.
Now, if you want to complain about how slow iTunes is, I'm with you right there.
Last edited by kcarlile; 01/29/11 12:37 AM. Reason: I uz wrong.
