How old is too old for a Dac?

Been out of the loop for a good bit, and wondering how much things have changed in digital. In other words, how old is too old for a dac?

spoogemonkey02-23-2017 11:09pm

charles1dad Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,250 posts 02-24-2017 at 06:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 500.00 dollars? Extraordinary value. This small Japanese company flies under the radar outside of Asia. Charles
jesusa0 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 155 posts 02-25-2017 at 05:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes, Charles: 500 dollars.
bigkidz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,387 posts 02-26-2017 at 02:01am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete spoogemonkey it all depends on the design and your price range. I build gear and I an tell you that you have to try different units to see what works for you. For example standard Redbook playback with a transport versus USB or HDMI connections via your PC, or looking for DSD, then that is a different story.
mahler123 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,361 posts 02-27-2017 at 12:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete OP- that is a great question. Digital, and in particular the DAC end of things, change so fast. I've just invested a bundle in 2 DACs and they both are supposed to be upgradable via firmware updates. Hopefully that keeps me sane for a while
spoogemonkey OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 02-27-2017 at 02:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Some useful responses here. Thanks for chiming in.