When does someone need a DAC

Always looking for better sound, but I have a higher end CD player. What is a DAC going to do for me... I thought every CD player has a DAC built in?

bobmclean09-16-2013 8:39pm

judyazblues Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 157 posts 09-17-2013 at 07:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete When it walks like a DAC and quacks like a DAC
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kijanki Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,426 posts 11-04-2013 at 09:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Bobmclean, Good DAC when used with your existing CDP might give you better sound. On the other hand when you connect DAC to computer you will become independent of transport (hard disks are cheap) with ease of use, being able to find music quickly and create playlists. In addition you will be able to protect yourself from disasters, like theft or fire, by creating backup HD and storing it in safe place outside of your home (I keep mine at work). Also, you will be able to bypass limitation of CD (16bit 44.1kHz).