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

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itzhak1969 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 03-05-2017 at 10:52am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ARC Reference dac is very expensive. The Schiit YGGORASIL is a good option on the 2k range price. http://schiit.com/products/yggdrasil
spoogemonkey OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 03-05-2017 at 02:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Some guys of whatsthebest posted their lack of enthusiasm for the Yggy and other Schiit products compared to what’s available right now. Actually universally disliked. Might be worth a read. http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?19433-Chinese-DAC-shames-a-few-heavy-hitters/page11 YMMV. Best advice I’ve seen is to try before you buy.
jond Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,858 posts 03-05-2017 at 03:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @andyz I know what you mean so happy about my AN dac-3 Signature now wondering how much better the Balanced might be? Happy for now, very happy, but good to know there's an upgrade path!
charles1dad Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,250 posts 03-05-2017 at 03:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Spoogemonkey, In the realm of High End audio I'm convinced you can take any audio product and there will be a fan base for it and inevitably a counter group that swears it's a terrible product. I'm yet to find an exception to this observation. You're right, listen for yourself when ever possible. Charles
ct0517 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,041 posts 03-05-2017 at 03:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete OP In other words, how old is too old for a dac? When you and your family, friends, have embraced a technology that the old DAC no longer supports.

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