2. digital
  3. 193557-2546

The DAC Scam - Almost everyone believes the hype

Over many decades I have owned my share of multi-thousand dollar dacs.My current is my Audio Alchemy DDP-1 + PS 5, which I have owned for ~ 4 years. I have made many changes to my system, including cables and it has shined a light on every one, so I tend to agree with the YTV . Your thoughts?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Sg1nYLmLCw

tweak1
jl35
4,123 posts
 

I've been happy with all my DAC upgrades over the years...on my current PS Audio DAC I have found each FPGA upgrade (they are free) to be a significant improvement...

Post removed 
audiotroy's avatar
audiotroy
3,866 posts
 

another bull video

 

his whole argument is based on the chip cost  and thats it

a dacs sound quality is based on:

decoding chip types and quantity some dacs use multiple processing chips with summed outputs 

input board and input chips

clock board and chips 

any custom processing and software

analog amplification board this can cost hundreds of dollars 

power supply and case 

so a high end dac can cost way more then this genius surmises

 

Dave and Troy

Audio intellect NJ

 

 

steakster
1,959 posts
 

If you believe that video, I've got a bridge for sale that you might like.  It's in mint condition - just needs a minor paint job.

jl35
4,123 posts
 

that video certainly contains nothing new or original...

More to discover