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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
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2psyop
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I don’t believe hype and I don’t believe reviewers either. I just listen to different devices and decide for myself.

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wturkey
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The Audio Alchemy is a great unit. At one point I had 2 in different systems. The Elac unit is also good and is Bluetooth and roon enabled. 

ghdprentice
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The idea that the DAC sound is the primary determinant of the sound quality in anything but the very cheapest of DACs is absolutely ridiculous. Absolutely wrong. 

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daledeee1
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I can't believe we are having this conversation in 2025.

Then the other side of the coin. "This $2000 DAC outperforms that $10000 one.

I went from a Topping D90 to Pontus 12.  There is a difference and it is worth the extra, IMO. 

ghdprentice
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There was this discussion in the late 1970's early 80's about whether interconnects could sound different. It was really obvious they did back then... fifty years ago.

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