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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?
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After a quite long time experience with DACs of different categories and prices I'm convinced that they make minor changes in overall sound reproduction and quality. I suggest all of them use similar kind the conversion methods, whereas the hardware perhaps doesn't matter so much. I cannot explain more technically why this happens but I am convinced about the outcomes. |
I believe any component is "tuned" by the designer. So that DAC chip can have it's sound manipulated by how all the other pieces are put together. Power supplies make a huge difference, in my experience as well. Two different car models may share the exact same engine. However, all the things around it (chassis, transmission, etc), will determine any differences the driver my experience. |
@partslinger you’re welcome and good luck! |
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