How do DACs that vary so much in price make a difference when placed between the same input/output?
I'd like to understand a little about the job they do, the components they comprise of and why the differ so largely in cost.
For example, does an expensive DAC improve sound quality over a cheaper DAC by a large margin? Does a more expensive DAC use superior components?
In a simple system of digital source, DAC, integrated amplifier and passive speakers how would you rank the order of importance on each separate on the resultant sound quality?
I'd like to understand a little about the job they do, the components they comprise of and why the differ so largely in cost.
For example, does an expensive DAC improve sound quality over a cheaper DAC by a large margin? Does a more expensive DAC use superior components?
In a simple system of digital source, DAC, integrated amplifier and passive speakers how would you rank the order of importance on each separate on the resultant sound quality?