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Can You Really Hear the Difference Between DACs? (Explained)
There is a school of thought that all DACs have a unique sound signature that sets them apart from each other. What this means is, the sound produced by every DAC is different. This belief is mostly fueled by audiophiles, most of whom claim that it is possible to tell the difference between DACs...geekmusician.com
I suppose if you compare DACs similarly priced there's possibly small tonal differences but when matching off against a more costlier DAC, the differences can be night and day.Interesting comment just before the table of contents
To hear this difference, the same amp and headphones must be used with the DACs, with no EQ applied. Unfortunately, most people are not able to make out this difference.
Maybe this is why some people are adamant they can hear a difference and some are adamant they can't.
I refer to my previous comment.I'd be willing to bet that in a properly conducted double-blind trial nobody could tell the difference between any properly constructed DACs. 🙂