Published On Nov 13, 2019
Camera: Jana Dagdagan | Editor: John Darko
What is a DAC? Do you need one? Chances are, you already have one inside your computer, smartphone or TV. The question then becomes: do you need an external DAC to improve the sound quality of your computer, smartphone or TV?
This video is a ramble through my own personal journey with external DACs, relayed here to help newcomers better understand what a DAC does, how it might benefit their listening experience and how to avoid distractions. (Discussions about DAC chips, digital source quality and hi-res audio can come later).
The DARKO DAC Index is now a PATREON bonus:
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Also featured in this video...
Marantz CD-63SE:
https://www.whathifi.com/features/was...
Logitech Squeezebox Touch:
https://darko.audio/2010/09/logitech-...
https://darko.audio/2012/05/enhanced-...
https://darko.audio/2012/05/spotify-o...
Schiit Modi 3 (US$99):
https://darko.audio/2018/11/schiit-mo...
https://darko.audio/2018/11/a-short-f...
Bluesound Node 2 (US$475):
https://darko.audio/2018/01/further-t...
AURALiC Aries G1 (€2199):
https://darko.audio/2018/08/a-short-f...
Chord Qutest (€1549):
https://darko.audio/2018/11/a-short-f...
Resonessence Labs Concero (US$850):
https://darko.audio/2013/03/resonesse...
Resonessence Labs Herus (US$350):
https://darko.audio/2014/07/improving...
https://darko.audio/2014/02/dsd-vs-pc...
AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt (US$299):
https://darko.audio/2019/07/a-short-f...
https://darko.audio/2019/07/10-more-t...
Schiit Yggdrasil Analog 2 (US$2399):
https://darko.audio/2018/04/dial-m-fo...
KEF LS50 Wireless:
https://darko.audio/2016/12/kef-ls50-...
https://darko.audio/search/KEF+LS50+w...
UE Boom:
https://darko.audio/2015/01/on-the-ro...
Cables...
AudioQuest Evergreen 3.5mm to RCA:
https://www.audioquest.com/cables/ana...
Zu Mission RCA to RCA:
https://www.zuaudio.com/cable/mission...
AudioQuest Cinnamon TOSLINK:
https://www.audioquest.com/cables/dig...
iFi USB-C to USB-A adapter:
https://ifi-audio.com/products/otg-ca...
Apple Lightning to USB adapter:
https://www.apple.com/de/shop/product...
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