Dac Technology Mature?

Gents:

I know this is blasphemy, but Is Dac technology reaching maturity.

OR: Are the newer DAC 's sounding more similar and only smaller differences in sound quality?

jeff

frozentundra08-03-2018 2:02am

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jond Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,960 posts 08-03-2018 at 01:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +10000 @melbguyone fantastic response!
jond Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,960 posts 08-03-2018 at 07:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hey my 20, 23 actually, year old DAC sounds just fine thanks! Love that old R2R technology, wedded to a robust power supply and tubed analog output stage of course.
jond Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,960 posts 08-04-2018 at 12:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @maplegrovemusic It's not about being cool, there is a lot more to a DAC than simply D to A conversion. A good DAC needs a good solid power supply and good analog output stage to truly sound good. Any designer would tell you that, and frankly that goes for other gear not just DACs in terms of a good power supply.

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