Do I need a DAC?


Hello.

If I purchase a cd/sacd player with a DAC($2500), and an integrated amp($4000) with DAC , both in the entry level hifi range, do i need a DAC to improve sound?

thoughts?

Thank you for taking the time.

rockanroller

Showing 1 response by ghdprentice

Well chosen components improve sound quality with cost. There is virtually no limit… think $50K per component or more. Ideally you get the best possible source: streamer (or old school transport)  - DAC, preamp, amp, speakers. This gives you the best possible sound. I started out at ~ $ 500 / component… I am now at $20K / component… each upgrade has been phenomenal and brought great joy to my life. 
 

So, yes, can you benefit from a better DAC, absolutely. A great streamer will give you as good of sound as your transport… and infinite access to music, better preamp and amp will improve all.