Does a DAC need a large/strong power supply?

I see these inexpensive DACs on ASR that get great reviews, but people say they're not that good because of a weak power supply. Is this mostly true? Does a DAC sound better with an overkill power supply?

koestner08-08-2022 5:20pm

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djones51 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,947 posts 08-08-2022 at 07:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A good DAC doesn't sound like anything no matter the power supply.
djones51 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,947 posts 08-09-2022 at 12:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My interest is curiosity as to how these $300 to $600 dacs test so well and have very low noise. Have you considered the obvious answer? They are engineered very well? There are other higher priced dacs with light power supplies. RME ADI 2 uses an external brick. Benchmark have light weight internal switching supplies.
djones51 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,947 posts 08-09-2022 at 06:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm sure ASR would be happy to measure your Weiss 501 and I doubt it would get a negative review. Weiss has been building for the production side for years and they use SOTA Delta Sigma chips.

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