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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tomic601 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,865 posts 08-09-2022 at 09:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There was a really good reason for the genius EE / listening focused designer of the Ayre DAC implementing a “ measure / listen “ switch…. Also, a firm believer in level matching….for valid listening tests.. God, I miss Charlie so…..
tomic601 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,865 posts 08-09-2022 at 02:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Jim White at Aesthetix for a Phd on great power supplies, isolation, Faraday cage, etc….

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