For the one millionth time price has nothing to do with anything. It's the parts. Nichicon audio note v-caps ac filter choked, etc.
How much does a DAC do the more expensive it is?
Having spun an Oppo 105 for many years on its own before adding a Schiit Gungnir (bought for a generous steal from a wonderful seller here), I was immediately struck with how much more presence and detail the Schiit added to the Oppo's presentation.
That Gungnir, even new, pales in comparison pricewise with 4 and 5 figure DACs I see for sale here.
So what do those much more expensive DACS do for sound? I mean, how much more information can be dug out of the digital files? Is it akin to what a good phono stage can do for a cartridge?
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Same old question gets the same old reply. Price means nothing design and parts mean everything. Most people here have never had a reference component in their system. Reviews mean nothing. The old Marantz CD-94 still competes in sound quality to most any DAC mentioned in this forum. Happy Listening.
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@ghdprentice I have a different option on some of the major brands you mention. Parts quality are mostly nothing special IMO and in general I'm not too impressed with the use of circuit boards. Most have good looks and sound better that mid- fi gear but the cost IMO does not justify the extra cost. Upgrading some products has in my experience brought those products closer to reference levels that have surpased the sound quality oh the major brands top of the line products. We consistently do this type of work weekly for a lot less. Money than the higher cost brand name products. Not to say they are bad but they are not manufactured with the best parts to achieve better sound quality. Happy listening |