How old is too old for a Dac?

randy-11

I honestly have no idea! :) These are not very similar DAC's AFAIK. I can't tell you a technical reason for it. It is just a trend I have observed lately. A good trend! :)

Best,

E

Hi Spooge!

Well, depends.

Here's my random, incoherent thoughts.

First, a lot of older DAC's still sound better than a lot of modern, mass produced stuff. The older Theta Casanova for instance still shines.

However.. in the last 5 years or so DAC's have gotten really good in a surprising area older DACs are not: Redbook.

Several modern DAC's really do CD quality sound MUCH MUCH better than older DAC's did, making "high resolution" files seem much less necessary than before. Among these I include Schiit, Mytek and Berkeley.

Best of luck,


E