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How old is too old for a Dac?

Been out of the loop for a good bit, and wondering how much things have changed in digital. In other words, how old is too old for a dac?
spoogemonkey
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charles1dad
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Spoogemonkey,

 In the realm of High End audio I'm convinced you can take any audio product and there will be a fan base for it and inevitably a counter group that swears it's a terrible product. I'm yet to find an exception to this observation.  You're right, listen for yourself when ever possible.

Charles

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In other words, how old is too old for a dac?


When you and your family, friends, have embraced a technology that the old DAC no longer supports.  
spoogemonkey OP
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@ ct0517

Do I need to clarify that my question was regarding SQ?

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Spoogemonkey

IMO - You need to form your own opinion before buying/committing, especially if there is a large $ outlay.

With digital, I would bring my existing DAC (whether it is a CD player or a dedicated DAC), whatever your current reference is, into the Audio Salon and have the dealer substitute it in, with the others they are offering and compare. This allows for multiple comparisons at different price points.

This will allow you to form an opinion.

fwiw
I have been told by different dealers in the past that the digital business is on a 2 year cycle as far as product turnover, new product is concerned.

foey
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Its all down to listening at the end of day.

I bought an Audiolab M Dac plus a few weeks back . I really like it.
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