Purpose of a DAC and Redbook Presentation

I have seen DACs on audiogon. What is their purpose? Who would benefit from buying one? What does the term "redbook presentation" mean?

Eagleman

eagleman672212-08-2004 10:04pm

golferjw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 42 posts 12-09-2004 at 12:49am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you do not have a coax out on your cd player forget about a dac and get a new player. toslink sucks.