I can't believe we are having this conversation in 2025.
Then the other side of the coin. "This $2000 DAC outperforms that $10000 one.
I went from a Topping D90 to Pontus 12. There is a difference and it is worth the extra, IMO.
The DAC Scam - Almost everyone believes the hype
Over many decades I have owned my share of multi-thousand dollar dacs.My current is my Audio Alchemy DDP-1 + PS 5, which I have owned for ~ 4 years. I have made many changes to my system, including cables and it has shined a light on every one, so I tend to agree with the YTV . Your thoughts?