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?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Sg1nYLmLCw

tweak1

Did not bother to view the video. 
 

My journey started with my iPhone hooked up through an adapter to a Pass Labs Aleph P. I found it almost unsuitable for even background music. When I went to a Devialet 200 set up with its built-in DAC, I could now listen to digital for background music. The next step was to the built-in DAC in a Vinnie Rossi L2S preamp which enabled me to actually listen to digital and enjoy it. My current DAC has virtually become a replacement for my analog system since the sound quality is so good and the convenience is no contest.


As some people have mentioned but I would like to emphasize, the analog portion of the digital-to-analog-converter is extraordinarily important.

And, one more thing ...

The expert in the video forgot to mention that it is highly recommended that a tech come out twice a year to adjust the clock to compensate for Daylight Savings Time on those expensive DACs to keep them working at peak performance. Just one more reason not to blow your money on those "high end" DACs.

Just like everything else in our society these days, many people seem to be at the extreme here.  Either everything matters or it all sounds the same.  Deal with it - not everything matters, but some things matter to varying degrees.  

@brianlucey 
Yes I have a ProTools system with a Studio MATRX, I'm sure you're right this is my worst sounding DAC, I'd love to upgrade it. Have you done this?
What would you suggest to improve the ProTools DAC but still be able to use the ProTools  interface? 

Thanks