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The sound quality from DACs - is it all the same?

I've been talking to my cousin brother about sound quality. He is a self-proclaimed expert audiophile. He says that Audio Science Review has all of the answers I will need regarding audio products.

In particular, he says an inexpensive DAC from any Chinese company will do better than the expensive stuff. He says fancy audio gear is a waste of money because the data is already bit-perfect.  All DAC chips sound the same. Am I being mislead? 

He also said that any DAC over $400 is a waste of money. Convincing marketing is at play here, he says.

He currently owns a Topping L30 headphone amplifier and D30 Pro DAC. He uses Sennheiser HD 569 headphones to listen to music.  I'm not sure what to think of them. I will report my findings after listening one day! (likely soon, once I get some free time)

- Jack 

 

 

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in_shore
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JackHiFi why ask here , join ASR and be done with it . I follow every bit of their suggestions when I have a question and just recently saved a bundle of cash on several key components most other audio forums wouldn’t even mention.
 

Amazon is my go to audio store for practically anything I need for my audio system though a couple of recent topics of MQA over on AudioPhileStyle surprised me where some ASR members wholeheartedly defend MQA including the owner of the ASR site it was almost shocking how they were humiliated and ridiculed.

Anyway if you need extra power cords Amazon seller Pinhead has a package of three for $9.99 free shipping. 

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I totally agree with some here ,. Study the specifications of said component and understand any qualified test results like ASR does  ,,..You will definitely get the best sounding system your money can buy at most price points however be warned up to a limit of course, anything above certain dollars is fantasy make believe in your mind ,…

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