What is a DAC, and why do I need one?


Sorry, but I am a noobie, and don't know much about audio. Questions about DAC's-I see that most systems have a DAC, but I am not sure what it is or what it accomplishes. Is it necessary for sound quality if you are running a cheaper CD player (under $300) as your main source?
dawgcatching

Showing 2 responses by nickspicks

you probably ment to say "digital to analog converter"
:)

fwiw...
the DAC is the single most important piece of listening to digital music reproduction.
there is a lot of data in these CDs we listen to. A lot of great music and ambience...but you'll never hear it w/o *excellent* digital to analog conversion.

a good DAC squeezes the most out of your music and is well worth the price of admission.