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What is the average life expectancy of a DAC?

Hello folks, 

With the recent profusion of relatively inexpensive DACs that are now available, I'm wondering what the average life expectancy of a good DAC is? Or, to put it another way, is it cost-effective to invest in a high(ish) end DAC like a Denafrips Terminator or a Halo May with the expectation that it will last at least 5 or more years?

Thanks!  
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cleeds
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larshepping
The only folks who can ever tell the difference are doing sighted or otherwise biased “tests” ...
And you claim this based on the work of ASR and its obvious agenda? You might want to see if you can participate in some actual blind testing yourself. You might be surprised what you learn!
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jasonbourne52
Nobody can tell a $100 DAC from a $1000 DAC if they listen blindfolded
That’s an interesting claim. Please tell us about your listening tests that have led you to this conclusion.
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