Neophyte question about DAC's...

Hello,

Does the use of a DAC would improve the sound quality of internet radio listening?

Thank you for your input.

charlot08-23-2010 8:09pm

kennyt Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,226 posts 08-23-2010 at 09:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If it is taken from a digital feed then yes, it could.
zinfan2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 154 posts 08-23-2010 at 09:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Compared to feeding the sound out of a PC's headphone jack, a USB DAC can be a major improvement. I am quite impressed by the tiny and inexpensive nuforce USB DAC I purchased earlier this year in order to listen to Pandora off a notebook PC thru my patio speaker setup.
cerrot Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,700 posts 08-23-2010 at 11:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Internet Radio is of a very low quality, equivilent to an MP3. I would not suggest investing alot of money into a dac solely for this purpose.
roscoeiii Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,155 posts 08-23-2010 at 11:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You could also try something like the HRT Streamer II. Music Direct offers these and has a 30 day return policy, so if it doesn't make a difference, not a prob...