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What is a DAC? We should probably cover what a DAC is before telling you to go out and buy the best one. Without being aware, you’re probably using one right now, and if you aren’t, you definitely ...
Including everything you need to convert and boost your PC audio, this $349 DAC and amp uses the more traditional method of cathode amplification via tubes for quality tune playback. Installed in ...
The Oppo Sonica DAC sells for $800, and will be available direct from the company’s website. At the time of this writing, the Sonica DAC is listed as being available in early 2017, and should be ...
Product name: Miniwatt n4 USB DAC/converter Manufacturer: Miniwatt - Hong Kong Cost: 448 USD (Currency conversion) - (YMMV) Reviewer: Nick Whetstone - TNT UK Reviewed: July, 2013 It's fair to say that ...
Go! KingRex’s UD384 (US$479) is a DAC and USB-S/PDIF converter in an aluminium shell that easily sits in the palm of the hand. On one side, a Type B USB socket and 2.5mm jack for DC power. On the ...
Addressing emerging consumer audio applications, the WM9709 chip combines a 20-bit stereo D/A converter with an AC’97 control and a PC-data interface, components commonly found on most PC mother ...
The subwoofer amplifiers are Anthem M1.” Before we get down to brass tacks, brace thyself: the Select DAC II is the highest of the high-end D/A converters – a zero compromise solution – and sells for ...
It's just as "cheap" to make a 24 bit 96 kHz DAC. 96 kHz is so incredibly low frequency that it's virtually DC and 24 bits is nothing. The low power market cuts bit depth because it means moving ...
The 2010 CES Las Vegas High-End Audio exhibition showcased a hand-crafted USB DAC for $37,000. See headphone amp, D/A preamp, D/A converter and CES.
I've been gaming with USB DAC for a while; less due to noise floor issues, more due to driver problems and that I have a Xitel USB DAC from when I was given one some years ago.<BR><BR>I can't be ...