How old is too old for a Dac?

Been out of the loop for a good bit, and wondering how much things have changed in digital. In other words, how old is too old for a dac?

spoogemonkey02-23-2017 11:09pm

ct0517 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,041 posts 03-05-2017 at 03:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete OP In other words, how old is too old for a dac? When you and your family, friends, have embraced a technology that the old DAC no longer supports.
ct0517 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,041 posts 03-05-2017 at 04:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Spoogemonkey IMO - You need to form your own opinion before buying/committing, especially if there is a large $ outlay. With digital, I would bring my existing DAC (whether it is a CD player or a dedicated DAC), whatever your current reference is, into the Audio Salon and have the dealer substitute it in, with the others they are offering and compare. This allows for multiple comparisons at different price points. This will allow you to form an opinion. fwiw I have been told by different dealers in the past that the digital business is on a 2 year cycle as far as product turnover, new product is concerned.