DACS that live in the wild have a much shorter life than domesticated DACS. My DAC was a rescue DAC and while we’re not sure of its real age, it’s probably about six months old,
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!
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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30 years is not too short a life span for a DAC. There are a couple of thigns to consider though: 1 - DAC's after 2010 got much better, especially with RedBook playback so buy older models with caution. 2 - Streaming services and connectivity changes more rapidly than resolution and bit rates. Best, E |
jasonbourne52 Nobody can tell a $100 DAC from a $1000 DAC if they listen blindfoldedThat’s an interesting claim. Please tell us about your listening tests that have led you to this conclusion. |
Yes DACs should last many many years but technology moves ahead quickly especially like others have stated connectivity. Look for companies that constantly update products. My dac originally didn't have an Ethernet connection (wasn't even a thing many yrs ago) then streaming came out and had my dac updated to accept Ethernet. |
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