How much does a DAC do the more expensive it is?
Having spun an Oppo 105 for many years on its own before adding a Schiit Gungnir (bought for a generous steal from a wonderful seller here), I was immediately struck with how much more presence and detail the Schiit added to the Oppo's presentation.
That Gungnir, even new, pales in comparison pricewise with 4 and 5 figure DACs I see for sale here.
So what do those much more expensive DACS do for sound? I mean, how much more information can be dug out of the digital files? Is it akin to what a good phono stage can do for a cartridge?
+1 @ghdprentice like anything in this hobby or others, in life in general -- spending big money to obtain an excellent desired outcome needs to be accompanied by suitable knowledge and experience -- those without the money and/or knowledge will sometimes harbor envy and thus express sentiments of ’awww well it won’t be good money spent anyways’ - getting the most out of life, as usual, is a function of what you put into it... |
@ghdprentice gets it exactly right. It’s just like anything else: 1) Designers try to make the best product. 2) At its price, it either represents the value you’re looking for, or it doesn’t. |
I have nothing to add to what @ghdprentice so eloquently and politely wrote. As with everything in life, there is no free lunch |
