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No one is getting rich off DACs, except for the makers of outrageously overpriced 4- or even 5-figure retail price units. After all, DACs are commodity hardware
by KozmoNau7 8y ago
No one is getting rich off DACs, except for the makers of outrageously overpriced 4- or even 5-figure retail price units. After all, DACs are commodity hardware, boutique devices serve primarily serve as audio jewelry, with no technical benefit.
The DAC I use cost less than $30, yet performs well beyond the limits of human hearing. The DriveRack did have an MSRP around $300 when it was new, but usually $200 on sale, but it does do a whole lot more than a DAC, and the base price level for pro gear is somewhat higher than for consumer gear.
As I said, people focus way too much on electronics, when even basic devices are more than good enough. I don't even have to use the DAC anymore, after I switched to DisplayPort for my monitor, which has a perfectly good analog stereo output. The only reason I keep the Toslink DAC hooked up is pure laziness.