|
Audio Asylum Thread Printer Get a view of an entire thread on one page |
For Sale Ads |
104.137.41.221
In Reply to: RE: Are the " DAC in a stick" products just a fad... posted by Iczerman on February 08, 2015 at 08:03:06
Yes, a fad.
Follow Ups:
I don't believe so. PCs, tablets, phones & media players continue to replace CD players, tuners & turntables as the primary sources of audio. DAC technology continues to evolve to the degree that even small and cost effective (USB stick) implementations can deliver staggeringly good measured performance. If it can be done in a small form factor and at a low cost, why wouldn't people continue to pair general purpose devices with a USB DAC to create a really good source?
Having said that I also reckon that these devices will become redundant in the mainstream, as direct digital class-D amps will become increasingly prevalent (negating the need for line level analog).
I don't believe so. PCs, tablets, phones & media players continue to replace CD players, tuners & turntables as the primary sources of audio. DAC technology continues to evolve to the degree that even small and cost effective (USB stick) implementations can deliver staggeringly good measured performance. If it can be done in a small form factor and at a low cost, why wouldn't people continue to pair general purpose devices with a USB DAC to create a really good source?
Having said that I also reckon that these devices will become redundant in the mainstream, as direct digital class-D amps will become increasingly prevalent (negating the need for line level analog).
Post a Followup:
FAQ |
Post a Message! |
Forgot Password? |
|
||||||||||||||
|
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors: