What is a DAC? - Explained

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  • Опубликовано: 14 дек 2024

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  • @siddharthkumar5856
    @siddharthkumar5856 2 года назад +18

    That was well-spoken, straight and to the point, and it answered all my basic questions. I ended the video with enough of a basic understanding of what DACs are and what they're used for to search and explore more on my own now. Really nice video, thank you.

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  2 года назад +1

      We are glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching

  • @YnotNomis
    @YnotNomis 3 года назад +14

    Brought my first DAC just this week and it made my music sound Incredible. if you have music in hi res (DSD,DSF..) you need a DAC to really bring the sound out!

    • @oldskool4572
      @oldskool4572 3 года назад +3

      Hi res music is a gimmick. CD quality is all you need.

    • @Anonymous-kg7yg
      @Anonymous-kg7yg 3 года назад

      @@oldskool4572 how about flac 24bit songs should i listen to them and what else things i will need to get full experience? i have an android phone

    • @oldskool4572
      @oldskool4572 3 года назад +1

      @@Anonymous-kg7yg 24 bit is another gimmick in my opinion. That's for engineers. All you need is straight up cd quality16/44. If you listen primarily on your phone then lossless at 320 is ample. Hard pressed to tell the difference between that and cd quality. If however you have a decent hi fi sytem at home then cd all the way. That's the way I do it anyway. A DAC is useful to help amplify a weaker original output from a crappy headphone jack or other ouput.

    • @Anonymous-kg7yg
      @Anonymous-kg7yg 3 года назад

      @@oldskool4572 I don't have any hi-fi system i have a poco f1 phone and a pc which have a msi B450-pro m2 v2 motherboard on board sound system what else should i buy please suggest

    • @oldskool4572
      @oldskool4572 3 года назад +1

      @@Anonymous-kg7yg For a DAC I would go for either Cyrus Soundkey or Audioquest Dragonfly. Either is fine. Google is your friend.

  • @SRNCrafting
    @SRNCrafting 4 года назад +145

    What are you holding?

    • @OmoiSenpai
      @OmoiSenpai 4 года назад +14

      You can't see the Fushigi Balls? 0,o''

    • @Maxl1710
      @Maxl1710 4 года назад +1

      he want to refelct his voice to the mic in a special way

    • @moinpatel3262
      @moinpatel3262 4 года назад

      Lolzzz

    • @chrishenderson420
      @chrishenderson420 4 года назад +2

      I saw this comment at the beginning and was wondering what it was about.. half way through the video I just cracked up laughing when I understood.

    • @kencur9690
      @kencur9690 3 года назад

      The qi, dumbass.

  • @Br3adSt1ck
    @Br3adSt1ck 4 года назад +16

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    • @ApesGarage
      @ApesGarage 4 года назад

      I just posted +- same b4 i read yours. Too true

  • @davidcole2337
    @davidcole2337 5 лет назад +30

    You know your stuff..

  • @AbyssEtc
    @AbyssEtc 4 года назад +27

    I bet this guys got the best bball pump fake on the planet

  • @bbutler5090
    @bbutler5090 4 года назад +4

    These guys are great. I bought my new system from them and they couldn’t have been more helpful during and AFTER the process. And NO they haven’t given me any incentive to write this. Before you invest in new audio equipment or if you just have questions, check with AA.

  • @davidrapalyea7727
    @davidrapalyea7727 5 лет назад +4

    I have owned many DACs and the Audio Engine B1 bluetooth wireless DAC streams Tidal HiRes sound from my Nexus 7 VERY nicely. It's less then $200.
    Not tall buetooth transmitters are equal (I think that's true but I can not explain how a simple digital stream could go bad). For instance the Nexus 7, Huawei H5, are good but my Cheap tablet not so much? My Galaxy Tab S2 not so good perhaps.
    If your device has Bluetooth 5 it's probably good. All if mine are Bluetooth 4.

  • @javtimestwo
    @javtimestwo 2 года назад +2

    This was a fun video. I learned quite a bit. I am a novice in this category and not an audiophile. I have been researching DAC's for a couple months now to go along with my iPhone and laptop. What I have learned is that Apple sells a $9 dongle with a built-in DAC. Supports up to 24/48. Baffles me that anybody with an iPHone or laptop would spend hundreds of dollars on something else when this $9 dongle works well. After all who can hear audio in hi-res? Do you have that golden ear?
    I also know that Belkin makes a similar adapter but they charge around $39 for that.
    Does anybody else agree/disagree that the Apple $9 dongle is the best choice and a great value choice to support lossless music?

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  2 года назад

      Thanks for sharing and we are happy you enjoyed our video. If you have a good pair of headphones, we suggest you simply try the Apple in comparison to something like the $119 Dragonfly Black and decide for yourself.

    • @javtimestwo
      @javtimestwo 2 года назад

      @@AudioAdvice Thanks for the reply. I'm going to seek out more of your videos so I can learn more. I don't have a fancy/expensive/audiophile pair of headphones. I typically use my Apple EarPods or wireless EarBuds, but I know that wireless cannot support lossless. Only a wired connection can support lossless(CD Quality).

  • @cybersteel8
    @cybersteel8 4 года назад +11

    This is fantastic and so educational! Thank you!

  • @ApesGarage
    @ApesGarage 4 года назад +10

    Well spoken, LOTS of relevant info, didn't dick around. Thanks, that was excellent

  • @deanobeany
    @deanobeany 4 года назад +53

    Recently came into the audio world. I've got to say, saying DAC as "dack" seems like such a gross word, imma go ahead and call it D.A.C and annoy any audiophiles I come across.

    • @utube9000
      @utube9000 4 года назад +20

      That's how you get Covid.

    • @melbell6872
      @melbell6872 4 года назад

      DAC . David Allan Coe

  • @الحمدلله-ح8ق6ذ
    @الحمدلله-ح8ق6ذ 3 года назад

    could someone tell me what he meant by jetter ??? please
    Thanks for this beautiful explanation full of beneficial knowledge it shows how knowledgable is the speaker

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  3 года назад +1

      We think you meant jitter? Those are clocking errors that can occur in the Digital to Analog conversion process. Thanks for watching

  • @SuperSy99
    @SuperSy99 3 года назад

    I dont have DAC but i have tapedeck and cassette walkman.Just bought an cassette mp3 adapter with sd card inside.wow the sound is very solid when inserted to my tapedeck and walkman.compare to my mp3 player and celphone.and that is my DIY DAC system

  • @KennyRamasawmy
    @KennyRamasawmy 4 года назад +1

    Am using a dac from my tv to surround
    But when I turn on my tv the surround turns on and then off just after
    What are the possible reasons please?

  • @johneygd
    @johneygd 6 месяцев назад

    I wish there was a graphical illustration about it as well to make it more interesting to watch😁

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the suggestion!

  • @jimthompson8338
    @jimthompson8338 5 лет назад +12

    Very helpful! Thanks for sharing

  • @Justwantahover
    @Justwantahover 4 года назад

    So if you buy an outboard DAC you still need a tablet, phone or computer and you still need a Bluetooth pickup device but (maybe) not a Bluetooth speaker. So you plug the converted analog into an amp. Is that right?

  • @steveee2511
    @steveee2511 Год назад

    is the dragonfly red a great dac for my focal celestees is it only for lissen mp3 or can i watch youtube videos and gaming also,i have a naim amp somewhwere in garage woud go well with the focal headphones.

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  Год назад

      Should be a great setup. We recommend reaching out to our team of experts at audioadvice.com and they can help you get the perfect setup for your situation!

  • @nagodio
    @nagodio 4 года назад

    Can you add a Dragonfly dac to a DAP that already has a dac or does one over ride he other ? Or do they add up and give you more power?

  • @francismariapathrose8586
    @francismariapathrose8586 Год назад

    Thanks a lots for explaining with clarity...
    👍Fracis Pattros Mumbai. India...

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  Год назад

      You're welcome, thanks for watching!

  • @panzfaust9812
    @panzfaust9812 2 года назад

    Any point to use dac if I plan to use monitor speakers anyway? Need to know before investing.

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  2 года назад

      Even more so. Typically monitor speakers (if they are good) are very revealing. Many people use a good DAC in front of them. Some do have built in DAC's that are good, but most do not. Thanks for watching

  • @albesk
    @albesk 7 месяцев назад

    Great explanation. Thanks!

  • @arijit8381
    @arijit8381 2 года назад

    Sir which dac should I use in my bose companion 5 to connect with my I phone 12?

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  2 года назад

      Sorry, we are not a Bose dealer. The Dragonfly Black will have an 1/8" audio out you could plug into the system. Thanks for watching

  • @danbalkey2580
    @danbalkey2580 3 года назад

    Ok My listening is always with a 2 channel and also a CD player that i have set up on my YamahaRX A780 receiver. i listen using my apple phone with Amazon Music and also other. This receiver has a dac and also my cd player also does. Would a external Dac be and up grade from what iam listening now. also can you recommend a dac with a 500 budget. thanks and keep up the great videos

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  3 года назад

      Great question- does your CD player have digital out which would allow you to bypass the DAC? This Pro-Ject DAC is our favorite. You could run the digital out from your CD player into it and using an adapter take the USB audio out from your phone. Then you would connect the analog outs to an AUX input on your Yamaha (you can set it to have fixed output in the settings) It is also a really good headphone amp too. www.audioadvice.com/home-audio/components/dacs/pro-ject-pre-box-s2-digital-preamplifier Thanks for watching

  • @Bassic778
    @Bassic778 2 года назад

    A very good explanation.

  • @stevenbond1394
    @stevenbond1394 5 лет назад

    I have an Arcam receiver and want to know the quality of the DAC that they use so I can evaluate if I need an external DAC to improve my listening experience? If so, what do you recommend to listen to and what will be a price point that will really raise my listening quality over the Arcam?

  • @whoshotya117
    @whoshotya117 2 года назад

    Does this mean anything with a volume knob works as a dac amp?

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  2 года назад

      It does not, not every piece of gear with a volume knob is a dac. Thanks for watching

  • @richardque4952
    @richardque4952 3 года назад +1

    I play my cd in my dvd player connected to my pioneer reciever.do I need a DAC?

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  3 года назад

      If your DVD player has optical or coax digital out, you could probably get an audio improvement with a better DAC. Please reach out to us at www.audioadvice.com to chat with our experts.

  • @arunkumarnsmorpheus1983
    @arunkumarnsmorpheus1983 4 года назад

    Do we need a DAC or we need a good stereo receiver for a budding audiophile

  • @daveborchard2019
    @daveborchard2019 2 года назад

    How much better is the sound quality using an external DAC, compared to us NH an iPhone with MP3 files? The MP3 files are already reduced quality verses WAV files or other HD quality files. I'm guessing that the MP3 files won't sound that much better using an external DAC, verses the DAC that's built into the iPhone. What is your opinion of using an external DAC verses the internal iPhone DAC when playing back MP3 files, where some of the quality has already been lost?

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  2 года назад +1

      Your assumption is right, people who purchase external DAC's for their headphones have a more serious source than MP3. They are usually doing CD quality Qobuz, Tidal, Apple or Amazon. Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @Castingdreams
    @Castingdreams 5 лет назад +3

    awesome explanation greetings from the ancient megalithic city TIAHUANAKU BOLIVIA>

  • @linandy1
    @linandy1 3 года назад

    Why is the dac in my phone or computer not good enough? Will i really notice on very good stereo system?

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  3 года назад

      Great question! Fifty years ago, we didn't need DACs to produce an analog signal. Today, recording engineers convert analog signals to a bitstream of numbers (ones and zeroes). That series of numbers is a digital audio signal. In order to listen to it, you need to convert it back to an analog signal. Without a DAC, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy digital audio’s portability and convenience. Having said that, by opting for an external, or outboard, DAC, you can enjoy sound quality that’s far superior to what your smart device’s or computer's sound card produces. The result? Noticeably better sound quality that heightens your overall listening experience. It’s a worthwhile investment. If you'd like to learn more about the benefits our full written article covers this in great detail: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/what-is-a-dac/ Thanks for watching!

  • @Bishiboshii
    @Bishiboshii 2 года назад +1

    Very succinct thank you for the analogies

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  2 года назад

      Our pleasure. Thanks for watching.

  • @mizujunior2519
    @mizujunior2519 11 месяцев назад

    Do I need a preamp, can I just connect it to an amp?

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  10 месяцев назад +1

      Chat or call out with our team at audioadvice.com and they can help you get set up for your situation!

  • @Ibhenriksen
    @Ibhenriksen 4 года назад

    I am getting treble distortion with mine. Any idea why?

  • @MrDoneboy
    @MrDoneboy 4 года назад

    Thanks Leon...You explained it perfectly!

  • @smite261
    @smite261 2 года назад

    Nicely explained. Thank you 🙏

  • @antonykritharis1255
    @antonykritharis1255 4 года назад

    Could I connect a CD Player to an Amp , then to a Tube pre-amp , then to a set of Bose Speakers? Or wouldn't that work?

    • @coreyfellows9420
      @coreyfellows9420 4 года назад

      I would would run that loop like so..
      CD player---tube amp-----pre amp----- to amp.
      Frankly you could put the tubes in there anywhere. The further back you place them in the loop the more your tube sound will be diluted.
      And it between the pre amp to amp to amp to maximize the warmth.
      If to rich move between CD player and pre amp.

    • @coreyfellows9420
      @coreyfellows9420 4 года назад

      So I misunderstood.. the answer is yes.

  • @narmada140
    @narmada140 4 года назад

    Is this the same as a audio interface??

  • @Monkey_D_Luffy56
    @Monkey_D_Luffy56 Год назад

    Does that mean usb c dongle to 3.5 mm jack with dac is pretty pointless?

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  Год назад +1

      Probably, what would you be connecting from?

    • @Monkey_D_Luffy56
      @Monkey_D_Luffy56 Год назад

      @@AudioAdvice from my phone to my wired headphone 😆

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  Год назад

      @@Monkey_D_Luffy56 you will be using the DAC in your phone that way.

  • @xaza5625
    @xaza5625 4 года назад +1

    Im confused would a Focusrite Scarlett Solo be considered a dac

    • @OmoiSenpai
      @OmoiSenpai 4 года назад

      The Focusrite Scarlett Solo is an Audio Interface. It has a DAC inside of it ( Any Device that has an output for speakers will have a DAC in it )

    • @narmada140
      @narmada140 4 года назад

      @@OmoiSenpai so what is the difference between the two? What is a interface more than a DAC?

  • @Socrates...
    @Socrates... 5 лет назад +1

    what about if I just listen to an audio cassette or an LP ?

    • @hcox84
      @hcox84 4 года назад +5

      Those signals are already in analog and wouldn't need a DAC.

    • @kencur9690
      @kencur9690 3 года назад

      @@hcox84 not true entirely. If you connect the source to an analogue to digital converter, then you would need a DAC to convert it back.
      Pro tip: for added fun, reconnect that DAC to another ADC, so that you can then reconnect the latter to a second DAC! Two DACs are certainly better than one!

  • @dropppitlikeitshott
    @dropppitlikeitshott 3 года назад +1

    macbooks supposedly have an excellent DAC built in, so no external one is needed.

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  3 года назад

      You might want to try something better if you have speakers able to show the difference. Thanks for watching

  • @EllyjTh
    @EllyjTh 4 года назад

    Thanks for that info!!

  • @nithi007007
    @nithi007007 4 года назад +1

    Pwoli saanam!!

  • @bigdog2320
    @bigdog2320 8 месяцев назад

    Too much information is given in a short video ended up confused. I kinda switched off halfway through the presentation, I guess I didn't understand the whole concept.

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  8 месяцев назад

      Sorry. Feel free to contact our team to get a better explanation.

  • @buddafingaz9403
    @buddafingaz9403 4 года назад

    Hi, quick question my friend. On my tablet, would I "disable USB audio routing", or would I keep it running, to connect my tablet or my smartphone directly into my portable turntable?? I just looked it up, and figured out how to go to the "developer options", on my tablet, and disable USB audio routing. And I'm pretty sure that my tablet does work with OTG USB, but im not sure about USB Host. But this whole thing is confusing, and there's one thing stopping me from using my Mixfader, and Mixfader Prolink with my portable reloop spin turntable. A lot of portable turntables are built with the "USB PC data connection cable slot, built into the turntable. But my Reloop Spins power source is a "micro USB" connection. So I am trying to figure out how to utilize my tablet, or even my Stylo 4 smartphone, but if I have to, my tablet, and have it connected directly to my portable reloop spin turntable, and then have my speakers connected to the Mixfader Prolink output connection, and also have a jack running from the turntable to the Mixfader Prolink, and then either some headphones, or any other device to the other remaining Jack on the Mixfader Prolink, which the Mixfader Prolink is a really small awesome sound card, basically, that was built by Mixfader, to connect to the Mixfader crossfader through "Bluetooth 4.0". So basically, the Mixfader crossfader will connect to the Mixader Prolink, through Bluetooth 4.0, where the mixed fader pro link is a external sound card. And in that Mixfader Prolink sound card, there are three slots for 3.5 audio jacks. The Mixfader Prolink comes with three small 3.5 Jack cables, and one is supposed to run directly into the headphone jack on the tablet or smartphone, directly from the Mixfader Prolink, the other cable is supposed to run into the turntable, which is obviously connected to the Mixfader Prolink as well, and then there's one output Jack designed for either headphones, or a speaker or speakers. And where my Reloop Spin Portable Turntable doesn't have the USB PC data cable, like the Numark PT-O1 one or the Vestax Handy Trax, which are known for connecting to a PC or computer. I've been trying to figure out exactly how to connect my Reloop Spin portable turntable to my tablet, so that it will run the digital vinyl option on the Mixfader app, which will allow me to switch between either digital vinyl, or regular vinyl, while utilizing the Mixfader app. The Mixfader app is like a DAW app, that you would see on a PC, but actually works on a smartphone or tablet. So I would essentially be able to turn my portable turntable into a both DVS compatible(Timecoded vinyl), and normal Vinyl compatibility, portable turntable. I got to tell you this has been stumping me for a month now. I ordered a "OTG to USB adapter", and was hoping that by plugging my Reloop Spin portable turntable into the OTG to USB adapter, which the adapter would be plugged into the tablet, I was hoping that that would enable the tablet to allow me to utilize the Mixfader app, for DVS mode, which has to allow the tablet to read either vinyl being used on a turntable, directly on the app, in real time, so that I have access to cueuing, sampling, effects, and also looping and all the cool stuff that usually DAW's work with, rite on the tablet! I noticed somewhere that you can go to your developer mode, and "disable USB audio routing".... But I'm not sure if that's what I'm supposed to do in my situation, or if I'm supposed to leave that enabled, where my Reloop Spin portable turntable does not have the USB PC data cable that the Numark PT-01, or the Vestax Handy Trax portable turntables have built into them?? Lol... You seem like you know your stuff my friend, and I was really hoping that I might be able to seek and answer through you, thanx a bunch.......👍🙏😎... Oh yeah, my tablet's using a micro USB connection, just in case you are able to give me any advice or help with this case or situation, and the connection on my Reloop Spin portable turntable, also has a micro USB connection. Obviously, the Reloop Spin portable turntable also has the RCA's connection, & the 3.5 slot, or 1/4" slot, as well. My turntable also has a 3.5 output jack slot, on the opposite side of the Turntable, as well, for daisy chaining, if I wanted to. Thanx again mate, great video, & definitely will be watching more of your helpful videos. Im a new, learning, & practicing skratch DJ, & really would like to get this figured out, thanx again mate......💪👍🙏😎... I copy and pasted a link of pictures of all slots and connections built into the reloop spin portable turntable........
    images.app.goo.gl/XidRkRAe8yEVNhk59

  • @dipalikharva1352
    @dipalikharva1352 5 лет назад

    Nice video

  • @negvey
    @negvey 4 года назад

    so is dac different from like lets say Focusrite audio interface?!?!?!?

  • @guskenuh9065
    @guskenuh9065 3 года назад

    Saya suka dengan pengetahuan luar negri

  • @johnchrissos7108
    @johnchrissos7108 3 года назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @solomondadzie7968
    @solomondadzie7968 4 года назад

    Well expatiated. Keep it up 👆🏾👏🏾 👏🏾 😊

  • @glarftopus
    @glarftopus 4 года назад

    thanks, super helpful

  • @DrMaiXiang
    @DrMaiXiang 3 года назад

    He sells dacs and dac related equipment

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  3 года назад

      Yes, if you'd like to check out our curated list of the best DACs and headphone amps we really like using, feel free to check them out here: www.audioadvice.com/headphones-portables/headphone-amplifiers-dacs Thanks for watching.

  • @upupandaway5646
    @upupandaway5646 3 года назад +2

    This excellent info.but am I the only person still collecting CD,S still 😮😮😮

    • @monkeyface6139
      @monkeyface6139 3 года назад

      No... but you may
      be the only person using a comma as an apostrophe.

    • @monkeyface6139
      @monkeyface6139 3 года назад

      Annoying hands...just put them down.

  • @Progressive.G
    @Progressive.G 3 года назад

    This guy looks like he was frozen in the 1980s

  • @user-cx2bk6pm2f
    @user-cx2bk6pm2f 3 года назад

    What's going on with the hands?

  • @MrDoneboy
    @MrDoneboy 4 года назад +1

    If we are going from digital to analog...aren't we going back in time, to a better system of sound?

  • @vapor_neon
    @vapor_neon 4 года назад +1

    why is it that when i search for how DAC IC chips work, it brings me to a video that says nothing about that?

  • @ThomeTeque
    @ThomeTeque 3 года назад

    Why dac when you can buy an audio interface? Don't understand...

    • @AudioAdvice
      @AudioAdvice  3 года назад

      Unless it’s a vinyl record or a tape any audio signal goes through a DAC at some point. Separate DACs are normally better than the ones built into phones, computers, etc. Thanks for watching

  • @markdog3837
    @markdog3837 2 года назад

    fantactic love your video

  • @mircea5013
    @mircea5013 2 года назад

    Pretty sure buying a DAC isn't an "investment".

  • @rdn658
    @rdn658 3 года назад

    nice

  • @lukeizze
    @lukeizze 4 года назад

    Okolie dockilie, diggery daccery neighbours

  • @DraganAlves
    @DraganAlves 4 года назад +1

    I don't know. Kinda sounds like audiophile pseudoscience. "Warmer and more analog sound"... ugh.

    • @GinoGenero
      @GinoGenero 3 года назад +1

      Everything that exists in the digital domain is a merely a number, 1 or 0. What does a number sound like? Digital recording doesn't actually record sounds, it records "instructions" in the form of mathematical equations of how to re create the sound. The DAC is like a "translator" that speaks the language of human hearing. Or at least that's how I understand it, I'm a musician not a magician (or scientist) :)

  • @rileyvalade9871
    @rileyvalade9871 3 года назад

    why is he holding an imaginary ball the whole video

    • @KingGh0st_o
      @KingGh0st_o 3 года назад

      Because that's the way number 33 gets down

  • @bernardpalir
    @bernardpalir 4 года назад +1

    Snake oil...

  • @Jeffcrocodile
    @Jeffcrocodile 4 года назад

    Snake oil

  • @r423fplip
    @r423fplip 5 лет назад +1

    That false claim of warm vinyl sound. Made up for audiophiles. 😂😂😂😂

    • @darkfrost1901
      @darkfrost1901 5 лет назад +6

      He never mentioned vinyl in this video. He said warm analogue sound.

    • @joebloggs8636
      @joebloggs8636 5 лет назад +2

      You are a moron