A beginner's guide to DACs

What is a DAC? Do you need one? Chances are, you already have one inside your computer, smartphone or TV. The question then becomes: do you need an external DAC to improve the sound quality of your computer, smartphone or TV?

This video is a ramble through my own personal journey with external DACs, relayed here to help newcomers better understand what a DAC does, how it might benefit their listening experience and how to avoid distractions. (Discussions about DAC chips, digital source quality and hi-res audio can come later).

The DARKO DAC Index:


Also featured in this video...

Marantz CD-63SE:


Logitech Squeezebox Touch:




Schiit Modi 3 (US$99):



Bluesound Node 2 (US$475):


AURALiC Aries G1 (€2199):


Chord Qutest (€1549):


Resonessence Labs Concero (US$850):


Resonessence Labs Herus (US$350):



AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt (US$299):



Schiit Yggdrasil Analog 2 (US$2399):


KEF LS50 Wireless:



UE Boom:


Cables...

AudioQuest Evergreen 3.5mm to RCA:


Zu Mission RCA to RCA:


AudioQuest Cinnamon TOSLINK:


iFi USB-C to USB-A adapter:


Apple Lightning to USB adapter:


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