philpath wrote:Musical Fidelity M1Dac is also an option. "Musical" as the name implies!!!!
philpath wrote:I use the Musical Fidelity M1DAC for redbook CD and internet radio. "Huge difference" in musicality and soundstage!!!! Recommended.
miky_mapua wrote:guys, this might be off topic,
but I still don't know how to use DACs.
how do you connect them to a hifi system or an mp3 player?!
how is it used?
geriboy wrote:miky_mapua wrote:guys, this might be off topic,
but I still don't know how to use DACs.
how do you connect them to a hifi system or an mp3 player?!
how is it used?
source --> DAC --> amplifier --> speakers
source: can be either CD player, computer, media player
DAC: connected to the source either via coaxial, optical, or USB connection
DAC --> amplifier: pwede rin DAC --> pre-amp --> power amp, or DAC --> integrated amp
hope that helps
miky_mapua wrote:geriboy wrote:miky_mapua wrote:guys, this might be off topic,
but I still don't know how to use DACs.
how do you connect them to a hifi system or an mp3 player?!
how is it used?
source --> DAC --> amplifier --> speakers
source: can be either CD player, computer, media player
DAC: connected to the source either via coaxial, optical, or USB connection
DAC --> amplifier: pwede rin DAC --> pre-amp --> power amp, or DAC --> integrated amp
hope that helps
thanks a lot
so sound cards in pc are considered DAC? or i can connect the sound card to another DAC?
and the output to most CD or mp3 players are analog already,
don't i need digital output?
geriboy wrote:miky_mapua wrote:thanks a lot
so sound cards in pc are considered DAC? or i can connect the sound card to another DAC?
and the output to most CD or mp3 players are analog already,
don't i need digital output?
Hi Miky,
Welcome to WS.
The place where we simplify audiophilia, else we confuse to make it more mysterious
Seriously: let me try to answer your questions:
[1] so sound cards in pc are considered DAC? NO. A soundcard is the device that is either built into your pc board or inserted in one those slots to produce sound from your PC. If you look at the back of your computer, you'll see a group of holes where you can insert mini plugs for your headphone or mic or another device; there are also USB slots for inserting USB devices. Everything pertaining to sound is 'processed' by the soundcard. You can connect the many outputs of the card to an external amplifier to make your computer sound louder (but not necessarily better);
[2] or i can connect the sound card to (another) DAC? Yes you can connect the digital output (yellow RCA, if I remember right) of your soundcard to a DAC (remember, your soundcard is not a DAC). What you are doing is that the digital signal from your computer (10101010....) goes into the DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter=DAC), processes the signal and gives out the 'sound' that we recognize, and it is now 'analog'. The DAC is to be connected to a preamplifier which in turn is connected to an amplifier; an intgerated amplifier can also be used - all output into a speaker or headphone system. You'll now here 'better' sound (hopefully)
[3] and the output to most CD or mp3 players are analog already... You'll only have an analog output signal if you have a DAC
[4] don't i need digital output? Yes, and the soundcard will supply that, and that is the one that you plug into the input of your DAC
In other words, while you can listen to the sound of your computer via an external speaker that you connect into your soundcard; having an external device called the DAC will allow you to harness the digital signals of the sound (specifically, music) produce by your computer and make it sound 'better'.
I hope I did not confuse you.
I encourage you to ask more so you'll learn as you go along this new journey.
Again, welcome to WS.
Egay
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carbondated wrote:On the subject of interfaces, I just bought the latest version of Audirvana Plus, which rocks, especially for laptops or if you don't have a lot of memory and CPU to spare. It's lightweight, has an elegant user interface, and is comparable to Amarra at a fraction of the price.
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