DAC

Why DAC?

A Digital-to-Analog conveter, aka DAC, is used to convert digital signals to analog ones. Why is this necessary? Because most of our audio signals start off in digital form (on CDs or in MP3 files) and in order for these sounds to be heard through your speakers or headphones, they need to be converted into an analog signal and the DAC does just that. Most audio players use a simple chip (keeping size and price down) to convert these signals into analog; however, a stand-alone DAC can enhance this functionality and improve the overall sound quality. A USB DAC uses a USB cable to transmit the information from the computer.

Latest Headphone Reviews
Product $ Tested Verdict
Firestone Audio Fubar III USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier $349.00 10/15/2007 Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarEmpty Star
DIYKITS Super Pro DAC 707 USB $110.00 09/18/2007 Full StarFull StarFull StarHalf StarEmpty Star
Stylos Sys HAD DAC $15.00 02/20/2007 Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star
Stylos SYS STYX USB DAC $1969.00 02/19/2007 Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarHalf Star
Headroom Total BitHead $149.00 02/16/2007 Full StarFull StarFull StarHalf StarEmpty Star
Headroom Micro DAC $299.00 02/16/2007 Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star
SilverStone Ensemble EB01 USB DAC $100.00 02/13/2007 Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarEmpty Star
Wavelength Audio Brick USB DAC $1750.00 02/08/2007 Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarHalf Star
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