![]() Opinions vary but I offered a relatively full discussion of this in the latest MITR: While I know to look for players and receivers that can decode Dolby True HD or DTS-HD Master Audio, how do I know whether my player or AV receiver comes equipped with a good DAC?Īs with most things in audio: Reputation of the manufacturer, specifications, reliable reviews and, of course, listening.Īlso, where in the audio signal chain do you recommend having the digital to analog conversion done? OTOH, the DAC can be implemented well or poorly and the resulting signal quality is dependent on the design of the analog stages as well.Īlthough I think I have a broad understanding of these two functions, I'm still a little fuzzy on exactly what they each do, and what the differences between them are. The decoding function is all digital and defined by the license for the particular HD format. One would think that a device with the ability to decode the highest quality audio formats, would also come equipped with a very good DAC. It is likely that they have a DAC if they have analog outputs but how good that DAC is cannot be presumed. ![]() What is the difference between a DAC and a decoder? When reading reviews for Blu-ray players or AV receivers I often hear them talk about how they can decode Dolby True HD or DTS-HD Master Audio, does this mean they automatically have a good DAC as well? In my long and arduous journey towards understanding the ins and outs of hi-fi audio I have hit a road block. ![]()
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