What is a DAC amp? | Headphone Reviews and Discussion - Head-Fi.org

sniperwill0 · Jul 30, 2012 at 11:12 AM

Hey guys. Can anyone give me a simple description of what a DAC amp is, and what it does? From what I can piece together, it helps high impedance headphones increase their volume output...is this accurate to any extent? Thanks!

Darkblade48 · Jul 30, 2012 at 12:09 PM

A DAC/Amp is a term for a device that has a DAC (digital/analog converter) and an amplifier built into it.

A DAC is required to change the digital signal into an analog signal so that you can hear it. An amplifier, as the name implies, will amplify this signal.

ProtegeManiac · Jul 31, 2012 at 8:44 AM

Just to add, the speaker equivalent is usually called a "(stereo) receiver." It may or may not have a tuner but post-digital discs they have a DAC in them.

sniperwill0 · Aug 1, 2012 at 11:20 AM

Great, thanks!

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