So, I'm looking at buying a new DAP. The 2 main contenders for me at the moment are the New Cowon Plenue D2 (Dual DAC) and the Ibasso DX120 (single DAC). I could go a lot higher in price but at 47 I don't think I'll see much benefit plus there's the diminishing returns thing as you go higher up the price chain.
Hopefully a simple question, Is there any significant benefit to implementing Dual DACs in DAPs?
I'm getting the feeling it's a numbers thing in Audio Marketing again (more DACS = better sort of thing).
Also, if there is a big benefit to implementing Dual DACs surely every Manufacturer would be doing it considering the low cost of DACs now, particularly when buying in bulk (I suspect it'll go that way, though).
So is it pointless, down to how the DACs are implemented, down to the DACs themselves or down to features on the DAP (eg Balanced Out) ?
I'm not really into Tech, I'm more into Music so if it's a simple answer, you'll have to forgive me.
Hopefully a simple question, Is there any significant benefit to implementing Dual DACs in DAPs?
I'm getting the feeling it's a numbers thing in Audio Marketing again (more DACS = better sort of thing).
Also, if there is a big benefit to implementing Dual DACs surely every Manufacturer would be doing it considering the low cost of DACs now, particularly when buying in bulk (I suspect it'll go that way, though).
So is it pointless, down to how the DACs are implemented, down to the DACs themselves or down to features on the DAP (eg Balanced Out) ?
I'm not really into Tech, I'm more into Music so if it's a simple answer, you'll have to forgive me.
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