SPAZZ2500 said:
Hi. I am very new at this audio stuff. I understand that DAC stands for Digital analog coverter, am I right? The questions that I have is that when I run a cd through the analog out puts does that internal DAC of that component seperate the music for me? Remeber be nice I am very new and addicted to audio. If I run the component through the digital coaxial than the DAC of that component ( DVD player) will not be used? I really appreciate anybodys help. I need to understand audio more so that I can buy more gear and have some knowledge about it.
Hey Spazz... You're correct. When you use the analog output of your CD/DVD/Universal player you are using the DACs in the player to convert the digital information into an analog signal; and when you use the coaxial or optical digital output you are using the DACs in the receiver or preamp/processor, and the DACs in the DVD player go unused.
I usually recommend using the DACs in the higher quality (often more expensive, but not always) unit, as they would generally sound better. However, today a lot of folks like to use the digital connection, and therefore the DACs in the receiver/pre-pro, no matter what.
DAC stands for "Digital to Analog Converter". A minor issue, but since you asked...
