What is a DAC? Do you Need One? | Beginner's Guide to DACs (Digital Analog Converter)

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In this episode of Kanto Explains, we cover the basics of a Digital Analog Converter, a DAC so you know if you need it.
A DAC takes digital data and transforms it into an analog audio signal.
Watch this beginner guide to understand what is a DAC and if you need one.
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Chapters:
00:00 Overview
00:45 What is a DAC and when are you using a DAC
01:08 Frequently asked questions about DACs
02:09 The basics (DAC - Digital to Analog Converter)
04:52 What does a DAC do in simple words?
05:21 Questions answered
08:48 Conclusion

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26 июн 2024

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@galan7337 2 месяца назад

Great explanations. You are the rare trainer who understands that the "answer" is worthless without explaining the bigger picture first.

@rolocaranti 2 года назад

Thank you so mucho for this video! I finally understand how a DAC works. You explained it so well.

@cityofangels11 Год назад

Very informative Jason. 🙂 Entering the world of IEM's and learning about DAC and this video set a lot of things straight.

@papes_ Год назад

This was incredibly informative and exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

@ivanp8570 Год назад

Man, you rock! The DAC explained in the most clear way!

@alejandroprc Год назад

Man! What a great explanation! Thanks for putting together these videos👍🏽

@mystifyingentity Год назад

just getting into sound stuff and experienced high end speakers for the first time and these videos really help

@Sarge_72 Год назад

One of the best videos on this topic - incredibly well presented

@martinmullen71 2 года назад

Thank you for this video, I’ve been out of hi-fi for a long time,and DACs was new to me, now I kind of understand it better.

@rickkolb6758 2 года назад

I thought I had a good handle on DACs but after this excellent analysis by Kanto Solutions I fell more comfortable in my understanding. Thanks!

@KantoSolutions 8 месяцев назад

We are happy to help 😄

@E2rdzik Год назад

That was impeccably clear. Thank you!

@Doogle136 Год назад

Really valuable clarification, Jason. Thanks!

@GregSchmidt711 Год назад

That was an excellent explanation of a complex subject. We’ll done!

@michaelthompson9798 2 года назад

Hi Jason 👋😆👍 great video and terrific explanation and analogies used. It’s clarified some things I wasn’t sure about, but your video made it clear. Thanks heaps for your time on this topic 🥰🥰👍🎉

@KantoSolutions 2 года назад

Awesome, thank you!

@andrewoutside2073 2 месяца назад

THANK YOU Jason!!!!!! Fantastic video with simple explanations. 🙌🏻

@thomasreuter1968 Год назад

Very clear explanations that are very helpful! Thx!

@andresilveira9552 Год назад

Wow! This video was awesome! Thank you so much for all the information.

@d1piper 2 года назад

After watching this I’m glad I didn’t buy the first DAC I saw. But now I’ve looked and so many I can’t decide ha

@timschutte6924 Год назад

Exactly, there are so many choices. It boggles my mind.

@rattledroar2426 9 месяцев назад

The lovely fun of audiophile gear lol. Right there with you though 😂

@yodigak8810 9 месяцев назад

Solution: buy the first one you saw

@TrevorDodd-ev1sx 7 месяцев назад

That's where i am right now.

@user-oh6ev7mj5q Месяц назад

@@timschutte6924 I still dont know if I still need a DAC after I bought an FosiTB10D cheap amp. Will the amp itself have high quality or do I need a DAC over the other DAC?!

@joegallagher6461 2 года назад

Thank you for being the helpful friendly anonymous audio nerd!

@Jack-um5ii 2 года назад

Thank you Jason this was very helpful

@odebroqueville 2 месяца назад

Very nice explanation! Thank you Favarella... ellla!

@marvinkentvillamor1570 2 года назад

Nice! Informative and easy to digest.

@KantoSolutions 2 года назад

🙌

@clearskyy Год назад

Thank you for explaining this

@johnnysutherland5717 4 месяца назад

Excellent video - I get it now. Thank you!

@tomelew8465 Год назад

Phenomenal video! Thanks.

@georgieo.5190 2 года назад

that was a quite good explanation of what and how a DAC functions! I knew what it was and still this helped so much for picturing it , thank you :)

@f8fj 4 дня назад

Thanks. I was confused and this was great help.

@TheEnglishRedneck45 2 года назад

Extremely useful and very clearly explained too

@KantoSolutions 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@ChrisTopheRaz Год назад

Very well put. I completely understand now. Only my second video in but no need to go further in my research on these devices.

@JulianAbreu Год назад

such perfect video, thank you

@h_a.na. 2 месяца назад

This is the most clear explanation!

@sabaliovercome 2 года назад

Great presentation. The more you know about audio..

@fabricefleck5409 Год назад

Very good explanation!

@alexistruong3123 2 года назад

Best explanation ever ! To anyone wondering what is DAC. Skills + Perfect pedagogy : the best combo to understand in a simple manner the topic. Many thanks Jason ZAVARELLA & KANTO Company

@francesschaefer 11 месяцев назад

AGREE!👍

@TRANCERwin 2 года назад

Im enlightened right now, thanks for the knowledge (:

@odessa69max Год назад

Best DAC explanation

@jayd2204 11 месяцев назад

This was very helpful, thank you for good explanation :D

@ndavies8 2 года назад

Excellent explanation

@ThunderKat Год назад

Excellent explanation, right to the point... Just missing the explanation around amplifiers since they do affect the DAC quality in a small manner and seem that was involved around the question.

@thewillsfamilyaccount6486 Год назад

Nicely explained.. thank you..

@RecktalBear 2 года назад

Dude, thank you so much!

@BobYau Год назад

The best explanation I've seen/heard. Excellent job! Keep up the great work !

@tedroybal5231 5 месяцев назад

Awesome content. Thank you

@mlbeaumont Год назад

Loved this thanks

@MrFreakwent 19 дней назад

best explanation I've ever heard.

@pa1 Год назад

Thank u thank u sooo much. Really the info what I am looking for

@volleyballvideos6426 2 года назад

DAC was an amazing video! ;-) Thanks!

@ecobuilder508 Год назад

Excellent presentation caused me to subscribe to enjoy future segments

@diceman68692 3 месяца назад

Wonderful explanation. Well done.

@MarcusDolby Месяц назад

Very helpful. Thanks for not being condescending. Not everyone is an expert.

@TheDoobree 8 месяцев назад

Genius video, thx!

@RdandTrk1 2 года назад

Hot damn this video was educational! I've watched several break downs by now but this one caused it to really click!

@sammassam100 2 года назад

i liked it for its simple non dramatic presentation.

@MusicConnoisseurian 2 года назад

Finally. Great explanation.

@GeirRssaak 7 месяцев назад

No, this was a stupid explanation!

@JohnW118 7 месяцев назад

excellent analogies and description.

@KantoSolutions 7 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it

@Lou.B Год назад

Excellent!!!

@Arthax83 Год назад

Finally I understad this! Thank you Jason!

@GeirRssaak 7 месяцев назад

I do not think you have understood anything at all!

@Arthax83 7 месяцев назад

@@GeirRssaakhow so?

@GeirRssaak 7 месяцев назад

Dear arthax! If you are swedish, you know that fantastic music has been made in sweden! Trust your ears and buy gear that makes you hear a difference! Too many hifi con men out there!

@TheMmvukici Год назад

this video was so helpful thank you.

@KantoSolutions Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@johanakerblad339 2 дня назад

Really Great education!

@katerinaplockova6092 Год назад

this is very well explained

@V1RU5Zuk 11 месяцев назад

I love those 'aha' moments when I understand the answer to the question that led me here. Thanks for clearing this up!

@sawsaw7 2 года назад

WOW! I had watched several videos on DACs and the whole thing was still kinda confusing, but this explanation was so clear it even made me feel smart

@MrNobody-zx4jz Год назад

I m Still confused. I m the same as before. I don't know absolutely nothing new. Should I buy a dac or amp or dongle that has them both for my earphone to sound better???

@tytownsend8219 8 месяцев назад

@@MrNobody-zx4jzme too😬😬😬

@iikatinggangsengii2471 7 месяцев назад

it was a guess, i know nothing abt their sound

@GeirRssaak 7 месяцев назад

Hello! Ifyour sources are cd-sacd or turntables ,do not waste your money on a DAC! If you want to stream music by wire or wireless, you should get a good integrated amp with all these options!then you can use your smartphone or computer to stream everything!

@victoryvisiontour 2 месяца назад

That was a really clear explanation. Thank you.

@aoyukialquen2835 8 месяцев назад

thank you man, i love ur clear explanation

@KantoSolutions 8 месяцев назад

Glad it helped!

@Manjiss92 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much, this was super clear!

@KantoSolutions 5 месяцев назад

Glad we could help 😊

@dreamfunction4491 Год назад

Very well done sir.

@glennberg8300 11 месяцев назад

Man you are a fantastic presenter. Great voice and presence. Oh and you provided a very useful set of info about DACs

@KantoSolutions 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@GeirRssaak 7 месяцев назад

No, this is just bullshit!

@Rurike Год назад

Thanks a lot, this was a lot of help

@jselt53 2 года назад

this confused novice found the video very helpful. good job presenter.

@jman2101 Год назад

Awesome video!

@djjoeykmusic 8 дней назад

Great video Thank you

@LillyAugusta 2 года назад

Hey nice vid! There are also digital clocks that show seconds ;) Cheers!

@omerktee9261 Год назад

Thank you.

@TheAkagai 4 месяца назад

Good job. Even Eye could understand it.

@alexcobb6201 Год назад

Brilliant!

@muhammadali8105 Год назад

Excellent! You have a talent for explaining technology with practical application in mind. Extremely helpful.

@iikatinggangsengii2471 7 месяцев назад

prob coming from years of pc troubleshooting

@OG_Greg Год назад

Amazing explanation. Thank you. If I was to watch this video a second time, i'd have the required knowledge to skip it :D

@saqibchughtai8437 2 года назад

I feel enlightened

@bjohnsonsv 9 дней назад

Amazing explanation. I feel like I'm ready for a quiz! :)

@kevinb3812 Год назад

Some people really need this information! I guess we all do.

@Sunrayman123 2 месяца назад

excellent primer!

@marquis51 2 года назад

thanks !

@ud1235 Месяц назад

Awesome trainer for layman!

@dragonstone6594 8 месяцев назад

You may be sarcastic but most people don't understad these concepts or just don't bother. However you explaided it very well here.

@davesway1170 5 месяцев назад

Great video

@justme25533 11 месяцев назад

You rock brother....

@neil222222 Год назад

Very good

@frankhugh2052 5 месяцев назад

Excellent vid. Still have no clue what a DAC is or for

@kevinansell9341 Год назад

Just purchased a new Samsung Smart TV with no Headphone socket for my Cordless Headphones so I used a DAC to connect the Digital Optical out to my the Headphone reciever Analogue in and works a treat..

@JohnnyTheDoe 3 месяца назад

Very informative. I'm brand new to the hifi hobby. Thank you for such a helpful video. So if I understand correctly, the "Line In 1/Line in 2" on my amp is for input of something like a CD player or cassette deck, and therefore it will be utilising a DAC within the Amp for those inputs.

@vwoeng7477 Год назад

I was recommended to get a dac by the shop I bought my current IEMs from when I complained about hissing noise when using my iem on laptop. Got a simple dongle DAC and boy. It solved the hissing problem AND brought up my audio experience from limp noodle to God

@KantoSolutions Год назад

nice to encounter someone else using the limp noodle to god scale

@diazmaldonado Год назад

Bien amigo From Chile

@Otang6 2 года назад

This is amazing. Thank you 🙏. So if I stream audio over Bluetooth from my phone, then I am not using my phone’s DAC, since Bluetooth is digital. Therefore I can stream Bluetooth to an external DAC, which converts to analog and sends to my speakers

@arnepetric7333 Год назад

thank youuuu😘

@quitmanlott7394 5 месяцев назад

Great explanation for people like me. I understood you perfectly, but someone that knows next to nothing about an oscilloscope, might have trouble understanding wave function.

@user-eb4iq2jw3y Год назад

Fantastic video! That's Brah

@muffemod Год назад

Doesn't the computer already convert the digital audio to analog? 🤔

@KantoSolutions Год назад

Yes, if the computer has a headphone out then there's a DAC in the computer converting audio from digital to analog!

@henokh.c Год назад

@@KantoSolutionsIf I plug in an external DAC, can I switch from the computer onboard DAC to the external one?

@2040Sharan Год назад

Yup you can select the output device in the pc settings

@BennyCFD Год назад

Unless you're going from an analog source phonograph, microphones etc thru an analog amplifier no DAC is needed, but all output from any digital device always goes thru a built in DAC, that's why you can directly hook up ear/headphones without an external DAC.

@manmangy Год назад

Digital Instrument ----------> DAC ---------------------------> Amplifier -----------------------------> Speakers

@iikatinggangsengii2471 7 месяцев назад

add bitperfect output in first row

@davidst4896 Год назад

Very good! If you have a Turntable (no builtin preamp) hooked to a Tube phono amp to a Tube preamp and then to a Tube amp to passive speakers you have pure analog sound, no DAC.