DAC
A DAC is a Digital-to-Analogue Converter.
A DAC is a Digital-to-Analogue Converter.
A DAC converts digital audio information into an analogue audio signal.
The digital signal is made up of a series of 0s and 1s.
DACs have many ways to capture a digital input.
Common inputs used are Toslink Optical Signal, S/P DIF and USB.
Bluetooth and HDMI are also available on some DACs.
After the digital signal is converted, the Analogue Audio Signal can then be sent to a headphone amp or an amplifier.
There are many DACs in the market. You can get portable DACs which cost less than £50 to some seriously advanced devices like the Chord Electronics (approx £8000).
I purchased this DAC - ARCAM irDAC-II
I purchased this DAC - ARCAM irDAC-II