I wasn't sure where to pop this under but I thought it has to be related to the science of how we hear. Because the audibility differences of the top tier DACs must be inaudible or at least minimal and understanding them is Psychoacoustics.
If a DAC like Topping D10 produces a high Sinad figure and all A grades on the other measurement tests then what to the more expensive DACs offer in terms of sound quality that this little DAC does not have.
I mean, is it just features, volume control and more Vrms power?
Of course I don't want to get into the subjective, objective debate just a scientific answer on what a really expensive DAC offers if its measurements are slightly better or even better than something like a Topping D10?
If a DAC like Topping D10 produces a high Sinad figure and all A grades on the other measurement tests then what to the more expensive DACs offer in terms of sound quality that this little DAC does not have.
I mean, is it just features, volume control and more Vrms power?
Of course I don't want to get into the subjective, objective debate just a scientific answer on what a really expensive DAC offers if its measurements are slightly better or even better than something like a Topping D10?