Hello!
This may very well be a silly question for some who handle data and its relevance in audio knowledgeably, but I have had a doubt about the SNR of the tests conducted for some time.
I understand that SNR values are very relevant because comparative graphs between devices are based on them, and I interpret that the higher the value, the better. So far so good.
Now, amplifier graphs are rated as excellent between values of 95 to 113 (there's a Topping SNR 120) but DACs are excellent between values of 109 to 124 SNR.
My questions are as follows:
Why is so much importance given to the SNR of the DAC if most devices cannot replicate its quality?
Does it add any value to input a signal from a DAC with, for example, an SNR of 115 into an amplifier with an SNR of 100? ¿Are those 15 SNR points of sound or information lost?
Does an amplifier with an SNR of 95 sound exactly the same with a DAC of 115 SNR as an amplifier of 95 and a DAC of 95 SNR?
I apologize if the questions are very silly, but it will help me understand the pairing between devices.
Thank you very much in advance.
This may very well be a silly question for some who handle data and its relevance in audio knowledgeably, but I have had a doubt about the SNR of the tests conducted for some time.
I understand that SNR values are very relevant because comparative graphs between devices are based on them, and I interpret that the higher the value, the better. So far so good.
Now, amplifier graphs are rated as excellent between values of 95 to 113 (there's a Topping SNR 120) but DACs are excellent between values of 109 to 124 SNR.
My questions are as follows:
Why is so much importance given to the SNR of the DAC if most devices cannot replicate its quality?
Does it add any value to input a signal from a DAC with, for example, an SNR of 115 into an amplifier with an SNR of 100? ¿Are those 15 SNR points of sound or information lost?
Does an amplifier with an SNR of 95 sound exactly the same with a DAC of 115 SNR as an amplifier of 95 and a DAC of 95 SNR?
I apologize if the questions are very silly, but it will help me understand the pairing between devices.
Thank you very much in advance.