IntrovertedAudioGuy
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Hi ASR,
This is my first post, although I have been scrolling and enjoying the content on this site for several years now. Please let me know if there's anything wrong with the way I've posted etc and I will modify it.
So here goes. My goal is to blind test a few DACs I have, to see if I can tell the difference between the 2 (not preference, just difference).
Work done from my side -
I understand what I'm asking for is critical listening skills, which I guess I need to patiently train for through some separate course, but I was wondering if someone has a good "cheat sheet" on what to typically look for (for DACs).
Thanks you in advance, cheers.
This is my first post, although I have been scrolling and enjoying the content on this site for several years now. Please let me know if there's anything wrong with the way I've posted etc and I will modify it.
So here goes. My goal is to blind test a few DACs I have, to see if I can tell the difference between the 2 (not preference, just difference).
Work done from my side -
- Went through threads related to "DAC Blind Test" and the likes to get a feel of general methodology recommended and if this topic has already been discussed (1 , 2 , etc.) but I couldn't find a similar question. If this is a duplicate Q, I'll delete it.
- I have previously done a somewhat blind DAC test, and this time will improve upon it. This thread is not about the methodology though, I will post a separate thread for that if needed. (Volume matched with ADC, switching done by another person etc).
- I watched @amirm 's excellent video related to Audio Blind Tests , in which he describes the critical listening skills required for ABX tests.
- If I am testing say, a poorly measured dac like Schiit Bifrost MB, and a good one, like SMSL Sanskrit Mk 2, what audible differences should I look for? Amir has done a great job in explaining some of the differences between lower and higher bitrate MP3 for example (where freq spectrum as well fidelity suffers), but I am hesitant to apply to the same to DACs.
- If I record, say a very short clip of a guitar string being plucked (or a bass note, or whatever) will that be one of the good ways? Again, this is in the video, hence asking.
I understand what I'm asking for is critical listening skills, which I guess I need to patiently train for through some separate course, but I was wondering if someone has a good "cheat sheet" on what to typically look for (for DACs).
Thanks you in advance, cheers.
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