maximum3535
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So as far as I understand it, desktop class amps are useful because the extra headroom allows for better bass response, since bass levels in recordings needs to be elevated to match audible levels compared to other frequencies.
However, I'm trying to figure out the value of desktop DACs. If the tanchjim space measures 115 SINAD, and let's assume that cleaner, better measuring sound is what we're after, and that we're satisfied with 115 SINAD and how all the other DAC-related measurements stack up for the tanchjim space, is there additional value to desktop DACs at all in terms of sound quality?
I'm also wondering what volume level to set my dongle DAC when connecting it to an amp. I read somewhere (https://www.head-fi.org/threads/using-dongle-as-dac-for-external-amp.938411/) that it's optimal to set it at max volume or close to max. However, I was wondering, if at max volume for the dongle DAC there's less headroom, wouldn't bass response fed into the amp be reduced? I've tried to wrap my head around resistances, voltages, power, etc. but I can't make sense of it.
However, I'm trying to figure out the value of desktop DACs. If the tanchjim space measures 115 SINAD, and let's assume that cleaner, better measuring sound is what we're after, and that we're satisfied with 115 SINAD and how all the other DAC-related measurements stack up for the tanchjim space, is there additional value to desktop DACs at all in terms of sound quality?
I'm also wondering what volume level to set my dongle DAC when connecting it to an amp. I read somewhere (https://www.head-fi.org/threads/using-dongle-as-dac-for-external-amp.938411/) that it's optimal to set it at max volume or close to max. However, I was wondering, if at max volume for the dongle DAC there's less headroom, wouldn't bass response fed into the amp be reduced? I've tried to wrap my head around resistances, voltages, power, etc. but I can't make sense of it.