What is a DAC? Do you Need One? | Beginner's Guide to DACs (Digital Analog Converter)

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Published 2021-07-31
In this episode of Kanto Explains, we cover the basics of a Digital Analog Converter, a DAC so you know if you need it.
A DAC takes digital data and transforms it into an analog audio signal.
Watch this beginner guide to understand what is a DAC and if you need one.

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Chapters:

00:00 Overview
00:45 What is a DAC and when are you using a DAC
01:08 Frequently asked questions about DACs
02:09 The basics (DAC - Digital to Analog Converter)
04:52 What does a DAC do in simple words?
05:21 Questions answered
08:48 Conclusion

All Comments (21)
  • @galan7337
    Great explanations. You are the rare trainer who understands that the "answer" is worthless without explaining the bigger picture first.
  • Very informative Jason. 🙂 Entering the world of IEM's and learning about DAC and this video set a lot of things straight.
  • @rolocaranti
    Thank you so mucho for this video! I finally understand how a DAC works. You explained it so well.
  • @papes_
    This was incredibly informative and exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
  • @ivanp8570
    Man, you rock! The DAC explained in the most clear way!
  • just getting into sound stuff and experienced high end speakers for the first time and these videos really help
  • @alejandroprc
    Man! What a great explanation! Thanks for putting together these videos👍🏽
  • @d1piper
    After watching this I’m glad I didn’t buy the first DAC I saw. But now I’ve looked and so many I can’t decide ha
  • @Sarge_72
    One of the best videos on this topic - incredibly well presented
  • @martinmullen71
    Thank you for this video, I’ve been out of hi-fi for a long time,and DACs was new to me, now I kind of understand it better.
  • @Doogle136
    Really valuable clarification, Jason. Thanks!
  • @rickkolb6758
    I thought I had a good handle on DACs but after this excellent analysis by Kanto Solutions I fell more comfortable in my understanding. Thanks!
  • That was an excellent explanation of a complex subject. We’ll done!
  • @E2rdzik
    That was impeccably clear. Thank you!
  • Hi Jason 👋😆👍 great video and terrific explanation and analogies used. It’s clarified some things I wasn’t sure about, but your video made it clear. Thanks heaps for your time on this topic 🥰🥰👍🎉
  • THANK YOU Jason!!!!!! Fantastic video with simple explanations. 🙌🏻
  • Wow! This video was awesome! Thank you so much for all the information.