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What can make or break a HT set-up if used for stereo (not high-end)
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<blockquote data-quote="user 997" data-source="post: 624774" data-attributes="member: 997"><p>The DACs in higher end AVRs are definitely not too shabby. I was surprised by how much the performance improved with a better digital transport. Most limiting factor however in my experience is the amplification section which usually cannot compare to a proper stereo amplifier.</p><p></p><p>One should also not read too much into the DAC IC used (e.g. you are literally comparing a $8 part to perhaps a $18 part), but AVR manufacturers usually are quick to segregate their product line using different tier DACs due to how sensitive their products are to volume production and pricing. Often only the front L/R channels are using the higher end converters to save a couple of extra dollars.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="user 997, post: 624774, member: 997"] The DACs in higher end AVRs are definitely not too shabby. I was surprised by how much the performance improved with a better digital transport. Most limiting factor however in my experience is the amplification section which usually cannot compare to a proper stereo amplifier. One should also not read too much into the DAC IC used (e.g. you are literally comparing a $8 part to perhaps a $18 part), but AVR manufacturers usually are quick to segregate their product line using different tier DACs due to how sensitive their products are to volume production and pricing. Often only the front L/R channels are using the higher end converters to save a couple of extra dollars. [/QUOTE]
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