[The mod keeps deleting this post for some reason. Will keep re-posting until they actually read it and stop removing it]

Now that Apple has upgraded the built in DAC chip in all new Macs, does anyone plan on adding a Mac to their audiophile setup? I don’t know the chip manufacturer yet, but Apple Support indicates the DAC will support up to 96kHz files. I love my Cambridge Audio DAC, but I could see a Mac Mini replacing it in the future.

  • calinet6@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    A computer is not a fair comparison to a standalone audio device like a DAC.

    It may be an endpoint source for digital, and you may be satisfied with the internal DAC, but it’s highly unlikely to compete with standalone DACs in either quality or market.

    I’d even challenge you that you should not consider it that way, and keep your Cambridge Audio DAC, which is likely to be superior.