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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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I've been thinking about a new HU for my Z-28. I really don't need anything super-dooper, I just want a good sounding CD reciever. I was reading some of the manufacturer's information, and a couple of them mention having a "Burr Brown 24 bit DAC" in the CD section of the unit.

The little bit I'm familiar with, I believe this to be a better component for a CD player. But given the inherent noisier atmosphere of an automobile interior, especially with a somewhat loud exhaust system, am I really going to notice any better CD sound quality if I spend the extra $$ to get a CD reciever with the Burr Brown DAC?

Thanks for any input........
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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Don't worry about it. It's marketing. All DACs on the market these days from reputable companies (Burr Brown/TI, Analog Devices, National Semi, On Semi, ST Microelectronics, Fairchild, Cirrus Logic... whatever) are good enough. Burr Brown makes some great products, but the difference is not going to be audible.
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the price of DACs is pretty cheap......so ANY HU should have it in there
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by sjsingle1
the price of DACs is pretty cheap......so ANY HU should have it in there
Easy for us to say as consumers, isn't it? It's a marketing point that they use to help sell the more expensive stuff.
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