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[DJMoore22]

What does DAC stand for or mean? Thanks.

[P-Dub]

Digital to Analog Converter.

[Kevin P]

Digital-to-Analog Converter. It's a device that converts a digital audio bitstream (from a CD or DVD, etc.) into an analog audio signal that your amplifier will accept.

Digital audio devices (CD, DVD, iPod, PC soundcards etc.) have DACs built in, as do HT receivers with digital inputs. Some DACs are higher quality than others, which is why using a digital connection may sound better or worse than an analog connection depending on your gear. You can get external DAC boxes as well, to upgrade the sound quality of your CD player.

[DJMoore22]

I've got an HK AVR 230. How are the DACs in that?