How to plug in a DAC! Easy for Beginners!
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2021
- First DAC? Don't even know what a DAC is? This is the video for you!
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It's nice to see a simple video really break things down for new folks. You would be surprised how many out there don't know what a dac is. Let alone hook one up. Videos like these do nothing but help down our nitch audiofool hobby. Thank you Josh!
perhaps you meant "niche"?
@@kato2395 thanks for taking your time to troll for grammar and spelling. I have a feeling you will be busy on you tube.
@@brandonburr4900 hey it's just a friendly correction. No need to take it so personally.
@@brandonburr4900 or you can take it personally. It's your choice really.
But I have no ill intent.
@@brandonburr4900 It's a correction for understanding, not trolling
Lets be real: everybody who's watching on the first day, does not watch this for advise, but just to immerse in their hobby
For me, it's all about our boy Josh. I've watched him for years, and enjoyed seeing him, his ear, his ability to express his impressions verbally, and most of all his talent for cinematography grow. I'm at endgame with Arya, CTH+SDAC, and EQ APO. It sounds exactly perfect to me, so I'm not in the hobby any more. I just listen to music, now. Josh could be talking about anything, so long as he does it with the same interest, thoughtfulness, humor, clarity, and style. I'd be an avid viewer of his cookie review channel, if he had one.
Agree, but a few days from now someone will…that’s how I got into this hobbie. I wish a video like this would have been Available a couple years ago…save me a headache
i’ve been watching Joshua for months and haven’t bought my first DAC yet
100% facts man took the dive about 2 years ago and it’s so amazing not on the wallet tho so many wants lol
@@Staybrown11 ditto
I gotta learn how to take cinematic shots like that. You’re a man of many talents, Josh
This is for newbies, in case they get confused:
7:02 _Input_ is uttered, _output_ is meant.
7:56 _Output_ is uttered, _input_ is meant.
I cannot believe people unironically use the word “uttered” in this context
I cannot believe people unironically use the word “uttered” in this context
I cannot believe people unironically use the word “uttered” in this context
I cannot believe people unironically use the word “uttered” in this context
I cannot believe people unironically use the word “uttered” in this context
Thank you, Josh. I decided to jump into the audio world a little deeper after watching some of your videos. I found myself getting lost with all the equipment - there’s so many reviews and so few how tos. I appreciate this video, it’s explains a lot in really simple terms.
Thanks again. I’m looking forward to the next one already.
while not new to dacs and amps, its always interesting seeing it explained, and also nice to have a good reference to send other people interested in starting.
Yeah, pretty new to this and this really helps!
Btw, is it possible to output speakers/monitors from the amp/dac? Heard it isn't possible as it doesnt have enough power. But my setup in my head is: PC > Modius > Magnius (as it is amp and preamp) > headphones and/or speakers.
Is this a viable option to listen to on either outputs?
It’s a pleasure watching all of your videos. Great production and very easy to follow. I just recently got into this hobby and this is exactly the video I needed. I’ll be keeping an eye out on all your videos.
This was extremely helpful. I find videos telling what to get and why but I always had trouble finding a video showing how to use them. This is the most I learned in a video in a long time.
One of the best explanation of what a DAC is and what it's used for
Solid and thorough explanation. Great examples of high and low end products. Just what a beginner needs.
After watching so many videos to try to understand this concept yours is the first that is finally comprehendible!! Thank you greatly for your efforts. I plan to immerse myself in your channel !!
Great video 👍🥳 these are great tutorials when starting out as I too only recently got into the audio scene and when I asked around about generic questions like these the typical response was “it’s easy! you’ll pick it up” …… not the kind of answers when your fist starting out into an unknown hobby / industry and google doesn’t always have the answers. Great work Josh and thank you for the many future newcomers to this area of enjoyment.
Just getting started. Videos like this are so helpful. Thanks for breaking it all down.
This is literally the video I wanted to suggest in the comments for ages but somehow never did, just what I needed.
DID YOU NOT PREWET THAT FILTER PAPER?! I don't know if I can trust you any longer. 😆
wish I had this guide when I started getting into audio stuff, EXTREMELY logical and helpful!!
As a car enthusiast, an audio enthusiast, a video enthusiast, an overall electronics enthusiast and a coffee enthusiast who roasts his own beans, I really appreciated the intro to this video.
Hello, what are good car audio speakers in your area?
What an amazing lesson on how to choose , plug and start using the DAC AMP audio equipments. Thanks a lot
Getting into the hobby and this was really helpful. Thanks for taking the time explaining everything for a fool like me 😅. Please make more videos like this.
Very useful video. I don't really need it now, but I remember being unsure when I first got my dac and amp how to connect everything while also getting my pc speakers connected to that system. I'm sure this will be helpful to many.
The random flex of the coffee is great! Amazing analogy!
Hey Joshua, really appreciate this video. Everyone in the youtube reddit and forums talking tons of shits about their dacs amps and all their stories. There is not a single video on here how to plug a dac in to your system for an absolute beginner. Really appreciate your effort man. ❤️
Although I got several amp/dac I still find this informative & entertain, Good Job. Keep it Up Man :)
A Very useful video! I am new to the world of audiophilia and have been trying to understand what the heck DACs are and whether or not I should buy a combined DAC + headphone amplifier (e.g., Topping DX3 Pro). You present and explain things Very clearly, making this arcane area less of a mystery. Thank you too for your review of that Topping unit.
Hey bro! such a useful vid for newbie like myself. Thank you so much. Keep create this kinda content for newbies all around the globe. 😁💯
YESS I've been waiting for this video
To be honest I hope you make more videos like this for beginners like me. Like how I’d set this up with a pc and setup my own sound system
Nice and easy approach to any topic…….start easy for everyone and raise to pro level
since its for beginners, do you plan on making videos for every step in an audio setup? like passive speakers, amps, tubes, etc?
Loved this video. One thing I'd mention is to make sure your PC volume is all tre way up if you aren't getting sound.
Thank you for making this video, I'm sure it will help me in the future.
Great video dude, that is what I have been looking for. Great job with that.
Wow, new to the audio world but this helped me learn a lot!! Thank you!
This was exactly the video I needed. I had to be a little patient, but it all came together, I highly misunderstood how you properly utilize dacs and amps.
Just purchased my first DAC this evening. Pro-Ject DAC Box S2+.
Looking forward to your review on the Sabre-X dac. That thing looks money.
I needed this, thank you!
Edit: Nice Triumph shirt btw ;)
man that was a good video i have an topping d30and a30 and this is my first time and i didnt know what to do till now thx bud
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I greatly appeciate videos like this despite being pretty experienced in audio at this point. It always helps to make new folks feel welcome!
YOU ARE SO HELPFUL
THANK YOU JOSH
Yo I don’t mean to detract from your content at all bro, but you definitely nailed the really short hair style this time around. Just 👌🏼
was waiting for you to connect the speakers next :)
Nice video. Can you make a vid going over the different output options for your amp? I generally use headphones, but may want to upgrade to external monitor/speaker systems. Do I need monoblocks, another amp, cabling, ect.? Thanks for the informative vids. Keep them coming!
Pro tip: Macbooks headphone jack is a combo TOSLINK/Optical out. ;)
Some DACs don't have power on-off switches like the examples here. Personally, I'd advise to do the power cables last and hook up the interconnections between the DAC and the sources and amplifier first. Rather not risk the touching of ends that are not supposed to touch, and any weird sounds or pops when plugging in these things. And routing them becomes easier as the first thing I'd do is powering off and unplugging the power cord first for changing things that connect to the DAC.
I was looking for this!
The real OG here!
Thank you for the explanation!
Downloaded for permanent reference, thank you 😊
I'd love a video on ways to connect passive speakers too!
Something that was overlooked during the video is that a DAC isn’t absolutely necessary for your headphone setup. All digital devices (phones, laptops, etc) have DACS built into them. They’re just not as high quality as an external DAC.
I think another thing that would help new users is: do you even need a DAC? Why do audiophiles invest in DACS?
It wasn't overlooked, it's a different discussion. This is a tutorial for those who are already looking to buy a DAC and wanted to know how things should work.
I want a dac to be able to play high res files from an android phone. I already have the high res files on the phone. Cannot find a dac that has input equal to the headphone output of my phone and an output that is rca like the input of my amplifier.
Thank You so much, very helpful ! 🙏👍😍
My first video on the subject, Thank you very much 😊
Great explanation!
Great video! Thank you!
Nicely done.
Very helpful video.... Thank you!
Thank you so much for explaining wonderfully. I know about headphones dac/ amp but doesnt know even a bit about speakers
Can you also make a video about plugging in speakers with speaker amp, what is power amp , speakers connections dac etc.
Very useful ! Thanx a bunch .
Are planning on doing a video on the Topping E50 and L50? Thanks for the great video, have a good day! :)
good start,brewing up some coffee :)
I'm on my 3rd DAC, but yeah I can watch this.
More of these how to videos, please. So many audiophiles seem to assume we know how to set things up. We don’t. Lol.
I agree. This kind of video is way overdue.
I've been using the rme dac as my desktop. Im using the XLR inputs of the dac for studio speakers. works fine as well instead of connecting them to a amp
Great video thanks
Great video, very informative! One thing I wanted to mention about optical output on laptops...I dont remember from what year it was from but the headphone jack on some macbook pros can output a digital optical signal. I use it on my 2012 12" and 17" MBP.
I had a Sager/Clevo branded laptop that included a similar 3.5mm optical jack. It was a neat idea but I don’t think I ever had a 3.5mm optical cable so it never got any use. Incidentally, I also bought that laptop in 2012ish. Must have been something in the water back then.
I think it's all the MacBooks prior to ~2016 that had mini toslink/headphone combo jacks. My 2010 one had it too.
Great, Thank You ! 🙏♥️
Clicked for the video, stayed bc of the T Shirt! What model do you ride mate? Unfortunately I’m in between Triumph’s at the moment, but will probably get a Speed Twin next. BTW, thanks for a great vid Josh.
TRS or 6.35mm Jack is technically compatible and IS technically XLR just in another form. TRS'es come in Balanced, Unbalanced and Mono variants, so just make sure that if you have a DAC with TRS and AMP with XLR, that you get proper cables, f.e. DAC -> AMP = Balanced TRS (3 contacts) -> MALE XLR.
I'm currently running this "mixed" setup, because I have TRS Dac, TRS Monitors, but an XLR subwoofer. So I had to cash out a bit and get 4 cables. TRS -> XLR(M) 2x and XLR(F) -> TRS 2x (both balanced, 3 pins per cable)
Josh thanks for the way you present the information coherently and directly! I would like to know if you could recommend or suggest some external/seperate DAC only options to connect to my Pioneer AVR LX505 that can improve the sound quality and volume when using headphones or IEM's - I have an ADSL AD18 connected to my PC and a Hidizs S9 Pro that I use with my phone and laptop so no problems there - just focusing om the AVR , would be nice to have a DAC with some connection choices. Is this even doable or worth it?
That intro: the Peter McKinnon of audiophile 😅
Another exception: If you use a high-quality DAP as your source, you don't need a DAC at all.
Isn't that just a portable DAC+amp? Might be misleading to some. Unless you're listening to vinyl you pretty much need a DAC, but not necessarily a separate one.
@@hartyewh1 DAP is Digital Audio Player. Like Ibasso DX160 or Sony WM1A. It's a standalone source not a PC nor phone.
@@daghetto101 Yes, I know, but OP seemed to think he doesn't need a DAC when he already has one. He didn't mention portability etc.
@@hartyewh1 I guess it all depends. Specifically if youre listening from an sd card or a CD/Vinyl. Personally i still use DAPs mainly. My Dac and Amps are only for PC to watch movies, youtubes and gaming. But for music i prefer a DAP. Plus DAP is much more portable then DAC/Amps. Tho i dont bring them when im out.
@@daghetto101 Yeah, but the DAP is an amp and a DAC with a screen and interface. That was my point.
This is the best explanation yet !!!!!! Can I connect this to an echo with 3.5 output and still get a good sound ? I really like the voice feature of echo Alexa units for Amazon music
Thanks for the great tutorial! One question, what is a balanced output (what does balanced mean in audio) and why would I want that over an RCA output? Thank you!
Hi he already made a video on your question 😊
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wow, Josh... was out of headphone audio for some time and now you're at 118K subs!! seems like yesterday I sponsored $100 for your trip to an audio show!
First 30 seconds got me!!
I would love a video where you discuss the minefield that is what sounds better, USB, Optical, or Coax haha! :p
Mentioning windows settings would have been nice. You want to up the bitrate and sample rate in your audio settings (as high as they go. If its not high enough for what your dac is advertised as, you will have to downlaod software from the manufacturer website as audio drivers, and install those as the dac device audio drivers). Also disable windows sound enhancements.
Its kind of important. Otherwise you have an expensive dac not really taken advantage of to the fullest.
5:20 “ I don’t think I have seen a laptop with optical ever”. Until 2018 or so, Apple noteboos and Macs included TOSLINK optical output.
Man I was searching for this yesterday! Can you run through optimal windows settings and any apps you may use too?
For a channel that talkin about audio, your channel sound usually mellow, soft and need to dial up my volume everytime.
great video good info on connections. So if i just have a dac can I connect xlr out to a powered speaker with a 3.5 input jack using xlr to 3.5 cable? Or just use RCA out to the speaker using rca to 3.5 cable?
great video! especially for a beginner like me who is wondering if I needed a DAC. I currently have a pc setup and a budget monitor speaker (MR4). Do I really need one?
There were some laptops that had optical, but didn't have a dedicated output for it.
IIRC some MacBook Pro laptops had a dual purpose 3.5mm Audio jack that also included optical.
With this, you could either plug in a normal 3.5mm audio cable like on your headphones, or use a 3.5mm optical adaptor on your optical cable and plug that in.
No clue if they still use this or not, though.
I had a laptop that had an optical out years ago. It was a duel purpose 3.5mm that had an optical out.
oh my god ... audio is like coffee ... i love coffee and audio ... dude what an intro
good channel
A very informative session presented more question than are answered. You left out the speaker setup. If your (un)balanced connections are used for your speakers, where do you put the connection for your DAC? In others words, you have a TV (streaming source) connected by e-ARC to your receiver, which connects to an external amp using (un)balanced inputs. Now, where do you place your DAC to get the more efficiency out of the streaming source (TV) and how do you know that your internal DACs are disabled and you are using your new state of the art external DAC. Again, very informative video.
Clear as mud.
Just got my dac topper 10. And this was vary good video for old man like me. I do have one question I used a recivier just for music that a streamer and also a CD player can both be hook up so I can run new dac for both cd and music streaming ? Thanks hope you have more to come thanks dan
Josh could you do a follow up for intermediate and advanced audiophiles on PC? Covering things like equalizer apo and profiles per headphone. Asio audio driver setup to bypass windows drivers. Setting an ideal bit rate on audio interfaces how high and why. Setup of say music bee or foobar2000 with optimal plugins and integration with your streaming platform of choice ... Lots there if you go down that rabbit hole. Haven't seen an all in one comprehensive guide from any channel on getting the most out of a PC setup as yet.
Hi Joshua I really liked the explanation I was actually using my bookshelf speakers with a 6.35mm connector. I switched it up to RCA cable on the back.
The issue is I have a Zen dac v2 and my headphones are connected to the 6.35mm port and now I am getting sound in both my headphone DT1990 Pros and the bookself speakers. Do I have to disconnect the wires in the back and front each time I need to use one? Will it over load the device?.
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I was looking for this comment.
I use an Asus Xonar U3 USB DAC dongle (for the Great Bass EQ) which has optical out through 3.5mm and I feed that into a Schiit Bifrost 2.
Great video thanks……… can I use DAC in my 7.2 receiver ?
funny how you drop this video the same day I get my amp and dac
Thanks!
Please do an AMP video too. In India we don't have a lot of options so I would love to know everything before I go and buy them.
Thx Josh! Kindly asking if you would do a review on the Huawei freebuds studio...they seem to be selling way under the msrp and as such could they be a cheap but great alternative to the XM4s
nice coffee making b-roll learning from darko i see good.