DAC Delusion: These test results are insane!

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========== Video Description ==========

In my previous video I conducted a blind test for a DAC loopback VS original recording. This video reveals the results. If there was any large differences, we would have seen that reflected in the poll results. As there were significantly more than 1000 participants, the statistical power is compelling here and it really shows that nobody was able to hear any difference. If you want to argue with these results, either you need to argue against mathematics or assert some kind of conspiracy theory or improbable explanation. Audiophiles, just face it, you can't hear the difference, as good pro audio quality DACs are transparent.

[APMastering]

To all the people saying "but YouTube compression", I provided a wav file on the original video.

[citizenkang]

What I'm getting from this is that I need to start making audiophile equipment.

[davidasher]

When ever I'm in a room with a couple audiophiles discussing nonsense I like to pull out my phone and turn on a 17khz tone and just let it blast on high volume. No one has ever noticed except my 12 year old daughter.

[DanWorrall]

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a mastering grade DAC. More to follow...

[RFoundry]

A most holographic discourse. Your reasoning was buttery smooth and the middle section slightly forward but not overbearing. The sense of space and the resolution of your results is a clear upgrade from other channels.

[zen_dac]

"Blind tests are Kryptonite for audiophiles" well said sir.

[octopuscorsica]

I increasingly enjoy your science-backed street fighter attitude towards audiophoolery. A much needed antidote to those middle-aged YT charlatans who claim they can hear jitter and the sound of network switches. Keep it up good sir !

[nunofernandes]

Audiophiles hear 19, 500 differences between a 20, 000 euro DAC and a 500 one. They have to, they've invested themselves into hearing it.

[davidasher]

Just before I dove into pro recording and started splurging on gear, a very smart engineer friend clued me into AB blind testing, loudness bias and level matching–explained how our eyes trick us into hearing what we want. I always say that guy saved me a gaaad damn fortune!

[pierbover]

I remember back in the day people argued that some brands of blank CDs sounded better than others lol

[Les_Tutaudios_de_JM]

Just remember Alan Parson's quote :"Audiophiles don't use their equipment to listen to music. Audiophiles use your music to listen to their equipment".

[WangenAP]

Go on with these blindtests! (Amps, Cables, Powercords, Powerfilters, U Name it!) I love it! ❤

[noturnleftunstoned]

People cannot accept the fact that they blew a large amount of money for nothing. Their ego is bruised.

[phfatband]

Any real nerd that's done a level matched comparison between dacs has known this for years.

[bennattj]

My kid was saying how all of my audio equipment was a waste of money. My response is always, "yes, it's a waste of money, but it's my money, and it brings me happiness."

[FM-kloc]

10:08 There are audiophile grade networks switches. For TCP/IP over Ethernet. Think about it: Audiophile grade Ethernet frames. Audiophile grade TCP packets. You cannot make this stuff up.

[djangofett]

Just BOLIEVE, Brother! The snake oil is massively strong. You also need a 500 dollar RCA cable with contacts made from rare Wakandan 36 karat gold which provides the greatest warmth and clarity.

[lijay]

This supports my thesis on DACs which is: You probably can't tell the difference between a good DAC and a GREAT DAC, but you can immediately spot the crappy DAC. Source: My only crappy DAC.

[scanman]

There are very few industries or hobbies where the placebo effect is so strong. I have many vintage stereo components. Some sound different than others. Better is relative. They all sound great and that's the fun part.

[braunhausmedia]

I suspect that those who object the loudest are those who spent the most money.