The Geek Pulse DAC/AMP Review: Elevating Your Audio Experience A Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) and Amplifier (AMP) is an essential component in any serious audio setup.
Its primary function is to take the digital signal from your source device, convert it into an analog signal, and amplify it for playback through headphones or speakers.
A Brief Primer on DAC/AMP Fundamentals The process of converting a digital signal to analog involves pulse code modulation (PCM), which samples the digital data stream at regular intervals.