DAC Delusion: These test results are insane!

AP Mastering March 19, 2025
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▶ MY PLUGINS: https://apmastering.com/plugins ▶ MY COURSES: https://apmastering.com/courses SHOPS I USE AND RECOMMEND: ▶ Sound Imports: http://soundimports.eu ▶ SchneidersLaden: https://schneidersladen.de GEAR I USE AND RECOMMEND: ▶ Squarp: https://squarp.net ▶ Reaper: http://reaper.fm ▶ Hypex amplifiers: https://hypex.nl STUDIOS I RECOMMEND: ▶ Studio Wong: http://studiowong.de ========== 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.

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