May 4, 2021 · Yes cars have DACs in them. Thats how CDs and Digital Radio get converted to analog sound. Wifi isn't analog audio. Its still a digital transmission that requires a DAC to get analog audio converted. Wifi is a Digital Transport. Streaming over Wifi requires a DAC that is built into the stereo already.

Mar 30, 2023 · Upgrade your receiver to something that supports android auto or apple car play, wired. Get a receiver with a decent EQ and tune the system with a mic and a RTA. That made a big difference for my system. Also everything digital that plays music has a DAC, your phone, car stereo. Optimize the existing system before you add a new DAC.

Sep 24, 2013 · I'm currently installing a Nexus 7 tablet (USB audio out) into my car, to use as a head-unit. Given that DAC technology seems to be constantly changing, I feel overwhelmed when selecting a USB DAC to input into my signal processor / amps.-Audio files will be 24 bit, 192khz.-Drivers will need to be compatible with Linux (Andriod tablet.)

Jan 11, 2004 · Thanks. I'm not interested in changing the stereo - it's a semi-classic car and it has a high-end Denon head unit in it that matches the period. Also, part of the point of separating out the DAC is that it can be changed out individually. I don't trust the mass market stuff made today to handle the DAC portion of their units with care.

Oct 14, 2023 · Yes, there are, but they do not come close to the price of a FiiO headphone amp. The lower end dedicated DAC/preamps cost about 400-600 USD. I have a dedicated E12 Mont Blanc in my car, with a iFi Go Link over USB-C DAC. I have tried even a 800 USD car navigation with a dedicated preamp, and it sounds flat and metallic.

Jan 2, 2023 · I’ve been experimenting with bypassing my car’s stock stereo (2021 GTI) using a dongle DAC straight into my DSP. Volkswagen does some difficult things to the stock signal to correct and I don’t have an option for replacing the headunit so …

Feb 7, 2022 · The new unit would have the appropriate DAC built in. If your current car has an AUX input, then you can buy a hi-res capable external DAC, connect it to your car using the AUX input, and get hi-res audio that way.

May 31, 2020 · Any half decent head unit has a DAC built in that's just as good as any portable dac you'll find. If you plug your phone in with USB, you're using the head units DAC that's way better than your phone. You're also not double amping (because a normal portable dac like a dragonfly will have an amp as well), and of course you're charging your phone

Apr 5, 2006 · I can't comment on the DAC you mentioned since I have never tried one of them. What I can tell you is that you can use a 12V car battery with a DAC if the DAC has a 12Volts input and has voltage regulators inside it. The car battery voltage will be higher at full charge, and drop as the charge runs out.

Dec 10, 2023 · As the audio is routed through usb, so Head Unit DAC will be used. To use external DAC with android auto AAWireless adaptor may be used. It provides an option to Disable Media Sink through Android auto/ Head unit. It can then be transmitted through Mobile USB to external DAC. But external DAC needs to be connected to amp or DSP.