Feb 9, 2020 · I was looking for an inexpensive DAC to extend the life of a Sony X303ES CD Player and the Schiit Modi 3, with its AKM 4490 DAC chip and DC-coupled output, was exactly what I was looking for. I actually like it better than the Peachtree DAC-iTx and Rega DAC-R that I briefly owned. At $99, I consider the Modi 3 a real bargain and an easy recommend.

Nov 14, 2016 · Many manufacturers these days will disclose what chip is in their product because they're well aware of the aforesaid "I got into audio after being into computers for a few years and expect Futuremark Result Browser" trend that's developed recently - just a few years ago it wasn't common to see every CD player, every DAC, every receiver, etc ...

Mar 28, 2021 · I’ve also heard many DAC chips and tend to prefer ones I’m familiar with. Burr Brown, AKM, Wolfson, mainly. ESS makes great chips too. I’m enjoying an 80s BB R2R 16bit DAC, since ladder DACs seem to be all the rave, again. I do enjoy today’s DACs also. Big blow to audiophile DACs. The AKM fire set everything back.

Dec 29, 2024 · Switchable dual DAC chips: Pioneering the world's first DAC chip switching technology, backed by a proprietary patent, adopts 2pcs of DAC chips – ESS9038Q2M and AK4493. The groundbreaking design enables users to enjoy the robust dynamics of the ESS9038Q2M or the refined tones of the AK4493, vastly enhancing personalized audio experiences and ...

Aug 13, 2015 · The input stage is every bit as important if not more important than the DAC chip or output stage. A DAC chip can't decode and an output stage can't amplify what it doesn't have. When doing the R&D for our Mystique v3 DAC we compared several of the most highly regarded and some fairly obscure USB input boards on identical DACs.

Jul 10, 2024 · The WGZBLON V1 uses a proven Cirrus Logic DAC chip, CS43131 in a dual configuration which is known for its power efficiency while delivering a powerful output from its proprietary headphone amp driver with a low noise ground along with consistent chip components to eliminate any possible distortion, artefacts and pre-echoes during its operation.

Mar 28, 2021 · A well implemented AKM DAC with good measurements has clarity, but it it doesn't have clarity detail. Sorry for rambling, thats my subjective experience. Edit: I know the audio science elitist will write this off but who cares? Yes a DAC's job is to covert 1s and 0s, but these people act like the overall config isn't influence by DAC chip at all...

Dec 24, 2012 · It is worth noting though that the only dual chip DAC I own is the Topping DX7. I got mine on sale and wanted to see if dual DAC chips actually resolved more detail and they do. These tests were done on some of my favorite classical and jazz songs as well as 2 good R&B songs with female vocals and 3-4 other songs which have known artifacts or ...

Jan 23, 2024 · Eventually, should you wish to move up further into even higher-end dacs, thet feature premium improved reference chipsets over the AKM’s, such as the ESS Technology Sabre ES9018K2M DAC chip and its progressive models , which ESS Technology, Inc. lists as one of its reference 32-bit, 8 channel number cruncher ,

Dec 24, 2012 · The Sabre32 9018 is a great chip and I love my Sabre 9018 chipped NFB7 but don't expect ANY chip to be considered the absolute best and that's before implementation is taken into account. Source: Cyrus CD8SE Audio-gd NFB-7 DAC Schiit Yggdrasil