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JJayNetTech5 replied to the thread My "subjective" experience with AKM vs ESS DAC chip "sound signature"..I'm starting to prefer ESS implementations over AKM, as far as the cheaper and more portable DACs go, because details and immersive...
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JJayNetTech5 reacted to 566854's post in the thread My "subjective" experience with AKM vs ESS DAC chip "sound signature". with Like.Schiit AKM 20' RCA vs Geshelli ESS 25' XLR Mild Equalization for Listening Space AKM = well-rounded, generally weightier...
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JJayNetTech5 reacted to sjcal's post in the thread My "subjective" experience with AKM vs ESS DAC chip "sound signature". with Like.Gotcha. ESS is great especially if it "matches well" with the receiver. I really liked ESS with my Sony IER-m9. On the other hand, I...
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JJayNetTech5 replied to the thread My "subjective" experience with AKM vs ESS DAC chip "sound signature"..I kind of miss ESS based dacs with their hyper detailed sound, because listening to so much detail makes the track sound like a whole...
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JJayNetTech5 reacted to sjcal's post in the thread My "subjective" experience with AKM vs ESS DAC chip "sound signature". with Like.Oh, I definitely agree. That's why it's important to try different models with the same chip (at least the same manufacturer) before...
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JJayNetTech5 replied to the thread My "subjective" experience with AKM vs ESS DAC chip "sound signature"..I think that design limitations could also affect dac performance for each chip model. In other words, each chip only allows specific...
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JJayNetTech5 reacted to sjcal's post in the thread My "subjective" experience with AKM vs ESS DAC chip "sound signature". with Like.This is also how I felt the differences are between ESS and AKM. Burr-brown to me (ifi hip dac) sounded more bassy, wide, a bit lacking...
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JJayNetTech5 reacted to Skylit's post in the thread My "subjective" experience with AKM vs ESS DAC chip "sound signature". with Like.Eh, its a nice well built unit, but I'm pretty set on this cirrus chips atm. Wish The creative X5 wasn't so overpriced.
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JJayNetTech5 replied to the thread My "subjective" experience with AKM vs ESS DAC chip "sound signature"..You could try another DX1 unit, and see if there is a difference in soundstage. I have multiple dacs of the same model (usually for...
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JJayNetTech5 reacted to Skylit's post in the thread My "subjective" experience with AKM vs ESS DAC chip "sound signature". with Like.Likely depends on implementation/unit. Creative G6 I had was a bit more neutral and balanced. This is warmer than the AKM DX1... very...
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JJayNetTech5 replied to the thread My "subjective" experience with AKM vs ESS DAC chip "sound signature"..I suspect CL-based chips tend to be a balance between warm and clinical, like extensive smooth lows and crispy highs, with slightly...
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JJayNetTech5 reacted to Robster1958's post in the thread My "subjective" experience with AKM vs ESS DAC chip "sound signature". with Like.I had the iBasso DC05 which appears to have the exact same specs / chip as the 03, but no volume control. It did not impress me...but...
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JJayNetTech5 replied to the thread My "subjective" experience with AKM vs ESS DAC chip "sound signature"..The 03PRO are the only ones I've had. I heard about the 06 being really good.
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JJayNetTech5 replied to the thread My "subjective" experience with AKM vs ESS DAC chip "sound signature"..There's so many ESS and AKM devices out there, but I'd have to say, the CS43131 beats the other ones in the same price range that I've...
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JJayNetTech5 posted a comment on the item iBasso DC03 Pro.On this note, I'm not sure if this has anything to do with the slightly more perceivably recessed highs, and my sensitivity to certain...