[techenvy]

which is better i had thought the 8470 was best

thanks

 

[audiofil]

8501 is a lower grade chip.
It has an integrated line driver capable of sustaining lower impedance loads. So it's more of an all-in-wonder chip, but still quite good.
SNR for 8501 is rated at 100db, while WM8740 is 120db.

AMB Gamma-1 uses WM8501 or WM8759 for DAC chips.

PS: And no, WM8740 is not the best. WM8741 and WM8742 are now top dogs at Wolfson.

 

[techenvy]

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Originally Posted by audiofil /img/forum/go_quote.gif 8501 is a lower grade chip. It has an integrated line driver capable of sustaining lower impedance loads. So it's more of an all-in-wonder chip, but still quite good. SNR for 8501 is rated at 100db, while WM8740 is 120db. AMB Gamma-1 uses WM8501 or WM8759 for DAC chips. PS: And no, WM8740 is not the best. WM8741 and WM8742 are now top dogs at Wolfson.

thankyou this is very helpful

cheers

i wonder which dacs have the 8741 and 42

 

[najames]

This is one.

The γ2 Compact High Performance DAC