Differences between AD8610A and AD8610B?

[Porksoda]

Hey, I was looking at digi-key and I noticed they have both A and B versions of the AD8610. I looked, and tangent doesn't mention anywhere any comparison of the two, so I was wondering if anybody had tried the B version, as it costs twice as much. In looking at the data sheet, the only difference I could see was that the B had lower DC offset characteristics. Anyone know if there are sonic differences aswell?

 

[rayofsi]

they probably produce them all at the same times, and pull the better ones as B models, tangent did mention that he didnt notice a difference with OPA chips. i doubt you will hear a difference as well. but i bet there will be those that argue that there is a slight and noticable difference.

 

[Porksoda]

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Originally Posted by ufokillerz they probably produce them all at the same times, and pull the better ones as B models, tangent did mention that he didnt notice a difference with OPA chips. i doubt you will hear a difference as well. but i bet there will be those that argue that there is a slight and noticable difference.

But then again I'm sure there are people that argue there is a HUGE sonic difference when you have $500 mahogany volume knobs versus those "cheap, metal crap ones everybody uses"

Just curious

 

[hottyson]

The "B" version is like walking your 15 lbs poodle with a 500 lbs rated chain.

The "A" version is like walking your 15 lbs poodle with a 200 lbs rated chain.

They both will work, but I gather that you will not need the difference.

(Well..., unless you are using your poodle for shark bait.

) <-- joke

 

[tangent]

Some applications demand exceedingly high DC accuracy. Sound isn't one of them.

 

[ppl]

What is importent is that each channel have the same amount of DC offset. Also remember that DC offset is error wnd when you are trying to get rid of Distortion in that range remember that DC offset is classed as distortion.