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Headphoneus Supremus
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This parts fascination gives me a giggle. None of these bits can be fully optimized in any DAP so it comes down to interface and utilization. There are also cheaper ess chips. The es9023 is likely below $3 in bulk. My favorite DAC chip isn't even a Sabre but not a great fit for DAPs. Fiio considers a BB an upgrade to the Wolfson. I just hope the DX50 sings and that they concentrate on sound instead of universatility. (sic)
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I don't think that a DAP that size will be able to compete with the DX100. I do hope that it has a WM8740 DAC. Then, maybe it will be competition to the AK100. I hope that it is around $300 but I think that it will be priced around the AK100 and directly compete against it.
This parts fascination gives me a giggle. None of these bits can be fully optimized in any DAP so it comes down to interface and utilization. There are also cheaper ess chips. The es9023 is likely below $3 in bulk. My favorite DAC chip isn't even a Sabre but not a great fit for DAPs. Fiio considers a BB an upgrade to the Wolfson. I just hope the DX50 sings and that they concentrate on sound instead of universatility. (sic)