horatiu
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If this is going to be true - I can live with that actually. Good amplification stage and proper DAC implementation are much more important than using the most expensive DAC, which are better only in laboratory - who is going to use 140 dB SNR in real life? It's just showcase of what certain company can achieve. Look at the Lotoo PAW6000 - it has "only" single AK4493 and sounds excellent.
Implementation also matters. RME ADI-2 DAC is another example that sounds and measures very well without sporting the latest and greatest chips. Moreover, some companies don't even use the chips to their full capacity, especially when using desktop chips in mobile devices.
Anyway, since iBasso is bragging about low noise, a dual DAC configuration can help with keeping the noise low.