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AKM makes the best DACs

OK, before you flame a reply to my heading please read this section.

It is a terrible idea to judge a DAC based on the chip.  I don't think consumer's should ever do that. I think there is a lot that goes into a good external DAC unit and the converter chip is just one of many factors that go into the final sound.

Having said that, it turns out I tend to like the sound of DACs with AKM chips over most others.  A long time ago I would have said the same about Burr Brown.

For converters which use an all in one chip what is the brand you find yourfself more likely to like the sound of vs. not?

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I just love all the good product reading with everyones recommendations. Really appreciate people posting about their DAC's.

I've had 5 DAC's (3 ES, 1 Wolfson, 1 Burr Brown) and enjoyed them all, but to varying degrees (presently Musetec MH-DA005, and favorite).

I am really interested in a different DAC design in the future (R2R, AKM, FPGA, etc)

Just wanted to say thanks for posts... Good reading.

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What about AKM ADC's?... Do they count (Technics SU-R1000)... To perform this task, the SU-R1000 utilizes the AK5572EN 1740EAC ADC chip from AKM.

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