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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?

erik_squires
abraxalito
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I suspect Taobao doesn't want people visiting who aren't logged in. I uploaded a couple of pics here : https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/ak4191eq.350733/post-7170781

erik_squires OP
16,056 posts
 

Thanks for the pics!  Kind of funny that seems like a 2 year old thread.

abraxalito
93 posts
 

The thread probably started when the parts were announced. Then AKM had their fire which rather set things back. Now seems they've recovered.

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