Has anyone experimented with switching the Havana

I thought the same also, upon inspection my DAC had the PCM56P chips. So after a little research I discovered that the -K was a better sounding and more linear chip. Once in place though, there was an immediate difference in my system, difference being a more inviting soundscape and sound.

Peter, In having switched out the chips I've noticed a sense of greater seperation of and around instruments within the soundstage, increased airiness of the high frequencies. and just an overall better sense of all that was there originally having been increased. Of course YMMV due to differences in our systems.

Peter I'm one of those curious audio/music lovers. The day can be going along fine, music flowing sweetly and serenely, and than of a sudden I'm wondering how this or that may sound under different circumstances. Thus my having swiitched out the chips. It was quite easy, cost effective, and overall a wonderful upgrade, results being even more than I expected.

Peter, excuse me I misunderstood. I'm prsently using the PCM56P-K chip with very good results. Having purchased four for $20, ( from outsource.net ) the results far out weigh the cost an time. But of coarse YMMV. Cheers.

Gregg, my apologies for not getting back with you sooner, was off the grid for a while. In any regards, at the time of purchase that outsource site is what I used to acquire mine. I'm glad Eugene81 was able to help out, I've also gone there to order some more, and hope to be enjoying the change soon.....

JD_DF

Gregg, I'm glad you were able to get them. They made a readily appearant difference once in place. So I wish you nothing but continued growh and pleasure with your system.