McIntosh MA8900 DAC.....What chipset?

Anyone know what DAC chipset McIntosh uses in the MA8900? I have searched far and wide and found nothing to answer that. Maybe someone has popped the case and looked inside....Burr Brown? ESS? anyone know?

badger_erich03-04-2020 12:59pm

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badger_erich OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 132 posts 03-06-2020 at 01:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks guys! I am debating upgrading with DAC like a Lumin Streamer (T2) or something else for pulling those "duties".
badger_erich OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 132 posts 03-06-2020 at 01:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete That was quick. I just heard back from someone and the chip set that is in the DA1 Module is the ESS Sabre ES9016. That seems to be a very capable chip set. Shipping now is the DA2 which can upgrade some of the new(er) McIntosh units and I was told that has the ESS Sabre 9028pro which is definitely a big jump in capabilities as well as HDMI.
badger_erich OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 132 posts 03-28-2020 at 06:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The 5300 lacks the Autoformers and McIntosh has not bought into the MQA licensing issues. As a result I stream Qobuz and Amazon Ultra for Hi Res.

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