Mechans,
If SOTA means chips like the ESS Technology 9018, I believe the DAC chip alone is over $50 if you buy in quantity. For instance: The ESS Technology ( I believe the number is 9003 Dac chip) is about $5 in comparison.
We tried to bring the best and many pro audio components use the op-amps we chose in the DAC as it is very reliable and sounds great.I've had other customers use other op-amps in the MiniMax DAC and a couple reported feedback that we chose wisely, as other op-amps they tried might have improved in one area but degraded sound quality in other areas.
I believe Chris from Clarity Cables had great success and recommended to Doug to try the op-amps that Doug used with similar great sonic results across the board.
I haven't tried the op-amps yet but will order some shortly for sure because I trust Doug's ears.
If SOTA means chips like the ESS Technology 9018, I believe the DAC chip alone is over $50 if you buy in quantity. For instance: The ESS Technology ( I believe the number is 9003 Dac chip) is about $5 in comparison.
We tried to bring the best and many pro audio components use the op-amps we chose in the DAC as it is very reliable and sounds great.I've had other customers use other op-amps in the MiniMax DAC and a couple reported feedback that we chose wisely, as other op-amps they tried might have improved in one area but degraded sound quality in other areas.
I believe Chris from Clarity Cables had great success and recommended to Doug to try the op-amps that Doug used with similar great sonic results across the board.
I haven't tried the op-amps yet but will order some shortly for sure because I trust Doug's ears.