Upgrading Orchid to 1541 Crown or Double Crown will definitely up that DAC's game. You can find some extensive commentary on the web AMR's experience with each. The Crown, and Double Crown, IME, reinforce the already good aspects of the 1541 rather than change it into something else. When I had Havana Balanced some years back I did two chip upgrades in the PCM56x and found same to be true. What changed Havana to a shade more objective presentation was installing the AD1856, which is pin-compatible. I could later say that it moved the Havana in the direction of Atlantis.
So I think the Crown/Double Crown upgrades are worthwhile, but just expect Orchid to get better in the ways it's already good.
Phil
So I think the Crown/Double Crown upgrades are worthwhile, but just expect Orchid to get better in the ways it's already good.
Phil