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Upsamplers, DACs, jitter, shakes and analogue withdrawals, this is it.

More than likely

The only thing I could have wished for was - maybe - a bit more warmth from the A8's AKM DAC.

what you're hearing is the unit's analog stage using OPA1612s. Similarly, this review indicates the Gustard uses discrete outputs. You see lots of three legged components on the board.

I'm not surprised at your conclusions.


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