In Reply to: Eversolo DMP A8 Streamer + Gustard X26-lll DAC posted by Reindane on March 8, 2025 at 23:47:43:
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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- More than likely - E-Stat 13:45:21 03/09/25 (0)