Jay’s Audio DAC

Looks like Jay’s Audio entered the DAC market.

Here’s the link:
https://www.vinshineaudio.com/product-page/jay-s-audio-dac?utm_campaign=5a78dc3c-c914-463b-9b5e-6a4b...

I see it uses the same CRYSTEK Femto clock technology as their Transports.

AK4497EQ multibit chip decoder
https://www.akm.com/akm/en/product/datasheet1/?partno=AK4497EQ

How does this compare to R2R decoding from the likes of Denafrips, Lab12 and others? Anyone have ideas or experience with the implementation of their technology from either their unit or related units?

celander11-20-2018 3:00am

mboldda1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 575 posts 11-20-2018 at 04:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete anyone heard the kinki dac 1 ?
lordcloud Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 155 posts 11-20-2018 at 04:36am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Can't tell if this is nos or not.
alvin1118 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 131 posts 11-20-2018 at 05:01am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Jay's Audio DAC supports both NOS and OS. Cheers, Alvin Vinshine Audio
mikepowellaudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 138 posts 11-20-2018 at 06:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I will have that piece shortly and will compare directly to Terminator and record the difference so you may hear for yourself to decide. I will also comment on my findings.. The results will be posted on www.youtube.com/c/OCDHIFIGuy Happy listening !
maritime51 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 1,288 posts 11-20-2018 at 02:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have an ex M1 and love it. Regarding DACs, and I’m new to all this, why, if the offer mqa, is it by way of USB? Thanks