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McIntosh MA8900 DAC.....What chipset?

Anyone know what DAC chipset McIntosh uses in the MA8900? I have searched far and wide and found nothing to answer that. Maybe someone has popped the case and looked inside....Burr Brown? ESS? anyone know?
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You can call McIntosh and they will tell you.  They will direct you to the Head Tech on the factory floor to answer your questions.
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I believe it's a TI/Burr Brown chip. Could also be ESS or AKM, but doubtful it's anything fancy like an Analog Devices.
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Thanks guys! I am debating upgrading with DAC like a Lumin Streamer (T2) or something else for pulling those "duties".
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