Discrete R2R DACs even in the absence of DAC chips still use logic chips. What's the problem with "chips"?
What are the DACs that use good circuits in the Audio sections?
I will admit that I have never meet an integrated circuit that I thought was worth my time/money. That said, is there a good DAC that is good in the conversion process but also has some real components in the audio section rather than "chips".
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There is no way to avoid a "chip" altogether. Something has to do the processing. That being said, Chord and PS Audio use a combination of hardware and software in the decoding process. Chord chooses not to change OS through time, but PS Audio change OSs all the time which does have a distinct impact on the sound of the DAC. These would likely be the closest to what you are talking about as they are not dependant on ESS/Cirrus Logic/Wolfson/Burr Brown chips you are talking about though other DACs don't use them as well. I personally had owned a PS Audio DSD with Bridge II for a long stretch and was quite happy with it. Only sold it when I became a Chord dealer and now I use different Chord products at different times. Both companies make superb products. |
Confused about your question but yes many have good analogue stages. For Example Modwright Elyse is built on a PCM1794 and has a tube analogue stage after conversion. Here is photo: http://www.modwright.com/cms/resources/elyseint-w1000h680.jpg |
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