Seeking DAC using the ESS ES9038PRO, but not a streamer

Not sure why you are married to that chip.  Looking at the list of DACS that westborn posted, I've heard some of those and was not impressed.

In our price range I think you'lre better with FPGA DACs.

But I realize that isn't the answer to your question and if you want to ignore my opinion, you owe me no explanation.

Jerry

DACs I've heard with Sabre chips have sounded bright and more "digital" to me. Basing a $14,000 or more decision based on an Oppo or a chip is not something I'd recommend to anyone. 

not going to make a diierence the trinov would digitize the other dacs output so you would be throwing your money out

Dave abd Troy

Audio intellect nj

I did not think of that audiotroy. Am I correct to think that the Trinnov outputs to a DAC, therefore no DAC would improve the Trinnov? Is that what you mean? Being a dealer, you know what is what for sure.

@big_greg Sabre chips are not bright, it is the design that makes them sound that way.

@yada I could probably build a DAC to your specifications you can PM me for details.  Happy Listening.