Which DAC Decoder Chip is Superior? AKM or ESS?
In high-end HiFi decoders, the digital-to-analog converter (DAC) chip is undoubtedly the “heart”. It determines how cold binary code is transformed into beautiful sound waves. Currently, the competition between Japan’s Asahi Kasei (AKM) and America’s ESS Technology has been ongoing for nearly a decade, with each having its unique advantages. This is far from a … Read more