Tbh, I either listen to my device with the amp Maxed out, and the DAC output being variable, but mostly very low output to offset the high amp volume setting. Or mostly DAC at max level, and then mess around with the amp volume knob.
Either way, I never really would find myself troubled with that hump practically speaking. It's mostly just a feels thing (engineering excellence in the same way aesthetic excellence that folks may desire). Also it upsets me in principle, how ESS can let this out on the market, worse yet, no indication of any revisions coming, no recalls, and worse yet, no new next gen chips. It seems they themselves are having to contest with this hump issue and perhaps themselves don't even know how to fix it and somehow offer an appreciable difference in their next planned chips.
Meanwhile AKM, well they're doing great as we can see by the D90 measurements.
So I don't mind people using these chips if they can squeeze out this level of performance for this price. I just wish they would shun ESS a bit until they get their act together.
Does ESS acknowledge that the hump is even an issue? It could be a signature thingy that an ESS chip is being used, sort of like a watermark.
They do. And they have solved it in implementations. Their evaluation board for 9038q2m does not have this issue. And one guy from a Chinese ess distributor helped brands like gustard to overcome imd hump. And shared something in the imd hump thread. Tho not very helpful. Ess is very strict about their datasheet application notes and support. They only support their customers and don't release anything critical to public.Does ESS acknowledge that the hump is even an issue? It could be a signature thingy that an ESS chip is being used, sort of like a watermark.
Oh I forgot if there is any hope this thing is still on the test bench. Can Toslink performance be measured? No need to run the full suite, just perhaps jitter/SINAD if it's not too much trouble.
Oh I forgot if there is any hope this thing is still on the test bench. Can Toslink performance be measured? No need to run the full suite, just perhaps jitter/SINAD if it's not too much trouble.
Can we have a 60hz + 1khz imd as well? at -35db. I'm interested to see the pinch of imd at 14khz appear in mid band.
Can we have a 60hz + 1khz imd as well? at -35db. I'm interested to see the pinch of imd at 14khz appear in mid band.
Sure. No rush. Appreciated it.Wait 2 hours. Just go to dinner
Actually looks like a fist with 4 fingers to me.The logo immediately reminded me of a person in a straight-jacket.
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Just like the MadMan Entertainment logo:
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Also looks like a closed fist.
Actually looks like a fist with 4 fingers to me.
Looks darn clean. Seriously considering buying this Soncoz DAC.