Another designer who has conquered the ESS IMD hump: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ents-of-c1da-9038s-bal-portable-dac-amp.8424/
In one of their talks they chatted about listening to audiophiles and making changes to the design. I wonder if this is one of the consequences.
@DonH56
I concord.
But my doubt about the fact that Totaldac for example is trying to add this intermodulation distortion on certain notes is quite strong.
I fear that ESS has tried to do something similar on purpose following audiophile world.
For some reason Amir had similar doubts. But honestly I don't know why.
Yay! Good job!I am pleased to say that our new DAC got rid of the ess hump. This was taken on single ended output at 2.2VrmsView attachment 32560
Obviously, you don't understand the nature of this issue.
This issue has nothing to do with the chip reversions, only related to the specific circuit design.
Nice! When is it coming out? What is the name of your company?I am pleased to say that our new DAC got rid of the ess hump. This was taken on single ended output at 2.2VrmsView attachment 32560
Nice! When is it coming out? What is the name of your company?
Thanks
Did the ES9018 chip have such an issue too ?
I was under the impression that it manifested after the introduction of the 9028 and 9038 versions ?