You know Bill, around 24 years ago, I owned Sony and Philips CD players with TDA1541, and they sounded so great that I continued playing with those D/A converting chips until recent. However, the TDA1541 has been far outperformed by newer D/A converters, but this is irrelevant.
The truth is in the implementation. In other words, the truth is in the "allowed budget".
Above said, in my opinion, it is inappropriate comparing no-budget-all-hand-made boutique to a machine-made serial products.
Just my 2 cents, as usual. :-)
Best wishes,
Alex Peychev
APL Hi-Fi, Ltd.
The truth is in the implementation. In other words, the truth is in the "allowed budget".
Above said, in my opinion, it is inappropriate comparing no-budget-all-hand-made boutique to a machine-made serial products.
Just my 2 cents, as usual. :-)
Best wishes,
Alex Peychev
APL Hi-Fi, Ltd.