Sound difference of RME ADI-2 DAC with AK4490 chip (old ) and the AK4493 (new )

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Is there a difference in sound of the RME ADI-2 DAC with the AK4490 chip (old version) and the AK4493 (latest version)?

chelg11-27-2021 7:52pm

romanesq Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 86 posts 12-01-2021 at 06:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There is no audible difference although some specs are slightly different. Due to the AKM factory fire, RME ran out of AKM 4493 chips so more recently integrated a chip from ESS.
romanesq Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 86 posts 12-02-2021 at 12:08am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Haven't heard the new RME with the ESS chip but those who have it seem to enjoy it. RME has proven how important implementation is and they have that pro legacy behind them with their German engineering. Have only heard good things but not surprised as RME spends the time to do their implementation right and it shows.