Thank you for sharing this.
I have not heard this particular unit, but I have experienced quite a few DACs that have implemented ESS chips. I can say with confidence that sonic presentation is articulate and clean. This is especially true in cases vs cheaper alternatives (where inferior DACs) may struggle to maintain a sense of coherence with complex tracks.
Something like Wolfson on the other hand may sound "warmer" or "richer" especially in the midrange frequencies. However, I cannot claim this with certainty based on all of their offerings.
I have not heard this particular unit, but I have experienced quite a few DACs that have implemented ESS chips. I can say with confidence that sonic presentation is articulate and clean. This is especially true in cases vs cheaper alternatives (where inferior DACs) may struggle to maintain a sense of coherence with complex tracks.
Something like Wolfson on the other hand may sound "warmer" or "richer" especially in the midrange frequencies. However, I cannot claim this with certainty based on all of their offerings.