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Old 03-10-2021, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by AudioFi View Post

The DA1 DAC module in the MA8900 is warmer sounding but sounds inferior to my ears.

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Have you thought about swapping out the DA1 for a DA2? I cannot comment on the DA2 yet (just place an order for the C2700) but it may be less inferior to your ears and still give you the warmer sound you are after. Not to mention for a lot less cost. Just a thought.
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