Topping D50s
Three Friends, Three DACs, and the Clock That Shapes the Soundstage
In the world of digital audio, the DAC chip often gets all the attention. Audiophiles debate ESS vs AKM, R-2R vs Delta-Sigma, and whether discrete output stages are worth the hype. But beneath the surface of these spec-sheet skirmishes lies a quieter truth: the internal clock of a DAC is the unsung hero of sonic…
