Hi there,

I wanted to ask you fine audiophiles about your opinions on the DAC:s Texas Instruments PCM 1796 and ESS Sabre 9038 DAC?

In my current amplifier with an integrated DAC the Texas Instruments PCM 1796 DAC is installed, but I’m thinking of getting an external DAC for my stationary PC (for various reasons - mainly because the S/PDIF-port on the motherboard is buggy, which is a known issue for the motherboard), and the external headphone AMP with DAC houses the ESS Sabre 9038 DAC.

Do you believe the ESS Sabre 9038 DAC would be a noticable upgrade over the Texas Instruments PCM 1796 DAC, or if it’s the other way around? :)

Cheers!

  • RedditIsTheDumbest58
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    1 year ago

    Hi there,

    I’m sorry I’m replying to your message so late. Shortly after I posted this thread, my computer became faulty, and I had to turn it in for control and repair, and so I’ve been without a computer for a while.

    I see you’ve deleted your user, but if you see this, I’d like to extend to you my thanks for your very informative reply! :)

    I believe you are correct in your assessment of what is important with a DAC: it’s not just the chip itself, but the implementation of the whole package.

    I’ll be sure to watch some of this GABSTER-guy! :)

    Cheers!