I wouldn't get too hung up on the chip as its the entire implementation of the audio signal that matters and McIntosh gets the most out of a DAC chip...................but its a 15 year old unit. 
Pride of McIntosh ownership can have a value though and the MX119 hovers around $1000.
Ron
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Ron
Processor: McIntosh MX170, Amp: Legacy Audio i-V7, Digital: Benchmark DAC3B, Roon Music Player, Oppo UDP-205, Apple TV 4K, Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Analog: Gold Note Pianosa Turntable, Gold Note PH-10 Phono Preamplifier, Donatello MC Cartridge, Speakers: Legacy Audio Signature SE Natural Sapele Pommele, Silverscreen HD Center, JL Audio e112-Gloss Sub
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