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Originally Posted by FloridaBoy
DAC2.0,solid state single ended stage,3vRMS,TDA1541A,CS8414,NOS,klangfilm parts (#172551591657) US $798.00
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Tonight had some fun reading about the older Philips 1541 DAC and later 1543 versions also used by AN, BorderPatrol, MHDT and others. Here all this time I always assumed the newer chips would always be getting better through evolution over time yet these older 16-bit chips (certain versions) are still in demand even today for current builds. Also noted how Taiwan has their own version of the 1541 for the MHDT DACs they build. I have a little more understanding now about why you were moving on the Ukraine DAC. Interesting circle of history about some of the particular DAC chips some builders still enjoy using today, some of the older chips alone commanding good money on auction too for those looking for a particular natural NOS sound.