[Newk Yuler]

Steve,

Do you have an opinion for the CS8416 receiver (as an input component in a DAC) in relation to your products on SPDIF?  I'm gathering information before deciding to buy a DAC that uses this receiver and will be running behind an Off Ramp.

Thanks.

[audioengr]

Steve,

Do you have an opinion for the CS8416 receiver (as an input component in a DAC) in relation to your products on SPDIF?  I'm gathering information before deciding to buy a DAC that uses this receiver and will be running behind an Off Ramp.

Thanks.

I've modded a lot of DACs with both 8414 and 8416.  They are okay, but I think the AK4114 does a better job of reducing jitter.

My recent testing of the OR5 into my Overdrive DAC showed that the I2S and the S/PDIF (using my Bitmeister S/PDIF cable and a Revelation I2S cable) were identical.  Could not tell any difference.

Steve N.