Its The Implementation That Counts...

[Alec]

chebby:My old Arcam Solo-Mini used a Wolfson WM8740 DAC for it's CD player whereas my* Naim CD5i uses a real old 'clunker' WM8706 (chosen according to Naim after listening tests).

Guess which CD player blows the other into the weeds? (Clue as to my opinion is in my signature.)

* "...current..." I assume you mean...

Um...your sig isnt the only clue tho is it lol!

 

[idc]

Clare Newsome:

It is also worth reiterating that just because a core ingredient in the hi-fi recipe is the same, is doesn't mean the sound will end up, er, tasting the same.

It is an interesting learning excercise digging into the world of DACs and finding that so many share the same or very similar components. But you are right that they will not all taste the same. But they will, however all taste terrible and you would be better off buying proper food.