New Trend - dual mono dac's!

[sidvee]

Dual mono amps have been around for a while, so is this the new trend?

Inside Varèse, Part 1: A Closer Look at the Varèse Mono DACs

Varèse is our most advanced music system to date – here we take a look inside the Varèse Mono DACs, exploring some of the new features and mechanical developments that have enabled us to set a new benchmark in measured performance

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Grandioso D1X SE | OVERVIEW | ESOTERIC:Japan high-end audio manufacturer | エソテリック

The Ultimate Esoteric Monoblock DAC for the Ultimate in Stereo Playback.

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Naturally costs will also be higher - dual chassis, power supply's etc etc.
Cheers,
Sid

 

[kratu]

Why not? Especially at that ultra high-end we have paying customers who would be enticed.

It makes sense for amplifiers to have monobloc architecture, but I'm not sure about source. My streamer has dual DAC chips for each channel but the rest is shared. I think that is more than enough. Having said that may be there is difference in sound quality with these Mono DACs.

 

[drkrack]

Dual mono amps have been around for a while, so is this the new trend?

Inside Varèse, Part 1: A Closer Look at the Varèse Mono DACs

Varèse is our most advanced music system to date – here we take a look inside the Varèse Mono DACs, exploring some of the new features and mechanical developments that have enabled us to set a new benchmark in measured performance

dcsaudio.com

Grandioso D1X SE | OVERVIEW | ESOTERIC:Japan high-end audio manufacturer | エソテリック

The Ultimate Esoteric Monoblock DAC for the Ultimate in Stereo Playback.

www.esoteric.jp

Naturally costs will also be higher - dual chassis, power supply's etc etc.
Cheers,
Sid

It'll be 4 Transformers now..
Because the Manfacturers had already dedicated 2 separate transformers, one for Analog and one for Digital Section. With Dual Mono and all working in Class A type of preamplification it will be quite expensive with Heavy chassis.

In spite of all this, the Power Cables, Analog Output Cable and Digital Cables have an impact on final Tonality and SQ. Where's all heading? I'm not sure. Until an Audiophile Neuralink is developed, we'll have to keep spending

 

[muralimmreddy]

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