Topic: Addendum to "AK 4493 chip" & "ADI-2 DAC successor with AK4499EQ"

The new SPL Director Mk2, 3499,-E uses the AK4490, the new  Aurender A30, 18900,-E uses the AKM AK4497.
I wonder what differences one might hear comparing the DACs alone, all other equipment being equal.
And the expensive stuff doesn't have an equalizer, which for me has become indispensable.

Re: Addendum to "AK 4493 chip" & "ADI-2 DAC successor with AK4499EQ"

I would return them for repair if you can hear any difference.