The best sounding audio integrated opamps

[Andrea:]

I found the LT1677 to be a little bit forward maybe, but with smooth sounding treble, and full mids. Minute detail resolution was simply great (better than the OPA211, leading to a better sense of ambience too).

However, after some switching, I did come to the conclusion that the LT1028 is the better choice if an all-round great sounding opamp is desired..

Originally Posted by leeperry

well, yeah...atm I'm in the market for a balanced/High-Def op-amp to feed the burson w/ a very clear DAC output...1124 on its own is boring.

Wouldn't that be precisely the LT1028?


BTW, I don't know why but on the socket I did also perceive the LT1028 as sounding just slightly thin. The funny thing is that after removing the socket, this mild sense of thinness (perhaps just transparency) has completely gone away... Maybe it was partly thanks to the final addition of that 100uF Rubycon ZLH, or maybe just that my ears have been purificated by the constant use of the LT1028...

[leeperry]

in comparison, 1028 is too "thin"(maybe my circuit is really made for low GBW, I won't deny it!), and sounds a lot less lively. 1124 has the holographic 1364 SS w/o its distortion

[Andrea:]

Originally Posted by leeperry

in comparison, 1028 is too "thin"(maybe my circuit is really made for low GBW, I won't deny it!), and sounds a lot less lively. 1124 has the holographic 1364 SS w/o its distortion

It's possible that the LT1028 isn't very symbiotic with your circuit. But, if I were you, I'd try to leave it in for a few days, and get used to the new and different sound. Maybe you just have to adjust yourself...it happens.

[leeperry]

too thin-sounding and not High-Def enough...ahhh, 1124 is pure bliss

if the next contenders don't convince me, this one will be soldered on the board(w/ cardas eutectic solder )

[Andrea:]

Originally Posted by leeperry

too thin-sounding and not High-Def enough...ahhh, 1124 is pure bliss

if the next contenders don't convince me, this one will be soldered on the board(w/ cardas eutectic solder )

OK, if it makes you happy... I guess it has a right to. But I don't buy the story that the LT1028 is less high definition than the LT1124, or anything else made by LT for that matter

[leeperry]

try it, tell me

[leeperry]

maybe tomorrow I'll swap the burson for two 1028ACN8...just as a reality check, I find those "IC's sound better than discrete" statements dubious to say the least

[scott wurcer]

Originally Posted by leeperry

LME49722MA made my ears bleed, literally....statements dubious to say the least

This is all a put on, isn't it?

These two sockpuppet/trolls carry on at will and Glen and PMA get bin time.

[leeperry]

this is me w/ the 49722MA:

we'll miss ya scott, you've been so helpful so far...come back soon

[scott wurcer]

And you call this endless number soup of bulldada helpful?