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What DAC is in the Mac M1

Jazz

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The Mac M1 has a 3.5 Aux out. So, it has a DAC. Does anyone know what it is?
It does not sound as robust as any decent external you would use but, I am just curious if anyone knows, for sure.
Although, I have only run a super long 12 foot? cable from it to the amp. Maybe my DAC has better power to 3.5 versus the M1. If so, the M1 DAC is incredible!
 

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Post 11 here

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M1 iMac uses CS42L83A. This is the same chip in nearly every MacBook and iPad for the past 5 years.
 
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