George of IDEON AUDIO designer talks DAC philosophy. Munich high-end 2025.

I had the privilege of speaking with George, the visionary designer behind the IDEON AUDIO Absolute DAC, renowned as one of the top ESS DACs in the industry for two-channel audio. We delved into the challenges and innovations involved in transforming off-the-shelf chips into summit-tier category products. We also addressed common misconceptions in the industry, clarifying the reality behind using off-the-shelf chips. This conversation aims to shed light on the complexities and expertise involved, providing a deeper understanding of what it takes to achieve exceptional audio quality. Business enquiries: ConvinceMeAudio@gmail.com The CMA “ambush of tigers” Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/ConvinceMeAudio?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator: