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ASUS Essence One Series
Recommended OPamp List
Brand
Model name
NS
LME49860
NS
LME49720NA
NS
LM4562NA
TI
OPA2111
TI
OPA2132
TI
OPA2107
ADI
OP275
ADI
AD823
NJRC
MUSE01
NJRC
MUSE02
Sound Impression
DAC I/V Slot 1
DAC buffer Slot 2
Sound Impression
TI – OPA2107
TI – OPA2132
Brighter vocal, slightly less booming sound
TI – OPA2107
NS – LME49860
Even brighter than the above combination, and more
detailed with less but tighter booming sound
NS – LME49720
NS – LM4562NA
Less warm than stock OP-amps, more extensive detailed
and dampened mid-range, Essence ST/STX style
NS – LM4562NA
NS – LM4562NA
Wider sound stage but less detailed than the above
combination
NS – LM4562NA
NJRC – MUSE02
Powerful, punchy sound with good sound stage; less
detailed present.
NS – LME49720NA
NJRC – MUSE02
Brighter, thinner sound and more detailed than the above
combination
The following table lists the sound impression brought by different combinations of
op-amp pairing.