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I'm not sure if this has been answered as there i multiple threads with D16 information, but has anyone done a direct comparison between the DX320 MAX and the DX260 feeding D16? DX320 MAX seems to be a bit of a waste to use just as a transport, where as DX260 has the same SoC, slightly less ram, same software, same screen, is lighter, less expensive and potentially has an updated digital output stage?
I just went back and forth multiple times, comparing DX260 vs DX320Max as a transport with D16, using usb-c and coax connections.
From the get-go and as you are probably aware, if you are only interested in digital transport to drive D16, it will be a waste of Max's analog resources, plus your stack will be heavier/bulkier.
Now, in a pure sound comparison, with either usb-c or coax connection, I found DX260 to be a better transport source, yielding a wider soundstage and less dense and more layered mids (using Traillii Ti).