For what it’s worth, I’ve asked the very same question to Mola Mola, what’s better SQ wise, Tambaqui + Kaluga or Makua with Tambaqui integrated + Kaluga.
here’s their answer:
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Both systems work very well, there might be a slight advantage in using the Makua/DAC combination over Tambaqui ( although I really enjoy using it as a full digital system) since the output of the Internal DAC is always in full output versus the Tambaqui's Digitaly controlled output, theoretically sacrificing that last bit of resolution.
I suggest you ask your dealer for a side by side comparison,”
a side by side comparison,