Hi folks !
Which of these you would choose, based purely on audible sound quality?
Although ES9023 looks like lower-end ES9006 (compared to ES9012) with integrated op-amp, I'm not sure that difference is really audible.
I'm going to construct and assemble PCB myself (with USB & SPDIF and possibly i2S). Schematics seem to be very typical and are freely available without royalties.
Another option is Wolfson 8741, which have clear advantage - availability of open source Linux drivers. On paper ESS seem to be better, additionally, ES9023 requires simpler PCB.
So I have a dilemma :-)
Thanks in advance for sharing any ideas and experience.