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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ekincam" data-source="post: 3525487" data-attributes="member: 581428">I think that's kind of wrong.   The 1-bit DAC is a misnomer of sorts.  The 690 has a 16 bit DAC while the 980 has a 24 bit DAC from Burr Brown which I think is better.  I don't know how audible the difference will be though.The 980 has Bluetooth built in while the 690 needs an adapter but includes adapter for iPod that's not included with the 980.  The 980 has a screen with more colors and higher resolution and customizable backgrounds.  The 690 only displays blue on the screen.  The 980 has time alignment and more EQ controls than the 690 and the 980 has a 3-way crossover while the 690 only does 2.I didn't compare the Alpine unit.  If you go here, you can check the boxes and hit compare the bottom and it will show you the differences.</blockquote>

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