DAC 2496 (AK4393) DAC KIT With CS8416+AK4393+5532

[vulejov]

I read the topic, a bunch of nonsense, who serious can use the transformer at the output?!

Naked chip out has some disadvantages.. output impedance, coupling capacitor, half of voltage, lack of any filtering..


Try to make output like mine, then give a comment..

 

[vulejov]

After a couple of different versions of the output, this proved to be the best ..

 

[atupi]

Odac is usb input and 2496 dac is spdif input. I dare to say 2496 is more revealing than odac as i have a dac based on the same dac chip like odac. Is a matter of taste anyway.

 

[poli275]

Hi, I just assembled my 4396 dac, led light indicators indicate that the unit is powered on and seeing 96k signal coming in from s/pdif, but produces no sound at output, what would be the problem? I'm powering the dac with 12-0-12v transformer, and a 15v battery for the other input atm. Thanks for any pointer.

 

[esgigt]

Hi, I just assembled my 4396 dac, led light indicators indicate that the unit is powered on and seeing 96k signal coming in from s/pdif, but produces no sound at output, what would be the problem? I'm powering the dac with 12-0-12v transformer, and a 15v battery for the other input atm. Thanks for any pointer.

Did you try lower rates? 44.1 or 48Khz? did they work?

 

[poli275]

Did you try lower rates? 44.1 or 48Khz? did they work?

Hi, I just solved the problem, turns out its the problem with the rca jack and I'm enjoying the music already Thanks for your help anyway!

 

[poli275]

Hi I have one more question, I'm feeling lazy in sourcing another transformer for the 9v line, and I read from somewhere that it is possible to short 2 pads on the pcb to eliminate the need of second transformer, but which?

 

[esgigt]

I wondered if this nice DAC can be extended with this CS8421 up-sampling board?

Link: CS8421 Upsampling Board Suitable For AD1955 DAC Decoder-in Consumer Electronics on Aliexpress.com

Any ideas or suggestions?

 

[esgigt]

I wondered if this nice DAC can be extended with this CS8421 up-sampling board?

Link: CS8421 Upsampling Board Suitable For AD1955 DAC Decoder-in Consumer Electronics on Aliexpress.com

Any ideas or suggestions?

Started a new thread on this subject!
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/digi...496-ak4396-cs8421-upsampling.html#post3947501

 

[alainparis]

Hi I have one more question, I'm feeling lazy in sourcing another transformer for the 9v line, and I read from somewhere that it is possible to short 2 pads on the pcb to eliminate the need of second transformer, but which?

Hello, please at the picture posted posted by potiron on the 3rd March 2012 :

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/digi...-ak4393-dac-kit-cs8416-ak4393-5532-a-128.html

I did some tests switching from dedicated power (9V batterie) and this shortcut to the 12V and did not notice any difference on the sound , at least with my amplifer, speakers...and my ears!. Guess that the key is a good transformer (torric).

 

[poli275]

Hello, please at the picture posted posted by potiron on the 3rd March 2012 :

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/digi...-ak4393-dac-kit-cs8416-ak4393-5532-a-128.html

I did some tests switching from dedicated power (9V batterie) and this shortcut to the 12V and did not notice any difference on the sound , at least with my amplifer, speakers...and my ears!. Guess that the key is a good transformer (torric).

Much thanks for your help!

 

[Alabama978]

Has anyone connected a Raspberry pi via I2s to this board?

I have a Rpi and the complete DAC board and would like to drive the DAC from the Pi.

Is there a schematic or connection details anywhere that would hep me figure out the connections for the Rpi I2S to 4396 chip.

The DDDAC can be successfully drive by the pi so I am hoping to do the same with the 4396 board

Any ideas or help appreciated.

 

[erin]

Same approach. connect the i2s lines to the DAC. Check the AK4396 datasheet.

i2s using long wires will never sound better than SPDIF. It's a waste of your time!

 

[killmister]

Has anyone connected a Raspberry pi via I2s to this board?



Hi !

If you want connect I2S directly to Rpi, i suggest this :
DAC - DAC Sabre ES9023 I2S 192KHZ
Sound better than Ak4396 and it's very simple to implement.

 

[erin]

Those wires are too long

 

[Alabama978]

Thanks for the replies and information.

Rpi does not have SPDIF out, that's why I'm wanting to try I2s to the 4396 board which I already have sitting around doing nothing

I have the Rpi running with the PiDac from iqaudio.com. It sounds great but as I have the 4396 I just want to compare them for SQ.

I'm looking at the data sheet but I'm no tech guy Not sure what pins from the P5 header on the Pi connect to the 4396 for I2s, hence my original question if anyone has a connection diagram to help me figure it out.

I have a limited electronics knowledge but like building things

 

[killmister]

I advise you to use Litz wire for I2S connections. This works very well and you can use 20 cm wire length without any problem .

 

[erin]

Have you done a loopback test to confirm there are no data errors?

 

[killmister]

I did a lot of numerics cables tests recently with friends very well equipped. We have not measured, but we listen to the result. Litz and Silver/Teflon wires are the best for I2S and SPDIF for short wiring.
We compared with SPDIF coaxial cables costing over € 400 and they have not done as well !

 

[erin]

Price is not always an indicator of sound quality. I agree that silver is a good conductor for digital signals.