DAC-END R (ES9018) full assembled board

[donatasm7]

Hi,
Is it possible to achieve better quality with this DAC, than for example, highly priced hi-end cd player?
I understand that DAC can play up to 384khz resolution files, but is it really not suffering from jitter, computer usb output distortions and so on..?
Please advise, will it be good source for superior audio system?

Thanks in advance

 

[misterwolf]

Hi Quanghao,
are still available n°2 dual opam 627 and n°2 opa2134 ?

thanks

 

[quanghao]

Hi,
Is it possible to achieve better quality with this DAC, than for example, highly priced hi-end cd player?
I understand that DAC can play up to 384khz resolution files, but is it really not suffering from jitter, computer usb output distortions and so on..?
Please advise, will it be good source for superior audio system?

Thanks in advance

I had to use a lt1963 for USB, you just plug the jumper for it!
thanks

 

[quanghao]

Hi Quanghao,
are still available n°2 dual opam 627 and n°2 opa2134 ?

thanks

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thanks

 

[quanghao]

Hi Quanghao. Chassis looks nice. Does the company that makes the chassis do a matching chassis for a mini-it board? It would be nice if there was a matching front panel as well.

i not understand what do you want??

Thanks

 

[donatasm7]

Quanghao,

If it is not too late, I would like to order one DAC base, with I/V stage, Op amps, mains transformer (220v), and Amanero.
How much should I pay?
Can I pay directly to your account?
Thanks

 

[smoothquark]

i not understand what do you want??

Thanks

I was just wondering if the company you got the chassis from does a similar sized chassis for a mini-itx computer motherboard.

 

[kmajjo]

Hello Quanghao,
Please, could you add three Transfomer R-Core to my order ?
I will send you my paypal payment next Monday.
Br
Jacky

 

[danny_66]

Is it possible to achieve better quality with this DAC, than for example, highly priced hi-end cd player?

Yes!
1. This DAC uses the ES9018, that's one of the best converters
2. all the power supplies are separated shunt power supplies
3. high quality components, very good crystek clock
4. Amanero USB interface
5. different I/V converters and output stages can be used to your preference: standard opamps, Audiodesign tube output, Broskie unbalancer.
6. Can play native DSD (SACD)
7. Nice orange PCBs

 

[donatasm7]

yes , i should order one, if Quanghao has left some..

does it make sence to use Sowter or Lundahl transformer in I/V stage, amplify with some tube(12au7) and output through hi quality capacitor (PIO or propylene)?
is output transformer better than output capacitor?

i don't like opamps...

Yes!

 

[NicMac]

i don't like opamps...

Then use JFETs!!!

By far the best I/V stage around for the ES9018 is the SEN imo...

 

[i2k92]

The chassis looks damn nice. Is there any chance to add it to my order ? Thanks Quanghao.

 

[la1209]

Hi Quanghao,

After I checked the GB file spreadsheet, I found that you make some mistake for my order.
My PayPal registed name is Chi Kin Lau, my order is included one DAC Assembled board, one set of remote control, one chassis and one USB interface. I did not need the R-Core Transformer. Please help me to correct it, thanks!

Kenneth Lau
la1209(Chi Kin Lau)

 

[la1209]

Hi Quanghao,

My order should be ONE set of assembled DAC board + ONE set of IV board with 2134 + ONE set of Alumimium chassis + ONE set of Amanero USB interface, no R-core transformer in my order list. Please amend my order, thanks!

la1209=Chi Kin Lau

Many thanks!

Kenneth Lau

 

[Erlend Sæterdal]

Today I got 30 sets and transformers chasiss source, but I'm really sad, because there are some errors in the chassis DAC, such as the letters in the back, the holes drilled incorrectly. sources of error in transformer: It's only only one output 18-0-18VAC,, so I need to fix, Send back all of China, so you and transformers registration chassis sources, please wait for me it's more than perfect!

Thank you

So we have to wait 8 weeks for new transformers ?

 

[inforsit]

What do you think about using 4 of this?
HD Audio Opamp

 

[caad]

Hello

Just to make this clear (for me). Should we order the Amanero direct from Amanero tech. incl the GB discount and will the amanero be canceled from the GB orderlist?

Anyway.. Thank you so much for making this discount available.

Br
Caad

Hello Audiodesignguide & Quanghao

Do you have an update of above question?

Br
Caad

 

[caad]

What do you think about using 4 of this?
HD Audio Opamp

Hi

According to Audiodesignguide the Shunt regulators can deliver 60mA.

Each Burson HD opamp (single module) drawes 19mA according the Burson Website.

You will need 2pcs dual opamp modules : 4*19mA = 76mA..

:-(

 

[Miclaud]

Hi, I'd like to buy one Sabre chip board, if still available. I'd like to buy the Sabre board, without output stage, but before proceeding with that I need to know if I can get the direct Sabre chip output in order to link it to a transformers output stage.

I hope you'll understand my question. It has been suggested to me by a more skilled friend that should do the work of assembling the DAC for me.

 

[danny_66]

I need to know if I can get the direct Sabre chip output in order to link it to a transformers output stage.

Yes, there's even a 50 page thread for it.