Finished 2496 (AK4396) CS8416 DAC - Newb DIY questions

pr0digy · 31st January 2012, 04:22 PM

I think I'm, going to buy this DAC from eBay:
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

What I was wondering is if there are things on this board that I could change to improve the sound at a minimal cost. I'm currently a student so to say money is tight is an understatement. I've just recently discovered DIY and DAC's and I love music so I'm trying to find the cheapest way possible to improve my sound. I'm very competent with computers as I build mine when I do upgrade, but when it comes to actual circuitry/boards I have no idea what's going on. I'm pretty sure heating up a soldering iron and removing/inserting caps/res/chips is not beyond my skill level though. So does anyone know of parts that can be easily replaced on this that would improve the sound?

Any help or input would be greatly appreciated.

unixdeveloper · 31st January 2012, 04:32 PM

This thread should give you all the details you need with the DAC you are going to buy. Its the same board inside the DAC.

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

31st January 2012, 04:22 PM	#1
pr0digy diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2012	Finished 2496 (AK4396) CS8416 DAC - Newb DIY questions I think I'm, going to buy this DAC from eBay: eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices What I was wondering is if there are things on this board that I could change to improve the sound at a minimal cost. I'm currently a student so to say money is tight is an understatement. I've just recently discovered DIY and DAC's and I love music so I'm trying to find the cheapest way possible to improve my sound. I'm very competent with computers as I build mine when I do upgrade, but when it comes to actual circuitry/boards I have no idea what's going on. I'm pretty sure heating up a soldering iron and removing/inserting caps/res/chips is not beyond my skill level though. So does anyone know of parts that can be easily replaced on this that would improve the sound? Any help or input would be greatly appreciated.

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31st January 2012, 04:32 PM	#2
unixdeveloper diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SF Bay Area	This thread should give you all the details you need with the DAC you are going to buy. Its the same board inside the DAC. DAC 2496 (AK4393) DAC KIT With CS8416+AK4393+5532

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