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...because as said i.e. "5.1" is not stereo
With a PCIe card I can send AES/EBU signals in pairs to each AP-unit.
This however is not goed for DSD, hence my question how to do that?
Good to know master/slave linking is possible.
With what type of connection?
If you use ES9018 or better, than digital volume control is an option.
But how to do than over multiple DACs in multiple AP-units?
I would also suggest going down the AKM track . You can always try ESS later on.
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Interesting board just became available
8 Channels 384kHz 32bit ES9016 PCM DXD DSD Audio DAC - DIYINHK
8 Channels 384kHz 32bit ES9016 PCM DXD DSD Audio DAC - DIYINHK
I hope it is nothing like HDCP and HDMI licensing. Even better if they are willing to offer a library written for SHARC cores.
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I am using a linear supply but a low noise switch mode supply would be applicable.
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Seems like it'll be reasonable. Mytek is using it in their Brooklyn DAC and I think an ADC too. I imagine there would be separate parts for ADC and DAC licensing.
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Tranquility Bass,
I understand your having issues with the availability of the ESS chips, have you had any more thoughts to using the AKM chipsets to make this happen? I was looking on your website and your design would sure make things easier for my self powered speaker development but I'm afraid with two ESS chips the price is going to be very high just because ESS has priced their chips so high. Send me a PM if you'd like, I am really interested in something like this where I don't have to duplicate your development. Of course I don't need multi-channel output but the concept is what I'm looking for.
Steven
I understand your having issues with the availability of the ESS chips, have you had any more thoughts to using the AKM chipsets to make this happen? I was looking on your website and your design would sure make things easier for my self powered speaker development but I'm afraid with two ESS chips the price is going to be very high just because ESS has priced their chips so high. Send me a PM if you'd like, I am really interested in something like this where I don't have to duplicate your development. Of course I don't need multi-channel output but the concept is what I'm looking for.
Steven
I'm keeping the ES9018 Sabre DAC in the design. Firstly unlike the Sabre ADC which was a flop the Sabre DAC is a well established part and has been around for quite some time and used in a lot of hi-end products. Secondly I have invested too much time into designing it in. Thirdly it has some outstanding features built into the silicon which are just not available on other DAC's and well worth the premium price. Lastly I have been evaluating it on a prototype that I have recently completed, and for the last two weeks using speakers and headphones and it is a truly superb sounding DAC.
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