Dac

Jonas · 26th December 2001, 06:36 PM

Hello,
Can anyone tell me what DIY dac is the best at the moment? AND some info on the chips ? 1702/1704 etc etc..

I want to build a DAC with no compromises, only on budget ;-)

Thanks in advance

Freddie · 26th December 2001, 07:59 PM

You can find info about the 1702, 1704 DAC and other Burr-Brown DACs here:
www.burrbrown.com

Crystal makes som nice DACs.
www.crystal.com

And Analog Devices too.
http://www.analog-devices.com

There are many DAC projects available too...
For example Sheldon Stokes Tube Dac, CS4229 DAC.....
http://quadesl.com/dac.shtml

/Freddie

Dave · 27th December 2001, 01:38 AM

Here is mine if you're interested -

www.geocities.com/d_broadhurst/index.html

hifiZen · 28th December 2001, 10:11 AM

Hmm... for a budget (but still top-quality) DAC, I'd choose the CS4396 or CS43122. These chips are very well liked as some of the best audiophile DACs, and will be significantly cheaper to build with than the PCM1702/1704 chips. There is only a very small difference in performance between the '96 and the '122, and they're directly pin compatible. If budget is not really an issue then the 1702 or 1704 is probably the way to go. The AD DACs are probably ok, though i have very limited experience with them, so i tend to lean towards the Crystal Semi parts, which I feel are a more mature product in terms of the underlying technology. Your mileage may vary...

26th December 2001, 06:36 PM	#1
Jonas diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2001	Dac Hello, Can anyone tell me what DIY dac is the best at the moment? AND some info on the chips ? 1702/1704 etc etc.. I want to build a DAC with no compromises, only on budget ;-) Thanks in advance

28th December 2001, 10:11 AM	#4
hifiZen diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mountain View, CA	Hmm... for a budget (but still top-quality) DAC, I'd choose the CS4396 or CS43122. These chips are very well liked as some of the best audiophile DACs, and will be significantly cheaper to build with than the PCM1702/1704 chips. There is only a very small difference in performance between the '96 and the '122, and they're directly pin compatible. If budget is not really an issue then the 1702 or 1704 is probably the way to go. The AD DACs are probably ok, though i have very limited experience with them, so i tend to lean towards the Crystal Semi parts, which I feel are a more mature product in terms of the underlying technology. Your mileage may vary... __________________ - Chad.

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26th December 2001, 07:59 PM	#2
Freddie diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sweden	You can find info about the 1702, 1704 DAC and other Burr-Brown DACs here: www.burrbrown.com Crystal makes som nice DACs. www.crystal.com And Analog Devices too. http://www.analog-devices.com There are many DAC projects available too... For example Sheldon Stokes Tube Dac, CS4229 DAC..... http://quadesl.com/dac.shtml /Freddie

27th December 2001, 01:38 AM	#3
Dave diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: New Zealand	Here is mine if you're interested - www.geocities.com/d_broadhurst/index.html