First DAC - pls advise.

pwan · 19th June 2006, 03:32 AM

Hi,

I am new to digital DIY. I'd like to do a DAC (to use with P101 amp with passive pre) but seems being overwhelmed & don't know where to start.

If all parts will be order from digikey, could you recommend a couple of good & simple DAC to start with (as my first DAC project)? Thank you.

Cheers,

jleaman · 19th June 2006, 06:19 AM

Passive pre amps are all ways good to use.. You will have to use a buffer tho on this Dac.. I run all my stuff passivly its much nicer BUT it takes time to setup.

excetara2 · 19th June 2006, 07:34 AM

Any real good advice on this because I am very interested too.

pwan · 19th June 2006, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jleaman
Passive pre amps are all ways good to use.. You will have to use a buffer tho on this Dac.. I run all my stuff passivly its much nicer BUT it takes time to setup.

Thanks for your comment.

..

Many suggests me to start with NOS DAC with TDA1543 but I cannot find it on digikey or mouser.

What other DAC circuit do you recommend to go for?

Any one know where the CS8412 and the old TDA1543 can be ordered online?

Thanks!

georgehifi · 19th June 2006, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jleaman
Passive pre amps are all ways good to use.. You will have to use a buffer tho on this Dac.. I run all my stuff passivly its much nicer BUT it takes time to setup.

If you like passive pre's you should build what was my closely guarded secrete, till it was sucked out of me, on the Solid State forum, now it's there for all to enjoy.
Lightspeed Attenuator a new passive preamp

Cheers George

rfbrw · 19th June 2006, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pwan
Hi,

I am new to digital DIY. I'd like to do a DAC (to use with P101 amp with passive pre) but seems being overwhelmed & don't know where to start.

If all parts will be order from digikey, could you recommend a couple of good & simple DAC to start with (as my first DAC project)? Thank you.

Cheers,

My latest project - DAC + headphone amp

pwan · 20th June 2006, 01:59 AM

Thanks you all for your comment and suggestion!

jleaman · 20th June 2006, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by georgehifi

If you like passive pre's you should build what was my closely guarded secrete, till it was sucked out of me, on the Solid State forum, now it's there for all to enjoy.
Lightspeed Attenuator a new passive preamp

Cheers George

I have this thread added also, I like a plane jane nice pot. Im thinking I might try a DACT or a welborn labs Volume pot. I ditched my relay based one as the relays were not making contact at certain levels and i was getting annoyed.

19th June 2006, 03:32 AM	#1
pwan diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth	First DAC - pls advise. Hi, I am new to digital DIY. I'd like to do a DAC (to use with P101 amp with passive pre) but seems being overwhelmed & don't know where to start. If all parts will be order from digikey, could you recommend a couple of good & simple DAC to start with (as my first DAC project)? Thank you. Cheers,

19th June 2006, 06:19 AM	#2
jleaman diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: j	Passive pre amps are all ways good to use.. You will have to use a buffer tho on this Dac.. I run all my stuff passivly its much nicer BUT it takes time to setup. __________________ Let the Cable Making Process Begin.! Many sold so far! CLICK!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Please advise	WunHungLo	Multi-Way	4	28th June 2004 11:38 PM
Need advise on this amp...	JojoD818	Solid State	19	2nd May 2003 05:30 PM

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate Search Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read


<a rel='nofollow' href='http://www.diyaudio.com/openx/www/delivery/ck.php?n=aa5cb2e9&cb=403179' target='_blank'><img src='http://www.diyaudio.com/openx/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=3&cb=403179&n=aa5cb2e9' border='0' alt='' /></a>	We're saving for a new server - help us to serve you by Donating Today and become a friend with benefits! Ads on/off / Custom Title / 2009 Tshirt / More PMs / Bigger Images / Advanced printing

19th June 2006, 07:34 AM	#3
excetara2 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2006	Any real good advice on this because I am very interested too.

20th June 2006, 01:59 AM	#7
pwan diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth	Thanks you all for your comment and suggestion!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)