I have a Denon DCD-2560 player , which , amoung other things uses 4 AD1862N-D Dac chips. 2 per channel. I'm ready to upgrade the output stage with better(?) op-amps(8 of them) , but somehow this player begs for more. I am very much interested in transformer based I/V conversion AND output stage. It seems GOOD transformers are expensive , but the total cost would be reasonable if that's the complete circuit . This, provided I purchase the correct ones(2) and implement them properly. Anyone have experience with either this DAC(AD1862) or transformer I/V(or both
). Help in this direction , regarding components and outcome are very much appreciated. Thanks
). Help in this direction , regarding components and outcome are very much appreciated. ThanksAnyone?
Prehaps someone could tell me the transformer specs I should be looking for; Pri. & Sec. impedence , turns ratio , inductance??). I have to believe that this would be a very simple and elegant solution , provided it is done correctly. I think the datasheet states the AD1862 outputs 1ma. There are 2 of these dacs per channel(push-pull?)
Prehaps someone could tell me the transformer specs I should be looking for; Pri. & Sec. impedence , turns ratio , inductance??). I have to believe that this would be a very simple and elegant solution , provided it is done correctly. I think the datasheet states the AD1862 outputs 1ma. There are 2 of these dacs per channel(push-pull?)
Isn't better sounding a good enough reason?
I expect two 600:600 balancing transformers next week for my PlayStation.
Correct me if I'm wrong here. But as I understand it, you will need gain for the I/V. That invariably means higher output impedance. So tubes (like the Russian 6S45PE) and interstage (step-down) transformers could be an alternative. Just a thought.
Edit: For the tube output stage I'm thinking something like the Euridice line stage.
I expect two 600:600 balancing transformers next week for my PlayStation.
Correct me if I'm wrong here. But as I understand it, you will need gain for the I/V. That invariably means higher output impedance. So tubes (like the Russian 6S45PE) and interstage (step-down) transformers could be an alternative. Just a thought.
Edit: For the tube output stage I'm thinking something like the Euridice line stage.
Yes , I do understand that the I/V conversion will be accomplished with a resistor , which is how I would like to replace the original op-amp(s). My frame of reference is something along the lines of K&K Audio's (AA) Rakk Dac Transformer based Passive Output Stage. He (Kevin) is currently out of stock on these for another month , so I was hoping for GOOD alternatives , as well as some additional advice on adjacent circuitry(resistor values and placement, ie. pri or sec. side) for this particular dac set-up (2 AD1862's per channel).
After reading my own posts , and the replies , I guess I'm asking for the appropriate resistor value for the dac arrangement , and then the proper transformer for what amounts to step-up for useful output(single ended RCA). My pre-amp is tube based with an input imped of 300k. Can the output , from the dac(s) after I/V conversion ,be associated with the output from a MC phono cartridge?
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