exaU2I - Multi-Channel Asynchronous USB to I2S Interface - Page 112

preproman · 27th May 2012, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exa065

The board is designed to be attached to the bottom of the enclosure. Of course you can use angle brackets to attach it to the rear panel.

Thanks

Where can I find some photos of the board mounted to the panels of DAC's?

exa065 · 27th May 2012, 03:36 PM

Here is an idea of how exaU2I will look behind a back panel. exaU2I users, can you post pictures?

Nikola Krivorov · 11th June 2012, 05:13 PM

I was hesitant to post the pictures of my way of attaching the exaU2I to back of the box since this is just a test box but here it is. And a picture of the whole setup-ackDAC plus Owen's I/V(on top of the transofrmers is a baltic birch board with an ODAC).

exa065 · 12th June 2012, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikola Krivorov

I was hesitant to post the pictures of my way of attaching the exaU2I to back of the box since this is just a test box but here it is. And a picture of the whole setup-ackDAC plus Owen's I/V(on top of the transofrmers is a baltic birch board with an ODAC).

These are very impressive pictures, Nikola! I'm really happy to see that exaU2I is used for a very high-end project. I see that every imaginable care is taken to minimise power line noise. Great choice for the I/V stage. You've selected the best components, and you've implemented a very professional layout.

Regards,
George

Nikola Krivorov · 14th June 2012, 07:27 PM

Thanks for the kind words, indeed a lot of time and efforts were put into it, there is still some stuff to be finished. I will post more pictures when it is all completed.

MisterRogers · 16th June 2012, 05:31 PM

Hey All,

Here's a link to an exaU2I review I recently posted. Some might find it useful. Cheers!

Review: exaU2I USB -> I2S Board | vintageaudiotubes.com

exa065 · 26th June 2012, 02:02 AM

Pictures of a great exaU2I project. Thank you, Alvaro!

Buffalo Reference MKIV Liberator:

4 Sabre Reference9018 DACs (Twisted Pear Audio)
EXA USB
I2S (HDMI) K&K Audio
SP/DIF
Two parallel outboards (op-amps) IVY III/IV (Twisted Pear Audio)
Big display
Apple remote

analog_sa · 26th June 2012, 04:50 PM

Just a quick note that i finally connected the EXA to the Buf3 after much swearing at the mini usb connector.

To be honest i didn't expect much difference from the WaveIO. I was very wrong. Those are simply on different planets. This is by far the most spectacular addition to my system this year. Thanks EXA.

exa065 · 26th June 2012, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by analog_sa

Just a quick note that i finally connected the EXA to the Buf3 after much swearing at the mini usb connector.

To be honest i didn't expect much difference from the WaveIO. I was very wrong. Those are simply on different planets. This is by far the most spectacular addition to my system this year. Thanks EXA.

Analog_sa, thank you for comparing exaU2I and WaveIO! exaU2I delivers top sound quality because of the integrity of the overall design. We are aiming to eliminate bottlenecks caused by players, drivers, the operating system and the computer-DAC interface.

I am glad that you are enjoying the results of our work!

Regards,
exa065

analog_sa · 26th June 2012, 08:10 PM

Forgot to mention the test was definitely not biased in Exa's favour: the WaveIO had a separate transformer and a Jung-type regulator and also used my favourite USB cable, whereas the Exa had to do with USB power. As for the cable, the silly mini-usb socket forced the use of a cellphone data cable

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14th June 2012, 07:27 PM	#1115
Nikola Krivorov diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2008	Thanks for the kind words, indeed a lot of time and efforts were put into it, there is still some stuff to be finished. I will post more pictures when it is all completed.

16th June 2012, 05:31 PM	#1116
MisterRogers Can you say Audio? diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Aliso Viejo, California	Hey All, Here's a link to an exaU2I review I recently posted. Some might find it useful. Cheers! Review: exaU2I USB -> I2S Board \| vintageaudiotubes.com

26th June 2012, 04:50 PM	#1118
analog_sa diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sofia	Just a quick note that i finally connected the EXA to the Buf3 after much swearing at the mini usb connector. To be honest i didn't expect much difference from the WaveIO. I was very wrong. Those are simply on different planets. This is by far the most spectacular addition to my system this year. Thanks EXA.

26th June 2012, 08:10 PM	#1120
analog_sa diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sofia	Forgot to mention the test was definitely not biased in Exa's favour: the WaveIO had a separate transformer and a Jung-type regulator and also used my favourite USB cable, whereas the Exa had to do with USB power. As for the cable, the silly mini-usb socket forced the use of a cellphone data cable