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Variac · 21st April 2009, 12:42 AM

Lots of good info about the Bel Canto USB Link 24/96 and some other
USB-S/PDIF converters in the new MAy Stereophile.

IT uses a Texas Instruments TAS1020 to accept the USB , then on to a Crystal CS8406 chip to output S/PDIF

thomaspf · 21st April 2009, 04:39 AM

I suggested a 24/96 TAS1020 based USB interface on the support forum a while back. I have an older Audiotrak optoplay and the board is tiny and simple with minimal component count.

I assume with the Centrance firmware that Lavry and Benchmark also have licensed for their TAS1020 USB interfaces this should not be too hard.

Of course this should come after the release of the AC1

Cheers

Thomas

Joshua_G · 21st April 2009, 01:36 PM

Texas Instruments TAS1020 is obsolete.

Spartacus · 21st April 2009, 01:41 PM

Hi, can anyone tell me the the name of the new revision S/PDIF receiver? Also the current draw on the digital rail? Thanks in advance.

BrianDonegan · 21st April 2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Joshua_G
Texas Instruments TAS1020 is obsolete.

TAS1020B is not, however.

Quote:

Hi, can anyone tell me the the name of the new revision S/PDIF receiver? Also the current draw on the digital rail? Thanks in advance.

Not sure what new S/PDIF receiver you mean.

rolls · 21st April 2009, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Joshua_G
Texas Instruments TAS1020 is obsolete.

I think many of us are interested in a USB/firewire converter for our beloved buffalo.
The subject is a bit off topic, even if the chief moderator started with it.
The *recommended" belcanto device is expensive, uses an old chip and is not future proof, no 192khz. Then there is also the USB/firewire discussion. The Weiss converter is even more expensive. At the moment I would use a cheap usb converter and ..wait, or probably you can find a M-Audio or Edirol firewire device, then you have an additional AD converter with a mic preamp for the same price as the belcanto.
regards Andre

glt · 21st April 2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rolls

... uses an old chip and is not future proof, no 192khz. Then there is also the USB/firewire discussion. The Weiss converter is even more expensive. At the moment I would use a cheap usb converter and...

My thoughts precisely. I can't believe people still use a chip that is almost 10 years old... I'll stick with the PCM270x until something more modern shows up... With regard with the other solutions I think they use ASIO drivers which I think iTunes cannot connect in Windows and I like itunes too much to give it up. So keep on waiting...

BrianDonegan · 21st April 2009, 03:45 PM

We are waiting for USB3 chips to come out.

compuryan · 21st April 2009, 09:55 PM

I don't think USB3 is due out until 2010.

mikelm · 21st April 2009, 09:57 PM

that's what I just read to . . .

but perhaps the chips come earlier ? ? ? ? ?

( and are backwards compatible )

21st April 2009, 12:42 AM	#181
Variac diyAudio Editor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Francisco, USA	Lots of good info about the Bel Canto USB Link 24/96 and some other USB-S/PDIF converters in the new MAy Stereophile. IT uses a Texas Instruments TAS1020 to accept the USB , then on to a Crystal CS8406 chip to output S/PDIF __________________ Burning Amp Festival Sunday, October 28th, 2012 in S.F. We need Volunteers & sign-up's for what you're bringing!

21st April 2009, 03:45 PM	#188
BrianDonegan diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rock Ridge	We are waiting for USB3 chips to come out. __________________ Twisted Pear Audio

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21st April 2009, 04:39 AM	#182
thomaspf diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Seattle, WA	I suggested a 24/96 TAS1020 based USB interface on the support forum a while back. I have an older Audiotrak optoplay and the board is tiny and simple with minimal component count. I assume with the Centrance firmware that Lavry and Benchmark also have licensed for their TAS1020 USB interfaces this should not be too hard. Of course this should come after the release of the AC1 Cheers Thomas

21st April 2009, 01:36 PM	#183
Joshua_G diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Israel	Texas Instruments TAS1020 is obsolete.

21st April 2009, 01:41 PM	#184
Spartacus diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cheltenham	Hi, can anyone tell me the the name of the new revision S/PDIF receiver? Also the current draw on the digital rail? Thanks in advance.

21st April 2009, 09:55 PM	#189
compuryan diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2009	I don't think USB3 is due out until 2010.

21st April 2009, 09:57 PM	#190
mikelm diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: England	that's what I just read to . . . but perhaps the chips come earlier ? ? ? ? ? ( and are backwards compatible )

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