Buffalo III - flexibility without compromise.

[BrianDonegan]

Originally Posted by drone;

Is there an audio reason to Change from Buf II to Buf III if I only listen to stereo?

No

[pmchoong]

The reason then is have more flexibility. B111 is easier to configured to have 2-8 channels, is this correct?

[BrianDonegan]

Originally Posted by pmchoong

The reason then is have more flexibility. B111 is easier to configured to have 2-8 channels, is this correct?

Partly. 1-8 channels of output, 1-8 channels of input, built in volume control (instead of needing Volumite), more configuration options in the onboard firmware and switches, easier remote control of those options via the IO header. Of course external I2C control is still possible as well.

[regiregi22]

Originally Posted by BrianDonegan

The actual S/PDIF switching is done by the ES9018's internal MUX. The rotary switch is just setting the bits, telling it what source to use. You could switch S/PDIF sources with a switch as well, but...

The S/PDIF input module board is just a 4-channel level shifter, from consumer (0.5Vp-p) to TTL (5V). You can't do that bit with a switch .

The Sidecar is a very simple board, just to make the switching cleaner. Nothing special there.

But with Buffalo II you could directly conect the consumer spdif input to the DAC board, isn't it possible with Buffalo III?

[LeonvB]

May we know which switches/configuration options were chosen?

[LeonvB]

But with Buffalo II you could directly conect the consumer spdif input to the DAC board, isn't it possible with Buffalo III?

There is no comparator on the BIII, so TTL level S/PDIF only. You could use a toslink module, an old mux, or the new S/PDIF input module.

[regiregi22]

Originally Posted by LeonvB

There is no comparator on the BIII, so TTL level S/PDIF only. You could use a toslink module, an old mux, or the new S/PDIF input module.

That what the point I was missing, thanks!

[BrianDonegan]

There will be a single S/PDIF module sometime soon. Basically a single channel of the 4-Input module (trafo, comparator, etc).

[cersepn]

Originally Posted by BrianDonegan

There will be a single S/PDIF module sometime soon. Basically a single channel of the 4-Input module (trafo, comparator, etc).

Any reason why the single module wasn't offered at the same time as the 4-input module? Correct me if i'm wrong, wouldn't it be easier and cheaper to manufacture?

If i knew there would be a single module, i would have probably waited out for that, instead of paying more for the multi-input (which i don't need)

[LeonvB]

Available time is likely the reason. Plus the 4:1 module is a good replacement for those in need of a Mux (which incidently also is undergoing a full overhaul) for their Buffalo. And I think the 4:1 is relatively cheaper than a single input version (as in the price per port is lower).