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AZ OLED setup kits for Soekris dam1021/1121 control

Using J11 to connect the raspberry pi, you need to remove three 33 ohm resistors. This way, the i2s is the raspberry pie, but the hdmi i2s isn't available.
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Are there any advantages of converting the rpi i2s to i2s(lvds/hdmi) and using the sk1021 i2s(hdmi) - in?

Or is it just as good as connecting rpi i2s direct to the sk1021 via J11 or direct coupled to the dac as I have?

I will test both options as I have several small pcbs i2s to i2s(lvds) - hdmi tranceivers produced.

Under is my prelimenary setup. rpi direct coupled via hifiberry digi+ pro to the dac for the time being. Tapping 5vdc to the rpi from the sk1021.
Prototype i2s-hdmi tranceiver upper left.
 

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Success. Testing rpi i2s to i2s(lvds/hdmi) and using the sk1021 i2s(hdmi) - in.
Works like a charm after some "fiddling".
Unable to tell if there are any changes in sound between i2s direct or converted to lvds.
They both sound excellent :) With this setup using the rpi as a standalone streamer to the sk1021/dam1021 will be a great setup :)
 

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Success. Testing rpi i2s to i2s(lvds/hdmi) and using the sk1021 i2s(hdmi) - in.
Works like a charm after some "fiddling".
Unable to tell if there are any changes in sound between i2s direct or converted to lvds.
They both sound excellent :) With this setup using the rpi as a standalone streamer to the sk1021/dam1021 will be a great setup :)

Thanks for testing! So it doesn't matter how I connect it, they both work fine?

With hdmi is neater, but more parts:scratch: Else I need to make a nice 5 pin connector. Or put the rpi in the dac hahaha!
 
I have a Soekris DAM1121-01 due to be delivered today and have an AudioZen SK Lite on its way to me so I'm work on how I'll implement my DAC build.

A question: Unlike the DAM1021, the DAM1121 only has one means of connecting the SK Lite, pins 10 & 12 of J2. With the SK Lite connected how can I use a serial interface to upload new filters? Can I just connect a serial interface to J2-10 & J2-12 along with the SK Lite or does it require some sort of switching arrangement? Thanks.
 
SK-Lite to dual-balanced mono DAM1021 will require 1K to ISO RX for each isolated serial RX in/board?
yes

How is IR input selection achieved between AUTO-->SPDIF-->AES-->USB-->I2S-->Toslink-->AUTO ?
LITE:AUTO-->CH1-->CH2-->I2S-->AUTO

It toggles SPDIF1 +/- also?[/QUOTE]
same as dam1021.No additional features added.