There is a XMOS Reference Design board available on Digi-key for $349 for multichannel. It looks pretty sweet, but I don't own one. Definitely a cost saver for a DIYer, check it out.
-Aaron
Thanks Aaron
I see the product but dont fully understand it. What does it do. Sorry Im a bit new to DIY.
Heres the link:
Digi-Key - 880-1027-ND (Manufacturer - XR-USB-AUDIO-2.0-MC)
Both the stereo and 8 channel XMOS demo boards have been out for quite a while. Nothing new here.
I have been using both to test out things I needed to know to design my own application. While not bad, neither is exactly awesome. Still you can use them with teleporter and get some very good results.
I have been using both to test out things I needed to know to design my own application. While not bad, neither is exactly awesome. Still you can use them with teleporter and get some very good results.
Both the stereo and 8 channel XMOS demo boards have been out for quite a while. Nothing new here.
I have been using both to test out things I needed to know to design my own application. While not bad, neither is exactly awesome. Still you can use them with teleporter and get some very good results.
I was thinking of getting the 2 channel XMOS reference board and using it with the teleporter for i2s into my Buffalo II. What is "not awesome" about the reference boards? Did you discover some problems with them as you used them? In what ways does your design application better the reference boards?
Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.
Aaron.
There is a $149 stereo version of the xmos eval kit too! BUT, the xmos eval kits only come with a driver that beeps every few minutes. you cannot get a driver without paying lots of $$ for it!!
Actually there is a free driver available from CEntrance and it works perfectly with the XMOS reference board.
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If possible, I would like to do DSD.
If sound card option works, what is my connection type from PC card to B-III.
Thanks in advance!!
As for I2S, you can do it like I did and get multichannel. DSD hacking of SACD player is described at TPA support forum, search for it.
Actually there is a free driver available from CEntrance and it works perfectly with the XMOS reference board.
Perfectly? But wouldn't that be for Adaptive mode and not Asynchronous?
No news?
Maybe soon. I am pressing to finish it up, but I am also working on something new that may render this module obsolete soon.
Brian and I are having strategic discussions to try to figure out the best logistical plan.
network module will permit multichannel i think
Yes it definitely could.
You won't need a highly optimized host for this approach either, just the files you wan to play. You actually don't even need a network. There will be other ways to get at your audio with this approach.
There is nothing magical or even particularly beneficial about USB for audio. Don't get me wrong, its a fine solution, but I am not convinced it is the best - quite the reverse actually. I am certain it can be done better.
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