M-Audio SuperDAC 2496 - Fun, Simple Modifications

Hi All

First post, please be gentle with me etc.

I've recently moved house and, hence, have the luxury of unpacking some long-archived bits of audio kit.

One of them is the forum favourite of a couple of decades ago, the M-Audio SuperDAC 2496.

So, I've got to say, it doesn't sound half bad, and I've compared it to several more modern bits of kit.

I've already replaced the 1/4 inch jacks with RCAs so it's very easy to connect up and cable-swap.

However, ever the one to attempt low risk / low cost tinkering, does anybody have tips on:

1. A 12V AC power supply that I can buy in the UK, and if that makes a difference.

2. If the AKM DAC chip can be swapped out simply or is soldered in place.

Any other cheap, fun things I can do to it to have a bit of fun.

Cheers and Happy Friday

BDD