AK4118 receiver board comparison

[zgtc]

Hi

I am looking for a digital conversor board into I2S output. Ideally S/PDIF (from CD Transport) + I2S (from RPi) inputs, a source selector and I2S output (to use an external DAC).

I've seen these 4 at ebay but I cannot find an obvious winner or loser, cost aside. I would not need the display, nor a USB input, so these are not a purchasing factor to me. Is there any reason I should go for one over the other?

List increasing cost:

1. AK4118 to IIS coaxial fiber input support 24bit 192khz | eBay
2. AK4118 digital receiver board SPDIF to I2S with LCD Sampling Rate display | eBay
3. NEW AK4118 digital receiver board SPDIF input switch IIS with IIS support XMOS | eBay
4. Amanero XMOS Interface Sample Rate Display AK4118 SPDIF I2S Receiver Switchboard | eBay

Thank you all

 

[zgtc]

Alternatively, should I choose an older chip like AK4113? Or other brand like DIX9211 or CS8422?

 

[JensH]

The AK4118A works fine. I have used it for a number of designs.
I have no experience with the boards and I think it is a bit difficult to see exactly what is included on some of them.

 

[zgtc]

The AK4118A works fine. I have used it for a number of designs.
I have no experience with the boards and I think it is a bit difficult to see exactly what is included on some of them.

Thank you. Yes, it's hard to see the names of each chip, that's why I was asking just in case anyone has one of the boards or can infer the quality of design from the images.

 

[zgtc]

I can also use the DIR9001 board, but then I'd have to buy a I2S switch board. Not a bad option, and the sum cheaper than any above, only drawback compared to the previous using AK4118 is that I2S output from DIR9001 is 24bit 96khz max.

 

[DRONE7]

I have been using the #2 option for over a year now.

Works very well,reliable switching and very good build quality.
I don't use the display often and have it behind a hinged flap...you could just not connect it.

The connection for off-board button control is useful.

 

[zgtc]

I have been using the #2 option for over a year now.

Works very well,reliable switching and very good build quality.
I don't use the display often and have it behind a hinged flap...you could just not connect it.

The connection for off-board button control is useful.

Great, thank hou! May I abuse your kindness... does board #2 you have accept I2S input from a raspberry pi? The wording on that ebay page makes me think it might need amanero or similar. But then it also says whatever I2S coming in is what comes out, as if it does not process the I2S signal. Thank you again

 

[DRONE7]

Yes, I have a RPi connected via I2S and in use daily.

Output from th AK4118 is I2S to an Ess9018K2M dac.

Occasionally I use a Cd player into the AK4118 coax spdif and even more occasionally an android media player via the optical input.

I think the reference to an amanero is if you need to add usb input then an amanero would be needed between the device and the AK4118 I2S input.

AK4118 digital receiver board SPDIF to I2S with LCD Sampling Rate display | eBay

 

[zgtc]

Yes, I have a RPi connected via I2S and in use daily.

Output is I2S to an Ess9018K2M dac.

Occasionally I use a Cd player into the AK4118 coax spdif and even more occasionally an android media player via the optical input.

I think the reference to an amanero is if you need to add usb input then an amanero would be needed between the output device and the AK4118 I2S input.

You really made my day, thank you so much, one more gadget on the way

 

[zgtc]

I have been using the #2 option for over a year now.

Already bought and shipped. One more question, do you know if it's easy to bypass the PSU and feed DC directly? Thank you again