You can "reclock" anything, but it will work only if the signal source uses clock derived from Cronus clock.
With some non-trivial work it should be possible to feed MCLK from Cronus to SPDIF source (bypassing its internal clocks) and then feed output SPDIF signal it into Cronus.
But in the most other cases the reclocking SPDIF will not work.
With some non-trivial work it should be possible to feed MCLK from Cronus to SPDIF source (bypassing its internal clocks) and then feed output SPDIF signal it into Cronus.
But in the most other cases the reclocking SPDIF will not work.
Would it work to jumper wire DCK D1 & D2? Also why is R1, R3 on the Cronus circuit board the way it is
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That hack routes one I2S or two DSD channels to all needed inputs multichannel Buffalo 3. There is also one another resistor on the other side of Cronus.
This could be done easier on B3, but I wanted to keep B3 without jumpers, so I can switch stereo or multichannel just by switching to different Cronus module.
This could be done easier on B3, but I wanted to keep B3 without jumpers, so I can switch stereo or multichannel just by switching to different Cronus module.
Hallo to all!
I'm not sure if I should connect my Cronus directly to the Buffalo III (Stereo) (V1.0.1), or via the Sidecar to gain the flexibility to connect other SPDIF sources to the Buffalo.
Does the Sidecar theretically or practically has any negativ aspects concerning the audio quality?
And if I play both DSD and PCM music (with the BBB), does Sidecar also work with the Cronus output (because it's the DSD In at the Sidecar), if I listen to not-DSD-coded music?
It's really a pity that the documentation isn't ready, or at least that there is a collection of draft to-dos and pictures to get the whole BBB/Hermes/Cronus work with the B1-3 Variants. From here all the people with a non 9018DAC could also easily set up in async mode. The people wanting a sync mode have to life on the adventurous sinde or just wait until the documentation is finnished. As I already have a few other kits from twisted pear it's a different experiance.
Best regards,
Matthias
I'm not sure if I should connect my Cronus directly to the Buffalo III (Stereo) (V1.0.1), or via the Sidecar to gain the flexibility to connect other SPDIF sources to the Buffalo.
Does the Sidecar theretically or practically has any negativ aspects concerning the audio quality?
And if I play both DSD and PCM music (with the BBB), does Sidecar also work with the Cronus output (because it's the DSD In at the Sidecar), if I listen to not-DSD-coded music?
It's really a pity that the documentation isn't ready, or at least that there is a collection of draft to-dos and pictures to get the whole BBB/Hermes/Cronus work with the B1-3 Variants. From here all the people with a non 9018DAC could also easily set up in async mode. The people wanting a sync mode have to life on the adventurous sinde or just wait until the documentation is finnished. As I already have a few other kits from twisted pear it's a different experiance.
Best regards,
Matthias
You can definitely use sidecar if you would like. It will work with both PCM and DSD, and won't really have any downside - and if you want to do SPDIF as well then you will be all set. With B3 I would suggest sticking with Asynch mode.
Hi Russ,
Thanks for your quick and also fast answer, as always!
What implementation of a Stereo DAC is your best sounding? Which mode?
I think as I don't know if I'll need spdif, I'll go directly feom Cronus to B3. If there's a different need on the future, I can change it then. It's easier and the less modules you have, the less problems should appear.
Regards Matthias
Thanks for your quick and also fast answer, as always!
What implementation of a Stereo DAC is your best sounding? Which mode?
I think as I don't know if I'll need spdif, I'll go directly feom Cronus to B3. If there's a different need on the future, I can change it then. It's easier and the less modules you have, the less problems should appear.
Regards Matthias
Perhaps another stupid question. I'm using a BIIISE with WaveIO connected to an Apple Mac Mini. Will I benefit using a Cronus with the right Rhea? (If necessary I'll buy an Amanero)
You're welcome.
The first question is pretty subjective. 🙂 I like to run in sync mode - but for practical reasons that is better to do with the B3SE.
I would definitely suggest go direct until you need SPDIF. Simple is best.
If you want to use the Cronus for USB input - you will need Hermes-Amanero. You won't be sorry. I use mine all the time - it is my most used source.
Thanks. So I need:
Hermes-AmaneroUSB Isolator Module
Cronus Re-clocking Module with 45.1584/49.152MHz Rhea Pair
(are these the right Rhea's?)
and buy an Amanero.
Is there an e.t.a. on the manual?
Yes you will want 45.1584/49.152MHz Rhea Pair and select 1:2 clock divider jumper.
I was hoping to work on manuals over the weekend - but no time yet - what I am going to do is concentrate on the details of one module at a time. I have Cronus almost done. 🙂
Until then you won't have any trouble getting answers. 🙂
Cheers!
Russ
I was hoping to work on manuals over the weekend - but no time yet - what I am going to do is concentrate on the details of one module at a time. I have Cronus almost done. 🙂
Until then you won't have any trouble getting answers. 🙂
Cheers!
Russ
Hello Russ,
It's great news that you will be soon able to present us the manuals for the products at hand. There is no doubt's documents will be clear and concise. However, during past couple of weeks I have been dealing with linux regarding BBB and my head still hurts...
Before all this, I was using Amanero with arduino uno controlling BIII DAC and Acko S03 in synchronous arrangement. I considered couple of options then to avoid having big tower case computer in my living room - first one is to have some fanless mini (or micro) pc connected to my DAC by USB connection and second was to have it all banded together (BBB, Cronus, Hermes) in my DAC case connected by network cable.
Having mini PC around is not a bad thing so that might be the universal option, but I decided to be adventurous and bought BBB package.
I know there is a couple of options for BBB, most popular being Mieros with botic driver and boticized debian distro, namely Volumio. There are plenty of info on forum but scattered. I would be nice to have it all, step by step in one doc, perhaps wiki is not a bad idea. In the mean time I will use USB connection with amanero.
Regards, Milan
Is there any benefit in using the SMD resistors instead of through hole for R1-7?
Is it correct to position Cronus as close as possible to my BIIISE, connecting it with U.FL wires and use a flatwire from Cronus to Hermus/Amanero?
Is it correct to position Cronus as close as possible to my BIIISE, connecting it with U.FL wires and use a flatwire from Cronus to Hermus/Amanero?
1 - There is no appreciable difference. Do whatever is most practical for you.
2 - I would put the Cronus as close as practical to the B3SE. I would stack the Hermes on top of - or under the Cronus using the supplied headers. Do whichever makes most sense for your case.
Cheers!
Russ
Thanks! I think I have enough space to stack Hermes on top of Cronus on top of BIIISE. But I need to position Amanero somewhere else. Can I use a flatwire to connect Amanero to Hermes?
Absolutely - and that is the better place to do it if you have to. Hermes to Amanero with ribbon should be just fine - just make it as short as practical.