DAC 2496 (AK4393) DAC KIT With CS8416+AK4393+5532

Here is something interesting. Peak is around 33KHz. LF roll off is primarily determined by the inductance of the transformer.

It should simply be a matter of removing the vacuume circuitry and replacing it with sand.
 

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How's this for an output stage for the ak4396?

Ray's Audio Page - Discrete Output Stage

If I am not wrong I think that is the HDAM discrete circuit, though in this case with the CFP mod.

I think it could be tried on the AK4396, probably eliminating the 100uF capacitor, which I think it's a must in the Marantz they made it for.

Another problem is the input filter, which involves inductors.
 
On the picture of the PCB in post #95 on page 10 of this thread there is a round capacitor marked "1uf" next to cap 28. Which one is this on the BOM?

Regards

It should be marked C37, and is a 1 uF cap.

It doesn't appear on the "upgrade BOM" because Dario didn't see a need to replace it -- thus no change from the stock cap provided with the 2496-mini-DAC kit.

It is listed in Dario's "full BOM" as a 1 uF capacitor, 50V, any manufacturer, standard elco capacitor. My kit came with a dinky teapo 10/00 (?) cap, rated for 105 degrees C. Most of the photos posted on this thread show a larger cap, but it's up to you.

I hope that helps !
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