DAC AD1862: Almost THT, I2S input, NOS, R-2R

Are you sure? 🤔
Long time ago I added shortcut on your post on the "first page" 🤩 https://electrodac.blogspot.com/p/dac-ad1862-almost-tht-i2s-input-nos-r.html
I didn't know that, from the last posts here I got the impression that tubes are a taboo topic. My apologies.
In that name, I am attaching the scheme that I currently use, and it is certainly two spears better than the one you posted. It is true that it is a little more complicated, but the effort is definitely worth it.
 

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No No Grunf, don’t stop tube talk!! I’m currently working on a 6n6p output stage and experimenting with an SMPS for HV/Filament power.
There is more than one way to skin a cat as they say, tubes are just another flavor 🙂
NO with SMPS for HV/Filament power
Soon I will publish the scheme of the HV regulator from my DAC, it is not simple, but honestly all of it can be heard in the final sound. I have been playing with it for years and so far three have been made and two of them are used by my friend for phono and for DAC and he is very satisfied.
 

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PCM63P DAC plays even better now. The bass is even stronger now than it was then. The middle tones are even more natural and lively. This DAC must be allowed to play for at least a month. Nothing should be touched for at least a month. Then it shows the maximum.👍
Elna silmic II still haven't reached their final sound? They need time. After some time it will reach its full potential and the sound will not change. Enjoy.
 
One needs 70 years to get rid off their nasty fat low sound....🤣🥷
They are so coloured, don't know why people like them. Maybe to correct something else up- or downwards?
Listening and experiencing music is personal and different for everyone. DIY allows us to make something for ourselves, for our soul. This is how I approach it and the only thing that matters is me and my satisfaction because I make only for me.
Whether someone likes it or not is their problem. A couple of pages ago a someone stated that he doesn't like r2r daks but delta/sigma. Why would I convince him what he should like? Well, that's his pleasure.
@mikorist, if you like it, what do you care what I and the others say.
 
You do not have to defend yourself. We al have our own opinion. Be free in what you want to do and share it. I personal do not like them in the signal pad. I think they have a sound signature of there own and i do like to select the most neutral parts for so far as i think i can. And mostly these are not "audio" grade parts.

But that just my opinion and i certainly not want to convince anyone. If we al share our findings some else can interpet this and it may be helpful in making choices.
 
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