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

@NIXIE62 what are you using as input for this board? Computer, dap, raspberry? And as input selector? What board?
HP mini PC. For other inputs SPDIF, TOSLINK & I2S I use AK4118 boards with 16x2 LCD display. Amanero or JLS I2S output connects to AK4118 board I2S input. I bought the blue display afterwards, because this yellow one is disgusting. 🙄
https://www.ebay.com/itm/355619039574
https://www.ebay.com/itm/265589335955
Don't buy AK4118 board without LCD display, because it won't work, default setting is for OLED display which is very small.
 
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Understand. Yep, the display is the last one to be added. All parts should be with me next week latest (PCBs from the manufacturer take the longest).
I split the mouser into two so if I forget something I'll pack another parcel with bits for the output stage.
 
All from ali, as they do 430 wide- the same width as my amplifier.
I shortlisted some, between 360 wide and 430 wide but will opt for wide just to have more space.
https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005007108420862.html
This one would be great with vol control:
https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005006388767548.html
I ll go for this one:
https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/4000588788213.html

This one is beautiful:
https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/4001328214184.html
This can be a great combo:
https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005005727747972.html

There are so many it is hard to choose.
 
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Hi miro
This is class A discrete audio stage from arcam schematic delta black box.

Is there schematic a good option for TDA1541?
 

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HP mini PC. For other inputs SPDIF, TOSLINK & I2S I use AK4118 boards with 16x2 LCD display. Amanero or JLS I2S output connects to AK4118 board I2S input. I bought the blue display afterwards, because this yellow one is disgusting. 🙄
https://www.ebay.com/itm/355619039574
https://www.ebay.com/itm/265589335955
Don't buy AK4118 board without LCD display, because it won't work, default setting is for OLED display which is very small.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256804949078201.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.4fc138daFSFpUc&mp=1

This one could also be used with 2.42 inch oled, but you will have to power it with a separate 3.3v supply because if you power it from the AK4118 board it will keep rebooting after every few seconds due to power overload.

Mine is a work in progress, cant compete in a beauty pageant as I am using a repurposed ROTEL casing front and back redesigned plates are still pending with the CNC guys.
The 2.42 display looks pretty cool though.

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