http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/docs/control/darwin_Control_Wiring.pdf
can someone help me understand the output wiring?
ok i understand that the loop is always on
what is output "1 + 2a" & "output 1 + 2b" ??
and why are they connected to output 1 and 2 respectively? 😕
can someone help me understand the output wiring?
ok i understand that the loop is always on
what is output "1 + 2a" & "output 1 + 2b" ??
and why are they connected to output 1 and 2 respectively? 😕
I think it just refers to how the relays are wired. Output 1 & 2 are just switchable outputs from the same selected input.
I'm going to move this to Twisted Pairs forum and maybe Brian or Russ might chip in.
I'm going to move this to Twisted Pairs forum and maybe Brian or Russ might chip in.
Sorry I missed this.
Basically it means:
Output 1: only output 1 goes to just one output relay
Output 2: only output 2 goes to just one output relay
Output 1+2: goes to both outputs and enables both output relays at the same time.
I hope that helps.
Cheers!
Russ
Basically it means:
Output 1: only output 1 goes to just one output relay
Output 2: only output 2 goes to just one output relay
Output 1+2: goes to both outputs and enables both output relays at the same time.
I hope that helps.
Cheers!
Russ
Any word on when Darwins will be back in stock? I've damaged my board by being too rough with the molex connectors. Hard-wiring the bad traces has caused strange problems that I'm getting tired of chasing after.
Wiring between Darwin and Joshua
Hi Russ! I cannot find a diagram of wiring between Darwin and Joshua Tree, can you help me, please?
Hi Russ! I cannot find a diagram of wiring between Darwin and Joshua Tree, can you help me, please?
Russ/Brian
Quick question
Can the loop header be used to couple the darwin selector with a pot to control volume on both outputs?
Thanks
Quick question
Can the loop header be used to couple the darwin selector with a pot to control volume on both outputs?
Thanks
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This shows what I am trying to do.
I am trying to build an integrated input selector / preamp / DAC in one box.
The darwin selector connects to a B1 preamp and volume control is achieved by using the header loop in the darwin - is that going to work?
The other potential problem is that the DAC has no volume control with the current wiring shown. The DAC takes input from 3 digital inputs or a USB and outputs directly to a new set of outputs. I could externally link the DAC output with an input in the preamp section but it's probably not a nice solution.
I guess the question is does the DAC need to tap into the B1 preamp and volume control? Or is the windows vista volume control good enough for that job?
The other question is that the DAC output is DC coupled given the current wiring. is that a problem?
Thanks
Evan
I am trying to build an integrated input selector / preamp / DAC in one box.
The darwin selector connects to a B1 preamp and volume control is achieved by using the header loop in the darwin - is that going to work?
The other potential problem is that the DAC has no volume control with the current wiring shown. The DAC takes input from 3 digital inputs or a USB and outputs directly to a new set of outputs. I could externally link the DAC output with an input in the preamp section but it's probably not a nice solution.
I guess the question is does the DAC need to tap into the B1 preamp and volume control? Or is the windows vista volume control good enough for that job?
The other question is that the DAC output is DC coupled given the current wiring. is that a problem?
Thanks
Evan
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Sorry for hijacking this thread, but does anyone know if/when the Darwin becomes available again?
Darwin Availability
We have been talking about redesigning the Darwin for quite a while, and other things kept getting in the way (only so many hours in the day, blah blah blah). Also, Darwin has a lot of inputs, probably more than anyone ever really needs (who has 6 sources?).
We were also out of OTTOs, which had functionality which was similar in many ways, but also very different.
We are about to receive some prototypes of a new design that will hopefully fill both needs. Basically, it is a tiny board with a single G6K relay and an optional trigger circuit like that found on the Darwin. This will allow switch triggering of the relay, or digital logic triggering. How does a single relay board help?
Well, they are stackable. You want to replace the OTTO, that's two modules stacked and wired to switch both relays at the same time. You want the functionality of the old Darwin, that's 6 modules stacked with individual triggers (plus any outputs you may want). How about 3 balanced inputs? 6 modules, wired to trigger in pairs.
As I said, these are just prototypes at the moment so we can work out any issues with stacking, triggering, wiring, etc and make needed adjustments. We will post more details as they become available (once the boards get here).
We have been talking about redesigning the Darwin for quite a while, and other things kept getting in the way (only so many hours in the day, blah blah blah). Also, Darwin has a lot of inputs, probably more than anyone ever really needs (who has 6 sources?).
We were also out of OTTOs, which had functionality which was similar in many ways, but also very different.
We are about to receive some prototypes of a new design that will hopefully fill both needs. Basically, it is a tiny board with a single G6K relay and an optional trigger circuit like that found on the Darwin. This will allow switch triggering of the relay, or digital logic triggering. How does a single relay board help?
Well, they are stackable. You want to replace the OTTO, that's two modules stacked and wired to switch both relays at the same time. You want the functionality of the old Darwin, that's 6 modules stacked with individual triggers (plus any outputs you may want). How about 3 balanced inputs? 6 modules, wired to trigger in pairs.
As I said, these are just prototypes at the moment so we can work out any issues with stacking, triggering, wiring, etc and make needed adjustments. We will post more details as they become available (once the boards get here).
This is exactly the type of think the loop connector is there for.
I think just routing the dac output to one of the Darwin inputs would solve your volume control problem, no?
Let me see..; 2 Record Decks, (2 x riia), tapedeck, Md, CD/DAC, Tuner, TV, Cabledecoder, DVD, Video/DVD-recorder, Squeezebox/DAC, and whatever that is up for test...
Arne K
Brian
The 2x6 scheme was and remains an excellent design choice. Please don't fix what ain't broken. We are audiophiles and we need to switch in sources. We may have a favorite but choice is key. What is the status?
The 2x6 scheme was and remains an excellent design choice. Please don't fix what ain't broken. We are audiophiles and we need to switch in sources. We may have a favorite but choice is key. What is the status?
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