I'm currently using a M2Tech USB interface to my DCX using BNC connections.
Because I have not upgraded the input chip of the DCX (a CS8420) and instead of investing in a CS8416 module, I thought of using this item below:
Native 24bit 96k USB to Spdif I2S Converter Module DAC - eBay (item 290496891548 end time Dec-05-10 20:14:09 PST)
It would simplify a lot of digital conversion process which is a good thing as I'm able to bypass SPDIF completely - although the thing that I lost will be a 24/192 capability which the M2Tech is able to perform if I used a CS8416.
My question is, when I completely remove the CS8420, which are the I2S pins that I hook up this new USB module to ? I've attached my guess. Pls feedback.

Because I have not upgraded the input chip of the DCX (a CS8420) and instead of investing in a CS8416 module, I thought of using this item below:
Native 24bit 96k USB to Spdif I2S Converter Module DAC - eBay (item 290496891548 end time Dec-05-10 20:14:09 PST)
It would simplify a lot of digital conversion process which is a good thing as I'm able to bypass SPDIF completely - although the thing that I lost will be a 24/192 capability which the M2Tech is able to perform if I used a CS8416.
My question is, when I completely remove the CS8420, which are the I2S pins that I hook up this new USB module to ? I've attached my guess. Pls feedback.

There is also the MiniDSP board that does the same thing for a bit less money.
MiniDSP - USB Audio Streaming
I would double check the pinout of the CS8420, because it does not look the same as the DCX schematic at 1st glance.
MiniDSP - USB Audio Streaming
I would double check the pinout of the CS8420, because it does not look the same as the DCX schematic at 1st glance.
This is the best I could come up with, but not having anyone confirm the sanity, I wasn't ready to attack my DCX:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/digi...chronous-usb-i2s-interface-2.html#post2721489
I suspect regardless of what I2S device you use this would apply. It also assumes the CS8420 is running in slave mode. With this method you can input any number of frequencies and bits, avoiding SPDIF entirely.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/digi...chronous-usb-i2s-interface-2.html#post2721489
I suspect regardless of what I2S device you use this would apply. It also assumes the CS8420 is running in slave mode. With this method you can input any number of frequencies and bits, avoiding SPDIF entirely.
Thank you for your help zigzagflux
I'm crazy enough to attack my DCX.
The Teralink X2 works with its Adaptive Data Handling
I think it will be fun
I'll be back
So how did your crazy adventure end up? Any luck...
cheers
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