Here is a (as I can call it) very custom version of the DSC DAC for sale.
Price is $1.3k (~1.1$k for the parts + assembling fee) + shipment.
It is based on the DSC v.2.5.2 board + PPY's reclocker (NDK SDA) + BBB + my output transformers + relay volume attenuator with RC.
All the boards (excluding volume control) are powered from linear K&K PSUs (LT3080) and shunted with ultracaps.
This DAC can accept the DSD stream only (not PCM). The best possible way is to use the HQPlayer, to which this DAC will be connected through the LAN (RJ45 on the rear - input interface of the BeagleBoneBlack SBC) as NAA endpoint device. Roon-bridge is possible too.
Disclaimer 🙂 Due to complexity of the connection type and irregular usage way for this DAC, I can not positioning it as a "branded" DAC. It is better to regard it as a finished DIY-project. I can not give to the buyer any long term warranty in this manner. The buyer should be ready for such kind of DAC. The dedicated server with HQP (Roon+HQP) is prefered for connect this DAC to.
Regarding the sound quality. I can say that this particular DAC paired with HQP4 (ASDM7EC x256 modulator) easily outperforms the PSAudio DirectStream Dac.
Price is $1.3k (~1.1$k for the parts + assembling fee) + shipment.
It is based on the DSC v.2.5.2 board + PPY's reclocker (NDK SDA) + BBB + my output transformers + relay volume attenuator with RC.
All the boards (excluding volume control) are powered from linear K&K PSUs (LT3080) and shunted with ultracaps.
This DAC can accept the DSD stream only (not PCM). The best possible way is to use the HQPlayer, to which this DAC will be connected through the LAN (RJ45 on the rear - input interface of the BeagleBoneBlack SBC) as NAA endpoint device. Roon-bridge is possible too.
Disclaimer 🙂 Due to complexity of the connection type and irregular usage way for this DAC, I can not positioning it as a "branded" DAC. It is better to regard it as a finished DIY-project. I can not give to the buyer any long term warranty in this manner. The buyer should be ready for such kind of DAC. The dedicated server with HQP (Roon+HQP) is prefered for connect this DAC to.
Regarding the sound quality. I can say that this particular DAC paired with HQP4 (ASDM7EC x256 modulator) easily outperforms the PSAudio DirectStream Dac.