I assume the $90 DAC utilizes the PCM2704's built-in DAC functionality which is...ahem..."humble" 😉
Regards,
Mike
Regards,
Mike
probably.
i doubt its very high quality. i mean, its in a case for $90! and its metal, not paper 🙂
does anyone see anything wrong with the extreme dac kit?
i doubt its very high quality. i mean, its in a case for $90! and its metal, not paper 🙂
does anyone see anything wrong with the extreme dac kit?
even if it does have burr-brown dacs, that doesnt mean it sounds nice. but then again, it could be good. who knows.
ill probably go a safer route and get either of the three i mentioned. price is a consideration here though...
ill probably go a safer route and get either of the three i mentioned. price is a consideration here though...
Here's a nice one on for a good price:
http://www.audiokit.ro/dac_rd2.html
I have the RD2 one and it sounds very musical and detailed.
http://www.audiokit.ro/dac_rd2.html
I have the RD2 one and it sounds very musical and detailed.
lucpes said:
yeah, that one was mentioned. its on the list of possibilities.
from what im reading, TDA1543's non-oversampled sound pretty darn good.
cowanrg said:
What kind of input does a TDA1543 require? I'm wondering if I can hack one into a cheapie USB DAC.
Spasticteapot said:
for the record, even though its getting used with a PC, i could care less about USB.
but you are right, it looks a bit privey for $125. the others i have been looking at are around $100 or less and seem to have better options.
What opamps is the $125 Monica DAC using?
If they want to elevate it a couple of levels they'd add discrete outputs to it.
If they want to elevate it a couple of levels they'd add discrete outputs to it.
Well, I found an inexpensive TDA1543 DAC kit. It looks to be of good quality.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-TDA1543-DAC-DIY-Kit_W0QQitemZ160037074680QQihZ006QQcategoryZ14978QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-TDA1543-DAC-DIY-Kit_W0QQitemZ160037074680QQihZ006QQcategoryZ14978QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Spasticteapot said:
yeah, we've talked about that one. my problem is that i DOUBT that will compete with my current dac. its just got a single TDA1543.
here is a nicer one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/24-96-CD-DAC-DI...ryZ14980QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Spasticteapot said:
um, ok...
did you read what i posted in the beginning about what im looking for?
so ive narrowed it down. im thinking about these three:
1.) the extreme TDA1543 dac kit. i like it because it uses multiple TDA1543's, has its own supply (just needs an xformer) and seems to be pretty inexpensive.
2.) the audiokitlabs rockna RD-2 or RD-3. a bit more pricey than all the others, but looks good. looks like good parts and good built quality.
3.) the DDDAC 1543 MK2. i really like this one. its relatively cheap, and has a lot going on. looks like inherent support for batteries (i have 10+ SLA 12v's sitting around, no need for power supplie), paralleled TDA1543's, and expansion options.
im probably going to go with the DDDAC if i can figure out what all i need for my setup. has anyone used this dac or had experience with it?
1.) the extreme TDA1543 dac kit. i like it because it uses multiple TDA1543's, has its own supply (just needs an xformer) and seems to be pretty inexpensive.
2.) the audiokitlabs rockna RD-2 or RD-3. a bit more pricey than all the others, but looks good. looks like good parts and good built quality.
3.) the DDDAC 1543 MK2. i really like this one. its relatively cheap, and has a lot going on. looks like inherent support for batteries (i have 10+ SLA 12v's sitting around, no need for power supplie), paralleled TDA1543's, and expansion options.
im probably going to go with the DDDAC if i can figure out what all i need for my setup. has anyone used this dac or had experience with it?
good simple dac kit
a little thinking only
😉
when you read a topic:
good simple dac kit
by a long time member at www.diyAudio.com
dont go fooling yourself
what it really means, in translation:
latest technology advanced dac at almost no cost at all and a free sample pcb for me
isnt that right, dear cowanrg 😀
Regards from another
very long time member
gromanswe - halojoy - lineup
a little thinking only
😉
when you read a topic:
good simple dac kit
by a long time member at www.diyAudio.com
dont go fooling yourself
what it really means, in translation:
latest technology advanced dac at almost no cost at all and a free sample pcb for me
isnt that right, dear cowanrg 😀
Regards from another
very long time member
gromanswe - halojoy - lineup
Re: good simple dac kit
nope, not at all. not only am i willing to pay for something, but im dont care if its cutting edge technology or not.
i just want something that sounds great and is reasonable. obviously, from this thread, there are plenty of kits out there that suit my needs, i just need to decide which will be the best value.
if you've seen any of my projects, you know im not all about keeping it cheap and simple
lineup said:a little thinking only
😉
when you read a topic:
good simple dac kit
by a long time member at www.diyAudio.com
dont go fooling yourself
what it really means, in translation:
latest technology advanced dac at almost no cost at all and a free sample pcb for me
isnt that right, dear cowanrg 😀
Regards from another
very long time member
gromanswe - halojoy - lineup
nope, not at all. not only am i willing to pay for something, but im dont care if its cutting edge technology or not.
i just want something that sounds great and is reasonable. obviously, from this thread, there are plenty of kits out there that suit my needs, i just need to decide which will be the best value.
if you've seen any of my projects, you know im not all about keeping it cheap and simple
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