My ES9018 DAC/Amp/Controller..

[AAK]

Hi kuribo,

The ES9018 accepts only S/PDIF, I2S, or DSD inputs. There's no USB input. But you can connect your exasound's DCK, LR and it's 4 x I2S outputs directly to my DAC board and you're all set.

Al

 

[dviswa]

Hi AAK,

Wow, just found this thread. Those boards sure look great. If they sound as good as they look, count me in.

I presently have a pair of 2 way active crossovers based on MiniDSP driving GedLee Abbeys. I also have an LFE output to a Sub. I am looking for 5 channels of DAC driven by 5 channels of either TOSLINK or SPDIF. I will also need in future to expand to a multi sub configuration, so will need the additional 3 channels.

Dinesh

 

[kuribo]

Hi kuribo,

The ES9018 accepts only S/PDIF, I2S, or DSD inputs. There's no USB input. But you can connect your exasound's DCK, LR and it's 4 x I2S outputs directly to my DAC board and you're all set.

Al

Yeah, I knew that...I was assuming you would have a usb input front end but since I already have the 8 channel exa board, even better....

Thanks! Please let us know about price, etc....

 

[AAK]

Hi kuribo,

Sorry I didn't understand. I have been working on my own USB audio device and something similar to a miniDsp for digital crossovers but there not ready yet. When I get there I let you know.

Al

 

[kuribo]

Your dac should be fine for me- like I said, I already have a usb to i2s board that I can use with it....I will be using computer software for the crossovers and any dsp. Please let us know when it may be available and at what cost. Thanks again.

 

[AAK]

Hi kuribo,

What software are using for the digital crossovers? Can you enter your own filter coefficients? Thanks!

Al

 

[kuribo]

Haven't decided yet...there are a few commercial products out there.....

 

[realmadrid]

HI AAK:

Have you tested the DAC with the amanero USB converter, or any others DIY?

Thanks

Juan

 

[AAK]

Hi Juan,

No, not yet. Actually I was just thinking about which off the shelf USB audio device I could use to test my DAC board with and how to connect to it. Amanero was one of them the other I2SOverUSB that outputs 8 channels.

Best regards,

Al

 

[realmadrid]

Hi AAK again:

My preferred are

XMOS DSD 384 kHz / 32bit USB
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/digital-source/236028-xmos-dsd-384-khz-32bit-usb.html


or USB to I2S 384Khz - DSD Converter
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/vendors-bazaar/216474-usb-i2s-384khz-dsd-converter.html


Best

Juan

 

[ThuyTN]

^ both of them are excellent choices. It would great if you could make a matched, plug-n-play adapter for the Amanero, without going through wires.

 

[AAK]

Thanks Lil Knight. That's exactly what I'm looking at.

Best regards,

Al

 

[realmadrid]

They both have GB at Diyaudio.

Amanero:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmX4TyHWgSmNdE5laDJQNlA3UVBYaWlrczJwYS1EcXc#gid=0
or directlyamanero.com

and jolo_s´s XMOS,(inicially):
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/group-buys/237301-gb-thread-xmos-dsd-384-khz-32bit-usb.html

or directly XMOS 384kHz high-quality USB to I2S PCB with ultralow noise 6.5uV regulator
XMOS 384kHz high-quality USB to I2S PCB with ultralow noise 6.5uV regulator - DIYINHK

Juan

 

[bergy]

hello AAK,
I'm Very interested in a classic stereo, s/pdif version with hi quality analog out .

 

[TheShaman]

Amanero is your best bet.
Great work AAK.

 

[AAK]

Thanks TheShaman.

Best regards,

Al

 

[ThuyTN]

Al,

I am curious, why didn't you just integrate the 3.3v ACC shunt regulators onboard, instead of separate PCBs?

 

[tassosk]

I'm also interested. Dual mono stereo set up ideally.

 

[AAK]

Hi Lil Knight,

I couldn't fit the two AVCC regulators on-board. The DAC section of the board measures 1.9" x 2.6", and the two AVCC regulators though small at 1" x 0.5" each take up too much space. It's also nice to have the option to try different types of regulators.

Best regards,

Al

 

[ThuyTN]

Gotcha 🙂