Yes.Depending on our test results we changed filters and added a funny little circuit called "ripple eater"
Our test equipment has a noise floor of 750uV , on each rail we are seeing between 780-710uV.
Ultra low noise. Every single rail .
Katana usage
Hi all, I'm sure it's in one of the 185 pages of the thread, but
is this a DAC that can be fed from a CD/SACD player? (transport)
Or is it one of those computer thingy's only.
Thanks in advance.
Hi all, I'm sure it's in one of the 185 pages of the thread, but
is this a DAC that can be fed from a CD/SACD player? (transport)
Or is it one of those computer thingy's only.
Thanks in advance.
Yeah, I was searching for this thread, but couldn't find it. I just received an email that someone replied to thread (I don't remember subscribing to it, tho...? lol)
@cdsgames Anyways, what's the ETA looking like now that you've got the production boards going?
And, what're your thoughts on Volumio? Do you have a preferred player for the RPi and your Allo boards?
Can't wait!
@cdsgames Anyways, what's the ETA looking like now that you've got the production boards going?
And, what're your thoughts on Volumio? Do you have a preferred player for the RPi and your Allo boards?
Can't wait!
The clue is in the thread's title:
'New FIFO buffer for RPI/SBCs'
RPi = Raspberry Pi (small board computer)
SBC = Small Board Computer
The Kali needs an i2s input. Most CD/SACD/DVD players don't output I2S, so you would need a converter (SPDIF to I2S). Or you could try an RPi instead of your player and be surprised how cool and convenient this is.
Short answer is NO. Long answer is same as mbrennwa's reply. If you really want this DAC, then easiest way is:
- buy raspberry pi 3
- mount on it Katana DAC
- install playback software (volumio, ...)
- rip your CD to flac files
- store a flac files to USB disc
- connect USB disc to raspberry pi
- (optional) put CD player to basement 🙂
Final look of Katana with all PCBs.
(pics are not that good, sorry we have no photographers, still it should not be detrimental to SQ 🙂 )
(pics are not that good, sorry we have no photographers, still it should not be detrimental to SQ 🙂 )
another thing. the output stage is a separate board?
do you will have balanced option or only single ended?
do you will have balanced option or only single ended?
Balanced output pads can be seen just to the left of each RCA jack in the most recent picture.
You can power the micro controller with 5 to 5.5V (and power the rest of the system from that power) and it will create dual rail 15V OR you can input your own 15V (like LPS)
You can power the ess HAT separately at 5-5.5V max
You can power the RPI separately from the above.
Nirvana....
Our most complicated project.
0-1A under 1uV (0-20Khz)
Spike is observed at 1A to 3A of 11uV (6Khz) ..
We are in middle of testing and solving.