Not yet, but here is the drawings of transformers for new design:
View attachment maxx-mil_pcb_type.pdf
View attachment maxx-mil_pcb_type.pdf
Many big thanks to Ivan, the transformer really sound fantastic!
I recognise most of the components in the picture but not the board under the tower raspi + DAC + transformers
What is it?
Got it, good idea. I have no time right now, but will do it as soon as it possible. Thank you.
I plan to design a PCB for buffalo DAC. Can you tell me the dimensions of the transformer and the position of 6 pins.
I plan to design a PCB for buffalo DAC. Can you tell me the dimensions of the transformer and the position of 6 pins.
All the dimensions are actually can be taken from pdf I have posted previously. Here are the positions:
Pin #13= 0,0
Pin #1= -17.31,-10
Pin #2= -19.98,0
Pin #3= -17.31,10
Pin #4= -10, 17.31
Pin #5= 0,19.98
Pin #6= 10, 17.31
Pin #7= 17.31,10
Pin #8= 19.98,0
Pin #9= 17.31,-10
Pin #10= 10, -17.31
Pin #11= 0,-19.98
Pin #12= -10, -17.31
All the dimensions are actually can be taken from pdf I have posted previously. Here are the positions:
Pin #13= 0,0
Pin #1= -17.31,-10
Pin #2= -19.98,0
Pin #3= -17.31,10
Pin #4= -10, 17.31
Pin #5= 0,19.98
Pin #6= 10, 17.31
Pin #7= 17.31,10
Pin #8= 19.98,0
Pin #9= 17.31,-10
Pin #10= 10, -17.31
Pin #11= 0,-19.98
Pin #12= -10, -17.31
Is this a new version of the transformer? Originally only 6 pins
How is the transformer connected to the input and output?
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I wonder what 6 pins are you talking about? Previously was the 9-pin version only and before that was the wires version. For now I am planning to making 13-pin version only, because I feel uncomfortable to manufacture two versions at the same time taking into account that 13-pin version is more durable\safer in terms of usage. I will provide connection schematics a bit later...
I wonder what 6 pins are you talking about? Previously was the 9-pin version only and before that was the wires version. For now I am planning to making 13-pin version only, because I feel uncomfortable to manufacture two versions at the same time taking into account that 13-pin version is more durable\safer in terms of usage. I will provide connection schematics a bit later...
13 pins version for single channel? or two Chanel?
Here is the schematics for using all the 6 coils with ES9038PRO (stereo mode) or with AK4499 in Dual Mono mode.
View attachment 795438
The buffalo DAC has only three input pins for one channel. How can I connect the buffalo to a transformer with 8 input pins?

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If there is no possibility to organize separate outputs mode, then the connection can be simplified to:
View attachment 795447
I Understand that the transformer's 3-8 pin does not need to be connected to buffola DAC.
I Understand that the transformer's 3-8 pin does not need to be connected to buffola DAC.
For this circuit https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=795447
yes, pins 3-8 are NC
For this circuit https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/att...acs-es9038pro-dmak4499-1prim_2sec-_simple-jpg
yes, pins 3-8 are NC
For me, this transformer is complicated, I can't design a PCB. I wait for you to provide the PCB for buffola.
@bisesik
Ivan does you trafo for DSC will also work with this new project ? 🙂
https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/digital-line-level/345385-star-pure-dsd-dac-signalyst.html#post5978206
Ivan does you trafo for DSC will also work with this new project ? 🙂
https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/digital-line-level/345385-star-pure-dsd-dac-signalyst.html#post5978206
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