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S/PDIF 4:1 MUX/Receiver Module

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#21
I'm finally getting around to building my Buffalo 2. I have all the parts I need except one: the S/PDIF 4:1 reciever MUX.

In going through the posts, it was in July that it was mentioned a new one for the Buffalo 2 would soon be available as the one in the web store has been out of stock now for a very very long while.

So... the question arises... When might it be available?

My build is dependant on multiple inputs and it would not be very cost effective (read that it would be very prohibitve) if I had to scrap my dual mono set up for a Buffalo 3 setup of like configuration. It would be extremely disappointing if I could not obtain the reciever. Please don't tell me it is now NLA

Thanks

JD
 
#23
It would be great if we can get board layout size as I am readying a chassis. That way when it does become available, I can just bolt it in and go.
It's been about a full year since I got my dual mono Buff2's Lagatos and power supplies. The sooner the Mux's are shipping the better. I'd even settle for the original one at this point, as that is what has been holding up my build for the last 1/2 year.
The link seems like a good news / bad news bit of information. Would really like the board sooner than into 2012.

JD

audiblesound said:
Hi JD,

I am also have been waiting for one for a very long time. The good news is it is coming soon (I hope). Please follow this link to see the reply from Russ few days ago!

S/PDIF 4:1 MUX/Receiver Availability - General Questions - Twisted Pear Audio Support

Hope this helps,
Milton
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#24
I am working very actively on it. Unfortunately crucial end of year real-job work has taken up all but sleeping time lately. 🙂

I have a prototype on my desk. Brian and I found a couple of hardware tweaks we need to make, but I will get those PCBs very soon. In the mean time I just need to finish writing the firmware.

Cheers!
Russ
 
#28
I'm up for one of these when available too.

I'll be using an ADC for my analogue sources into one input, other SPDIF sources into others, SPDIF out to my digital xover and hopefully I2C into one of your Buffalo DACs for headphones, for the digital sources at least.

Also looking forward to the ES based ADC for later.
 
#31
Since I have to commit this week for a chassis size for the project and custom front and rear panels, and Russ / Brian haven't given a tentitive date on either the new MUX or (as mentioned in a different thread on this forum and their support forum) a re-issue of the old / current Mux, I'll have to buld my DAC without it. When either MUX (whichever will come first) is anounced to be avaialble for either sale or pre-sale, I will build a stand alone "switch box" for multiple inputs.... Not my ideal way that I wanted to build up this project, but one I'll have to live with as I need to get this DAC up and running. I've asked a few times in each forum about an ETA for either, but the silence of no reply has forced the direction I must now take in completing the project.

JD
 
#33
I hate when people call me dude. (seems a bit "condiscending" ii.m.o.) Thanks for your suggestion, but dude, I don't want to rebuild / reconfigure and spend on custom panels for something that might not be available in the near future, if at all.... I have no clue on an ETA. My desire is to build once and be done with it and enjoy the music..
I have no idea when and if the MUX will see the light of day, so I can not plan around it. It's been about a year since I have had all the other bits for my B2 build and have been waiting for the MUX to appear ( in either form) since last July. A tad frustrating to see good hardware sitting in a box collecting dust. I've just made up my mind to build without a MUX.... that is not my first choice, but I don't want to wait untill a Buffalo 4 is intorduce to hear my Buffalo 2.

JD
 
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BrianDonegan said:
Boards are ordered, they take a couple weeks to arrive. It (existing version) will be available in a couple weeks.
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Good news - but, a question... will the new version have any particular advantages or extra bells and whistles when it comes along? I want to add MUX to my BII but there's no great urgency - in fact it only really becomes an issue when the USB module (and ADC...) become available.
 
#38
I think I will wait until the new and improved MUX comes on line and order up one.
I have an old Sonic Frontiers Ultra-Jitterbug I can use for the time being for my input switching. It is switchable between an optical, coax and AES/EBU balanced in and output either a coax or AES/EBU out. I just wont be able to have a USB ability or I2S, but that's OK for the time being as current source is a Wadia 20 transport until the next front end upgrade. The Sonic Frontier Ultra Jitter-Bug uses an Ultra Analog AES21 module to reduce jitter, as that was the basic funtion of the box, the input switching are just extra features. I figure the jitter reduction on the front end can't hurt as the AES21 was state of the art when it originally came out. After this box the SPDIF will go to a Monarch 48/96 upsampler before the Dual Mono Buffalo 2 ( with Feastrex transformers and a tube output stage) I'll put into service.
So I'll just bide my time awaiting for the new and improved MUX with all the bells and whistles.

JD
 
#39
No spdif signal lock if source is powered on before MUX

Hi,

I have a little problem, my 4:1 MUX when the source is already powered on, does not lock on signal in, but if it is powered before source, it locks to the spdif signal.

Any clues?

Regards,

Jorge
 
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