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« on: October 27, 2011, 09:01:11 AM » |
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My preference is that you come out with a great DAC, not a cheap DAC. Do not need USB, though it is a nice option. Currently using a Wavelength Brick with Mortar power supply (retail $2K) and recently bought and then sold (preferred the Brick) Ayre QB-9 (retail $3K). I have no problem paying over a grand for something top drawer. Just my 2 cents.
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« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2011, 09:25:52 AM » |
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being able to handle 24/192 would be nice.
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- Sam
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Doc B.
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« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2011, 10:43:28 AM » |
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You guys and I are on the same track. I will try to keep the basic version around $1000 if possible (really can't say for sure yet), and there will be upgrade options like USB input, multiple power supplies and a couple choices of sample rate display. And it will do 24/192. The project got slowed down a bit again with RMAF, but we are working on ramping it back up ASAP.
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Dan "Doc B." Schmalle
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glynnw
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« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2011, 01:32:16 PM » |
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Great. I really liked the Ayre having a sample rate display and wish my Brick did.
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« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2011, 01:45:03 PM » |
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I bet it doesn't use Nixie tubes...
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Dan "Doc B." Schmalle
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« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2011, 03:01:55 PM » |
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If no USB, how do I get music from my computer to the dac?
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Doc B.
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« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2011, 03:40:14 PM » |
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You would provide an SPDIF output in the form of a USB to SPDIF converter of some kind like an M2tech Hiface, or via a sound card with an SPDIF output.
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« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2011, 03:47:25 PM » |
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I don't care out a USB, but it would be nice to have more than one SPDIF input. for multiple digital sources.
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« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2011, 03:57:58 PM » |
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The plan is to offer the kit with an SPDIF coax input. There will be a spot on the DAC board for an optional USB input daughterboard. Perhaps the builder could repurpose that as another SPDIF input instead, I'm not sure.
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« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2011, 11:17:54 AM » |
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I bet it doesn't use Nixie tubes...
Is that to say that the Bottlehead DAC uses Nixies? COOOOOL! |
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Doc B.
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« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2011, 11:20:18 AM » |
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We are discussing having a card edge slot that will allow one to have an assortment of display options. It might be possible to do a Nixie display.
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« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2011, 02:16:27 PM » |
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USB is important to Me...John
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« Reply #12 on: October 29, 2011, 06:43:25 AM » |
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Nixie tubes seem like a cool idea. I'd also like to retain use of a USB connection. USB is improving and I think may be "the " platform for a host of improvements. Great to being hearing some details about the BH-DAC. Just a thought, lets have a contest to name the new DAC.................  ?? |
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Regards,
John
Extended Foreplay 3 / 300B Paramount's / BassZilla open baffle / Thiel CS 1.6/ Velodyne HGS-10 / Music Streamer 2 / Lenovo Y560-Win7-Pandora-Foobar 2000
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« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2011, 06:49:13 AM » |
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John, as soon as we go for USB there will come a new and better way of connecting to a DAC. Digital changes way too quickly for me. I, too, think that USB will be the best thing for the DAC. I am supposing I will end up with some sort of music server and a computer for my stereo.
That just sounds wrong, a computer for my stereo. Well, I can change.
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Grainger Morrison,
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« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2011, 07:25:21 AM » |
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My question about a USB input is will it be a USB 1.0 or USB 2.0 option. I really doubt that Doc wants to get into the business of writing device drivers but without one I believe a USB 1.0 connection will be limited to 16 bits / 48 kHz. That's fine for CD quality music, but it won't support high resolution data.
For me a second SPDIF input would be preferable to a USB 1.0 input. If your only option is a USB output there are several good USB to SPDIF converters on the market now. Just be sure that the one you choose supports the data resolution(s) that you require.
Ken
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