For Sale, PCM/DSD capable DAC with Valve Buffer. I’m selling this because I have too many projects and not enough ears. The DAC is good for PCM to 384KHz and DSD to 12.8MHz (DSD256) and sounds excellent.
I’m looking for £300 plus shipping at cost and PayPal fee. PM if you’re interested.
The project is built up with good quality parts/modules, illustrated below.
The digital boards are from JLSounds, using their I2SoverUSB and AK4490 DAC boards;
http://jlsounds.com/i2soverusb.html
http://jlsounds.com/ak4490.html
Although not integrated into the project I will also include the JLSounds LCD display, which allows the DAC to be setup with your preferences;
http://jlsounds.com/lcd.html
The differential outputs from the DAC are fed to a K&K Audio balanced shunt attenuator;
http://www.kandkaudio.com/digital-audio/ (bottom of the page)
The output buffer is a Broskie BCF;
http://glass-ware.stores.yahoo.net/bcf9pinpcb.html
The BCF uses 6DJ8 valves to deliver a single-ended output via Cardas phono sockets. Signal resistors are Caddock MK-132 and signal caps are Reliable Cap RTX
Power to the digital boards is via TPS7A4700 low noise regulated supplies;
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/vendors- ... r-pcb.html
The 6DJ8 filaments use one of Andrew's indirect filament supplies;
http://www.audio-talk.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... =11&t=4050
The BCF B+ is regulated with one of Nick's statistical regulators;
http://www.audio-talk.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... =11&t=6204
AC is via a custom wound toroid from Canterbury windings, 220-240VAC primary only.
Here are some more pictures.
PCM386/DSD256 Capable USB DAC with Valve Buffer
#1 PCM386/DSD256 Capable USB DAC with Valve Buffer
Last edited by Ray P on Mon Aug 01, 2016 3:23 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Sorry, I couldn't resist!
#2 Re: PCM386/DSD256 Capable USB DAC with Valve Buffer
Yes, I know its PCM384! You can't edit thread titles.
Anyway, I should have said that I'm open to receiving reasonable offers.
Ray
Anyway, I should have said that I'm open to receiving reasonable offers.
Ray
Sorry, I couldn't resist!