DIY Buffalo II DAC anyone?, Using ESS Sabre32 Reference ES9018 chip
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 Dec 6 2010, 07:02 PM
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QUOTE(chchyong89 @ Dec 6 2010, 10:21 AM) I was already eyeing buffalo 2 for more than 1 year already, but me too..... still, i don't have enough fund for it    |
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Dec 7 2010, 12:13 AM
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i heard someone claims smd components is step further better than through holes due to small micro size & ability to rejecting noise and heat....
the Buffalo is a very well regarded dac by everyone who have experienced it. very positive review by everyone....google it... |
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Dec 7 2010, 09:37 AM
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moreover if you take a peek a look at most commercial amps like Naim....full with smds....
Dexsam you spends a fortune here, when can we expect to hear this thing in action...? |
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Dec 7 2010, 10:58 AM
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hmmm i'm interested with the wooden case....got spare?
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Dec 7 2010, 03:35 PM
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QUOTE(jazzy939 @ Dec 7 2010, 02:23 PM) One user review, poisonous!: as long as there's a key word of 'bass' you definitely make jazzy orgasm... "Sound so far (after 30 minutes of listening) has two main characteristics - much better defined bass and very very high precision (imaging and sound stage are awesome)."  |
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Dec 7 2010, 11:48 PM
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QUOTE(Dexsam @ Dec 7 2010, 07:30 PM) Got only one old Promitheus Audio DAC, yes i like it too - the wood is supposed to be Merbau according to Nicholas Chua, maybe you can contact him to check the price if he has unused boxes to spare; I have seen many units at his place (he contracts to local contractor). The top and bottom is now stainless steel flat plates (mine was earlier version with black painted). The picture gives you the relative size of the box. if it's a merbau wood then the box must be cost more than my dac it self....  |
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Dec 8 2010, 08:41 PM
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QUOTE(jazzy939 @ Dec 8 2010, 12:53 AM) gabanyayaya, carpenter too LCLY for my job... I thought you have found a carpenter for your woodworking needs?  |
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Dec 18 2010, 10:27 PM
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QUOTE(Dexsam @ Dec 18 2010, 08:45 AM) For those interested in trying out the ES9018 dac chip, the next batch of DIY Buffalo II DAC board is going to open for booking at 9:00pm sharp tonite, Malaysian time : http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/digital/buffalo.aspx why is it we need to go to a specific time to book this dac at twisted pair audio....is it because this dac is selling like hot cakes....!!!! no wonders explains why the always have no stock around...Anyone here knows how to DIY a LCD display of sampling rate? Dexsam if you look carefully a nice diy display module can be made using Adruino board with this particular dac. I'm guessing you have found the website for this mod but need some programing expertise to initiate....well looks like you have to keep diggin' ... |
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