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post #1186 of 1284
11/10/09 at 3:05pm
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Originally Posted by BrianDonegan View Post
Well, it is in a state of flux, so I don't want to say anything that will not be true when it is done.
Any consideration of using dual ESS9018 chips in mono mode? That would be seriously impressive.
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post #1187 of 1284
11/10/09 at 3:06pm
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Originally Posted by BrianDonegan View Post
... You will like it, I promise. It will also remain ahead of the curve.
That's good enough for me! Different manufacturers are releasing affordable solutions based on the Sabre such as Eastern Electric and Oppo, it is good that TPA always aims to be ahead of the curve.
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post #1188 of 1284
11/10/09 at 3:29pm
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Different manufacturers are releasing affordable solutions based on the Sabre such as Eastern Electric and Oppo
Oppo is using the lesser Sabre (probably due to it being $30 less per chip) so no worries there.

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Any consideration of using dual ESS9018 chips in mono mode?
No. $100+ just in chips... If you really wanted to, I guess you could do it with two boards and some custom firmware.
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post #1189 of 1284
11/10/09 at 6:33pm
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Originally Posted by BrianDonegan View Post
Well, it is in a state of flux, so I don't want to say anything that will not be true when it is done.
Arrgg, curiosity kills the cat

If you can add an async USB input, that'd be awesome. My B32s is just finished yesterday and I hope there won't be a big change in the new revision .
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post #1190 of 1284
11/10/09 at 7:30pm
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Originally Posted by Lil' Knight View Post
If you can add an async USB input, that'd be awesome
That would be a separate project. We like to keep things modular.
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post #1191 of 1284
11/10/09 at 7:40pm
We should start a pool!

I'll put money on less integration on the I/V side of things possibly with new discrete modules.

Disclaimer: based purely off what everyone seems to request at every turn lol.
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post #1192 of 1284
11/10/09 at 9:52pm
I/V will be separate, like with the original Buffalo. We will have different I/V modules available. IVY-II from the B32 will be a separate board, so you can still get what is basically a B32, but better in other ways. We will also have discrete I/V stage, sort of Counterpoint-II. A balanced tube stage is even a possibility, but only if we come up with something we like and feel suits the DAC to our standards.
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post #1193 of 1284
11/11/09 at 12:29am
Damn that means I need to rebuild my buff32 =P
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post #1194 of 1284
11/11/09 at 1:11am
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Originally Posted by nattonrice View Post
Damn that means I need to rebuild my buff32 =P
A year in the making,
but an upgrade is up for the taking,
off to the for sale threads, in very fast stead,
someone will get lucky, it’s an incredible DAC,
I hope nat get his money back
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post #1195 of 1284
11/11/09 at 3:39am
Damn... and I just finished this one yesterday for lil knight:



Optical, USB, and coax inputs feeding TP 4:1 MUX. Dual mono LCBPS power supplies plus one LCDPS. Outputs are XLR and 4-pin K1000 plus a TRS jack and RCA's. Power switch is Amb's e24 circuit triggered by an LED ringed Bulgin momentary switch.

Still needs feet and nicer knobs that LK is going to source himself.
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post #1196 of 1284
11/11/09 at 3:42am
Does it look good?

I think so
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post #1197 of 1284
11/11/09 at 4:44am
^^ Where's the pics of your build Tran? hehehe
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post #1198 of 1284
11/11/09 at 11:31am
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Originally Posted by Lil' Knight View Post
Does it look good?

I think so
It definitely does.
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post #1199 of 1284
11/11/09 at 11:33am
I can't wait to receive it!

Ordered some ebony feet and knobs, hopefully they will match well with the front panel.
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post #1200 of 1284
11/11/09 at 2:21pm
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Originally Posted by BrianDonegan View Post
I/V will be separate, like with the original Buffalo. We will have different I/V modules available. IVY-II from the B32 will be a separate board, so you can still get what is basically a B32, but better in other ways. We will also have discrete I/V stage, sort of Counterpoint-II. A balanced tube stage is even a possibility, but only if we come up with something we like and feel suits the DAC to our standards.
Brian, if I can be cheeky, can I ask why the separate IVY? You've mentioned in the past that to get the performance out the B32s that you wanted, the IVY had to be integrated, to optimise signal paths etc.

Is the decision to give more choice to customers?

The question is asked purely out of interest, not for other means (like has happened elsewhere..)
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