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post #1276 of 1284
8/15/11 at 10:11am

Can i see some build pictures with Bufallo III cards

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post #1277 of 1284
8/15/11 at 11:29am

The first pre-order batch just shipped last week, really not sure anybody has had a chance to complete these yet.  I'll try to post photos in a few weeks.

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post #1278 of 1284
12/9/11 at 5:18am

Quick! Before the pre-order closes. What do I need to order from Twisted Pair's website to build a Buffalo DAC with optical, and usb or coax inputs?

I know I need the Buffalo III DAC kit but what about those 3 accessories?

 

Sorry if it has been asked before or if the answer is simple. My sleep meds have kicked in and I'm not all there at the moment.

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post #1279 of 1284
12/16/11 at 10:25am
  • Buffalo III with Tridents
  • Placid HD or LCDPS to power the Buffalo + transformer (9V)
  • S/PDIF Level Converter for coax (single or 4-channel if you want multiple sources)
  • TOSLINK optical module to convert Optical to TTL-level S/PDIF
  • USB Module to convert USB to TTL-level S/PDIF
  • Ideally an I/V converter (IVY or Legato + Placid BP or LCBPS + Transformer (15V)

 

 

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post #1280 of 1284
12/20/11 at 8:19pm

Thanks. Hopefully I can catch it once they are in stock again.

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post #1281 of 1284
2/2/12 at 1:27am

Hi all

 

I am just like a white sheet of DIY, just know some basic about it. And now I am interested in building a buffalo by myself. What parts should I get? Most likely I will use USB as a input, as a part of my CAS system and output as 6.5mm balanced TRS, RCA and a smiple 3.5mm phone jack. First, is it possible to do so? Second, does the USB support the 32bit/192kHz input from the computer? And if not, how can I do so? Lastly, what parts exactly I need to have, both ordered from TPA and by myself. Thanks :)

p.s. sorry for my poor english ;)

 

cheers

Bo

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post #1282 of 1284
2/2/12 at 10:34am

^ your's is post 1281. I'd look up 2 whole posts (not pages, posts) to see what Brian Donnegan (of Twisted Pear) recommended to another person who had almost the same exact question as you just asked... blink.gif

 

Also, this isn't a headphone amp, which is what most of the 2nd part of your question is related to. And I haven't heard of 6.5mm TRS balanced... you need 4 signals for balanced and TRS is 3.


Edited by Pars - 2/2/12 at 10:37am
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post #1283 of 1284
2/3/12 at 7:46pm

http://twistedpearaudio.com/docs/community_docs/leonvb-Buffalo_Integration_Guide_V1.0.5.pdf

 

Bo630, this little document nicely covers everything in depth including optional accessories, configurations, etc. But reading a few inches up would be easier biggrin.gif

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post #1284 of 1284
5/19/12 at 12:29am
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Originally Posted by kdb650 View Post

http://twistedpearaudio.com/docs/community_docs/leonvb-Buffalo_Integration_Guide_V1.0.5.pdf

 

Bo630, this little document nicely covers everything in depth including optional accessories, configurations, etc. But reading a few inches up would be easier biggrin.gif

 

Thats the old DAC-II guide.

 

The new DAC-III guide is here: leonvb-Buffalo_III_DAC_Integration_Guide_V1.2.5.pdf

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