The original thread is huge, so I figured a new one could be in order to discuss any upcoming products, specifically the smaller model of the D02. Has anyone heard any news? I'm planning a source upgrade later this year, and that black D02 is looking very sweet...
Storm Digital, anything on the horizon?
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I don't know, but akwok has "Storm Digital D01/D02/D03" in his sig
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Hi!
Ken is working on an affordable version of the D01, at the moment. It should sound similar to the D01, but look significantly better than the D02 for < $1000. He went all out on the parts quality, which is strange, considering he made around $50 profit per D02 in the last and current batch..
Anyways, that's all I'm entitled to say, really.
I think the smaller D02 is last on his list of priorities.. but it should be within a month or two..
Ken is working on an affordable version of the D01, at the moment. It should sound similar to the D01, but look significantly better than the D02 for < $1000. He went all out on the parts quality, which is strange, considering he made around $50 profit per D02 in the last and current batch..
Anyways, that's all I'm entitled to say, really.
I think the smaller D02 is last on his list of priorities.. but it should be within a month or two..
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These Chinese manufacturers are a refreshing change.
Most of them are using very high quality stuff inside their source/amps.
Getting $20 in parts from a $350 commercial amp just makes my skin peel!
| Originally Posted by akwok ... |
These Chinese manufacturers are a refreshing change.
Most of them are using very high quality stuff inside their source/amps.
Getting $20 in parts from a $350 commercial amp just makes my skin peel!
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There's a fair bit of expertise and labor involved in designing the thing in the first place, you know...
| Originally Posted by PeeeMeS Getting $20 in parts from a $350 commercial amp just makes my skin peel! |
There's a fair bit of expertise and labor involved in designing the thing in the first place, you know...
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Ken lives on McDonalds.
It's funny, and sad, at the same time..
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There's a fair bit of expertise and labor involved in designing the thing in the first place, you know... |
Ken lives on McDonalds.
It's funny, and sad, at the same time..
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Designing a cmoy?
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There's a fair bit of expertise and labor involved in designing the thing in the first place, you know... |
Designing a cmoy?
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I've been in quite a bit of contact with Ken, he would probably classify me as his most annoying customer. The D03 is a cheaper version of the D01 without the external clock both will have USB. There is also a tube headphone amp possibly on the horizion (vaguely based on the Gilmore bamaslama) and possibly an i2s transport as well.
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Will the D01 utilize BNC connectors?
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Maybe this is already buried somewhere and I'm being stupid, but do we have any info on the D01? Will it still have the front LCD? (the only part of the design I don't like)
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I'm not sure. Go ahead and shoot him an im. This is the best way to reach him. I think his msn id is legoman@diyaudio.org (or .com). You can also find it at the new Storm Audio site.
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Yes it will have an LCD. The chassis is similar in design to the D02. Although it will be roughly 320 mm by 200 mm so a bit bigger. I forget how tall it will be. Ken sent me a sim picture of the case. Let me see if I can dig it up.
| Originally Posted by mateo05 Maybe this is already buried somewhere and I'm being stupid, but do we have any info on the D01? Will it still have the front LCD? (the only part of the design I don't like) |
Yes it will have an LCD. The chassis is similar in design to the D02. Although it will be roughly 320 mm by 200 mm so a bit bigger. I forget how tall it will be. Ken sent me a sim picture of the case. Let me see if I can dig it up.
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BNC, AES/EBU, TOSLink, USB-in, XLR out, RCA out.
Hmm. Since the cat's been let out of the bag, here's the specs for the D03:
D03 will have, as input and output:
BNC, AES/EBU, toslink, USB=>I2S, XLR out, RCA out, clock-in/out
2x PCM1702/4 per channel, 2x 396A tube output.
No more battery, no more r-core. Single 4-layered PCB. You can check out the D01 pics to see what the internal will be like..
Single box chassis, milled from one single block of aluminum, choice in black/silver anodization. Completely different design (no more square and straightedges).
Large, high resolution 240x64 pixel LCD, and a 40mhz CPU for a VU meter.
Intro price $899 USD, I believe. To get this type of chassis manufactured in the states would be easily $500 alone. LCD well over a hundred. It's supposed to weigh significantly less than the D02, so shipping shouldn't be as bad.
Here is a picture of the D03:
Current LCD choice:
As you can see, it's curved, and there's a lot more attention to detail now. The DAC is heavily software-oriented, written in assembly.
The main difference between the D03 and the D01 is the power supply and clock.
| Originally Posted by PeeeMeS Will the D01 utilize BNC connectors? |
BNC, AES/EBU, TOSLink, USB-in, XLR out, RCA out.
Hmm. Since the cat's been let out of the bag, here's the specs for the D03:
D03 will have, as input and output:
BNC, AES/EBU, toslink, USB=>I2S, XLR out, RCA out, clock-in/out
2x PCM1702/4 per channel, 2x 396A tube output.
No more battery, no more r-core. Single 4-layered PCB. You can check out the D01 pics to see what the internal will be like..
Single box chassis, milled from one single block of aluminum, choice in black/silver anodization. Completely different design (no more square and straightedges).
Large, high resolution 240x64 pixel LCD, and a 40mhz CPU for a VU meter.
Intro price $899 USD, I believe. To get this type of chassis manufactured in the states would be easily $500 alone. LCD well over a hundred. It's supposed to weigh significantly less than the D02, so shipping shouldn't be as bad.
Here is a picture of the D03:
Current LCD choice:
As you can see, it's curved, and there's a lot more attention to detail now. The DAC is heavily software-oriented, written in assembly.
The main difference between the D03 and the D01 is the power supply and clock.
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Intriguing, I might get this one instead and wire my own battery onto it.
| Originally Posted by akwok BNC, AES/EBU, TOSLink, USB-in, XLR out, RCA out. Hmm. Since the cat's been let out of the bag, here's the specs for the D03: D03 will have, as input and output: BNC, AES/EBU, toslink, USB=>I2S, XLR out, RCA out, clock-in/out 2x PCM1702/4 per channel, 2x 396A tube output. No more battery, no more r-core. Single 4-layered PCB. You can check out the D01 pics to see what the internal will be like.. Single box chassis, milled from one single block of aluminum, choice in black/silver anodization. Completely different design (no more square and straightedges). Large 240x64 pixel LCD, and a 40mhz CPU for a VU meter. Intro price $899 USD, I believe. It's supposed to weigh significantly less than the D02, so shipping shouldn't be as bad. |
Intriguing, I might get this one instead and wire my own battery onto it.
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Sorry guys it was thoughtless of me to post pics without asking permission first.
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