This chipset looks interesting, it's spec already appears elsewhere on the net. However not that many here are are interested in DIY kits and also there are neither a commercial product that I am aware of or a DIY kits based on the chipset available as yet. Maybe later this year, in the meantime...

Hi,   Burr Brown DAC chipset was at the forefront of DAC design, nowadays there are so many competitors. I use the BB dac chipset more than 20 years ago and recently I pay more attention to Ak and ES chipsets.  Kytu.. is correct it is the implementation of the DAC chipset that's important...

Hi,   I read a few reviews from users comparing ES9018 and AK4490, if the former is implemented well it is very accurate even close to clinical sound whereas the AK4490 is less forgiving and more musical. I opt for the latter, I own a few DIY DAC based on AK4**** is various incarnations, the...

Hi,   There is also a new DAC from HIFIMeDIY using ES9023 with USB/I2S interface, i.e.   http://hifimediy.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=62&product_id=127   I am buying this model because I have I2S interface using XMOS xhipset and I am still awaiting its arrival. The ES9023...

Thinkspace,   What happen to release 2.5 on May 1st?

If I buy I would only buy the PCB and Parts this combo will cost about $109 excl. CM6613, I have all the rest, ie power transformer, cabinet etc.    If you are cautious type you want to let others try it first, at the same time wait for the price will drop over the next 6-12 months.

Declaration: I am not associated with the website, I am interested because I am a hobbyist and competent with a soldering iron. Even those who are not can ask the vendor to knock up a system for a fraction of the price offered by a commercial DAC. Whether it sounds similar or equal to or better...

Hi,   Most people here are not aware of this product. I bought a similar form Ebay as well, There are 2 versions  CM6631 and CM6631A, the latter is more expensive, I bought the former it is very good, I run it into coaxial SPDIF input from my DAC.   It sounds really good better than my...

I am speaking from a user point of view, I don't play from compressed file, i.e Flac, mp3, etc, I play directly from CD or tracks from HDtracks, so playing WAV files seem logical for me, but every time I play a CD I have convert it to WAV and store it somewhere is rather time consuming and a...

Thanks for the summary, I may try Album Player and Musicbee later. I have tried Pure player and JIE. Have you tried the paid player, Jplay?

Hi, Thinkspace, Version 2.5 supports: 1 Windows 8 only, windows 7 NOT supported 2. What about AMD processor e.g. E450? I get inferior sound if I use AMD processor why? 3. Only WAV what about other types of files? My opinion is that it should be able to read files directly from Audio CD and...

Hi,   I am new to this and I  must admit I haven't through all the correspondences. From what I gather JIE can do the following:   1. read  WAV only. 2. Cannot read audio track directly from audio CD in CDrom, I have to convert the cd track to WAV first. 3. Audio tracks played...

Hi,   I am not sure whether this question has been asked before because I did read through all the postings here.   Question: When will Yulong release a new model of Sabre D18 which has a USB input?   Anyone has any idea. Thanks.

Hi,   You are from Aussie land then try this website: http://www.digitalaudionews.net.au/   the blogger seems to know a lot about DAC because he has reviewed many units.     I use the Matrix Cube about $300 and it sounds very good for that price range, if you are after a better...

The disadvantage of D18 is a lack of USB input.I will wait for the next model. I have a Matrix Cube which I am happy with looking to upgrade to Sabre chip set DAC possibly the next model of D18 which has USB input.

Hi,   This convertor see link below sold on Ebay is capable of converting USB to SPDIF signal up to 24 bit 96kHz, it uses the same convertor chip set, Tenor TE7022 as Teradak.  Has anyone use this before is yes your evaluation, any good, please elaborate.   Thanks.  ...

Hi,   I am not sure whether this query has been asked before, I peruse this thread over the last 10 or more posts.   The Yulong Sabre has been taken off Ebay, none for sale at this point in time. Could it be related to the power transformer problem they are experiencing at the moment...

"I am confused. Why are you guys using old version 1 drivers? Version 2 is stable with good sound and has been available since late October."   Is there any difference between version 2.0 and V2.1? I have version 2.0 installed and it(Musiland 02) works with Media Jukebox(version 14) a free...

Project86,   I believe the good value DAC(high quality) now is Yulong D100 and Matrix Quatro, both better than my Matrix cube. Having said that  rather than upgrade to either one, I should wait for the next generation DAC based on Sabre ESS9018 chip set to get the best quality sound.  ...

Quote: Hi   try this site:   http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pc-based/184990-pure-player-5.html   post 45  

Quote: Have you heard the music reproduction from a modified Mac Mini by Mach2Music? I heard it is very good. Maybe you should try a modified  Mac Mini before making this conclusion.  

Hi, The best sound I get so far includes the following: 1. Pure Player Version 1.1 2. Fidelizer Version 1.1 3. Set window 7 to no virtual memory, I use 2 core cpu running at 2.0Ghz 4. I have 2 G of memory no harm of having more memory. 5. Turn off Screen after 2-3 min helps. 6. I use...

Quote: No equalizer.  

How much to purchase?

It has been removed, I downloaded 1-2 weeks ago.