After burn in of HDAMs and after getting the sound improvemnet, can they go back to their original state if not used for long time ???

I left the DAC switched on for one night and now there is no source LED (SLED) glowing ......... the DAC was showing distortion when i played it for the first time and i thought there might be some loose connection.

I have fixed the voltage issue at the regulator. But still i find there are no voltages at the indicated opamps. How to debug this issue ?? Do I need a layout diagram for this ?

Can a HDD be connected to this thing to store all the media ??

Here is what i found of this DAC....There are a total of three SMD regs and one 7805. Two SMD regs are working fine as per my multimeter. The one which is at the top is showing output voltage of only 0.3 while it should be 3.3 Could be this the reason for not getting voltage to the OPamps ??

I just finished building the DAC but unfortunately i cannot hear any sound. When i connect the USB, the LED indicator is glowing but not the Coaxial LED indicator. Computer has recognized the DAC and installed the drives too...but i can't hear any sound. There are 4 opamps on this board...

I have assembled a DIY DAC kit and it is currently ready. I am in the process of mounting the board along with all the parts in a wooden DAC. Somehow i got this idea of building a wooden DAC and now i am unable to proceed further because i am not able to figure out this 'GND' problem. Can you...

EHP 606 is a good solution for a HDD based transport...

Here is an update about my build.....I still have to learn about wiring the RCore transformer in the box. would EMI be a problem in a wooden chassis. Any ideas on how to ground in a wooden chassis ?? Imageshack - img0290s Imageshack - img0291r

hi daniel, the kit seller is not helping with any pictures of assembled DACs. I am stuck with some components' location of the board. Looking forward for your inputs...

Quote: Originally Posted by CANiSLAYu Just wanted to say thanks for this thread. I recently bought a condo and have shared walls now, so no more rocking out with the speaker system whenever I please :-( Dusted off my old MisterX custom pimeta amp and bought a pair of Sennheiser HD595s...

Hello I am building a DAC named PCM1798/4 which i bought from HIFIDIY. Does anyone have this DAC ? Any opinion about its performance

Damm it ! I just ordered a HiDIY DAC kit and it looks like i may have spent more on the kit ... The board of Maverick seems to be similar one to the kit .... Does anyone have both ??

I got only one reply.....I was thinking that this thread would be inundated with recommendations !

That is so nice to hear...you must have spent additional 100$ on it on the tube and OPamps ? If so the additional cost improve sound quality? My problem is that if i buy any of those kits and the sound is only as good as a AudioGD Compass or a Zhoulu, then i am not keen to DIY.... If anyone...