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"Use two OPA2604's and the AD8022 at the front. You'll need an adapter to insert it into the socket."
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Originally Posted by FallenAngel /img/forum/go_quote.gif Since the AK4396 is a voltage out DAC, has anybody tried to bypass the opamps all together? Very interested as I just bought this card and since I have some very strong amps, I don't really want any extra line-driving opamps. I'm also going to be looking at the coupling caps on this thing, perhaps I can change those to something nice and skip the opamps altogether. |
Originally Posted by majkel /img/forum/go_quote.gif See the datasheet if the op-amp buffer is just a buffer, or additional low-pass filter. Despite the DAC offers voltage output, it can still be insufficiently efficient to withstand loads, especially capacitive, like cables. I'm not talking about a possible damage just about expected sound deterioration but might be wrong so the datasheet would help. |
Originally Posted by FallenAngel /img/forum/go_quote.gif Since the AK4396 is a voltage out DAC, has anybody tried to bypass the opamps all together? Very interested as I just bought this card and since I have some very strong amps, I don't really want any extra line-driving opamps. I'm also going to be looking at the coupling caps on this thing, perhaps I can change those to something nice and skip the opamps altogether. |
Originally Posted by FallenAngel /img/forum/go_quote.gif Since the AK4396 is a voltage out DAC, has anybody tried to bypass the opamps all together? Very interested as I just bought this card and since I have some very strong amps, I don't really want any extra line-driving opamps. |
Originally Posted by Hadakan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Isn't the headphone out as good as the opamps installed? As far as I know the two JRC4580 amps (which have dubious quality) are for optional boost of the signal. If I don't use the jumpers I'll get whatever the opamps create. Or do I? |
Originally Posted by neongod /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi all, Also what about replacing all the caps? Do you think it might be useful? And what to use? Audience AV Auricap, Rubycon Black Gate, Nichicon Fine Gold or Elna Cerafine? |
Originally Posted by leeperry /img/forum/go_quote.gif anything not harsh like the STX will do I was told that the improved caps of the "Deluxe Edition" wouldn't really be worth it? |