[fault151]

Hi guys im after making a small portabole usb dac for my crappy copmuter at work. I dont want anythig too expensive, but it would be nice if it sounds good.

I know of two dacs that are suited to this purpose, just wondered which is best? It will connect to a graham slee solo amp i have at work.

Cheers.

 

[fault151]

anyone able to comment on them both? Im not sure which to go with.

 

[mrarroyo]

You will get more feedback in the DIY sub-forum.

 

[PhaedrusX]

personally, i would hold out for the y1 DAC:

HeadWize: DIY Workshop > γ1: Full-featured modular miniature DAC

supports USB, coax and optical; quality digital chips; modular design so as to allow choices in configuration; no opamps in the output stage.

and it all fits in a very small Hammond case.

 

[fordgtlover]

As best as I understand, there is very little difference between the two. Here is a post from Tomb, a man who has a fair bit of experience with both. And, there's this comment.

Here is the entire thread.

 

[fault151]

Hey, cheers for both your replies.

I have signed up to buy the panels for the y1 dac, looks like i will be making that for sure.

I will still look in to making the bantam or alien. There so cheap to make, its just fun to do. :0)

 

[fordgtlover]

The Bantam is a fun little build.