[AtomikPi]

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Originally Posted by IPodPJ /img/forum/go_quote.gif Brian, So based on where you wrote this: "Four DACs per channel ("Stereo Quad Balanced" mode) or eight DACs per channel for full dual-mono use." I'm assuming you can buy two of these and use them in a dual mono configuration unlike the previous Buffalo32?

I'm pretty sure the second version is capable of being run in dual mono, because mine is running in dual mono.

 

[Beefy]

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Originally Posted by digger945 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thang? Makes me think I'm at home in thu hills (yes, I am a hick from the sticks, actually )

Is it too late to try and pretend that was a typo?

 

[Jon L]

What's happening with the Counterpoint discrete output stage?

 

[rds]

Very tempted to grab one of these and built it in a tiny case with a tread and run it from an AC wallawart.
That could be done for about $300 in parts

Do we need to use coupling caps if taking voltage out straight from the Buffalo II? I can't find schematics or a datasheet to see what is going on there exactly.

 

[IPodPJ]

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Originally Posted by AtomikPi /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm pretty sure the second version is capable of being run in dual mono, because mine is running in dual mono.

Not just two power supplies. I'm referring to two separate DAC boards. I thought the Buffalo32 could not do this.

 

[fierce_freak]

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Originally Posted by rds /img/forum/go_quote.gif Very tempted to grab one of these and built it in a tiny case with a tread and run it from an AC wallawart. That could be done for about $300 in parts

I totally had the same thought ;D

 

[Beefy]

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Originally Posted by rds /img/forum/go_quote.gif Do we need to use coupling caps if taking voltage out straight from the Buffalo II? I can't find schematics or a datasheet to see what is going on there exactly.

Yes, there is DC at the output.

 

[Mr.Shadow]

Can anyone chime on digital volume attenuation with the BFII:
Is it doing it on 32bits ?
Because then it will be better and I would consider to add digital volume attenuation to it.

 

[Bigjppop]

I'm still very much a rookie at DIY but am thinking about my first DAC. I've still got a ways to go before I actually understand everything that goes into a Buffalo DAC but I'd like to get an idea of what I'm looking at the build one of this $$$ wise. If I buy the $299 DAC module with Placid power supply, what else do I need (obviously a case but that's wildly variable).

I don't really understand all the various modules involved and will need to do some study before actually starting but I just want to know if I'm embarking on a $1000 project without knowing it! Now, I'm not a "bleeding edge performance" kind of guy but I don't need to scrape the bottom of the barrel either. In computer terms, I'm not buying Intel's biggest/baddest Quad core monster at roughly $1K, but I really like the i7 920 at $250-300ish. Make sense?

 

[qusp]

yes you probably are embarking on a 1000 dollar build without knowing it. a decent output stage of any sort is going to run you at least 100-150 (although you could have passive I/V with a few resistors and caps, but that would be a waste IMO) you will need at least 1 power supply for this as well, transformers, use anything but coax SPDIF and you will need a spdif or USB receiver, then casing. a minimal build I suppose you could do for around 750, but its easy to spend well over a grand

 

[Bigjppop]

Exactly what I needed to know. The DIY costs sneak up on you!

 

[Magsy]

Buy the Buf II, IVY III (you need to buy an IV stage), two Placids, a case and trafo. $500 build is easily possible.

 

[kuben]

So i need 8 dac modules 249$ each to get balanced? I need dacs to build dac? im noob lol

 

[mooseguy]

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Originally Posted by kuben /img/forum/go_quote.gif So i need 8 dac modules 249$ each to get balanced? I need dacs to build dac? im noob lol

No, you need one module to go balanced. Two to have left and right going through different modules.

 

[kuben]

Thank You. So if im going best i need 2 DAC modules 2 Placid Bipolar PSU's and 1 Power Transformer 15V+15V (30VA)?