[Tridacnid]

So is the CS8414 the slightly better chip? ie- the older brother of the CS8412?

Also, are there phony chips floating around that I need to worry about?

Thanks,
Tridacnid

 

[Clutz]

The CS8412 is considered to the better of the two chips, IMHO. Not everything newer is better.

 

[Pars]

I was under the impression that it was the opposite Clutz... the 8414 was better thought of than the 8412. As for fakes, I haven't directly heard of any, but it wouldn't surprise me. The CS8414 may still be available from Newark.

Google search string: cs8412 vs. cs8414 site:diyaudio.com

 

[majkel]

Why not current CS8416?

 

[Tridacnid]

@ majkel- Because they aren't pin compatible.

@Clutz- I was under the impression that the CS8414 was better as well. Something about lower jitter.


Also, what brands of transformers are highly regarded? I just need a 120v main to 12v secondary. If that didn't make any sense, give me a rundown on transformers, please.

Thanks you guys,
Tridacnid

 

[regal]

For the transformer look at the amveco torroids at Digikey.

I seriously doubt anyone can hear the difference between a 8412 and a 8414, just buy what you can find.