[cap10 crunch]

24bit/192KHz DAC DIY KIT ,FULL ASSEMBLED KIT- Lampucera - eBay (item 120551270538 end time May-01-10 02:50:18 PDT)

I read from another post saying this DAC was really good. I want to know if it actually is from users who have this. I don't mind diy stuff and me and my friend are building the millet amp this summer so we can build this along with the amp. If it is good and worth it where would I find a case? I have ad700s if it matters.

 

[abyrvalg]

In it's stock form, this DAC is nothing special. What you have heard, is that after extensive modding, this DAC can sound really good, and I would agree with that. So, if you don't mind modding it (google for "lampucera" or "noodle DAC") - then go for it.

 

[weibby]

I've head the previous version and it was good.
However this is the new version using different dac chip and opamp setting..

Not sure how it will sound or how to go about modding it.

 

[cap10 crunch]

Are the mods hard/expensive mods? If not then then I'll be glad to do work.

 

[abyrvalg]

Mods

 

[cap10 crunch]

Thanks! It doesn't look extremely difficult so I think I'll go for it.

 

[analogsonar]

out of the box can you just connect a standard power cord and go for it? or what is needed to plug and play?

 

[abyrvalg]

It has a power supply so yes, it works out of he box. I don't remember though if it had a power cord included.

 

[Pricklely Peete]

Lampucera seems to think this chip set combo is the best thing going...(CS8416/CS4897) it is nowhere near the best IMO but it is good enough considering the cost of this kit. The price is low and mods do help but there is nothing that can be done about the poor jitter specs of the CS receiver (vs the DIR9001) or the sigma delta based sound sig of the average (at best) CS4897 DAC chip. I would rate the AD1862 well above the CS chip in every category that matters but like I said earlier for the price this kit (once modified) is better than most 300 dollar DACs sold today save for a few really well thought out, surprisingly well equipped (parts wise, topology wise) exceptions.

It's a good beginner DIY mod project for someone on a strict budget that will give impressive results despite it's shortcomings (which are many).

Peete.