[TOFAN]

Is it possible to connect my ps3 or my ALC888(both have optical spdif out) to aune? What do i need to do that?

 

[francisdemarte]

It's possible with a toslink optical to coax converter. You can get a basic one for about $10 bucks from monoprice or fancier units off of amazon for a bit more:
 
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10423&cs_id=1042302&p_id=2948&seq=1&format=2
 
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Is it possible to connect my ps3 or my ALC888(both have optical spdif out) to aune? What do i need to do that?

 

[Yoga Flame]

I was rolling op-amps in my Aune again and noticed something I did not know before.
 
The op-amp in the LPF/DAC position (opa2134) is not used for amplifying the analog in. Makes sense, since it is for the DAC section after all. I even tried running the Aune with that op-amp removed completely, and it worked fine in analog mode. In digital mode, it will still run without the op-amp but the volume will be much softer. Maybe a little noisier? (I'm guessing the LPF is meant to filter out noise. But I did not really bother to test it in detail.)
 
So now that I'm using a separate DAC with my Aune, I can only pick just one op-amp. I'm so torn on having to choose between OPA627, AD744 and ADA4267-1...
 
 
In other news, the Aune will not run with the headphone section's op-amp removed. Also, the Aune will shut itself off if it overheats. Found that out while running it outside of the metal enclosure, having placed it on a wooden table instead.
 
And finally, how do you pronounce "aune" anyway?

 

[moltam99]

Is it possible to drive a 600Ohm headphone with this unit?
Is this a reliable source?
Every package comes with 18V, or it depends on the seller?
Thank you

 

[genclaymore]

Has any one ran this with a AKG 701/2 if so how does it sound and does it power it enough. Also does this have ASio support without having to use Asio4all. As I need it when I use a musical creating program.

 

[kurkku]

May be a stupid question and wrong forum, but I'll ask anyway. If I connect my active speakers to RCA out, does the volume knob also control the speakers' volume and not just the headphone output?
 
On another note, is there some other DAC/amp you would recommend for both headphone and active speaker use?

 

[Yoga Flame]

 
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May be a stupid question and wrong forum, but I'll ask anyway. If I connect my active speakers to RCA out, does the volume knob also control the speakers' volume and not just the headphone output?
 
On another note, is there some other DAC/amp you would recommend for both headphone and active speaker use?

The RCA out is a fixed line out, not affected by the volume control. It's meant to be hooked up to a headphone amp, pre-amp, or integrated speaker amp.
 
If you need a controllable RCA out, maybe try the Audinst or Maverick D1. They cost more though. uDac will be the cheaper option.

 

[Fickle-Friend]

How are you guys getting on with your Aune headphone amps?

 

[francisdemarte]

I got mine from Coolfungadget on ebay, his name here is JTam. Shipped it to me from China to Chicago in 4 days. 
 
I may have one for sale, PM me.

 

[Fickle-Friend]

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I got mine from Coolfungadget on ebay, his name here is JTam. Shipped it to me from China to Chicago in 4 days. 
 
I may have one for sale, PM me.

Please can I ask you about the custom PSU? And how much did you pay for it? Thanks

 

[francisdemarte]

 
I built it so here are the some estimates for parts:
 
Cheap plastic box: $6
Fused IEC: $3
20v Transformer: $12
Misc connectors and wiring: ~$10
Tanget THREAD: $20 shipped.
 
Total: $51
 
You can also get a good regulated wallwart that is between 15V-18V DC and be done with it for around $30-40 USD.
 
There is a long thread in the board about this amp linked in my sig.
 
 

 

[WaveRider69]

Has anyone compared this to the Xonar Essence? and if so what are your thoughts?

 

[WaveRider69]

Nobody?

 

[gwillys]

i used the Xonar Essence  ST for 3 or 4 months. tried lots of mods but never found happiness.
then got the Aune mk2/LE. recapped with elna, burson regulator @ 18v. burson opa & clock.
 
after a couple hundred hours, it sounded fantastic with my fairly revealing stereo system.
you couldn't give me another sound card.
 
ps: in any event, the burn in process is well along at 100 hours. after 300, pretty much stabilized.
very natural sounding dac, i'm very happy with it.

 

[WaveRider69]

Thanks for your reply.  You mention using the devices with your stereo system.  Were you not using headphones?  The Essence is more suited as a headphone card as the amp goes through the headphone output and not the line output.  Just curious.
 
Looking to make a new purchase within the next couple days.  I'm eye balling this Aune or maybe holding out for the Audio-GD NFB12.
 
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i used the Xonar Essence  ST for 3 or 4 months. tried lots of mods but never found happiness.
then got the Aune mk2/LE. recapped with elna, burson regulator @ 18v. burson opa & clock.
 
after a couple hundred hours, it sounded fantastic with my fairly revealing stereo system.
you couldn't give me another sound card.
 
ps: in any event, the burn in process is well along at 100 hours. after 300, pretty much stabilized.
very natural sounding dac, i'm very happy with it.