[Dandoudou]

If you have a great ddc to go with it, it should really perform very well. So worth buying as far as i can say. You can consider upgrading the clocks on it, although not mandatory. I love the pcm 1704uk sound. You can consider having accusillicons installed in it. This would bring resolution up a bit.

I have a DI-20HE, but I don't know if its I2S output can work with the Singularity.
The DI-20 output is HDMI, and the Singularity's input is RJ45.

 

[FredA]

I have a DI-20HE, but I don't know if it can work with its I2S output.
The DI-20 output is HDMI, and the Singularity's input is RJ45.

No problem. You can order an hdmi module from Kingwa or just use the bnc in. Ask Kingwa.

 

[FredA]

No problem. You can order an hdmi module from Kingwa or just use the bnc in. Ask Kingwa.

If in Europe, you could send the unit to Magna Hifi to have better clocks and the hdmi installed. If not, a qualified tech could do both. The hdmi is the easiest and you can do it yourself if you have some skills. The clocks required much better skills, including desoldering.

 

[DACLadder]

Thank you for the detailed information.
There's a guy who sells a Singularity 7, and I was wondering if it's worth buying it as a second DAC for its 1704UK converters.

They can be wonderful 2nd DACs. Considering the PCM1704s are about $100 (or more) each these days and a bargain if works 100%. Does it have any upgrades like Accusilicon? You can always upgrade the DAC if not. The Singularity DACs sound best with HDMI I2S input so the DI20HE is a wise choice.

Best of all we tested all the Singularity f/w upgrades. There were dozens over the years. If you buy we can suggest a few to try.

 

[Dandoudou]

They can be wonderful 2nd DACs. Considering the PCM1704s are about $100 (or more) each these days and a bargain if works 100%. Does it have any upgrades like Accusilicon? You can always upgrade the DAC if not. The Singularity DACs sound best with HDMI I2S input so the DI20HE is a wise choice.

Best of all we tested all the Singularity f/w upgrades. There were dozens over the years. If you buy we can suggest a few to try.

The seller did not specify which version it is. I'll ask him for more details.
He sells it for €1,050.

 

[DACLadder]

@Dandoudou If needed, the HDMI I2S input adapter and 2x Accusilicon TCXOs are reasonably priced. 49 euros ea (import price). Labor extra. Highly recommended.
https://magnahifi.com/audio-gd-hdmi-i2s-isolated-input-module/
https://magnahifi.com/audio-gd-2x-accusilicon-as318b-femto-clock-upgrade-90m-98m/

 

[OCC7N]

I need some help-

I turned off my dac and ddc and master clock. My DDC unlocks the master clock, but my R8 still thinks there is a master clock even when master clock is off.

DI20HE and R8HE mk2 act differently?

If master clock is connected and I turn it off, DI20HE removes the "E." but R8 does not.

Only my DDC reacts if I switch between I. and E.....my R8 does not react to the clock input when swiching between I. and E....its just there on R8

 

[dougms3]

I need some help-

I turned off my dac and ddc and master clock. My DDC unlocks the master clock, but my R8 still thinks there is a master clock even when master clock is off.

DI20HE and R8HE mk2 act differently?

If master clock is connected and I turn it off, DI20HE removes the "E." but R8 does not.

Only my DDC reacts if I switch between I. and E.....my R8 does not react to the clock input when swiching between I. and E....its just there on R8

Try cycling through the inputs. That usually works for me.

Every once in a while, I get some kind of communication error. I get a steady high pitched noise instead of music and it doesn't go away even if I close Jriver or even shutdown the pc. Its sounds like "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee".

If anyone knows what that is, please let me know.

 

[OCC7N]

Tried it

Try cycling through the inputs. That usually works for me.

Every once in a while, I get some kind of communication error. I get a steady high pitched noise instead of music and it doesn't go away even if I close Jriver or even shutdown the pc. Its sounds like "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee".

If anyone knows what that is, please let me know.

Tried that.

My DAC does not reacts to anything regarding the clock input. Maybe this whole time I have been made impression solely on the DDC clock input, because it reacts to the cable/input = "E."

My R8 does not respond to this like my DDC does

 

[DACLadder]

I need some help-

Check the ribbon cable(s) between the faceplate and FPGA header.

On the R7 mk2, the faceplate’s microcontroller is the ‘brains’ behind the int/ext clock switching. But the micro needs feedback from the FPGA clock synthesizer whether to switch or not based upon what mode is selected (wire #1 - FPGA to faceplate). A 2nd wire from the faceplate toggles high/low to notify FPGA to switch clocks.

It seems you may be missing connection on the 2nd wire. Unplug the 10M clock and if you get no sound then the FPGA is not switching. 1st wire seems OK.

 

[DACLadder]

Reread your post. If the faceplate micro thinks external clock is always connected then check the 1st wire. Or something else is broken. But check the ribbon cables first. Hopefully easy fix.

 

[FredA]

Tried it

Tried that.

My DAC does not reacts to anything regarding the clock input. Maybe this whole time I have been made impression solely on the DDC clock input, because it reacts to the cable/input = "E."



My R8 does not respond to this like my DDC does

Could be also that you do not have the clock fw. Someone could have forgotten to flash it.

 

[jimmychan]

I have the problem of setting the ext clock of DI-20HE and R7HE. I have to set them to ext clock every time I power up even though I keep the clock on 7x24. They are by default int. clock and not detecting if an ext clock is present. I wish they could stay on ext clock on power up if ext clock is using.

 

[FredA]

I have the problem of setting the ext clock of DI-20HE and R7HE. I have to set them to ext clock every time I power up even though I keep the clock on 7x24. They are by default int. clock and not detecting if an ext clock is present. I wish they could stay on ext clock on power up if ext clock is using.

Can be fixed by flashing a new program on your MCU. I did it on my di20he. Your need a pic programmer and patience. Or you can ask Kingwa to sell you the chip with updated program.

Or you could buy such an MCU and send it for programming to a headfier who can do it.

 

[jimmychan]

updated

Can be fixed by flashing a new program on your MCU. I did it on my di20he. Your need a pic programmer and patience. Or you can ask Kingwa to sell you the chip with updated program.

Or you could buy such an MCU and send it for programming to a heafier who can do it.

Is the MCU chip on socket?