DSlayerZX
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This will be my first DAC build, I have done some small built, but nothing like this before
I just want to confirm somethings before I start ordering parts
for a normal.... non-exotic build, I need
Buffalo II + Placid $289
also need 9V transformer
IVY III + Placid BP $139
need 15V transformer.
and a volumite + knob
from what I read the IvyIII stage has enough power to drive a headphone effectively, and I am certainly considering going that route, but at the same time
does not want to lose the output capability. so the question is,
Can I directly connect the output of the ivy stage to both headphone jack and output jack without adding additional switches, diodes, etc, right?
also, is the S1A S2A just from on the placid simply the output from the transformers?
Also, I was planning to order parts from http://www.partsconnexion.com/
but then I realized one weird thing.... they do not carry 1/4" headphone jacket for some unknown.... ( I thought they carried them when I was browsing through their site half a year ago)
where else can I make a one step shopping that carries high quality parts?
(yes, I know the faq does have listed sites, but it seems to be a little bit updated)
reading the forums, I notice that several people have problem with S/PDIF input picking up noise, so I am thinking about adding another toslink module,
how should the toslink module be powered, if needed at all.
and last... I am planning to build this in a clear, acrylic case, since I am familiar and the material.
but I have seem some people grounded their transformers and boards to the case, is there any caution I should take with the all plastic board? thank you
I just want to confirm somethings before I start ordering parts
for a normal.... non-exotic build, I need
Buffalo II + Placid $289
also need 9V transformer
IVY III + Placid BP $139
need 15V transformer.
and a volumite + knob
from what I read the IvyIII stage has enough power to drive a headphone effectively, and I am certainly considering going that route, but at the same time
does not want to lose the output capability. so the question is,
Can I directly connect the output of the ivy stage to both headphone jack and output jack without adding additional switches, diodes, etc, right?
also, is the S1A S2A just from on the placid simply the output from the transformers?
Also, I was planning to order parts from http://www.partsconnexion.com/
but then I realized one weird thing.... they do not carry 1/4" headphone jacket for some unknown.... ( I thought they carried them when I was browsing through their site half a year ago)
where else can I make a one step shopping that carries high quality parts?
(yes, I know the faq does have listed sites, but it seems to be a little bit updated)
reading the forums, I notice that several people have problem with S/PDIF input picking up noise, so I am thinking about adding another toslink module,
how should the toslink module be powered, if needed at all.
and last... I am planning to build this in a clear, acrylic case, since I am familiar and the material.
but I have seem some people grounded their transformers and boards to the case, is there any caution I should take with the all plastic board? thank you