[gr8soundz]

Anyone know if the ApS dac1101 is still being made?
 
It shows out of stock on Soekris' site but I'm hoping its just being updated with a newer board before being restocked.
 
Been searching for just the right compact R2R dac and the ApS is closest to what I was looking for. Also considering the Modi Multibit (again, for the smaller size) but saw no mention of it in the thread yet (for comparison; don't know how close the lower Multibit models are to the Yggy).
 

 

[robertsong]

Working on the write up now. Took a bit longer than expected because I'm packing the house at the same time. Should be done soon.

 
 
Hello, did you ever complete the write-up on the Soekris DAC? Thanks.

 

[robertsong]

My Soekris r2r DAC will be ready soon !

Did ya get it finished? Would love to hear about it or see pics.

 

[walbum4262]

Did ya get it finished? Would love to hear about it or see pics.

I believe it did you can see the product here

http://www.vinshineaudio.com/product-page/a5952b51-0edc-b170-4f94-648d4a9dec86

 

[robertsong]

Woah, thanks for posting that.

 

[tankpopper]

Hi guys.
 
Im thinking about getting this board as well, but im not sure if it can challange my current dac... EAD DSP7000 mk3
 
I dont care for Hi-Res, so obviously the EAD being redbook only is fine by me, and it does sound incredible, and far superior to any other dac i had around.
 
So - Would the soekris R2R dac beat it? what do you think?
 
(i realize its not likely that anyone heard both or tried to compare them, but i am interested in your opinion)
 
thank you.
 
Tank out

 

[FallenAngel]

Has anyone had an issue connecting the USB 5V regulated down to 3.3v to the isolated pads using its ground as isolated ground when the board has metal standoffs connecting it to chassis ground?

 

[wushuliu]

  Hi guys.
 
Im thinking about getting this board as well, but im not sure if it can challange my current dac... EAD DSP7000 mk3
 
I dont care for Hi-Res, so obviously the EAD being redbook only is fine by me, and it does sound incredible, and far superior to any other dac i had around.
 
So - Would the soekris R2R dac beat it? what do you think?
 
(i realize its not likely that anyone heard both or tried to compare them, but i am interested in your opinion)
 
thank you.
 
Tank out

 
That's an old dac but uses a well-regarded chip. I don't think anyone's going to really be able to tell you either way. The soekris sounds great but it benefits from a lot of diy. I think you'd be better off getting the new audio-gd diy R2R module (once early reviews are in). Not only is it cheaper than the soekris but you have more more direct control over important elements like the clocks and power supply. Now *that* against your EAD would be interesting.

 

[FallenAngel]

Hi guys.

Im thinking about getting this board as well, but im not sure if it can challange my current dac... EAD DSP7000 mk3

I dont care for Hi-Res, so obviously the EAD being redbook only is fine by me, and it does sound incredible, and far superior to any other dac i had around.

So - Would the soekris R2R dac beat it? what do you think?

(i realize its not likely that anyone heard both or tried to compare them, but i am interested in your opinion)

thank you.

Tank out

I've owned both for some time though years apart. I enjoyed both. From what I recall about the EAD, it was beautifully melodic and not aggressive at all. The Soekris gives an impression of finer character but the output stage is clinical and dry. I enjoyed it more with a direct output, not the built in circuit.

 

[tankpopper]

Fallen angel - thank you for the input. The EAD is VERY well made, it won't surprisee me if the PS and output stage would be far superior to the soekris.

Which is why I now find the Audio GD r2r board so Interesting!

Wushuliu - let me get this straight - those boards are basically a dac and a clock? All you need for full DAC is a power supply and an output stage?

Tank out.

 

[RudeWolf]

DAM doesn't need an output stage. Unless you're looking to phase split.

 

[Audio-68]

hi, I'm new to Head-fi. I ordered the Soekris today to replace my Centrance dac. Looking forward to hearing the difference of R2R

 

[wushuliu]

Fallen angel - thank you for the input. The EAD is VERY well made, it won't surprisee me if the PS and output stage would be far superior to the soekris.

Which is why I now find the Audio GD r2r board so Interesting!

Wushuliu - let me get this straight - those boards are basically a dac and a clock? All you need for full DAC is a power supply and an output stage?

Tank out.

 
You supply the I2S signal but yeah.
 

 

[ToroFiestaSol]

Anyone heard the Soekris DAC but with DAM-1121-01 boards (0.01% resistor version) in dual mono configuration?
How good is it?

 

[ToroFiestaSol]

Just found a useless review of a DAC based on DAM-1121-01, but only one board, not balanced, the LessLoss Echo's End:
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews2/lessloss5/1.html
 
Typical 6moons, the guy has the Aqua Formula DAC and Metrum Adagio for comparison, doesn't compare anything and says:
 
"Deep DSD with PCM vividness" "Didn't sound like tubes, but felt like them"
 
Please, did someone with a brain and a competent DAC like Yggy or Pavane heard a dual mono implementation of the DAM-1121-01 0.01% Soekris board?