[IPodPJ]

If I buy two Buffalo32 boards, will any settings need to be done to the dip switches to run them in dual mono? I'm already having custom trafos made for the Beta22 and will probably do the same for the DAC.

 

[BrianDonegan]

You cannot run them in Dual-Mono.

 

[qusp]

why not just buy the dual mono board??

 

[IPodPJ]

Quote:

Originally Posted by qusp /img/forum/go_quote.gif why not just buy the dual mono board??

And where is that?

 

[Beefy]

I think he means the dual mono power supply kit.

 

[IPodPJ]

Oh... Yeah that's not what I was referring to. I meant running the DAC as dual mono. I wonder if twisted pear could make something like that.

 

[manaox2]

I believe it runs internally as four dacs per channel (quad balanced).

 

[Beefy]

Yep. The chip itself contains 8 separate DACs running 4 per channel. I can see no advantage whatsoever in running more than that.

 

[IPodPJ]

There are advantages. Take a look at the spec sheet. The DNR running 8 channel is 129dB. The DNR running the chip in mono is 135dB.

http://www.esstech.com/products/digi...F%20080221.pdf

 

[Beefy]

Take a look at the spec sheet of your ears. At 129dB, you're deaf.

 

[IPodPJ]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beefy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Take a look at the spec sheet of your ears. At 129dB, you're deaf.

Well, yes.

But having a wider dynamic range will lower the noise floor. The chips could perform better if the channels are completely separated. What is supposed to happen in theory doesn't always translate to audio gear. I am going to call ESS this week and find out their thoughts.

 

[Nebby]

I'm pretty sure the same question was brought up in the diyaudio forum thread and the same answer was given. Can't hurt to ask again though.

 

[qusp]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beefy /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think he means the dual mono power supply kit.

indeed I do, the dual mono buffalo dac and PSU package

IPODPJ: I totally see you being ignored or sent a prepackaged reply by ESS, good luck with that.

 

[nattonrice]

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in ESS products.
The ESS Sabre 32-bit DAC will sound fantastic in any configuration.

Kind Regards
ESS Sales Team.


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If you get anything better than that I'll be surprised.

 

[IPodPJ]

Quote:

Originally Posted by nattonrice /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hello, Thank you for your interest in ESS products. The ESS Sabre 32-bit DAC will sound fantastic in any configuration. Kind Regards ESS Sales Team. ------- If you get anything better than that I'll be surprised.

I am going to call them, not send an e-mail. So I'll hope for the best.