[IPodPJ]

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Originally Posted by BrianDonegan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, it is in a state of flux, so I don't want to say anything that will not be true when it is done.

Any consideration of using dual ESS9018 chips in mono mode? That would be seriously impressive.

 

[glt]

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Originally Posted by BrianDonegan /img/forum/go_quote.gif ... You will like it, I promise. It will also remain ahead of the curve.

That's good enough for me! Different manufacturers are releasing affordable solutions based on the Sabre such as Eastern Electric and Oppo, it is good that TPA always aims to be ahead of the curve.

 

[BrianDonegan]

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Different manufacturers are releasing affordable solutions based on the Sabre such as Eastern Electric and Oppo

Oppo is using the lesser Sabre (probably due to it being $30 less per chip) so no worries there.

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Any consideration of using dual ESS9018 chips in mono mode?

No. $100+ just in chips... If you really wanted to, I guess you could do it with two boards and some custom firmware.

 

[Lil' Knight]

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Originally Posted by BrianDonegan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, it is in a state of flux, so I don't want to say anything that will not be true when it is done.

Arrgg, curiosity kills the cat

If you can add an async USB input, that'd be awesome. My B32s is just finished yesterday and I hope there won't be a big change in the new revision .

 

[BrianDonegan]

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Originally Posted by Lil' Knight /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you can add an async USB input, that'd be awesome

That would be a separate project. We like to keep things modular.

 

[nattonrice]

We should start a pool!

I'll put money on less integration on the I/V side of things possibly with new discrete modules.

Disclaimer: based purely off what everyone seems to request at every turn lol.

 

[BrianDonegan]

I/V will be separate, like with the original Buffalo. We will have different I/V modules available. IVY-II from the B32 will be a separate board, so you can still get what is basically a B32, but better in other ways. We will also have discrete I/V stage, sort of Counterpoint-II. A balanced tube stage is even a possibility, but only if we come up with something we like and feel suits the DAC to our standards.

 

[nattonrice]

Damn that means I need to rebuild my buff32 =P

 

[johnwmclean]

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Originally Posted by nattonrice /img/forum/go_quote.gif Damn that means I need to rebuild my buff32 =P

A year in the making,
but an upgrade is up for the taking,
off to the for sale threads, in very fast stead,
someone will get lucky, it’s an incredible DAC,
I hope nat get his money back

 

[oneplustwo]

Damn... and I just finished this one yesterday for lil knight:

Optical, USB, and coax inputs feeding TP 4:1 MUX. Dual mono LCBPS power supplies plus one LCDPS. Outputs are XLR and 4-pin K1000 plus a TRS jack and RCA's. Power switch is Amb's e24 circuit triggered by an LED ringed Bulgin momentary switch.

Still needs feet and nicer knobs that LK is going to source himself.

 

[Lil' Knight]

Does it look good?

I think so

 

[johnwmclean]

^^ Where's the pics of your build Tran? hehehe

 

[manaox2]

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Originally Posted by Lil' Knight /img/forum/go_quote.gif Does it look good? I think so

It definitely does.

 

[Lil' Knight]

I can't wait to receive it!

Ordered some ebony feet and knobs, hopefully they will match well with the front panel.

 

[Wilf]

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Originally Posted by BrianDonegan /img/forum/go_quote.gif I/V will be separate, like with the original Buffalo. We will have different I/V modules available. IVY-II from the B32 will be a separate board, so you can still get what is basically a B32, but better in other ways. We will also have discrete I/V stage, sort of Counterpoint-II. A balanced tube stage is even a possibility, but only if we come up with something we like and feel suits the DAC to our standards.

Brian, if I can be cheeky, can I ask why the separate IVY? You've mentioned in the past that to get the performance out the B32s that you wanted, the IVY had to be integrated, to optimise signal paths etc.

Is the decision to give more choice to customers?

The question is asked purely out of interest, not for other means (like has happened elsewhere..

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