Do let me know once u compare it
I2S : A Dedicated Thread
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You mean True Balanced? I don't think it is true Balanced. Nevertheless, the XLR input is much better resolving and open than the unbalanced ones.
Yes True balanced.
Apparently you can take out I2S on the cheap using a converter like this
Came to know this from this post in psaudio. Don't fail to read the comments section for the ASR bashing. It is entertaining.
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The actual thing is also aviable as a kit/card very cheap.
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Also discussed here as "Douk Audio U2 Pro DDC - Poorman DDC for an affordable & clean digital signal"
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Came to know this from this post in psaudio. Don't fail to read the comments section for the ASR bashing. It is entertaining.
Streaming Digital Audio Via the I²S Connection – PS Audio
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The actual thing is also aviable as a kit/card very cheap.
26.23US $ |Xmos-xu208 Digital Interface/usb Asynchronous Daughter Card/module Usb To I2s/support Dsd256 - Automation Kits - AliExpress
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Also discussed here as "Douk Audio U2 Pro DDC - Poorman DDC for an affordable & clean digital signal"
Douk Audio U2 Pro DDC - Poorman DDC for an affordable & clean digital signal
This thread is dedicated to opinions, questions and experiences around the Douk Audio U2 Pro digital to digital converter (DDC)andre-clocker, to convert USB digital audio signal into SPDIF RCA coaxial, toslink and hdmi I2S. It is based on the well known Xmos X208 chip for USB input. It has its...
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Update on DDC
I Added A (Loaned) Hermes to Terminator DAC. The Addition was quite an upgrade to DAC alone.
Bass Resolution, Decay became much clearer with a wider Soundstage. Pumping up the Volume doesn't feel strained anymore.
Hermes has USB, Aes and Coax inputs. No option for i2s input, though it connects to Terminator via hdmi i2s . Usb Out from Rpi 4 itself was quite enjoyable, MacBook was much better. Aes from Pi2aes board to Hermes was quite a revelation.
If I go with Ddc like Hermes or Gaia pi2aes becomes unnecessary, I'll have to Hunt for a Nuc, or Streamer like Sotm with USB output.
Once again a better Ddc significantly improves your DACs performance.
I Added A (Loaned) Hermes to Terminator DAC. The Addition was quite an upgrade to DAC alone.
Bass Resolution, Decay became much clearer with a wider Soundstage. Pumping up the Volume doesn't feel strained anymore.
Hermes has USB, Aes and Coax inputs. No option for i2s input, though it connects to Terminator via hdmi i2s . Usb Out from Rpi 4 itself was quite enjoyable, MacBook was much better. Aes from Pi2aes board to Hermes was quite a revelation.
If I go with Ddc like Hermes or Gaia pi2aes becomes unnecessary, I'll have to Hunt for a Nuc, or Streamer like Sotm with USB output.
Once again a better Ddc significantly improves your DACs performance.
What about USBridge signature?
I've used both USB bridges, I liked the older one. The Newer one's didn't fare better than Rpi 4 with LPSU. Either way I'm not going the Allo Streamer Way, they're very good Entry Point for most of us, but that's it.
The Rpi 4 on USB out running Riopee XL on Roon isn't playing DSD via Hermes, I don't know what's going wrong. Usb Direct to DAC plays Dsd effortlessly. Will need to check Hermes Config options.
The earlier firmware on Hermes didn't play DSD. The firmware probably needs to be updated
I'm still on the fence about whether to add a Hermes to the Pontus II.
Going by your experience, if a Hermes/Gaia can improve upon a Terminator, I guess my question is answered.
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