Taking orders :)

[pendergast]

You know, with the amount of desire for this kit displayed here, I would suggest the following name:

"Lust".

Really looking for this for a few years.

Also, this is a great thread; I have learned a lot of stuff here, which makes me quite eager for this!

 

[pinnocchio]

This is all very interesting... I was tempted by the DDDAC 1794 with 4 decks but now I'm waiting for this DAC big time!

Nice work guys!

Do

 

[debk]

I have a Sonos Connect and I love the interface, but the sound is a little on the flat side.  I am currently using it with an Emotiva DAC.  I have read that the Sonos can be improved with modifications or an external reclocker, the Sonos suffers from poor jitter.  Do you think the BH DAC will help with the Sonos or will modification or an external reclocker still be needed.

Thanks
Debra

 

[John Swenson]

What interface are you using out of the Sonos? The BH DAC (whatever the name) has an exceptionally good S/PDIF input circuit that is very good at ignoring jitter coming over the wire (or fiber). So you will probably not need an external reclocker.

John S.

 

[debk]

Thanks for your reply John

I am using the Coax out to the dac

Debra

 

[pdxgrampa]

     

OK I'll ask. Status update Doc?

Motorcycle Project? Ssssup?

 

[Paul Birkeland]

OK I'll ask. Status update Doc?

We are awaiting some boards that are in production. 

 

[mcandmar]

Would they be pre-production, or final production boards?

 

[Doc B]

They are production prototypes.

 

[SammyJ]

Adding my hat to this ring.  Was planning on literally putting an ODAC into a wooden box to go with the rig .  This would be better...

 

[mcandmar]

I can guarantee this will be in a different league to an ODAC, its a fantastic bit of kit for $100 but i have long since retired mine.

 

[danosol]

I'm ready for the DAC as well.  How complicated a build do you estimate it to be Doc?

 

[Grainger49]

I hope they ordered enough circuit boards to handle the inrush of orders that this thread indicates. 

I looked, I hadn't said it in this thread but did elsewhere, I'm in since I got the call back to work.  I am expecting a top of the line price, would be really surprised if it were lower.

 

[johnsonad]

Grainger, I've already had a custom base made for it! Hopefully they don't change the chassis plate dimensions

 

[Grainger49]

The sound you just heard is me laughing at your post.

It sounds like they are pretty well set on things now so I think you are safe.

 

[saildoctor]

My 1984 CD player is starting to rattle louder!  My fingers are itching to order a Bottlehead DAC!

I think I will try buying a Raspberry Pi to use with it - looks like they have a lot of possibilities like adding a remote, touch screen or differrent kinds of displays, etc.

 

[Acclaim]

Subscribed!

 

[Natural Sound]

My 1984 CD player is starting to rattle louder!  My fingers are itching to order a Bottlehead DAC!

I think I will try buying a Raspberry Pi to use with it - looks like they have a lot of possibilities like adding a remote, touch screen or differrent kinds of displays, etc.

I love the Raspberry Pi. I have 5 of them. But they are not the best choice for streaming HiRes files to a USB DAC. Have a look here for a better small computer option. http://www.bottlehead.com/smf/index.php/topic,5124.0.html

 

[BNAL]

There is another option for the Pi coming from HiFiBerry called the Digi which is a SPID/F that supports 24/192 out. I'm thinking this maybe a better option for using the Pi.

 

[SammyJ]

There is another option for the Pi coming from HiFiBerry called the Digi which is a SPID/F that supports 24/192 out. I'm thinking this maybe a better option for using the Pi.

I actually ordered a Hifiberry DAC.  I have a Raspberry Pi running Volumio.  Definitely needs work, but the project is almost brand new, so that's OK.  Pretty simple to get up and running and supports Airplay out of box.