Build a Flagship DIY Dac from Ian Canada Parts and save thousands of $$$ Gabster D6
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- Discover how to build a high-fidelity DIY DAC using Ian Canada Parts and save a fortune on audio equipment. In this step-by-step guide, we'll show you how to assemble a top-notch DAC system, allowing you to enjoy premium sound quality without breaking the bank.
Parts used in this Build
To Add a screen to your Dac see: • Adding a Elecrow Scree...
IFI Power supply 5V: amzn.to/3lFTW3q
Spike Set: amzn.to/3BPOhMM
Batteries 18650 3.2v ( make sure it is Lifepo4 3.2V not 3.7V)
See Below at the end
Stand off assorted box amzn.to/47Z7s5T
40 pin Headers you can cut at 30 long amzn.to/3LbX5ls
Elecrow 5 inch DSI IPS Screen: shrsl.com/47kmz
DC Power Pigtails Cable,3FT DC 5.5MM amzn.to/3FpOc4p
Ian Canada: github.com/ian...
(scroll down the link to find and download the order form and view all the parts. Make sure to check the pdf document of each part for detailed specs and manual )
1. Dual Mono Dac II
2. FifoPi Q7 (1D)
3. PurePi (48A)
4. MonitorPi Pro
5. Acrylic cap (51A)
6. 2X 2.5mmx11mm metal standoffs lot of 4 sets (12B)
7.SC Pure Clocks
Optional
8) Accusilicon AS318-B-45.1584MHZ
9)Accusilicon AS318-B-49.152MHZ
or
10) CCHD 957 from Mouser with CCHD957adapterKIT (9A) from IanCanada
tedious soldering of tiny smd caps is involved must have lots of soldering experience
45.1584
www.mouser.ca/...
49.152
www.mouser.ca/...
11) Uc conditioner UcConditioner 3.3V (26A)
Canadian Amazon links
Spike Set: amzn.to/45rE8Dt
IFI Power supply 5V: amzn.to/3BPaJG3
Diy Audio Thread: www.diyaudio.c...
18650 3.2v ( make sure it is Lifepo4 3.2V not 3.7V)
A good Quality lithiumwerks batteries:
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Or Generic Ones from Aliexpress if you can not get the good ones
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Thanks! Greetings from Norway!
Thank you appreciate the support :)
Please do a live build of a power amp. Or any other projects real time is nice to see how it all goes together. Thanks.
My Ian Canada DAC streamer parts arrived yesterday. My configuration is identical to this with the exception of also adding a ReceiverPi DDC. I managed to get it assembled last night without shielding and everything works great. I am very excited to test it out. Thanks again for the video.
Great happy for you
Hello - How do you like the sound signature of the DAC? Also, do you have any documentation about how to add ReceiverPI DDC or HDMIPro?
Built it! Just finished it. Thank you so much for this video! A lot of back and forth with the video and Ian's manuals, double checking myself. No shielding or extra grounding, not sure if it is necessary though I might at least add these features as not that hard. I know there is all kinds of unpredictable placebo stuff that could be affecting my experience but wow, so far this thing, as ugly as it is, just completely smokes my other dacs. Suddenly more palpable space, texture, details. Using Roon. Will be testing across a broad array of speaker/amp combinations.
Thanks Sheldon for sharing your experience
If you feel like it and Interested I will be doing a subscribers builds where I showcase systems like yours you just need to send me a few pics of your system and a couple lines like what you just said describing your experience.
My email is in the about section of the main RUclips page
@@Gabster1 That sounds great. I have sent you an email. Thanks!
Hello which dacs did you compare your diy to?
Thanks!
Finally a Dac Build Thank you been waiting for this video Love the live build it makes it a lot easier to see it been built
Great Video thanks for sharing. Love the easy to understand tutorials with less BS theory and more practical advice.
Thanks a lot for your Videos you helped me and inspired me to build my first streamer. Nice to see a Dac version watching you build it takes the fear of starting a DIY Dac
I'm building it now! Thank you, Thank you! for creating these wonderful videos!
Can we add TransportPi AES/HDMI Pro II along with Receiver Pi Pro II/ReceivedPi DDC to this stack to get the input & output options? If yes, could you please share how the stack Cards positioning and connections will be. Interested to know Fifo Q7 signal wire handling... Please advise.
I will do a video in the future you can also get ideas from Ian’s new website Iancanada.ca
Under projects
Thanks Gabby. Even the projects page is still not having such combined stack options....this will be very helpful. Please plan to share.
@@Gabster1 could you please plan a video for a single streamer+dac stack build. waiting for this....
Would love to see other subscriber builds cause this looks awesome👍
You said i will go step by step, then the ground wire magically appeared as if i would know where to and how to connect it. You said get 3 power supplies and then quickly showed us what to do with two of them, but you didn’t really say where the other end of the red, green black cable came from. And what it the other power supply for, do i just put it in the drawer😢😮 Maybe another video to tidy up these issues. Thanks
@@hifi-asylum
The 3d power supply you use to power the pure pi and the other 2 to create +5v 0 -5v for the OPA 861 board.
I know it gets overwhelming at the beginning I have been there 😱😊
The ground green wire goes to earth ground Easiest is to power socket ground or ground terminal of your amplifier.
Hope that helps
Ok, very inspiring. Wish that one power supply would be sufficient. Maybe a single LPS with three outputs? Also, did you make those shields or can they also be purchased? Sorry for all the questions…
Love that you used a small cutting board for a base. Even using the hang hole to route those ground wires 😅
Looks very interesting, Thanks for this video. I am planning on buying this unit (with accusilicon clocks, nog too expensive and I hope it Will improve the sound). Now is my question, how does this sound compares to other dac’s (you have listened to) . I know this is a difficult question but im really eager to know since I already have a micromega mydac and my father a Chord qutest . Another Thing i’d like to know if I can replace the rather expensive ifi power with cheaper power supply’s without a significant löss in sound quality? Thansks in advance
Sound compares well with Dacs in the 5 to 10000 specially if you have the best shielding and power supplies
For Cheaper psu you can try the cheap 5$ eBay psu board I reviewed see my other video on it
It would be better the a ifi you can use a old linear transformer
You would need a few and not be afraid of soldering a bit.
Watch not to short or reverse polarity could be expensive mistakes.
Have fun :)
Thanks! Is it correct that all the components (rpi, ifi power supplys, other Amazon components included) together almost Costs 800 dollar ? Turned out more expensive than i thought..
@Gabster1 Great video for the folks unsure of how these modules work together. I'm building a transport only streamer to use with my NOS R2R tube Dac. I think I went overboard on the power side of things. I had custom shielded and potted transformers wound. Ordered 6 300F Ultracaps. and built 4 AMB Sigma 11 single rail power supplies. My Ian Canada stack is built with a StationPi, ConditionerPi, Pi4, FiFoPi ma, Transport AES, MonitorPi, Official Pi 7" touch screen running Volumio. I suppose it is my personal interpretation of your streamer dac.
Thanks James you can always try a protodac and compare so cheap can not go wrong or a Dual monodac with either tranformers or OPa 861 depends on your R2R dac some reclock the signal with lesser clocks and psu
@@Gabster1 I'm not big on re-clocking or DSD audio so my AD1865N-K based DAC is plenty for me. It will do a maximum of 24-96kHz. I honestly just wanted a next level transport for my personal Wav and Flac rips.
Excellent video Gabby, I’ll give it a try, build is awesome.
Please be careful with the copper shielding behind the MonitorPi Pro! I think mine created a short between the GPIO pins behind the MonitorPi and a tiny bit of smoke came out from the back of the FifoPiQ7 (i think it was that board, but not sure). So instead I covered my copper shielding with electrical tape. The dac still works.
Yes that is very important I wish I showed that more in this Video I did show that in the Streamer/dac video glad you did not fry it here is the Link at 17min
ruclips.net/video/r_BjWSMKjEc/видео.htmlsi=LSqmkkdHhqpRJuVy
@@Gabster1
Thanks for the reply. The DAC is sounding amazing!!! I plugged in the Accusilicon AS338 clocks and they really take the DAC to a new level, I can imagine that IAN's SC-PURE clocks would be even better. I'm so excited about the clocks that I'm contemplating the NewClassD Nuetron Star 3 clocks.
What gauge wiring are you using for the 3.3v and grounds? Looks like 12 or 14 awg stranded copper?
11 Awg stranded ofc copper silver plated twisted as short as possible
@ you mind listing where you sourced that wire, doesn’t seem easily available.
Are the balanced and unbalanced outputs on this available simultaneously? For example could I run the balanced out to my main amp and the unbalanced out to a subwoofer amp?
I have my DAC streamer fully assembled and working. I just realized I made a mistake in the ordering and bought a I/V STD MKII instead of the OPA861. Gabby can you please add that component to your list of parts in the description. It is the only one I messed up.
Is this supposed to go to a preamp or a poweramp?
Yes correct you will need a integrated amp or a preamp/amp
Thanks for the video Gabbie - where did you connect the star-ground wire on the Raspberry Pi? I have the Pi 4B so the ethernet and USB ports are reversed, but I cannot see where to attach the ground wire
I soldered it to the metal housing of the USB any metal housing on the pi is connected to ground
Cracking sounding bit of diy....mine is very close in spec to Gabby's....I used the fifopi ma and the es controller instead of the fifopi Q7 and monitor pi. I also have ropieee installed in the pi's sd slot, so my unit is also a roon endpoint and streamer.
Thanks for Sharing
Upgrade to gentoplayer! You will get a HUGE sound improvement with all the customization
6.1.54 ultra eup100 rcu kernel is amazing. Also profile 6. Boot to from ram (option to put os on ram once u have it tweaked.) Also use diretta from your computer / server to diretta on gentoplayer (needs license, worth every penny)
Also hqplayer with roon will take it another step up.
Room to hqplayer to diretta host on pc/server over network to rpi4b(want 4 for faster and larger ram to boot os on ram) diretta host on gentoplayer, profile 6, kernel newest kernel and pick option ultra-eup100-rcu and cpu profile on performance.
You will have at least double the performance. Guarantee
I just bought an iancanada power supply for my Eversolo Dmp-a6. Much cheaper and lower noise than the Lhy audio or teddy pardo kits.
What was the name of that power supply please?
@@philippeb4972 linearpi mkii dual linear power supply
Hi,
Love your channel. Was wondering if you sell any of your diy work? Would be interested in buying as it seems like you go through many iterations. Let me know. Thank you and take care.
I can’t find the parts list to build the D6 Dac.
Hi Gabby! will adding power connections through UcConditioner MkII 3.3v to this stack also works? the way you explained the Streamer build....please advise.
Yes you can like I show it here ruclips.net/video/fv_aywqlo9Y/видео.htmlsi=z_l8iSZgBlDieWrj&t=246
@@Gabster1 Thanks for quick response and the clarification.
@Gabster1 If we plan to add UcConditioner MkII 3.3v to this Gabster D6 Stack, for power connectivity which one out of these two options you advise....
A. Pure Pi II 3.3V -> UcConditioner MkII 3.3v -> Q7 & also from same UcConditioner MkII 3.3v -> Dual Mono DAC Card (is this OK to plan or won’t work at all?)
[OR]
B. Pure Pi II 3.3V -> UcConditioner MkII 3.3v -> Q7 & Pure Pi II 3.3V -> Dual Mono DAC Card. Please advise. Thanks in advance.
Hello. Does a transport dsd 512 or 1024 exist with a USB output for external dac ?
Hi.....why can't i use 5V from PurePi to power OPA?
Gabby, total newb here. We purchased 2X of the set RPi, FifoPi galvanic iso board, Dual DAC board, Op amp board from Ian about 3 1/2 years ago. We have the double shield /gpio extender boards from Ian too. Do you think they are as good as your copper shield? We are getting close. Currently both DACs are in enclosures with 2x 4TB drives, an optical drive, 5” touch screen, ESS controller and usb wi-fi dongle with external antennas.
Sounds like a fun project yes the double shield Gpio are good don’t forget to connect the RPI to earth ground
will do. as for the rest, a SP-9 + ST-120 (complete) and a Erhard Audio Pre (complete) + ST-120 (in progress). The concept is the DAC will be a digital album repository.@@Gabster1
Thanks Gabbie ' been with you since you started really appreciate you -
Thank You TJ big fan here
Hi Gaby. I built your Dac and I have to say it's a significant upgrade from my Node 2i. I am also using the Raspberry pi as my streamer with Volumio. I am having one small issue that I can't figure out. When playing multiple songs in a playlist with Tidal Connect or Spotify connect, the beginning of every subsequent song is slightly cut off. Is there a simple fix for this? Volumino doesn't respond quickly. Thanks again for inspiring me to build this.
hmm not sure have not used volumio for a couple years disable any volume control settings or level matching,DSP etc... if any as they degrade the sound and cause problems.
try asking on Ian's DiYaudio forum someone may be able to help maybe
www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/asynchronous-i2s-fifo-project-an-ultimate-weapon-to-fight-the-jitter.192465/
Thanks, I'll try that. What software do you use instead of Volumio?@@Gabster1
Thank you for your efforts and time spent to bring more people closer to good quality audio!
For years, I am using RP as streamer and mamboberry (ess) dac, with simple i2s connection between.
Everything is cleanly built with separate high quality power supplies, good filtering and physical separation between ps, rp, dac and preamp.
I was avoiding reclocking by always using just i2s interconnection. Some experienced people suggested to me that it is better to have cleanly built i2s than loosely built reclocking.
Would I benefit by switching i2s to reclocked signal as you are using?
Thank you!
Keep your dac as is as a reference and build another one like the D6 here with Ian’s parts and compare this way you can hear the difference
If you don’t want to spend a lot of money build a protodac a see if you like it better.
It is important not to alter your existing setup till you find one you like better.
I recently bought a vintage Sansui 9090 and some Kef 107 speakers, primarily for 2 channel listening. I use RUclips music through an Apple TV feeding a Sony Bravia. I use the toslink digital out from the Sony to a very cheap Prozor dac to the Sansui. I will be adding a CD player soon. As I am using the vintage receiver I don't have remote volume control. Is it possible to add this to the Flagship DAC, and is my system resolving enough to benefit from this DAC?
If I can be honest your biggest upgrade will be from using a high resolution streaming service or a good cd player. There is a world of difference between RUclips music /spotify and a high resolution system like a cd player record player Tidal and Quobuz
Your amp and speakers are good
A Dac like this or a cdplayer/ record player will benefit you
For the Dac you will need a Tidal Or Quobus suscription and Roon or Volumio ….
Hope that helps.
Have you experimented with Silver wire conductors instead of copper wire for running the 5v and 3.3v power lines? I have constructed your dac but I think I'll upgrade the electrical wiring to OCC Silver with solid metal core instead of stranded. It's not too expensive.
I am also thinking about adding OCC Silver wiring. Did you hear any sonic difference after the silver upgrade?
Really like the build, thank you for sharing. One question, my pre amp amp does not have balanced inputs. Ian says that the rca outputs of this DAC should only be used for testing. Can you confirm that? Are there other options in case someone does not have balanced audio input?
I think you are fine specially if you have descent short interconnection. There is a dual opa861 to create a true balanced design so you loose a tiny bit on that. I recall trying it on a single ended tube amp and sounded good.
You can also try transformers and see if it is better for you but they are close.
Thank you for the video. How did you connect the wires? The red +5 and the black -5 wire? And to confirm, you also connect three wires together: red, black, and green "centered pole"? I googled "pigtail wire connections" but I'm sure if this is appropriate.
I made a simple drawing as a lot of people stumble on this Hope that helps
drive.google.com/file/d/1NEGwD_zHkeSM7-h5HbGUABxTFN-La0H7/view?usp=drivesdk
When you refer to the output from the SMPS as + and - 5v, you really confuse people. It outputs +5v and 0v. Also,voltage is all relative to each other, so you can stack them and use one level as the GND reference as you are doing to get the +5/0/-5v
Nice video. I do have a Ian Canada dac running with most of the bells and whistles next to a 4 deck dddac. First and best upgrade are output transformers insteed of the opamps. The dddac wins by the way ;)
I heard great things about the dddac 😊
@@Gabster1I use that as reference as you talked about in another video. If you can get you’re hands on one, buy it. Do you hear lots of difference with the wonderful D11?
I just finished assembly and Im using Moode but Im getting all zero's when a song is playing, and no output sound. I must have missed something in the configuration but not sure where. Can you show what the configuration settings should be set ?
Check all the wiring compared to the Video make sure the grey UFL is connected I never installed moode but it is similar to most RPI setup
use I2s Generic Driver if asked
When you sart playing a song the fifopi clock light should turn green.
You can also post some photos on the Community page and someone can help you as well hard to diagnose without Visual here is the Link
www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/asynchronous-i2s-fifo-project-an-ultimate-weapon-to-fight-the-jitter.192465/page-543
@@Gabster1 I was finally able to get it to read something other than zero's but I have no sound output of the opa861 going to the input of the pre-amp. Not sure what it is I am over looking.
Is it possible to build this DAC with a Coax or optical input?
Yes just add a receiver Pi or similar board
also Ian is releasing a new Card if you would rather have a system with no RPI
Thanks! I think I will give this a go!@@Gabster1
@@Gabster1what's the new card called? This will make it a standalone dac?
If I build this version with the PurePi and later want to upgrade my power solution, can I still implement the PurePi but now separate from the stack? Instead of mounting the RaspberryPi on top could I instead use the 5V out connector that you are not using in this video, to power either the Raspberry or perhaps the 5V on the Q7 (if I for instance use a StationPi and need to power the Q7 5V seperately) and the use then 3.3V to power the clean side of Q7 or perhaps the DAC?
I believe you can
I understand correctly that this dac simultaneously performs the function of streamer?
Yes you got it could also add a input board like a Receiver Pi,Pro,or DDC if you like to say input from CD player
Is it possible to add a DDC and Monitor Pro board to this build?
yes you can add a DDC Board Ian has one
iancanada.ca/products/19d-receiverpi-ddc
there is a monitor Pro already on this build :)
Sorry for the silly question but what SC-Pure Clocks do I need? There are 4 listed on Ian's order sheet; 80A, 80B, 80C and 80D.
No Worries I would suggest the #80A and #80B pair of SCPures 45/49 But the FifoPi Q7 comes with 2 clocks to start with. Nice clocks but not as good as the SCPures
@@Gabster1 Thanks so much for the reply. I will do just that. If I want the DAC to have inputs other than the PI it seems I would need the ReceiverPi Pro II. Is that correct and is just another board that stacks on top of the rest? Thanks again for the information.
@@theaddies I would suggest the just released #19D. ReceiverPi DDC for $10 more it is by far more advanced. :)
@gabster1 just speaking, where might this DAC compare with say an ANK DAC 4.1? Probably a naive question, since the 4.1 also uses tubes and r2r, but curious your thoughts. Thanks!
Not familiar with the Ank Dac just looked it up seems like a cool Dac
Hard to comment unless you have both
I am looking at
www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=61&product_id=109
Dual 9039 version A lot cheaper also uses tubes
I already built the streamer. i sounds terrific with the Ian Canada Clocks into a PS Audio DSD. One question: What exactly is the function of the monitorpi pro? Is it neccesary for the bulid? Are certain adjustments required in the monitor pi, or ist it plug-and-play? Thanks again, for ths great series.
For a streamer it is not important but it does provide Info
if you are adding a dual mono Dac You need it to control the Dac ESS settings
Hi. I see it's not the OPA 861 that comes with the kit, but #7A transformer I/V. Is it an important difference? Best!
Both are good options the transformers do not need power the Opa861 has slightly better dynamics and low end
@@Gabster1 But I will have to solder the transformers 😩 Think it's best to avoid it... 😊
Try gentoplayer!! Please gabster - it's so much better than the roopie ect it's unreal. It will take your d11 up so much higher. So many tweaks for better sounds too with kernels and settings. Way way way way way better sound
I will look into it :)
Does this have to be programmed to be used as a DAC only? Can the new IanCanada new DDC be turned into a dac without the RaPi?
Yes and yes
To run it just install your favorite software on the RPI micro Sd card like Ropieee xl/roon Volumio/ Moode. ……
Is it possible to add a hdmi input so you can use the DAC with a sacd player
Yes you can by adding a Receiver board Ian has a few to choose from
Wow that is very interesting I may have to give it a try as I have been looking for a solution for an outboard DAC for my sacd player
Another graet video Gabster thank you and I think this one is worth a go. I'm currently running the Protodac fitted with FiFoPi Q7, Pure Pi, Monitor Pi and Acusilicon clocks its sounds lovley very similar sounding to my Micromega Stage 1 CD Player. I've not listened to the Duel Mono DAC II from Ian Canada how does it compare to the Protodac, your thoughts please?
The protodac is more of a Vintage sound probably the best dac value specially teamed with a fifo Q7 The Dual mono is a bit more refined, with a good I/V stage it is very good. but that requires more power supplies.
Hi Gabster, I just looked at all of the components for the build (including tax in Quebec) and it comes to $1,338.00 CDN give or take a few bucks and this is not including any options. The 3 Ifi power supplys really kill the price point as they alone are $375 (tax in). Ian Audio is $700 CDN (delivered) for the 94a kit. The raspberry pi and all of the little extras makeup the rest of the cost. Given that the Ifi power supplys are so expensive might it be less expensive to use the upgraded power supply you mentioned?
The IFI is good for People that have No or very limited DIY experience.
If you have some knowledge I would use 2 or 3 of the Cheap ebay regulator 5$ (must replace the Potetiometer) each and some old Transformers you may have around
ruclips.net/video/bzXoypmVUus/видео.htmlsi=OFkyF1X6wCEDr_Up
You need to be careful not to fry your expensive boards also need 4v higher then intended so a 9V transformer DC or AC is Ideal or pay the same $ and use the Linear Pi reg by Ian.
if yo have limited DIY experience start with the Protodac Cheap and inexpesive then Build the D6 You may also want to try The MIni IP
ruclips.net/video/m0esUvVu9W8/видео.htmlsi=kc9p9c4FhjzCau5J
start without Q7 then with. The journey is as rewarding as the results
Have fun If you build it send me a few Pics a and a short story would love to share your results on the Chanel.
Hi Gabster, how does this compare to the ProtoDAC? Thx
The ProtoDac is more of a vintage sound in a good way they are both different this is more neutral and refined .
At the ProtoDac price it is a no brainer try it and see for yourself. It is a personal preference
Dear All, Can someone please give me advice on which software is suitable for streaming from Tidal and Spotify with the Ian Canada D6 configuration?
They all work great Moode Volumio Roon …
Anything that works in a RPI
If you are going to pay try Roon by far the best
Been using it for years link in the description
I have built this system with reciever, but the system is muted, how can I unmute this ?
So many things can go wrong and it is hard for me to solve everyone’s problems without being on site. Best is to post a short question with a few pictures showing your wiring with the system powered on the DIYAudio Forum and hope someone can help if we all help each other it is way easier.
www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/asynchronous-i2s-fifo-project-an-ultimate-weapon-to-fight-the-jitter.192465/page-618
@jimmidtun4373, could you please advise if you got fix for the mute portion. I am in same boat....
I cannot find no. 7.Uc conditioner UcConditioner 3.3V (26A) in your Video, do you really need this? I only see the purepi board.
It has been replaced with MkII 26B
github.com/iancanada/DocumentDownload/blob/master/UltraCapacitorPowerSupply/UcConditioner/UcConditioner3.3VUsersManual.pdf
Also this is a upgrade option not a must you can start without first
The outputs from the switched mode supplies are +5V red and 0V black, not -5V black.
you need 2 of them connect 1 red and 1 black from each to make the 0 just like the Video
the other black is now -5
Thank you for your content! You inspired me to start learning about DIY and getting interested in DACs and system sound quality. I have couple of questions:
So it’s DAC or Streamer? Or both? If both: how it’s switch from one mode to another?
And what is the delay in DAC mode? Is it possible to watch video without delays in DAC mode?
For example in one time I want listen tidal from Rasberry and ROON, but another time want just watch RUclips on PC and have sound from a DAC - is it possible?
It is both Streamer/Dac in this setup the dac receives a re-clocked
signal from the PI that acts as a Roon endpoint
to switch to another input you would need a receiver pi board added. Also Ian has a new DDC board coming for more coplex setup
See Ian's post about that www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/asynchronous-i2s-fifo-project-an-ultimate-weapon-to-fight-the-jitter.192465/post-7488536
I suggest starting simple then add later.
Sir. Is your streamer dac able to play dsd 512 native. I have fifopi q3, but not able to play dsd more than 64, may need a amanero board.
that is a limitation of RPI For DSD more then 64 I suggest you look int Ian's new ReceiverPi DDC
www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/asynchronous-i2s-fifo-project-an-ultimate-weapon-to-fight-the-jitter.192465/post-7488536
I'm planning to build a DAC and your builds seem to be really good. I specially like this D6.
because most of us already have some kind of streamer, it would be great though if you build a pure DAC (without the streamer part). that way it would either be cheaper or we could spend the cost of the streamer parts on even better components (if possible).
what do you think?
It is a very good idea but there are advantages to have them in one box is you avoid converting the signal out then in again and no interconnect cables. The less parts in between the better.
@@Gabster1 ok, true, but please consider it anyway. ;) I would trade that for keeping my current streamer and not pay for Roon.
but anyway, what do you suggest as a free alternative to Roon for the RPi?
You don't protect your parts from electrostatic discharge?
They are very resilient just treat them nicely. I don't live in a dry place I live by the water so not a lot of electrostatic charges.
I used to live in Ottawa so dry in the winter you can see sparks every time you rub your feet on a carpet. If you live in a very dry place then you should worry.
@Gabster1 I am about to insert a fifo Q7 between RPI4 and Protodac. Do I need the grey cable mentioned at 11:18 ? And if not, how does fifo Q7 reclock the signal to protodac ?
No you do not the ProtoDac takes the signal from the clean isolated part of the Q7 via gpio 40 pin.
Let me know if you hear improvements
@@Gabster1 I will do it for sure ;)
Is it also possible to build a 6 or 8 channel dac?
It is possible in theory it has been on my list I am going to experiment with it.
But how does it compare to the D11 ?
Very Close I Will be updating the D11 to ScPures and Dual mono Dac II so at the moment it is hard to compare as they have different components.
I don't see outputs for headphones 3,5 4,4 etc. I listen only iem's or headphones
This is a Dac only you will need a Pream/Amp with a quality headphones output
I can't get, but its have xlr outputs. What output is usually goes from dac to amplifier? USB? 6.3?@@Gabster1
Thanks a lot, great work!!!
In the text above it says "7.Uc conditioner UcConditioner 3.3V (26A)". But i dont see it in the video or im i worong? =)
You are Correct, it is a option but I will clarify that. Thanks for letting me know
is it worth the upgrade Uc conditioner UcConditioner 3.3V ? @@Gabster1
I'm rather confused as to why this is a DAC and not a streamer. I didn't see any digital inputs, and it's got a Raspberry Pi and a display that looks like it's got touch controls. Have I missed something?
That is what I was thinking. I want a stand-alone DAC without Raspberry Pi. It's a good dac if you use Raspberry Pi I am sure, but is there a good stand-alone dac to build?
This is both a streamer and a Dac just need to install your favorite software like Roon, Moode, Volumio... on the Pi, if you want to connect a CD player just add a Receiver Pi
I don’t understand expensive DACs. They seem like such a waste of money. Glad there are alternatives
I don't understand why Ian Canada makes it so hard to order. BTW, when you said this DAC compares to dacs $5K plus, have you got some names? say a Venus or Terminator?
As good as the terminator if not better
Never heard Venus rarely people buy that one
Leaps ahead of the Pontus
It is so easy just download the xls form fill and mail
Bear in mind he is a solo person doing it all
Not a huge company let’s keep it that way for the benefits of the diy community
So many companies with 20000$ dacs now often cost 2000$ to build if not a lot less.
On the other hand there are a lot of dacs out there around the 2k that sound very descent so don’t expect major differences just small ones you need a very resolving system to hear them.
So spend your money on speakers and preamp/ amp first.
Have fun
@@Gabster1 Thanks for your response. You got me interested in building this setup as I am in search of a good DAC. In your video, you used two power supplies to power the Output stage with the +5V / -5V required. I want to use the Linearpi MKii Solo board to power the Outstage instead as I have a few spare Linear power supplies. The LinearPi has a 5+ /5- output but where do I wire the ground from the output stage to?
What $6000 dac is this comparable to this?
Rather not mention names but from my experience spending a few grands buying a Dac did not yield a sound that matches the investment. I prefer my builds.
Ian's stuff is incredible. This will beat the ps audio directstream mk2 and denafrips terminator 2.
Did you upgrade your d11 to the dual mono dac mk2? Wondering your thoughts.
Not Yet but planning on it also change to SC pure and some tweaks @@ClassifiedBrief
Hey Gab. I just finish my build (because you convinced me to try). About power, my purepi can use a regular 5v 2.5a? Why 3 power supply, if the fifo and the dual dac are fed 3.3v from purepi,? Why 2 more 5v. 1 for opamp ok, and the 3rd??. Thank you
How/Can you add a streamer to this for an all in one solution?
This is already a streamer and a Dac
I’m a newb wanting to learn lol
@@Gabster1 Hi Gaby - How would you compare the sound signature of the Ian Canada DAC with your Denefrips Terminator?
Hello! Is there anyone out there that was successful at building this and would be willing to build it for a fee?
You should send it to some HIFI reviewers 🙌 Maybe @Jayiyagi or @DarkoAudio would be super cool to hear their opinion!
These are built for myself, not a commercial product. I am just sharing my Journey, It would be hard to ship with Ultracaps and Batteries they look like Bombs. I have a few audiophile friends that I rely on for second opinion. They are all welcome to visit and Listen I am open to Visitors and would love to have them :)