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Re: Soren's R-2R Dac
« Reply #70 on: March 23, 2015, 04:55:57 AM »

BIB's pretty good with digital circuits - you'll want to use Silmic II's or similar at key cap positions. But - Reflektor-D's resulted in a clear, audible improvement when applied to digital circuits. I have a drawer of BIB's I've swapped out of a couple of DAC's :-)
Dear MisterRogers,
Thanks for the heads-up on the Reflektor-D kits. I have some clarification I hope you can help with.
I'm currently running the R-2R with Amanero and 1 toroidal xformer 2x7V 7W. If I am to order the Reflektor-D, I only need 1 kit that comes from the xformer and feeds to the J3 of the R-2R, correct?
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Re: Soren's R-2R Dac
« Reply #71 on: March 23, 2015, 10:38:00 AM »

You need symmetrical negative and positive power supply +/-, so you need two boards one for positive and one for negative.
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Re: Soren's R-2R Dac
« Reply #72 on: March 23, 2015, 12:08:44 PM »

To replace the 7V transformer (AC) with a DC PS, you'll need 12V and bipolar (+ / -) as Chris said. I use Reflektor-D to power the ISO 3.3V pin, which is often fed from the 3.3V out of the Amanero. I've verified this; upgrading to a Reflektor-D here improves sonics.

I use the SSR03 to provide the bipolar 12V in my build. While you can use two 'D''s in a bipolar configuration, it's designed to only supply between 3.3V - 7V. A couple of BIB's would work.

Dear MisterRogers,
Thanks for the heads-up on the Reflektor-D kits. I have some clarification I hope you can help with.
I'm currently running the R-2R with Amanero and 1 toroidal xformer 2x7V 7W. If I am to order the Reflektor-D, I only need 1 kit that comes from the xformer and feeds to the J3 of the R-2R, correct?
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Re: Soren's R-2R Dac
« Reply #73 on: March 23, 2015, 05:05:29 PM »

I got in the GB for one Reflector-D to power my USB receiver.

Do you recomend the Bibs for the DAC or do you think another two reflectors can do it? dont you think the voltage will be too low at 7V?

The price for the SSR03 is absolutely ridiculous (for the populated board 535Euro wtf?) in what way do you think this will (or might be) better than the Bib's?
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Re: Soren's R-2R Dac
« Reply #74 on: March 23, 2015, 07:10:34 PM »

Yea, that's pretty crazy. Just PM's you with a deal - you'll need to decide fast as I have another buyer. Comparing the Reflector-D / BIB; the D is very focused, specifically built to produce the best wave in the range that matters most to digital. It's low parts count helps keep noise very low. BIB is more dynamic, and thus better for analog.
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Re: Soren's R-2R Dac
« Reply #75 on: March 23, 2015, 07:54:22 PM »

Thanks Mike, i guess i have to think about this more... and have to decline on your generous offer on the SSR03 for the moment.

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Re: Soren's R-2R Dac
« Reply #76 on: March 24, 2015, 03:54:13 AM »

To replace the 7V transformer (AC) with a DC PS, you'll need 12V and bipolar (+ / -) as Chris said. I use Reflektor-D to power the ISO 3.3V pin, which is often fed from the 3.3V out of the Amanero. I've verified this; upgrading to a Reflektor-D here improves sonics.

I use the SSR03 to provide the bipolar 12V in my build. While you can use two 'D''s in a bipolar configuration, it's designed to only supply between 3.3V - 7V. A couple of BIB's would work.

Thanks MisterRogers. Just ordered myself a Reflector-D kits. How much do you suppose the SSR03 improve the performance compared to a diyink PS or a transformer?
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Re: Soren's R-2R Dac
« Reply #77 on: March 24, 2015, 11:42:05 AM »

Good questions; haven't tried another PS or direct AC. I do have other PS's around (317) - I'll swap them in when I can and compare.
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Re: Soren's R-2R Dac
« Reply #78 on: March 31, 2015, 03:56:20 PM »

Here is my take:

Looking at the AMB a20 would you recommend this? is there anything else that doesn't go stellar in price? (only class A solid state)

I found out that Lampizator sells kits and built boards, if funds allow i'm gonna try one out.

Lampizator kits
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Re: Soren's R-2R Dac
« Reply #79 on: March 31, 2015, 04:22:00 PM »

1:10 amplification? and 1K output impedance? Are you sure this is a good match for Soeren's DAC?
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