[nick_charles]

  Btw does anyone remember what is the resolution of vinyl discsc translated into bits? Was it something like 10?

 
About 12 - 13 averaged across 20Hz - 20 KHz but  less below 400 hz ! where it can be under 10 bits ...

 

[richbass]

Has anyone compared odac with any of the audio-gd dacs ? within $500 range specifically. Thanks.

 

[HaVoC-28]

  Has anyone compared odac with any of the audio-gd dacs ? within $500 range specifically. Thanks.

 
Compared it when i had SPL Auditor as amp and Beyer T1 as can . 
 
NFB-2/17.32 vs ODAC at level mached (dbmeter + voltmeter) => the same 

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(Without volume matching NFB17.32 (XLR out)  > NFB17.32 (RCA Out) = NFB-2  > ODAC  , (but it don't matter at all , it just show , that the "louder" DAC wins , or the most powerfull output wins ) , level match it , and every well built dac will sound the same
 
At least it's what i experienced  , i haded also a Pioneer DVD player to the comparison (based on PCM1754 DAC + OPA4580) and again after level matching , it sounded exactly the same .
 
Now i don't care about DACs , i just use one that feel my needs , currently ODAC do what i want so i prefer to  play with headphones , but it's just my experiences , you could experiment something totaly opposite then just try by yourself ? best thing to do , try and learn .

 

[diaBoliQu3]

I wondering if different vendor will make different sound for ODAC? Let's say JDS, Epiphany, Emerald Physics, and DiY version?

 

[HaVoC-28]

  I wondering if different vendor will make different sound for ODAC? Let's say JDS, Epiphany, Emerald Physics, and DiY version?

 
No they all get the same board from yoyodine . They just mount it in a case .

 

[diaBoliQu3]

   
No they all get the same board from yoyodine . They just mount it in a case .

So it's better to get the cheapest version? In my case, Epiphany Acoustics E-DAC is cheaper.
 
BTW regarding UAC1 and UAC2, is there any other different other than 24/96 and 24/192? Because price wise, about $100 different:
http://www.emeraldphysics.com/search/label/Digital%20to%20Analog%20Converters

 

[Solrighal]

Be aware that some models do offer different input & output socketry. Otherwise, they all sound the same. Perfect.

 

[diaBoliQu3]

Be aware that some models do offer different input & output socketry. Otherwise, they all sound the same. Perfect.

What you mean socketry? Is it the RCA, 3.5mm etc? I'm looking at RCA output... Both JDS and Epiphany producing RCA output.

 

[Solrighal]

Yeah, like that. My O2 has it's RCA input on the back panel, along with its power input. It also has RCA outputs on the rear panel and uses a 6.3mm output on the front.

Head'n'Hifi have various versions.

 

[diaBoliQu3]

Yeah, like that. My O2 has it's RCA input on the back panel, along with its power input. It also has RCA outputs on the rear panel and uses a 6.3mm output on the front.

Head'n'Hifi have various versions.

I see... But based from your signature you doesn't keep O2 anymore. Not your cup of tea?
 
And finally, which one do you think a better buy? JDS, Epiphany Acoustics or Emerald Physic version of ODAC? Because while searching for affordable hifi DAC, I was lead to Emerald Physic Dac1/ Dac2. After further search, it's based on ODAC but Dac2 is UAC2 based thus allowing asynchronous 24/192 while Dac1 only support 24/96 like other version of ODAC. Will make purchase ASAP while awaiting for my Modi.

 

[Solrighal]

My signature? I'm on mobile so I'm not sure what you mean by my sig but my profile is up to date. Anyway, I love my O2.its by far the best purchase in this hobby I've made to date and it pairs very well with my HD 650's.

As for those manufacturers well, I honestly don't know. I'd just buy the one which is closest to you, in case import taxes are important.

 

[diaBoliQu3]

My signature? I'm on mobile so I'm not sure what you mean by my sig but my profile is up to date. Anyway, I love my O2.its by far the best purchase in this hobby I've made to date and it pairs very well with my HD 650's.

As for those manufacturers well, I honestly don't know. I'd just buy the one which is closest to you, in case import taxes are important.

Emerald Physic is the closest one but significant price hike.
 
What I mean about your sig is:
FLAC > Foobar2000 > ASIO > M-Audio 2496 > Linn Black > Marantz PM6004 > Mogami 3103 > Dali Zensor 1 > Shure SRH840

FLAC > Cowon iAudio D2 > Sennheiser PX100-II

 

[Solrighal]

Ah, right. Sorry. That doesn't show when I'm on my mobile. It just goes to show how long it's been since I accessed this site from a PC. I'll get right on that.

Edit - fixed.

 

[diaBoliQu3]

Order placed. Either it's Modi or Odac that will be pair with my Bottlehead Crack or Sansui AU555 A.

 

[Solrighal]

Maybe I missed it but what headphones are you using?