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    Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

    Thanks. The 24V Meanwell power supply recommended by Michael Kelly works well. I have a Pi2AES Pro sitting on top of an Allo USB Signature...
    Post by: Navin, Jul 3, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

    I have no other use for a 12V/15V 3A power supply so was wondering. There is just 1 piece available and it might be the last one.
    Post by: Navin, Jul 3, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

    Based on the spec sheet the Fiio PL50 is also capable of 3A. PL50-Low Noise Regulated Linear Power Supply (fiio.com)
    Post by: Navin, Jul 3, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

    Hi Michael, I have the original Pi2AES Pro board being used as a HAT on an Allo USB Signature. The Meanwell 24V power supply powers both boards. I...
    Post by: Navin, Jul 3, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi 2 Design - How do I get started?

    Thanks. I have ordered a pair of 2" ILI9225 LCD screens, Meanwell Power supplies, Pi2AES and D70s to start with. The local Allo website is down...
    Post by: Navin, Apr 14, 2021 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Pi 2 Design - How do I get started?

    Dear Mr. Kelly, I understand from the Pi2AES website that the Pi2AES I2S output is designed to work with the Gustard DACs. I was told that the...
    Post by: Navin, Apr 12, 2021 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Pi 2 Design - How do I get started?

    Thanks, Hrodulf for all your effort and time. I did read up a bit about this. I think I would have to break this into 2 separate projects. This...
    Post by: Navin, Apr 9, 2021 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Pi 2 Design - How do I get started?

    Would this 6V-12V power supply do? SHUNT power supply – MuzgAUDIO I would also need a PCB that connects the J3 connector to one Coaxial SPDIF...
    Post by: Navin, Apr 7, 2021 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Pi 2 Design - How do I get started?

    @purr1n check out post #2318 from "misterdog" in the link below :D (3) Gustard X16 Balanced MQA DAC Review | Page 116 | Audio Science Review (ASR)...
    Post by: Navin, Apr 7, 2021 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Pi 2 Design - How do I get started?

    Exactly both PCM and DSD are bits. PCM is 16/24 bits in a "frame" with 44.1k or 48k or some multiple of either "frames per second". DSD is 1 bit...
    Post by: Navin, Apr 6, 2021 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Pi 2 Design - How do I get started?

    Firstly, I would like to thank everyone for the time and energy they are expending on my questions. I do not know why I am unable to "Like" posts...
    Post by: Navin, Apr 6, 2021 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Pi 2 Design - How do I get started?

    At least 2 sources offer that the Pi2AES SMPS can be bypassed and hence the Pi2AES can be powered from 5VDC. @13:05 here Gustard H16 & X16 _(Z...
    Post by: Navin, Apr 5, 2021 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Pi 2 Design - How do I get started?

    Thanks. @13:05 in the video below the commentator talks about using a 5V DC bypassing the SMPS inside the Pi2AES How do DDCs improve audio?...
    Post by: Navin, Apr 5, 2021 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Pi 2 Design - How do I get started?

    Aha. So while the GPIO is capable of higher the I2S port is limited. Thanks. I was told by someone (forget who) that the Pi2AES can also be...
    Post by: Navin, Apr 1, 2021 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Pi 2 Design - How do I get started?

    On a completely unrelated note, I am unable to like any posts. I can't even find a place where I can ask this question. Is there some setting I...
    Post by: Navin, Mar 31, 2021 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools