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    Raspberry Pi I2S to SPDIF Hat

    Nice, thanks. Was yours in the high 60's deg C like mine, before adding the heat sink? Or were you always in the 50's? Cheers
    Post by: Em84, Apr 25, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Raspberry Pi I2S to SPDIF Hat

    Hi @Michael Kelly Can you recommend a thermal pad solution for the Pi3's CPU, used with the 502DAC and it's case? Something cheap and effective?...
    Post by: Em84, Apr 23, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Chord Hugo 2

    Thanks bengo. I had even 'liked' it at the time but missed it under the 'spoiler' when I was scrolling through yesterday. Still hilarious. I do...
    Post by: Em84, Mar 18, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Chord Hugo 2

    I remember
    Post by: Em84, Mar 18, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Raspberry Pi I2S to SPDIF Hat

    Hi Michael @Michael Kelly Are there still plans for a metal case for the 502DAC ? If so, do you have a rough guesstimate of when? Cheers!
    Post by: Em84, Feb 2, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Raspberry Pi I2S to SPDIF Hat

    Absolutely agreed - you have my vote for a future Pro version without headphone amp
    Post by: Em84, Dec 28, 2017 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Raspberry Pi I2S to SPDIF Hat

    Hi Michael, Thanks for this update. Is the 502 DAC the only HAT you're going forward with, over the next 3 months? Is the digital only output...
    Post by: Em84, Dec 27, 2017 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Raspberry Pi I2S to SPDIF Hat

    Hi Michael I asked this question last week but it may have slipped through the cracks. I missed the campaign for the 502DAC Pro sadly. When...
    Post by: Em84, Dec 16, 2017 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Raspberry Pi I2S to SPDIF Hat

    Hi @Michael Kelly I missed the campaign for the 502DAC PRO sadly When will orders be open on your website? I know you're still busy...
    Post by: Em84, Dec 8, 2017 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Raspberry Pi I2S to SPDIF Hat

    @Michael Kelly After having the 502DAC in my system for a week and having my brain burn into the new sound, I switched for my HiFiBerry Digi+ Pro,...
    Post by: Em84, Aug 18, 2017 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Raspberry Pi I2S to SPDIF Hat

    Thanks Michael. You should definitely be super proud of the 502DAC - a very happy customer here. Regarding the above, if someone is only using...
    Post by: Em84, Aug 10, 2017 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Raspberry Pi I2S to SPDIF Hat

    Hehe :punk:
    Post by: Em84, Aug 10, 2017 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Raspberry Pi I2S to SPDIF Hat

    Hi Michael, After familiarizing myself with the new sound (compared with my Digi+ PRO) these past few days, I put the 5V jumper back in and...
    Post by: Em84, Aug 9, 2017 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Raspberry Pi I2S to SPDIF Hat

    Good point Michael. I definitely haven't seen that claim from them but that's definitely worth considering. Btw here's where Allo mentioned this...
    Post by: Em84, Aug 9, 2017 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Raspberry Pi I2S to SPDIF Hat

    I bought a DigiOne for my old man (my dad) before I read about the 502DAC. But I haven't tested his DigiOne in my system because I prefer Toslink....
    Post by: Em84, Aug 9, 2017 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers