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Sorry it took me a little while to get back to you.

Posted by orpheus (A) on September 26, 2006 at 22:59:59

In Reply to: Re: Second the Chime, excellent sound. (long) posted by pendergast on September 21, 2006 at 16:43:24:

The output of the Chime is designed as such, it isn't something that requires correcting. You could email Hagerman and ask him if it's possible to get more gain out of the circuit, but I suspect that he designed it as such because it sounds better and is better for the implementation of his design. Otherwise I'm sure he would have just raised the output voltage to the more standard 2 volts.

The HagDac module, which is a populated circuit board, is sold for $499. The circuit board for the Chime, which is unpopulated, is $99. Then you need to buy a transformer, parts, and a chassis. Depending on your decisions about parts selection, you could build one up for around $800, probably a little bit more.

I'm listening to the Chime right now, and it sounds very, very good. I intend to post a review of the Chime when I've done more comparison with other DAC's/players.

-Aaron.

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Topic - DIY DAC recommendations - pendergast 08:39:52 09/17/06 (15)

Re: DIY DAC recommendations - JB 05:54:07 09/19/06 (0)

Re: DIY DAC recommendations - clio09 06:37:17 09/18/06 (0)

Here's one suggestion... - RioTubes 18:55:52 09/17/06 (3)

Re: Here's one suggestion... - pendergast 08:10:04 09/18/06 (2)

A few build comments - RioTubes 11:27:16 09/18/06 (1)

Re: A few build comments - pendergast 12:30:00 09/18/06 (0)

maybe Hagerman? - troporobo 17:20:22 09/17/06 (4)

Second the Chime, excellent sound. (long) - orpheus 13:57:20 09/18/06 (3)

Re: Second the Chime, excellent sound. (long) - pendergast 16:43:24 09/21/06 (2)

Sorry it took me a little while to get back to you. - orpheus 22:59:59 09/26/06 (1)

No prob'! - pendergast 15:58:32 09/27/06 (0)

Re: DIY DAC recommendations - Gaspode 08:48:51 09/17/06 (3)

Re: DIY DAC recommendations - pendergast 08:55:36 09/17/06 (2)

Have a look at the Audio Note build here. - Gaspode 09:06:18 09/17/06 (1)

Re: Have a look at the Audio Note build here. - pendergast 09:10:21 09/17/06 (0)

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Sorry it took me a little while to get back to you. - orpheus 22:59:59 09/26/06 (1)

No prob'! - pendergast 15:58:32 09/27/06 (0)

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