#172 is pro...Stereo
#172 is pro...Stereo
That's no surprise, given that there are a few different classifications for audio equipment for customs purposes. The last time I had to go pick up a DAC from custom, the officer there was unsure if it was a (part of) a musical instrument or just an audio device. You can probably help that along by specifying the appropriate Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System code and the associated description, instead of or at least in addition to the marketing name. Apparently almost all countries, including the EU and US are using (almost?) the same codes and descriptions, so a DAC should be an "Audio-frequency electric amplifiers: Other" (where "Other" means that it's not for aviation)If you are ordering from the US, keep an eye on shipping progress. IME, audio gear has a tendency to get stuck in customs.
Okto DAC8 pro order #186 arrived! Took just under 15 weeks but worth waiting for.View attachment 91910
now that the unit is here I’m enjoying it and think it’s great but please add direct remote commands for use with universal remotes and home automation sequencing. I programmed my harmony hub to just allow for on /off and volume up/down so as not to get lost in the menu but it only mostly works. Always turns on and volume works. Turns odd sometimes and getting stuck in mute is a problem (would be fixed if volume up turned mute off) to make this product perfect A firmware update with direct remote commands would be awesome, please see my earlier suggestions quoted above.Feature requests( geared toward DAC8 pro but extendable to DAC8 stereo)
1) Initial On volume setting: I plan to use the auto on feature but it would be nice if there was a programmable volume setting that would be applied when the unit is turned on to prevent any surprises.
2) Direct remote commands: I plan to integrate the Okto DAC into my music/HT system which uses a logitech harmony hub. I use one button "watch a movie" or "listen to music" settings. Finite state machine based menus and remote schemes always cause problems when the device is not in the expected state. It would be nice to have dedicated universal remote commands that do the following regardless of where in the menu you happen to be:
Need to have:
On : turns on if off , stays on if on
Off: Turns off if on , stays off if off
Volume up: Always turns volume up regardless of menu state
Volume Down: Always turns volume down regardless of menu state
Nice to have
Mute: always mutes regardless of state, defeated by volume up
Input- USB - sets input to USB regardless of menu state or current input
Input - AES - sets input to AES regardless of menu state or current input
1. I can send 2.1 channel music and 5.1 HT content via USB to the DAC in separate channels of the total 8 channels (with shared sub-channel).
2. I would like to take the 2 channels for music to a stereo amp to the L and R speakers.
3. I would like to take the 5 channels of HT to a 5-channel amp but must use the same L and R speakers, Speakers have only one pair of inputs.
4. The sub-channel will be shared between the two and connected to a powered subwoofer which is not an issue as the DAC channel is shared.
Better to describe with pictures. My PC set up with crossovers is already done as described here
I have a 8 channel amp right now where all of them can go through but it is not good enough for music.
I have a Purifi Eval 1 and am giving serious consideratiion to adding an Octo 8 DAC Pro.Very nice to see your DAC8PRO together with two of AHB2, many congratulations!
I am also planning/dreaming to use two of AHB2 with DAC8PRO (received on May 9, #106 firmware ver.1.32) in my multichannel multiamplifier project, as shown in my recent amplifier selection plans, especially the Plan-3. Your system, therefore, is much interesting and encouraging for me. Thank you indeed for sharing your setup photo.
I don't think there's any significant buffering going on, which would severely limit the potential for re-clocking, but I've got no Idea.Hi, does anyone know if the AES outputs re-clock an AES input signal in AES mode?
Unlikely. Your DSP should not care about jitter or any other clock irregularities, as long as it can decode the digital data. For the D/A conversion, the DAC does all the re-clocking it needs.Would it make sense to input to the source (AES) into the DAC, then feed the AES out to the DSP, and the AES outputs of the dsp back into the DAC?
I don't think there's any significant buffering going on, which would severely limit the potential for re-clocking, but I've got no Idea.Unlikely. Your DSP should not care about jitter or any other clock irregularities, as long as it can decode the digital data. For the D/A conversion, the DAC does all the re-clocking it needs.
Have you received your stereoDAC. Mine is 280, looks like it will be summer.I ordered my Stereo the second week of Sept. I'm estimating mine to arrive before xmas! HOHOHOHO?
Have you received your stereoDAC. Mine is 280, looks like it will be summer.
Define practicalIs there a practical device that you can use with the DAC 8 pro for active crossover or DSP?
Define practical