Cheapest DAC with I2S

[lordearl]

I'm looking for a fairly simple DAC with I2S input to test a prototype streaming device, does anyone know of a few entry level DAC models?

Most of the DACs which feature I2S seem to be on the expensive side - I don't think the review database here has the ability to filter by digital input type.

 

[HarmonicTHD]

Cheap might be relative. …

But Google gives

BOSS I2S DAC v 1.2

Raspberry PI Dac, 32/384Khz, audiophile sound card.

allo.com

 

[voodooless]

Just get some cheap board from AliExpress. There are plenty to de found below €$£ 50, some even with ESS chips (who knows if if they’re genuine though)… or even cheaper:

https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ez2j1qF

 

[gvl]

You might be able to find DAC chip eval boards with I2S headers.

 

[Adaboy4z]

SMSL P0100 Pro $69 on Amazon

 

[Alcophone]

SMSL P0100 Pro $69 on Amazon

All its non-USB ports are outputs, not inputs

 

[lordearl]

Just get some cheap board from AliExpress. There are plenty to de found below €$£ 50, some even with ESS chips (who knows if if they’re genuine though)… or even cheaper:

https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ez2j1qF

Good thinking but I wouldn't have the capability to disassemble an HDMI cable to re-wire it for a board like this. Needing something compatible with HDMI I2S (ie. pin-out like the Topping DX7 pro).

 

[voodooless]

Good thinking but I wouldn't have the capability to disassemble an HDMI cable to re-wire it for a board like this. Needing something compatible with HDMI I2S (ie. pin-out like the Topping DX7 pro).

Add this:

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EyzB30r

 

[Dunring]

The Sabaj A20D DAC has them, and I got one for $189. The good news it's got so many features they're easy to sell.

 

[mocenigo]

The Sabaj A20D DAC has them, and I got one for $189. The good news it's got so many features they're easy to sell.

How did you get one for $189? Older model? Second hand? I see them for over $400 on amazon

 

[lordearl]

How about this one for a basic complete unit (ie. no need to use separate PCBs etc)?

Measurements seem ok...

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002598898474.html