(just initial thoughts)
Adding :
- at least 8 channels OUT, XLR/TRS Combos
- HDMI eArc in (at least stereo, better Dolby)
- high power output - fitting the needs of Class-D amps
- at least 2 analog stereo ins
- remote control (at least for master volume and inputs) -
- AES support would be very nice
- bigger case, color LED (with level metering: see MOTU 828)
- no popping noises when switching ON/OFF (relais)
(Edit)
- a proper, decent StandBy Mode with less than 0,5W of power consumption
- Trigger OUT
In the end something in between a MOTU Ultralite mk5 and the OktoDAC.
To fit in the market price should not be (much) more than ultralite mk5.
I am also opting for doing it right and not cutting corners.
The absolute burner would be an inclusion of HDMI eARC multichannel IN with support for Dolby and consorts. I know of many people who would really like to ditch their AVRs.
A full blown PEQ/Filters would be nice, would need a GUI (web). But to make it really work for driving active multiway speaker setups this needs to be way more than 4 PEQ on each OUT. (FIR/LIR .... Delay ... Phase)
Maybe better: Make sure, that it works with LINUX/Pi/CAMILLADSP. (IMHO without this support won´t have a chance for most of the DIY active multichannel speaker projects).
Even better: Integrat a RaspPi or make room in the case where people can put there own RaspPi.
Very much looking forward
Adding :
- at least 8 channels OUT, XLR/TRS Combos
- HDMI eArc in (at least stereo, better Dolby)
- high power output - fitting the needs of Class-D amps
- at least 2 analog stereo ins
- remote control (at least for master volume and inputs) -
- AES support would be very nice
- bigger case, color LED (with level metering: see MOTU 828)
- no popping noises when switching ON/OFF (relais)
(Edit)
- a proper, decent StandBy Mode with less than 0,5W of power consumption
- Trigger OUT
In the end something in between a MOTU Ultralite mk5 and the OktoDAC.
To fit in the market price should not be (much) more than ultralite mk5.
I am also opting for doing it right and not cutting corners.
The absolute burner would be an inclusion of HDMI eARC multichannel IN with support for Dolby and consorts. I know of many people who would really like to ditch their AVRs.
A full blown PEQ/Filters would be nice, would need a GUI (web). But to make it really work for driving active multiway speaker setups this needs to be way more than 4 PEQ on each OUT. (FIR/LIR .... Delay ... Phase)
Maybe better: Make sure, that it works with LINUX/Pi/CAMILLADSP. (IMHO without this support won´t have a chance for most of the DIY active multichannel speaker projects).
Even better: Integrat a RaspPi or make room in the case where people can put there own RaspPi.
Very much looking forward
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