How do you find the build quality and attention to detail?
I zoomed in and the main knob looks a bit cheap with those grooves. And these screws look weird but that could be the photo.
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Review and Measurements of Okto DAC8 8Ch DAC & Amp
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I zoomed in and the main knob looks a bit cheap with those grooves. And these screws look weird but that could be the photo.
Feyire
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Looks like they added the middle screw that you pointed out was needed in order to avoid the flexing of the metal plate.
Hmm... firmware flash update wont help here
then suggest that its someting you look at down the road in its probably not that hard diy or order some local custom made screws and knob that suit ones personal taste 100% ...
There will probably be mod dealers ready to supply these.Hmm... firmware flash update wont help here
Yeah. I just want to know how it feels? Does it feels like it is good qualtiy? I am just asking. It could be very nice.Hmm... firmware flash update wont help here
It just looks like a screwing bottle cap to me. But I certainly don't want to ridicule them and it could feel very good and could be good build quality to. I am just curious. I certainly don't want to say it is bad, because I really don't know. For the rest it looks very very good.
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Thanks for the report. With any luck it will be launched at the same time as it is lauched. My tuppence worth regarding delay is that I would rather wait for a stable product than get a sub-optimal product now.
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The knob is actually solid aluminium, pretty heavy and made in Germany (by Mentor GmbH). But we would prefer one without grooves too, so suggestions are welcome if anyone knows a replacement.
No, not enough spare time and people at the moment, sorry. But we look forward to take part in exhibitions in the future.
Well, not this month after all. But soon after the DAC8 PRO launch which is planned for 2-3 weeks from now.Not to be pushy, but when this month can we expect the Stereo launch?
We're glad for the positive feedback on the black front design. Stay tuned.
Thank you for the little update. I am very much anticipating the stereo dac. And yeah it would be great if there were no grooves. But thank you very much for your honesty. Big thumbs up.
I'm wanting 1 of these Mch DAC8s as soon as I can save up the required cash. Is €989 still the final purchase price?
Which one of the 'additional features' would members go for or recommend?
Choice between 7 Sabre's internal FIR filters
Individual channel volume
Trigger output (pulse / continuous)
Configurable auto on / auto off
Full control with either pushable knob or remote
Remote control learning
32-bit volume control
2x 2.42" OLED displays
Currently I have 2 Adam A7X monitors and plan to buy another pair for surround, if I can use channel mapping in Foobar2000 with the Ockto DAC8 Pro, rather than use a surround amp/receiver. Probably add another A7X as a centre later. Does this seem feasible?
Which one of the 'additional features' would members go for or recommend?
Choice between 7 Sabre's internal FIR filters
Individual channel volume
Trigger output (pulse / continuous)
Configurable auto on / auto off
Full control with either pushable knob or remote
Remote control learning
32-bit volume control
2x 2.42" OLED displays
Currently I have 2 Adam A7X monitors and plan to buy another pair for surround, if I can use channel mapping in Foobar2000 with the Ockto DAC8 Pro, rather than use a surround amp/receiver. Probably add another A7X as a centre later. Does this seem feasible?
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I'd definitely prefer a grooveless knob, too. Mentor's program (https://www.mentor-bauelemente.de/katalog/k/MENTOR-K.pdf) seems somewhat limited, but they have a picture on page 23 with a very nice looking, plain silver knob without grooves which, unfortunately, I'm unable to find listed in the catalog. If this were avaliable in the correct size in black, I'd be all over it.
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@Okto Research, now that the final product is on track, can you please share the final specifications and options of the DAC8 Pro?
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Contact Mouser, i'm pretty sure they have one for you, or make one for your needs
https://eu.mouser.com/Electromechanical/Hardware/Knobs-Dials/_/N-b0k7i?P=1z0z2q1
Yeah that looks great
Does anyone have an opinion about how it looks inside? Sometimes I read here that somethings looks very good or that the material is very good? And what is the opinion of the layout?Figured someone would be interested, so I took a quick shot of the internals of the newly arrived DAC8 DSP.
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There is a ton of room in there allowing them to keep things separate which no doubt is helping with performance. Overall, it looks good to me. I would just check to make sure they sanded off the screw to the chassis for the mains safety ground (green/yellow wire at the IEC terminal).
Thank you.
Serious case of envy. I'm seriously considering getting an OCTO8 later this year, but, of course, it wont have the miniDSP nanoSHARK module.Figured someone would be interested, so I took a quick shot of the internals of the newly arrived DAC8 DSP.
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