The new Khadas Tone Board looks amazing (with balanced output)

[Herbert]

Correct. And when you look at the many desktop DACs Amir tested, many have similar (aluminium)
casings. There are already suppliers for this. The Audiophonics case is made from standard extrusion parts.
But a case has to be distinctive to sell a product. At least one can say this about the Khadas board.
But I hope a generic (means standalone) bare board will be available as well.

 

[Tks]

Asus design department was contracted for this or something? *facedesk*

at any rate, if they keep those awesome RCA connectors from the last version, then all is well.

 

[Labjr]

I think it looks like Nvidia Shield.

 

[THW]

*insert gamer brand here* design department was contracted for this or something? *facedesk*

FTFY

 

[ExpertNoob]

It's just a prototype IIRC. Hopefully they make it closer the Atom like someone mentioned in the OG thread. That's one of the common pairings with this DAC I believe.

 

[Deleted member 12179]

any news on this?

 

[g29]

any news on this?

See these reviews. The designer of the Khadas TBD started his own company and released 2 balanced DACs.

SONCOZ SGD1 Audio DAC Review

Measurements of Soncoz LA-QXD1 Pre-production "Evolution of KTE Board"

He has also fixed the Sabre IMD Humps in both DACs since the initial reviews.

HTH

 

[Gouwa]

any news on this?

Hi Lolito:
Thanks for the waiting!

Here are some updates of the Tone2:
https://forum.khadas.com/t/khadas-amplifier/7110/10?u=gouwa

Have fun!

 

[Digital Mastering System]

Why not balanced TRS? This is already pretty common on a lot of gear out there. Requires more depth but less space on the rear panel.

I like TRS because it's easier to drill the hole in the case. TRS is the oldest and has been shown to be very good for over a hundred years.

 

[redjr]

Overheard at Boeing's top secret Possum Works facility:

"I'm sorry, Sir, but our submission for the new stealth fighter lost the bid."

"Damned Lockheed Skunks! Well, that sucks, but I'm sure we can find some way to monetize our design..."

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Looks like something Creative Labs would dream up.

 

[nerone]

Does it have the optical input to connect Chromecast Audio?