On Mon, 13 Nov 2017 14:05:09 +0000, David wrote:

> On Mon, 13 Nov 2017 11:58:51 +0000, David wrote:
>
>> Just looking at this:
>> 
>> I can see that I have to solder in the 40 pin connector but it isn't
>> clear if I have to solder in the "new free one RCA connector" or if it
>> just clips in somewhere.
>>
>> I assume soldering but there don't seem to be any detailed
>> instructions.
>>
>> Anyone fitted one of these?
>
> Posted this before I saw the HiFi thread.
>
> To expand the question a bit further, which DAC would the team
> recommend?
>
> The one linked above is £10.
>
> 
>
> is £33.
>
> However you often get what you pay for, and DACs in HiFi equipment are
> not all the same. Burr Brown is a known name. The site above doesn't say
> much about the specifications. However
>
> 
>
> says "Dedicated 192kHz/24bit high-quality Burr-Brown DAC for best sound
> quality (ESS instead of Burr-Brown on DAC+ Light)" which looks
> promising.
>
> Noted the price is shown as £45 as oppose to £33 above, but I haven't
> checked that VAT and shipping is included in either price)
>
> Has anyone compared different DAC packages on the Pi?

O.K. - just found "Also note that our prices do not include VAT for all
shipping addresses outside Switzerland. Depending on your country, you may
have to pay the VAT and/or additional customs and processing fees on
import. Please ask your local postal provider about these costs."

So at least another £6.60, plus shipping plus hassle organising to pay
this.

£45 is looking a more reasonable price, if a tad expensive.


Cheers


Dave R





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