On Mon, 13 Nov 2017 14:08:41 +0000, David wrote:

> 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
Also consider the listening environment (& your own hearing which
deteriorates considerably with age for example at 50 I doubt that I cn
hear much above 12-13khz).

in the average home environment the differences claimed by audiophile
quality equipment are simply in-detectable by the average listener
(probably why the 1st thing they tell you about their equipment is "It
cost £XXX)

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