Finaly finished Ian Canada base DDC project

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Here are some pictures of my finished project. I have build my DDC so I can feed my May KTE true I2S. It’s build around a a Raspberry Pi4 and I use Ian Canada component. From the tranfo, I go to a ultra low noise linear PSU (LinearPi) and go in DC to the PurePi that give me pure DC. I then feed the StudioPi Pro. On the left side of the StudioPi I have an Amanero Combo384 and the Rasbery Pi 4 and on the right side I have the reclocker FifoPi Q7 and the Hdmi Pi Pro. I also installed the touch scrren to control my input. The case is a Nagra style case, it goes well with the amp I have built from ICE Power module.

I use this DDC with my PC wich rum either ROON or JRiver to stream my Music from a NAS. Or I can use it directly since I Have Volumio on the RasPi. I send all signal without any over sampling to my dac, an Holo Audio May KTE. NOS on the May either. The mix with the DDC and the May is so perfect. I have replace my dead dCS Elgar with this and don’t regret it one second. Ample staging, precision of timbers, and very musical.

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Unfortunately your pictures did not show. Looking forward to seeing this build.

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Thanks, I upload them

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Thank you. Looks like a wonderful setup all around. The overall build is beyond my skills but very interesting.

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Thanks Craig, I have to admit that I had to practice on small project to regain my skill since my “electonic” was far. But it’s like goimg on a bicycle, you never forget. :wink:

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Since you’ve gone this far, build yourself a physical barrier between the power section and the rest of the components. You’ve got a good bit of space. Get yourself some copper sheets as they’re easy to work with and are effective.

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You mean to shield the power section, why not, thanks

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It’s best practice, probably a couple of bucks in material to implement. Whether or not it will make a difference, you’ll be the judge of that but it can’t hurt! :slight_smile:

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Very nice build. If I’m not mistaken, with Ian Canada component, native DSD is only available through I2S output and DOP with any other output, correct?

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Honestly, I am not sure

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Or put the transfo and PSU in a separate case

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What firmware are you using for Amanero Combo?