I'm going to grab a S3 BUT my perfect S3 Lite/S4 would be
Pure Streamer (No DAC)
* Screen for cover art and EQ/visualisations.
* Network/Wifi for streaming apps and NAS over SMB
* Internal drive and/or USB for storage
* Outputs: USB Out (plug in my USB DAC), Optical Out, COAX Out (I2S would be...
I've installed AkLIAM AK05 on the R2R Druid DAC and the ZA2 AMPS... and it made a massive difference to the point it's influenced the sound in a way that sounds like a live performance in my room.
It sounds amazing, but i'm also kind of mad because I'm looking for a more clean sound.
I'd love...
Ali express also has a ton of these
SX52B
OPS200
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009669392356.html
Marantz HDAM-KA
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009092803835.html?
HAXNFIELEC
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009489801833.html?
LHY Audio...
I am looking forward to pre-ordering this streamer!
As somebody who is currently running a PiCorePlayer -> Topping D10 Balanced USB -> XDR to my Fosi stack. The major thing I think I'm missing is "DSP/EQ" for the room. It sounds like EQ is on the cards with the S3... and being able to do that...
ZA3 AMP
NE5532 is the stock OPA
Cheap/Easy upgrade recommendation: 3 x OPA1612 on the left/right/XLR (for stereo) / 2 x on right/XLR (for mono).
Note: Remove the sub OPA (if you're not using them)
ZP3 PREAMP
LME49720NA is the stock OPA
Cheap/Easy Upgrade recommendation: 2 x OPA1656 (confirm)?
Online Stores
https://fosiaudio.com/products/op-amp-chip-muses02-opa2604ap-opa2134paFosi sells a number of supported OAs.
https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/opa-c-374.htmlEurope...
I'm just starting to get into Audio and Op Amp rolling so I want to start making a list of Op Amps
OPA = Op Amp because we're going to say it over and over ;)
Integrated Circuit (IC) - Dual
NameLinkNotesSupported
Texas Instruments
NE5532...