vortecjr wrote: > John, I'm happy to you see you involved in this project. I received a > call from a friend while driving home about this post and had some time > to brain storm. I'm not a big fan of the one board fits all approach. I > feel that having modules with the desired output allows one to optimize > that output and you end up having a better product in the end compared > to trying to put everything into one board. > > The brains of the device (computer board) should be made as simple as > possible with Ethernet input and USB and i2s output. The USB output is > located on the same side as the ethernet connector and affords easy > access to those who prefer a USB DAC or USB interface. The i2s output is > located opposite of the ethernet and USB connectors and would used in > combination with a module that would stack in the case. BTW the i2s > output could be generated from a second onboard USB signal patch using a > very good clock and clock power circuit. With this you now have the > basic frame work to build anything! I can make available modules from my > Rendu Network Player if you like the idea. I have an i2s to LVDS i2s > output module that can be used with W4S and PS Audio gear. I have an i2s > to Sabre analog output module with RCA output that can also be used to > drive headphones. I can also make a tricked out SPDIF output module. > Others can design modules as well... > > Here are images of the modules; > i2s - http://www.sonore.us/Sonore-Rendu-i2s.png > Sabre - http://www.sonore.us/Sonore-Rendu-analog.png > > Jesus R While I have absolutely no idea how difficult it would be to implement the "Squeezebox protocol" on this board, I like the option of using modules very much. Such a platform would make upgrades and next gen players a lot easier to implement.
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