More changes have been made to the OzKiller.
We (the lone ranger and tonto, see below footnote at the bottom to explain this reference):
* re-arranged the Duelands and R/L outputs, and tidyed up the wiring runs to the Duelands in the process.
* added permanent I2S input rca sockets (which went nicely on the back of this amp case which had free socket holes available).
This was in preparation for the return of my hot-rodded CD94 from Danny Digital (the current cd94 in use, has been on loan, thanks Steven).
My CD94 is different to the one I've had on loan. I didnt want exposed wires running between transport and dac (I have kids that like to play with things). So DD put I2S rca outputs on the rear of the CD94. He also added an internal buffer to drive the I2S outputs, this ensures a strong 5v signal that is capable of being run out the rcas, down short coaxial digital cables, and into sockets at the dac end. This wouldnt be advisable without the buffer, as the i2s outputs that are tapped into on the player arent designed to drive anything but a very short point to point run.
So now I have a nice tidy cable run of 3 x short digital coaxial cables between cd94 and dac. Dac is now all closed up and safe from prying hands or bouncing balls.
DD also added my Burson clock, and included a external dc power plug on the case, so I could power my clock with my external battery. Very neat, no open wires running to external batteries. CD94 completely sealed, and again, closed up from prying hands and bouncing balls.
DD did some other mods, he disconnected the analog section, and also did a power mod for the digital boards (which is supposed to clean up the power that is feeding those digital boards) - and some other bits and pieces.
Hooked up my CD94 (to the freshly modded Killerdac) tonight, everything works as it should.
Havent listened at reference levels yet, I'm drawing no conclusions about whether there are any losses to this approach (versus the straight wire I2S option). At this stage, I'm just happy I dont have to worry about the kids tugging on open air wires.
Will take some photos later. It's getting abit late in the day.
[footnote: re LR/tonto reference, everytime I mentioned to SV that "we" can make a change here, and a change there - he puts on his best Tonto voice and says;
what do you mean "we" paleface?!? bahaha
Thanks again for your help Tonto, and thanks to DD for his excellent work on the CD94.