It is now well known about the improvements an linear power supply it brings when using it in audio/video signal source devices. I have started with designing LPS for Oppo players (beside an extended game of other upgrades). Now all Oppo player models it benefit of my LPS. I have then extended...
Sonica DAC, another product of Oppo, with last version of the most advanced DAC chip inside. A product which sadly, it will not be produced anymore, as the rest of the Oppo series...
I started recently taking a closer look on Sonica, trying to figure out what it could be improved and upgraded...
The DAC system is based on the same PCM1792 chip, but is entirely redesigned, and interfaced through digital isolator to I2S lines on ST/STX board. Double regulation levels using TPS and ADM7151 ultra low noise regulators on DAC board. The fully differential (OPA1632) I/V and final buffer are...
- Replacing the original SMPS with the linear power module (internal mounted). This mod it include:
Double AC filters for internal transformer as for the original toroid (analogue power).
R core transformer for best main AC noise isolation.
Most advanced power regulators on market today for...