Audiophonics I-TDA 1387 DAC

[Bourneendboy]

Now that I have my R-Pi up and running, I'd like to try one of the Audiophonics DAC boards. Was going to order the I-Sabre but that is not currently available and see there is now an I-TDA 1387.

Is there anyone using this or heard it? Wondering how it compares to the I-Sabre.

[Yomanze]

Interesting. I would expect it to sound more analogue with better dynamic contrast due to being a multibit DAC. I am over-generalising though, implementation is critical.

...at the price, am tempted myself.

[LC1979]

Is this brand new for Audiophonics? Someone has posted their thoughts on the Volumio forum, very positive.

[Bourneendboy]

Any more thoughts on this one fellas?

[WAD62]

Any more thoughts on this one fellas?

I have the V2 board with a pi2 in my kitchen set up, and it's excellent, so this looks very interesting...:eyebrows:

[Cycleallday]

I have the V3 DAC and consider it to be the best PI DAC I have heard (my others being IQ and Allo).

They also have a very active forum but naturally most is in French although translation is not really an issue these days.

Their standard of construction is also well above the others so I would consider a new version from their own branding would be very good.

The only downside is the Euro exchange rate and the slightly high carriage charges.

Mel

[LC1979]

I have the V3 DAC and consider it to be the best PI DAC I have heard (my others being IQ and Allo).

Mel

Which Allo DAC do you have, out of interest?

I am still in the first few days of trialling The Boss and quite impressed, certainly better then the IQaudio, though that was also very good. I had considered the V3 previously. Also the Mamboberry LS. I think they're all much on a par at this level.

[Cycleallday]

Which Allo DAC do you have, out of interest?

I am still in the first few days of trialling The Boss and quite impressed, certainly better then the IQaudio, though that was also very good. I had considered the V3 previously. Also the Mamboberry LS. I think they're all much on a par at this level.

Piano 2.1, piano 1 and Kali with each

Audiophonics seems closer to Allo Boss but based on build quality and board design I see from both, my money would be on Audiophonics in a head to head.

[LC1979]

Interesting, thanks.

[Yomanze]

So there is a glowing review on another forum. A wide and deep soundstage was mentioned, which is indeed a trait I associate with multibit DACs. More tempted to get one for a second system now. [emoji14]

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[jonners]

I've ordered one of these, so we shall see. There is a cheaper Chinese version btw, but getting one over here is not so simple. https://world.taobao.com/item/538116703620.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a230r.1.14.60.UTuJh4&ns=1&abbucket=18#detail

[jonners]

So my DAC arrived, and it's a pleasant enough listen. Build quality is good. Quite a full, solid bass but a bit of harshness in the treble on violins. A bit two-dimensional, though it opens up quite a bit when paired with Allo Kali. Nothing to get too excited about, and to my ears it's easily bettered by the Kali/Piano DAC combination.