The New M2Tech EVO

[purite audio]

New from M2tech their EVO.
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb255/coopie_photo/IMG_1252.jpg

[Ali Tait]

Price?

[purite audio]

Ali Hi, 300 Euros there will be a few 'pre production examples soon and then full production for July, Keith.

[Ali Tait]

Cheers.

[Krisbee]

Interesting device. Reported to have these specs:

Size: 105x46x104mm (w x h x d, case)
105x50x142mm (w x h x d, total)
120x60x165mm (w x h x d, box) (to be confirmed)
Weight: tbd
Sampling frequencies (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Resolution (bits): 16 to 32
Inputs: USB 2.0, supply, master clock
Outputs: S/PDIF x2 (RCA & BNC), AES/EBU (XLR), optical Toslink, optical ST, I2S (RJ-45).
Supply voltage: 7-11VDC
Supply current: 60mA (I2S not driven) (to be confirmed)
Master clock input voltage: 3.3V
I2S output voltage: LVCMOS (3.3V) with 25mA current capability on each line
Notes: hiFace Evo is compliant with S/PDIF and AES/EBU specifications for channel status bits. Sampling frequency and other information are encoded. hiFace automatically recognize the presence of a clock on the master clock input and switches to that signal whenever available. AES/EBU channel status settings can be chosen between consumer and professional by a jumper on the PCB.

But will it need proprietary software drivers for it to work?

I might have bought their hiface thingy, except Linux drivers have never materialised.

[Stratmangler]

But will it need proprietary software drivers for it to work?

With the sampling frequency over USB going as high as 192kHz I'd expect proprietary drivers to be required.

[Krisbee]

Well I don't suppose Centrance code will be used, so Linux users will probably miss out again. Yet Audiophilleo claim to have a usb to spdif product that is 192Khz 24bit sample rate capable and Windows, OSX, and Linux compatible with their own firmware.

Maybe m2tech will have enough memory in this new evo device to go the firmware route.

[purite audio]

Linux is ready.
Keith.

[Krisbee]

Linux is ready.
Keith.

It's that for the hiface or m2tech's new products?

[purite audio]

I believe they wil both use the same drivers.
Keith.

[Krisbee]

I believe they wil both use the same drivers.
Keith.

Excellent news that Linux drivers may finally be available. When I emailed Marco on this subject two weeks he had this to say: "it's not a problem of difficulty, rather than a time one. We'll probably give specific code objects for every Linux distribution."

There are dozens of Linux distros with at least six main variants (gentoo, slackware, redhat, suse, mandriva, debian) so it will be interesting to see how they have tackled this when their linux drivers go public.

[purite audio]

Other view,
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb255/coopie_photo/IMG_1249.jpg

[Themis]

This is a really impressive device, Keith. The clock input is really a plus for high-end setups. I hope a listening test will come up soon. :)

[purite audio]

Thanks Dimitri, I wish I could say I was responsible ! There should be a few pre production samples very soon, and Marco has designed a couple of dacs that look very interesting too, both use his proprietary async USB.
VB Keith.

[Marco]

There should be a few pre production samples very soon, and Marco has designed a couple of dacs that look very interesting too...

First I knew - must be my alter-ego..... :eyebrows:

;)

Marco.

[purite audio]

Specs,
Size: 105x46x104mm (w x h x d, case)
105x50x142mm (w x h x d, total)
120x60x165mm (w x h x d, box) (to be confirmed)
Weight: tbd
Sampling frequencies (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Resolution (bits): 16 to 32
Inputs: USB 2.0, supply, master clock
Outputs: S/PDIF x2 (RCA & BNC), AES/EBU (XLR), optical Toslink, optical ST, I2S (RJ-45).
Supply voltage: 7-11VDC
Supply current: 60mA (I2S not driven) (to be confirmed)
Master clock input voltage: 3.3V
I2S output voltage: LVCMOS (3.3V) with 25mA current capability on each line
Notes: hiFace Evo is compliant with S/PDIF and AES/EBU specifications for channel status bits. Sampling frequency and other information are encoded. hiFace automatically recognize the presence of a clock on the master clock input and switches to that signal whenever available. AES/EBU channel status settings can be chosen between consumer and professional by a jumper on the PCB. ST output is compliant with Avago application note AV02-0723EN[1].pdf for links up to 1.6km.
Keith.

[Ammonite Audio]

Keith

Any more news on the Evo? It's exactly what I need.

[purite audio]

Shugs Hi, I should have my first one by the end of the week, I believe full production by the end of August, ( it seems everything is always delayed ) very Best,Keith.

[HighFidelityGuy]

Hmm, looks intersting. Perhaps this could save me from buying a new soundcard. I'd certainly like to try one once they're available. :)

[Ammonite Audio]

Shugs Hi, I should have my first one by the end of the week, I believe full production by the end of August, ( it seems everything is always delayed ) very Best,Keith.

Thanks. Is the UK price decided yet?

[purite audio]

S Hi, £250 inc vat and insured delivery.
Keith.

[firedog55]

"Master clock input voltage: 3.3V"

What exactly does this mean? That the EVO can be slaved to an external clock? If so, what kind of external clock? Examples of devices?

Thanks

[Marco]

Hi 'firedog55',

Welcome to AOS :)

Could you please pop into the Welcome area and introduce yourself to our community by supplying your first name, basic geographical location, system details and music tastes, as this is a requirement for all new members joining AOS.

Cheers! :cool:

Marco.

[purite audio]

Firedog Hi, yes it can be used with external clocks, this is from the EVO's manual.
'2) External clock in. Apply a clock source if you need higher precision and stability than
provided by the internal oscillators. Please remember that a suitable clock (22.5792MHz or
24.576MHz) must be provided depending on the sampling frequency of files to be played
back. Please see the specifications section for absolute maximum ratings. This input is
galvanically isolated by a pulse transformer'

Keith.

[trailer]

Have you heard the new Evo at all yet Keith?

[purite audio]

Trailer my first one arrives Monday, so hopefully soon!
VB Keith.

[firedog55]

My "hello" is now posted. Sorry for the faux pas.

[trailer]

Trailer my first one arrives Monday, so hopefully soon!
VB Keith.
Thanks. I'm interested to your findings as to how it compares stacked against the standard one, as many others will be I'm sure.