The Well-Tempered Computer, an introduction to computer audio

Friday, April 19, 2013

QNKTC AB-1.2 USB DAC

Asynchronous USB DAC at a bargain price

  • One USB-I2S Module plugged into the Analog Board
  • Golledge high-quality XOs at 22.5792 and 24.576MHz
  • Asahi Kasei AKM4430 DAC
  • Low-noise 3.3V LDOs by Demain and Oneoclock, or ADP151
  • RCA (phono) stereo output
  • Headers for alternative power supply designs
  • Unpopulated connectors for RS232, LCD etc.
  • Bootloader buttons so you don't have to pop open the box to reprogram the MCU
  • You must provide an USB 2.0 mini-B cable. It is not included.
Open source drivers for UAC2 (24 bit / 192 kHz) and ASIO.


Website: QNKTC
Price: US$ 135