Hello - I am planning to get a Tone Board for use as an outboard DAC with a CD Player (the CD player would just be used as a transport). I would input the SPDIF signal into the Tone Board via the Coax/RCA plug, and power the Tone Board via the USB input. Is there any reason this set up would not wo…

[image] John457: can I safely use a higher amperage 5v USB power adapter such as the 2 amp USB power adapter sold by Khadas Yes, can. But personally will recommend a better power adapter like linear power supply for better sound quality. [image] John457: will using a higher quality powe…

USB Power adapter for Tone Board questions?

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Gouwa October 23, 2019, 12:51am 4

Yes, can. But personally will recommend a better power adapter like linear power supply for better sound quality.

Yes!

Have fun!

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Khadas Tone Board + RPI 3 - external power supply