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Audio Crafters Guild X-DAC 3.0 Built Units, Kits, Options, and Parts for Digital Audio Projects.




The Advanced DAC kit.



In our zeal to offer a variety of configurations to exactly fit your needs we realize the many options will likely generate questions. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or requests. See home page for contact information.

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Factory built DACs Fully assembled and tested X-DAC 3.0 DACs ready to plug in and enjoy. ACG Logo
X-DAC 3.0 Signature Asynchronous Audio DAC. Four S/PDIF inputs. Full size case with laser etched front and rear panels and damping panels. X-Pwr LCLC power supply (110/220v models available) and upgrade local regulators. Upgraded internal components include Vishay ® or Mills ® resistors and BlackGate ® caps. $ 2575
X-DAC 3.0 Asynchronous Audio DAC. Four S/PDIF inputs. Full size case with laser etched front and rear panels. Standard power supply (110/220v models available). $ 1575
The X-DAC 3.0 Signature X-DAC 3.0 Signature kit for the advanced audio craftsman. ACG Logo
X-DAC 3.0 Signature Asynchronous Audio DAC. Four S/PDIF inputs. Full size case with laser etched front and rear panels and damping panels. X-Pwr LCLC power supply (110/220v models available) and upgrade local regulators. Upgraded internal components include Vishay ® or Mills ® resistors and BlackGate ® caps. $ 1366
X-DAC 3.0 Signature Asynchronous Audio DAC. Four S/PDIF inputs. X-Pwr LCLC power supply (110/220v models available) and upgrade local regulators. Upgraded internal components include Vishay ® or Mills ® resistors and BlackGate ® caps. CASE NOT INCLUDED. $ 1136
Full kits Following four kits include all parts (~ 180) to build X-DAC 3.0 board. Requires builder supplied case and power supply or select from units below. ACG Logo
X-DAC 3.0 AJR/4 Asynchronous Audio DAC kit. Four S/PDIF inputs. $ 667
X-DAC 3.0 AJR/3 Asynchronous Audio DAC kit. Three S/PDIF inputs. $ 627
X-DAC 3.0 AJR/2 Asynchronous Audio DAC kit. Two S/PDIF inputs. $ 587
X-DAC 3.0 AJR/1 Asynchronous Audio DAC kit. Single S/PDIF inputs. $ 547
Power Supplies ACG Logo ACG Logo
X-DAC 3.0 basic Power Supply Basic external +5v, +-12v regulated supply for above kits, 110 & 220v models available. Factory built & tested. $ 95
X-Pwr Advanced power supply kit. Useable with X-DAC 3.0 or other projects. Features include 36,000 uF + 224 uH LCLC filtering, HEX-FRED high speed diodes. Separate digital and analog supplies. $ 345
Cases ACG Logo ACG Logo
X-DAC full case prepped 17 x 12 x 1.7" black anodized case. Front and rear panels drilled and lettering laser etched. $ 230
X-DAC half case plain 8.4 x 12 x 1.7" black or silver anodized case. Panels NOT drilled or lettered. $ 98
X-DAC 3.0 upgrade options ACG Logo ACG Logo
DAC Shunt Circuit board and all components to build ± 5 volt shunt regulator. Upgrades X-DAC DAC chip regulators from 7805/7905 to current sourced shunt regs. $ 59
7X09 regulator upgrade option Circuit board and all components to replace 4 fixed 3 terminal regulators in X-DAC analog section with Linear Technology® high performance adjustable regulators. $ 65
Potentiometer option TKD ® high performance potentiometer allows direct connection of X-DAC 3.0 to power amp. Includes XLO ® "6N" copper & Teflon ® hookup wire. Elimination of analog pre-amp yields ultimate transparency. $ 100
X-DAC 3.0 circuit boards Circuit board & manual options for the experienced builders who prefer to source their own parts or use X-DAC 3.0 as a base for design work. ACG Logo
X-DAC 3.0 Circuit Board Double sided X-DAC circuit board with CNC drilled holes, top and bottom solder mask; and component silk-screen. Includes 60+ page assembly manual. $ 125
X-DAC 3.0 Circuit Board Signature Set Double sided X-DAC circuit board with CNC drilled holes, top and bottom solder mask; and component silk-screen. Two single sided X-Pwr circuit boards. DACShunt and 7X09 circuit boards. Includes 60+ page assembly manual. $ 192
X-DAC 3.0 Board & Chips X-DAC 3.0 circuit board, CS8412, CS4328, AD1891 chips, and assembly manual. $ 276
X-DAC 3.0 Board & Chips Signature Set X-DAC 3.0 circuit board, CS8412, CS4328, AD1891 chips, two single sided X-Pwr circuit boards, DACShunt, 7X09 circuit boards, and assembly manual. $ 343
Parts for Digital Audio Projects Parts useful for completing X-DAC, upgrading commercial products, and for new designs. ACG Logo
AD1891JK Analog Devices ® SRC chip for jitter reduction and sample rate conversion. $ 65
SC944 Scientific Conversions 35 MHz wide bandwidth S/PDIF transformer. Fits X-DAC 3.0 PCB and also upgrades CD outputs. $ 12.75
PCB Mount RCA Jack Gold plated Teflon ® insulated right angle RCA jack set. Sold in pairs with red and white channel ID stripes. $24/pr.
PCB Mount BNC Jack Gold plated Teflon ® insulated right angle BNC jack. True 75 ohm impedance for use with S/PDIF or video links. $12/ea.