As announced a few months ago, we have another run of AYA II. This run, marked as DS, includes one update with respect to AYA II 2014: synchronous DEM clocking circuit is now more completely integrated, so it is not optional but integral part of this AYA II project.
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In addition to S/PDIF, MkIII version of this converter will also include direct PCM input, able to accept both commonly used I2S and TDA1541A specific simultaneous data protocol.
Model S MkIII schedule Read More »
As an extension of original AYA II 2014 DIY edition offer, here is the second turn of AYA II 2014 orders.
AYA II 2014 DIY edition, second run Read More »
As a result of initiative by several TDA1541A fans at diyaudio.com, AYA II DAC may re-appear in 2014.
AYA II 2014 DIY edition interest check Read More »
The first Audial amplifier, Model A, is here. With power set to 25 W per channel (50 W option is also available), Model A is intended to drive medium and high efficiency speakers (86 dB / 1 W / 1 m and more). It is designed to bring the highest sonic performance, for modest price.
Model A, the first appearance Read More »
The output stage of AYA II DAC, released back in 2007, now with details of circuit behind previously published block diagram. Dare to say, it might be the best I/V circuit published so far.
OPA861 zero-feedback output stage of AYA II Read More »
As a follow up to the previous article on transformers, here is how this part is done in the Model S USB. This is also the first public appearance of Model S USB interior.
PSU transformers, part 2: Model S USB inside Read More »
Two and a half year after its release, the Model S goes through a couple of changes. Admittedly, there were no previous plans for substituting the Model S with MkII successor and, as perfected as it is, the overall architecture remains actually intact.
Released in November 2009, D-09 was a sort of AYA II/III DACs successor, so moderately priced unit yet capable to address very serious requests. And what D-09 offered remained in fact unique in its price tag all the time: natural sound performance achieved by real audiophile architecture with fancy discrete analogue circuit, highly elaborated supplies and layout, and quality parts, and with everything packed into the cute chassis, featuring all types of commonly used inputs.
D-09 discontinuation notice Read More »
Gramofone first showing is scheduled for the upcoming Millionaire Fair in Amsterdam, 8-12 December. Electronics significantly contributed by Audial.
Gramofone official premiere Read More »
Audial range of DACs is now being expanded by the Model S asynchronous USB equivalent, and it retains no-compromise, state-of-the-art topology and solutions of its elder S/PDIF brother.
Model S USB release Read More »
Audial will completely stop selling the DIY items during the first week of June. In the future, Audial will concentrate on producing completed devices only.
Cessation of Audial DIY items sales Read More »
The AYA DACs are not regularly available anymore.
AYA II discontinuation Read More »
Due to misinterpretations following WLM Acoustics D/A converter, displayed and used at WLM demo room during previous audio show in Munich, official Audial statement on this matter follows.
Audial OEM DAC Announcement Read More »
