Gabster TD1

Key Features
 

  • Vintage Excellence: Built around the legendary TDA1541A DAC chip by Philips, the Gabster TD1 merges vintage audio heritage with modern design.
  • Advanced Output Stage: The TD1 incorporates a uniquely designed integrated OPA861, setting it apart from conventional OPA861 implementations. It features a single-stage, no-feedback output design with no input IV stage and no decoupling capacitors, with a nontraditional IV output stage that  delivers pure, uncolored audio output, offering exceptional channel separation and unprecedented imaging.
  • Versatile Compatibility: Accepts direct I2S signals and can operate in normal, simultaneous, or balanced differential modes with a PCM I2S board, offering unparalleled flexibility.
  • Customizable Design: Easy integration for any type of modifications, allowing you to tailor the DAC to your specific preferences.
  • Premium Construction: A 4-layer, gold-plated, very tight through-hole design ensures optimal performance, with meticulous attention to both analog and digital grounds. Easy to assemble.
  • Enjoy a 3 dimentional holographic sound with a level of Chanel separation that surpasses previous designs.

 

Parts you will need to build The Gabster TD1 Dac

 

Where can I get Support for the Gabster TD1

Checkout all the videos here below and on my Chanel, specially the User Guide and troubleshooting pages. If you are stuck and finished building your Dac I can offer limited help.
Sadly due to the large volume of inquiries I can not help with predesign and planning.


IanCanada Streamer parts
 


Where can I get support for Ian Canada Parts.


See the respective manuals on IanCanada.ca  
Post on His Forum on DiyAudio or contact Ian.
Sadly due to the large volume of inquiries I am unable to help. I am also not affiliated with IanCanada.

 

Other Parts you may need
Some links change all the time 
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Important Videos about the GabsterTD1  
How to assemble The Board  
How to build the streamer  
How to add The Gabster TD1  
Power supply options 
How to Configure The TD1  
New TD1 options, Led lights
RCA options shields,CRC...  
What is the Gabster TD1 Dac