adam71 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Posted January 20, 2009 Hello all, I am a newcomer to the forum. This would be my 1st post. My name is Adam. I enjoy long walks on the beach. LOL. J/k. Anyway, I use Audio Alchemy gear for my digital front end. I am using a AA DTI-32PRO with a DDE v3.0. I use a Rotel transport (not high end but no analog output). At this time I'm using coax cables with BNC connectors to connect the 2 AA products. My AA owner's manual claims that the I2S bus is the BEST way to connect these units. Well, I bought these units used and I do not currently possess a I2S cable. I was wondering if anyone on here knows where I can get my hands on one.?? I feel I'm not getting the most out of this gear and am at a loss. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
luvdunhill Posted January 20, 2009 Report Posted January 20, 2009 There really isn't a standard for an I2S cable. But, one connector I've seen in use goes by the name 13W3 and used to be used on sold SGI and Sun workstations. Search Ebay and see what you can find. These also pop-up on Audiogon from time to time. I think Camelot made one. The other connector I've seen is the RJXX variety and should be easy to track down.
adam71 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Report Posted January 20, 2009 Well the cable I speak of has connectors that resemble S-video.
adam71 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Report Posted January 20, 2009 Perhaps there is a way constructing my own cable??
luvdunhill Posted January 20, 2009 Report Posted January 20, 2009 Well the cable I speak of has connectors that resemble S-video. Then it is a DIN cable of sorts. Google is your friend.
cetoole Posted January 20, 2009 Report Posted January 20, 2009 Its proprietary, I believe. No idea on where you can get a suitable cable, but here are the schematics for both of your units, so you can figure out the pinout. http://www.audioasylum.com/images/DDE3.pdf http://www.audioasylum.com/images/dtipro32.pdf
swt61 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) I'd talk to Mark Schifter over at AV123.com. AA was his company, and if he can't source any AA I2S cables, he can sure give you some pertinent info on compatible cables. I wouldn't be surprised if his Perpetual Technologies I2S cable uses the same pinout. There is a forum there that should prove quite useful in answering your questions. Edited January 21, 2009 by swt61
Augsburger Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 Dusty over at Channel Islands Audio was a partner of AA you might try him as well. Good luck.
NightWoundsTime Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 In the past Dusty has answered his own phone, so he might be the quickest source.
adam71 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Posted January 22, 2009 Thanx a lot for all the responses guys, I really appreciate it.
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