Neoteck DAC – trash or treasure?

Yet another cheesy DAC device purchased from Amazon. Wondering if this is any good? Let check together.

Available from here – https://amzn.to/3LE8E3g

Specs

Supported Sample Rates: 32KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHz, 96KHz, 192KHz

Supported Resolution: 16, 24 bit

Supported Data formats: Supports Uncompressed 2 channel LPCM or PCM Digital Audio Signal Output; Provides

Interface/Receiver Chip: Cirrus Logic CS8416 ( datasheet below )

  • Complete EIAJ CP1201, IEC-60958, AES3,
  • S/PDIF-Compatible Receiver
  •  +3.3 V Analog Supply (VA)
  •  +3.3 V Digital Supply (VD)
  •  +3.3 V or +5.0 V Digital Interface Supply (VL)
  •  8:2 S/PDIF Input MUX
  •  AES/SPDIF Input Pins Selectable in Hardware Mode
  •  Three General Purpose Outputs (GPO) Allow Signal Routing
  • Selectable Signal Routing to GPO Pins
  • S/PDIF-to-TX Inputs Selectable in Hardware Mode
  • Flexible 3-wire Serial Digital Output Port

DAC chip: Cirrus Logic CS4344 – 10-Pin, 24-Bit, 192 kHz Stereo D/A Converter ( datasheet below )

  • Multi-bit Delta-Sigma Modulator
  • 24-bit Conversion
  • Automatically Detects Sample Rates up to 192 kHz.
  • 105 dB Dynamic Range
  • -90 dB THD+N
  • Low Clock-Jitter Sensitivity
  • Single +3.3 or +5 V Power Supply
  • Filtered Line-Level Outputs
  • On-chip Digital De-emphasis
  • Popguard® Technology

Input Interface: 1x SPDIF (Tosslink cable provided), 1xCoaxial

Power: 5V ( USB cable provided )

Output Interface: ( Stereo ) 1×3.5mm Jack, 2x RCA

Video review

Photos

NEOTECK AUDIO DAC
NEOTECK AUDIO DAC
NEOTECK AUDIO DAC PCB Back
NEOTECK AUDIO DAC PCB Back
NEOTECK AUDIO DAC PCB Front
NEOTECK AUDIO DAC PCB Front

Mods

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