Elyse DAC

demodisc9 · « **on:** 21 Feb 2014, 12:04 am »

Good evening.
Is there a current status on the release of the Elyse DAC?

Thank you,

modwright · « **Reply #1 on:** 10 Mar 2014, 05:41 pm »

Hi, sorry...late reply.

This design IS making headway and I am in the process of finalizing the enclosure design to be sent to my machinist. This has been a MAJOR project, due to the digital controls, finalizing and really optimizing every aspect of the design and wanting to be sure that it is 100% the way I want it to be.

I do plan to be showing it in Chicago at Axpona and in Munich in May.

I am shooting for a summer release at this point.

Thanks,

Dan

demodisc9 · « **Reply #2 on:** 11 Mar 2014, 02:09 am »

Dan,
No problem with the delayed reply - we are all busy people.

I look forward to the product release.

Thanks,

gadawg · « **Reply #3 on:** 10 Apr 2014, 04:25 am »

Any word on how many AES digital inputs it will have?

gadawg · « **Reply #4 on:** 13 Apr 2014, 03:58 am »

Am hoping for two ... one for my Mark Levinson No37 and the other for my Bryston BDP-2!

modwright · « **Reply #5 on:** 15 Apr 2014, 11:33 pm »

It has one AES/EBU, one RCA, one SPDIF and one USB.

Thanks,

Dan

Q3Di · « **Reply #6 on:** 14 Jun 2014, 05:27 pm »

Dan,
Any updates?
Thanks

modwright · « **Reply #7 on:** 19 Jun 2014, 12:13 am »

Hi guys, I can give some more information!

First of all, retail price will be $6900!

Final digital PCBs are being manufactured.
Chassis are here.
Design is complete.

Waiting on final digital PCB's, then surface mount assembly of dig. boards, then we can start building production units!

We WILL have a production Elyse DAC at the DC show, along with PH 150 Ref. Phono and of course the Oppo 105 mod and Sony HAP-Z1ES mod.

I have just about finalized selection of Beta tester/customers for the PH 150.
I AM looking for Beta tester/customers for the Elyse DAC.

Thanks,

Dan W.

talk2me · « **Reply #8 on:** 27 Jun 2014, 10:38 am »

Where is my Elyse?

modwright · « **Reply #9 on:** 27 Jun 2014, 02:13 pm »

USB boards should be here any day. Final digital/DAC boards are at board house for final surface mount assembly. All Lundahl transformers, chassis and all other parts are here. As soon as I get the USB boards and final assembled dig/DAC boards, we can begin production.

It is about 3-weeks for production of dig. boards at this point.

Be sure you are on our potential Beta tester list if interested!

This is our VERY best digital product EVER produced....PERIOD!

It is also the first digital piece that is WHOLLY designed and produced by us, and not a mod.

Thanks,

Dan

modwright · « **Reply #10 on:** 27 Jun 2014, 04:40 pm »

Here is a photo from the Munich show of the FINAL Elyse DAC design.

Gallery also updated at ModWright Site with full Munich photos as well as PH 150 early Phono stage shots.

http://www.modwright.com/gallery/album.php?s=munich-show-photos-2014

Thanks,

Dan W.

talk2me · « **Reply #11 on:** 27 Jun 2014, 05:51 pm »

Quote from: modwright on 27 Jun 2014, 02:13 pm

USB boards should be here any day. Final digital/DAC boards are at board house for final surface mount assembly. All Lundahl transformers, chassis and all other parts are here. As soon as I get the USB boards and final assembled dig/DAC boards, we can begin production.

It is about 3-weeks for production of dig. boards at this point.

Be sure you are on our potential Beta tester list if interested!

This is our VERY best digital product EVER produced....PERIOD!

It is also the first digital piece that is WHOLLY designed and produced by us, and not a mod.

Thanks,

Dan

Thanks for update Dan. I have been on your beta list since 11/13.

talk2me · « **Reply #12 on:** 27 Jun 2014, 05:53 pm »

I forgot to mention how gorgeous your DAC looks.

modwright · « **Reply #13 on:** 27 Jun 2014, 06:35 pm »

Thanks! I really appreciate that! Now you have to hear it!!!

I will be contacting those on our Beta list FIRST!

Sincerely,

Dan W.

Ron D · « **Reply #14 on:** 27 Jun 2014, 07:01 pm »

Any chance you are kicking the idea around to incorporate a volume control with a couple of inputs/outputs?

DAC/Preamp combos sure seem to becoming a more desired product....

modwright · « **Reply #15 on:** 27 Jun 2014, 08:36 pm »

I have decided that this is not feasible with this design. I looked at it, but there is no good way to introduce a volume control into this circuit without compromising sonics.

Thanks,

Dan

Ron D · « **Reply #16 on:** 27 Jun 2014, 09:12 pm »

Ok thanks - good to know that the optimal presentation is always the driver at Modwright...

talk2me · « **Reply #17 on:** 27 Jul 2014, 02:59 pm »

So no headphone amp?

modwright · « **Reply #18 on:** 28 Jul 2014, 05:01 pm »

That is correct, no headphone amp.

We just finished the Capital Audiofest where the Elyse DAC provided BEAUTIFUL digital playback via Macbook pro streaming USB via J. River.

Thanks,

Dan

shortcuttomoncton · « **Reply #19 on:** 12 Aug 2014, 12:29 pm »

Good morning,

Knowing nothing about the Elyse DAC, I assume that the significant upgrade over the built-in LS 100 DAC is that it does DSD? Single or double DSD? I have been mulling whether to purchase a LS 100 from MW with the DAC or Phono option. (I already have an amp that I like, so didn't want to consolidate to the KWI 200, although I have heard one and it was very tempting.)

Any opinions on whether the phono or DAC in the LS 100 is likely the better choice, considering the available purchase options for the odd man out? I play either computer audio or vinyl, and nothing in between.