ODAC + O2, DAC + Headphone Amp, UK availability.

hrockh · 30 Dec 2016 at 08:21

You are probably aware of this lovely combo. if not, it is a reasonably priced upgrade for your PC audio.
It seems that the only UK manufacturer has ceased to exist (Epiphany Acoustics) and now I can't find any local retailer. The only solution I can see at the moment is to import from another nation.

Does anyone know any other UK / EU manufacturer?
Can OCUK start providing these?

Ryanr1987 · 30 Dec 2016 at 10:21

Honestly grab a Magni 2 or 2U and a Modi 2 the 02 combo is veiled, lean and bright.

Rroff · 30 Dec 2016 at 13:16

I've been tempted to put together a slightly revised PCB for the O2 amp (though couldn't sell it) its performance is pretty hard to beat without going very high end, especially solid state type amps, and with some slight modifications can produce a very enjoyable sound - if anyone is interested in making their own it is also possible to significantly reduce the complexity for a wired in only non-battery powered version.

The ODAC uses a fairly outdated chip now and a lot better alternatives exist.

RSR · 31 Dec 2016 at 15:14

Ryanr1987 said:
Honestly grab a Magni 2 or 2U and a Modi 2 the 02 combo is veiled, lean and bright.

This! 100%

rids57 · 31 Dec 2016 at 18:08

The little all in one Schiit Fulla 2, with it's AK4490 DAC is another even cheaper option at just £110.