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22-8-2015

Audio-GD Master 7
Amanero Combo 384 upgrade
Review
by Maarten van Druten
Introduction
When I first reviewed the Master 7 I was so impressed by it's sound quality that I bought this dac myself.
I enjoy listening to this fine dac, I'm very happy with it.
One of the other reasons I bought this dac, is because it's modular (DIY) design.
That means that the technology and parts are freely attainable and that all of the components can be easily replaced or upgraded by the right person.
So you don't have to buy a new device every year, your precious equipment can be upgraded!
But one of the side effects of being a audiophile is that it always can sound better..
And also technology is constantly advancing..
Mr Kingwa the designer of this dac, recently has upgraded the USB section of the Master 7.
The very good sounding 'USB-32' module has now been replaced by the 'Amanero Combo 384 module'
Which is an 'USB class 2 to I2S 32bit and DSD output Adapter'

Amanero Combo 384 module
The Amanero Combo 384 module is an so called: 'USB to I2S' module which is new technology.
To tell you the truth it's so new that I cannot explain you how exactly how the module functions technically works.
I can see it differs from most of the USB interfaces on the market because this module has 2 dedicated low-jitter audio clocks. Besides this the module includes a ultra fast FPGA (Field programmable gate array) chip. This chip is programmed to do calculations at amazingly high speed. This concept is not commonly and the result proves how good it actually is. If you ask me Kingwa took a wise decision to integrate this technology in his outstanding performing products.
from the website of the manufacturer:
'The combo384 is an USB audio device adapter for OEM applications.
The USB PCM audio data (2 Channels ) accepted in input are converted in an 'I2S' stream or DSD
native stream. The PCM sample rates supported are 44.1 Khz, 48 Khz, 88,2 Khz, 96 Khz,
176,4 Khz, 192 Khz, 352,8 Khz, 384 Khz.'
The Amanero Cobo 384 module has also 2 Low Phase Noise TCXO Oscillators that gives this module a very low jitter.
This is very important because 'low jitter' gives a more precise and cleaner sound.
The Amanero USB module has an USB 2.0 input.
USB 2.0 is currently the facto standard for connecting computers, laptops and streamers to dac's.
'I2S' is maybe the better protocol for transporting digital audio dac, but in reallife there a very little dac manufacturers that make dac's with an 'I2S' input, and even fewer manufacturers make a audio streamer with an 'I2S' output..

Because of this I decided to made my own Audiophile Audio Video streamer because I wanted to have an 'I2S'output for my dac.
My self made PC based audio/streamer with an Intel i7 processor is passively cooled and is 100% silent.
Therefore this Audio Video streamer became very big and is ugly looking..
But it sounds very, very good.
I'm very curious how this 'USB to I2S' module will sound compaired to my current Pink Faun 'I2S' Bridge.
Because if this Amanero Combo 384 module works better than my current 'I2S' bridge it will open a totally new
perspective for me, and I will be able to use smaller audiostreamers with 'only' an USB 2.0 connector.
But first I have to upgrade my Master 7 dac, so I called my offical Audio-gd distributor: 'Magna Hifi'
The Master 7 Amanero Combo 384 upgrade

Jos of 'Magna Hifi' told me that that they were certified by Mr Kingwa to make modifications on Audio-gd equipment so that the quality and also warranty will be maintained.
So I asked if it was possible to upgrade my Master 7 with the 'Amanero Combo 384 module'
No problem he said, just sent the dac to me.
I asked Jos of 'Magna Hifi' to make photos for me of the upgrade proces, and he did.
So here we go!

First of all, good tools are half the job. the soldering iron is antistatic and has a very accurate temperature control

The work is carried out on an anti-static mat and also the technician has a antistatic strap to . ( In the Master -7 has multiple FETs , and they can be affected by static electricity)

The Amanero USB module and some other components that also have to be installed next to the USB module.

Photo left: the 'old' USB-32 module in the Master 7 Photo right: the Amanero USB module in the Master 7

More photos of the Amanero module installed in the Master 7

The Amanero USB module installed in the Master - 7

We are not ready yet, the display and control logic in the Master 7 needs also to be adjusted

Display and control logic dismantled and the new MCU (PIC - Programmable Interface Circuit) with new operating software.

Display and control logic dismantled

Right and the new components installed in the middle of the new PIC. Some of the wires are at installed
on the motherboard in the Master 7.

Test set-up after installation. All sample rates are accurately tested and remains fully at least
10 hours test run prior to delivery to the customer
Great work!

After only a few days I received my Master 7 with the new 'Amanero Combo 384 module'
A lot of people that are technical skillfull can of course order the 'Amanero Combo 384 module'
on the Audio-gd website and try to build it in themselves.
But building this module into your dac is not so simple, some soldering has to be done
and