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Core USB Module

USB to I2S Module with Hardware PEQ

$75.00

Backorder, Ships late November

  • Covered by our 2-year transferable warranty

Overview

The JDS Labs Core USB Module unlocks hardware DSP and PEQ capabilities for Geshelli Labs J2, J2S, TORC, and JNOG3 DACs. Core™ delivers 12-band parametric equalization, with access to over 8,000 headphone presets, plus configurable Crossfeed and virtual Stereo Width.

Auto Preamp Gain calculates the transfer function of your EQ settings and applies necessary preamp gain to avoid clipping. Intersample overs are handled with ample digital headroom.

No Added Latency: Each audio sample passes through the DSP pipeline of the XU316 with no disruption to the asychronous USB audio buffer.

Hardware Presets: Save up to ten presets directly on your DAC, or store unlimited presets in your free Core cloud account. Your settings will follow you in every app, even if you change PCs or audio sources, and even if Core is not open!

DIY Compatibility: Core USB Module is a drop-in replacement for Combo768 USB modules used in Geshelli Labs DACs, or other D/A converters which accept I2S input via 20-pin header. 

Data Support

  • USB Interface UAC2 and Auto UAC1 Fallback
  • Operating Systems Windows XP/7/8/10/11, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Android, iOS, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch 1.
  • Supported Sample Rates 16, 24, 32-bit @ 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 384 kHz; DSD64-128 2.
  • Max DSP Bands (Left/Right mode) 24 Bands
  • Max DSP Bands (Stereo mode) 12 Bands
  • Output I2S

Configuration

  • Processor XMOS XU316 (600 MHz, 16 cores)
  • Master Clock 45.1584 / 49.152 MHz
  • Power Input USB Bus Powered (5V)
  • 3.3V Output TPS7A2033 @ ~270 mA
  • USB Connector USB B

  • 1. A powered USB hub may be required for iOS and Android devices
  • 2. DSP functionality is exclusive to PCM up to 192 kHz

Drivers

  • XMOS Driver v6.20 for Win 10/11

    This driver supports Windows 10/11 under x86/x64/arm64 and is optional. No drivers are required for macOS, Linux, or Windows 10/11.

    This driver enables ASIO support, provides the ability to view and adjust Buffer Settings (latency), supports 16/24/32-bit depths, and adds full DSD64-128 support to Atom DAC+, Atom DAC 2, EL DAC II+, Element III (MK2), and Element IV.

    All XMOS based JDS Labs DACs are supported, including:

    • Element IV
    • Element III (MK2)
    • Atom DAC 2
    • Atom DAC(+)
    • EL DAC II(+)
    • Element II

     

    This driver is developed and maintained by Thesycon, and licensed to JDS Labs. Please find the full change log at TUSBAudio_history.txt.

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