Here's a post from JohnW from yesterday: (copypaste messes the date line but whatever)
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The DAC array layout is taking shape - I've now found a good arrangement and might have the DAC array section completed by tonight.
As some of you might be aware there is a global chip shortage and its only getting worst as larger company's place massive orders to garantee future supply.
I'm about to place an order for the IC's used in the new DAC array to build about 25 MDAC2's. While designed to fit within the orignal MDAC sleeve, there will be a custom chassis offered later for those without Donor MDAC's.
At this stage I just need an idea of "Non committal" orders - so those "potentially" still interested in the MDAC2 - so that I know ruffly how many IC's I need to start sourcing. (as I have to finance these IC's now, I cannot afford to order a limitless supply). There might be other IC's that could cause an issue as the supply situation is very dynamic - but these IC's used in the DAC array are critical - without substitute, so I need to order every one I can get my hands on now if the MDAC2 is going to happen in 3 months time - as I say currently working to secure enough for 25 MDAC2's.
If your holding out for the FDAC - MDAC2 will not effect your "At cost" FDAC position - but atleast you can have a new DAC to play with until FDAC. Later, the MDAC2 can be a slave device to FDAC.
As I say I dont need any firm commitments (as your not 100% sure what MDAC2 will be at this time
- I understand this), I just need to know a "ruff" number for IC sourcing.... first delivery's about 3 months from now (for those with donor MDAC chassis) - "custom chassis" units to follow later as I'll work on the chassis design once the PCB design is completed.... The Custom Chassis will have internal PSU.
For completeness of the list, please advise if you have also sponsored the Detox development, as this will now be offered as an internal DAC option (provided Detox development sponsership).
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also a bit more later in the discussion:
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Detox will be an internal MDAC2 option - but will not have the Streamer option upon initial release - we will be going to CM4 hardware for the streamer, order of planned release:
MDAC2
VFET
FDAC / streamer hardware (same option streamer board for MDAC2 / FDAC).