I have this Creamware A16 ultra in my rack, not using it for some years. Yesterday I wired things up again, but suddenly it won't sync to any source (tried wordclock + ADAT) not even master (Sync-LED stays red, no light from ADAT outs, no audio). Now I remember I had this going on a couple of years ago, suddenly things start working again after some time. But no luck so far. I've measured voltages from the powersupply, 13ish VAC. Also inside the unit, 5v, 3.3v and +- 7.5v are there.
Now since this unit is over 20 years old, maybe it's time to get something new. Or is there another option? I'd love to use this good old converter in my scope setup again tnx!
[solved!] Creamware A16 Ultra - No Sync, not even in 'master'
[solved!] Creamware A16 Ultra - No Sync, not even in 'master'
Last edited by M00 on Mon Jan 16, 2023 2:38 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Creamware A16 Ultra - No Sync, not even in 'master'
Here‘s an initial clue: „no lights from Adat out“ means it cannot be clock master anymore, as it doesn‘t send.
Might be as simple as to exchange the TOSLink sender.
You can unsolder one from an old/damaged soundcard, hifi device, PC board, whatever.
(It‘s rare, but I‘ve experienced dead transmitters, too)
best of luck, Tom
Might be as simple as to exchange the TOSLink sender.
You can unsolder one from an old/damaged soundcard, hifi device, PC board, whatever.
(It‘s rare, but I‘ve experienced dead transmitters, too)
best of luck, Tom
Re: Creamware A16 Ultra - No Sync, not even in 'master'
Ferrofish may still offer a repair service. contact them. www.ferrofish.com
Re: Creamware A16 Ultra - No Sync, not even in 'master'
Contacted Ferrofish,tnx Gary
@tom I clock the A16 with BNC wordclock in from a BigBen. This also doesn't work anymore so must be something else
@tom I clock the A16 with BNC wordclock in from a BigBen. This also doesn't work anymore so must be something else
Re: Creamware A16 Ultra - No Sync, not even in 'master'
Sorry to read this
Fingers crossed they can fix it.
Fingers crossed they can fix it.
Re: Creamware A16 Ultra - No Sync, not even in 'master'
I replaced some of the cheap and still obtainable logic (PLL, buffers) but this didn't help. Unfortunately, the tech who fixed these is not with Ferrofish anymore. Without proper reference or schematics fixing this seems near impossible to me.
[solved] Creamware A16 Ultra - No Sync, not even in 'master'
succes!! I baked the PCB for 10 minutes 200C, reflowing all solder. It worked!
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Re: [solved!] Creamware A16 Ultra - No Sync, not even in 'master'
Switching it on must have been a blast