Burson Conductor v1 usb card upgrade from Tenor TE8802L to XU208 XMOS (Lusya)

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I created this object because I was thoroughly unimpressed with the factory-installed Tenor TE8802L card on my Burson Conductor, finding its sound woefully lacking in clarity due to numerous clicks/pops and audio dropouts/buffer underruns. Following the manufacturer's inability to provide the original CM6631 card for replacement purposes, I turned to Aliexpress for a suitable alternative. There, I discovered the "Lusya Upgrade SITIME crystal XU208 XMOS USB," which boasted an impressive array of positive reviews. However, one major hurdle remained: the Lusya card's dimensions and hole positioning differed significantly from those of the original Tenor card, necessitating a custom solution. To overcome this obstacle, I designed a 3D-printed support that would enable the use of the new board while still accommodating the hex spacer. This carefully crafted adapter fits perfectly on the Lusya board. Regarding connections, I found it unnecessary to retain the +5V cable, as the Xmos screen draws power directly from the PC's USB port. Instead, I repurposed the SPDIF cable from the old card and soldered it onto the new one. The upgraded card has dramatically improved the sound quality of my Burson Conductor, even supporting 32-bit audio up to an impressive 192 kHz. I am thoroughly satisfied with this upgrade and wholeheartedly recommend that fellow users follow suit, as the Burson remains an exceptional amplifier.