Deaf Cat;465186 Wrote:
Interesting, thank you :)
I don't suppose you've ever heard a Tag Mclaren AV32r?
There is a second hand one I'm pondering upon at the moment,which I
would only use as a pre/dac with a remote. Your new little dac sounds
very interesting, I think if it had a remote,
Themis;462223 Wrote:
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I did not do any serious listening through my ATH-W1000 headphones, but
I promise I will one day.
I would be interested in that. I would like to know if this DAC could
be used as a DAC+headphone amp of high quality (input: receiver;
headphone: AKG K701).
Teus
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Teus de Jong;473158 Wrote:
I would be interested in that. I would like to know if this DAC could be
used as a DAC+headphone amp of high quality (input: receiver; headphone:
AKG K701).
Teus
The Caiman has a very good Class A Headphone amp. Stan Beresford claims
it drives the K701s very
Teus de Jong;473158 Wrote:
I would be interested in that. I would like to know if this DAC could be
used as a DAC+headphone amp of high quality (input: receiver; headphone:
AKG K701).
Teus
I will add a review on the headphone amp part next week.
At first glance (I mean just a few hours) it
Thanks Labarum and Themis. I'll wait for Themis review.
A bit more background. My main system is what you could call (maybe) a
modest audiophile setup: transporter Ayre AX-7e Audio Vital Animato
(see www.audiovital.eu/animato.html). I'm quite satisfied with the
sound.
Due to changing
Well, if you simply need a pre/dac for the SB, the remote is certainly a
point.
I was wondering whether you could ask M.Beresford: perhaps he has a way
of fitting a motorized volume knob (with a remote) ?
Unfortunately, all dacs (that I'm aware of) with remote controls cost
quite a bit
An number of us have asked Stan about a remote volume control. He thinks
a motorised pot would come be very expensive in a box such of bargain
price, and its inclusion would take the cost above that at which he
could sell.
He has observed that the DAC chip has itself a digital volume control.
Interesting, thank you :)
I don't suppose you've ever heard a Tag Mclaren AV32r?
There is a second hand one I'm pondering upon at the moment,which I
would only use as a pre/dac with a remote. Your new little dac sounds
very interesting, I think if it had a remote, it would definatly be
worth
Deaf Cat;465186 Wrote:
Interesting, thank you :)
I don't suppose you've ever heard a Tag Mclaren AV32r?
There is a second hand one I'm pondering upon at the moment,which I
would only use as a pre/dac with a remote. Your new little dac sounds
very interesting, I think if it had a remote,
Cheers, basically only thinking of it as an old good quality pre/dac for
my SB.
You may have confused things a little for me now saying how pleased you
are with the Caiman and how well it performs ;)
:)
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Deaf
_Hardware_description_
On the front of the Beresford Caiman, there is a on/off button, four
input selecting buttons, a headphone input and a volume knob which
controls the headphones' and the variable (pre) outputs. On the back
there are four digital inputs (2 RCA S/PDIF, 1 toslink and 1 USB)
Ok, if I consider I'm not becoming deaf, this is probably one of the
best dacs I've listened to under 1000#8364;. And as good as most dacs
under 1500#8364;. No point in comparing further up in the upper price
tags, it'll become cruel. ;)
A more precice review soon.
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SB3 - North Star
Themis;461695 Wrote:
Ok, if I consider I'm not becoming deaf, this is probably one of the
best dacs I've listened to under 1000. And as good as most dacs under
1500. No point in comparing further up in the upper price tags, it'll
become cruel. ;)
A more precise review soon.
Glad you like
Ok, Caiman arrived last Tuesday but I won't be able to listen to it
'till tomorrow morning.
More news arriving soon. :)
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SB3 - North Star dac 192 - Denon 3808 - Sonus Faber Grand Piano Domus
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Themis;461374 Wrote:
Ok, Caiman arrived last Tuesday but I won't be able to listen to it
'till tomorrow morning.
More news arriving soon. :)
I hope you've got it plugged in and playing in the meantime. It takes a
while to settle down. The first few hours are 'interesting' so don't
judge it
Altough I agree that some burn-in may be usefull, especially for
speakers, I never noticed that burn-in process -strongly -alter the
equipment's sonic signature.
What I noticed, however, is that certain subtle characteristics of some
equipment, only become apparent (can be noticed) after a few
This dac looks really interesting. I like new designs.
Can someone tell me please what are the sonic differences between the
fixed and the variable line outputs ?
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SB3 - North Star dac 192 - Denon 3808 - Sonus Faber Grand Piano Domus
Themis;453470 Wrote:
This dac looks really interesting. I like new designs.
Can someone tell me please what are the sonic differences between the
fixed and the variable line outputs ?
The volume control is a simple potentiometer which also controls the
output of the phone amp.
If I drive
Labarum;453474 Wrote:
The volume control is a simple potentiometer which also controls the
output of the phone amp.
If I drive my Quad 405-2 from the fixed out and use just a few dB
attenuation in the SB3 digital volume control the sound is a little
clearer, but not by much. The insertion
Themis;453475 Wrote:
Ok, thanks for the quick reply. I think I'll try to order one, just for
testing the design (hope Stan accepts orders).
I think he is waiting for new stock.
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Brian
Squeezebox 3 Classic and Virgin Cable Box
Beresford DAC TC-7520SE (Caiman) - Quad 405-2
Thanks once more Labarum, I sent an email. Hope I'll get it by the end
of the next week (and see how it compares with the other dacs of its
price tag).
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Themis
SB3 - North Star dac 192 - Denon 3808 - Sonus Faber Grand Piano Domus
Labarum;453212 Wrote:
This has just been posted
http://theartofsound.net/forum/showpost.php?p=62300postcount=245
A comparison between the Caiman and the Transporter.
Indeed! Who is this 'technobear'? Sounds like a cheeky young
whippersnapper ;-)
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Chris
Transporter
Themis;453485 Wrote:
Thanks once more Labarum, I sent an email. Hope I'll get it by the end
of the next week (and see how it compares with the other dacs of its
price tag).
When you have made your judgement, please sign up to and post in the
Art of Sound Thread.
Or if you prefer post here
ashmore;451735 Wrote:
So, Caiman owners, how do you feel about the little box of tricks now
you've had it for a little while?
Lots of views, including mine, here
http://www.theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=3404
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Labarum
Brian
Squeezebox 3 Classic and Virgin Cable Box
So, Caiman owners, how do you feel about the little box of tricks now
you've had it for a little while?
Worthwhile improvement to the SB3?
If so, in what way?
'Better' than a DM (however you may interpret 'better')?
Interested to hear your views.
Simon
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ashmore
I have one too. It's still braking in at this very moment but out of the
box it already sounds great.
AOS-member as well (Fi-Wi).
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Yamaha - Chario - MJ Acoustics - Squeezebox - Beresford
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Yup, gotta agree there.
Got mine Friday and I gotta say, what more do you need?
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Greetings Gazjam and FiWi
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Labarum
Brian
Squeezebox 3 Classic and Virgin Cable Box
Beresford DAC TC-7520SE (Caiman) - Quad 405-2 refurbished by 405man
Quart 980s Speakers
Boom in kitchen.
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Hi Brian, hows the better weather treating you?
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Gazjam;445202 Wrote:
Hi Brian, hows the better weather treating you?
Been out on my bike twice today.
Watching telly now.
Virgin Cable Box Toslink Caiman Quad 405 Quart 980s
Overkill?
But the Proms last night were brilliant.
Now can we get back on topic?
grin
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Labarum
Brian
A couple of days ago I got my 7520 Special Edition Beresford DAC. It's
called the Caiman.
My first opinions, and those of others are here
http://www.theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=3404
Interesting that another reviewer and I make almost identical
observations having made an
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