Caiman Mods

[TheGreenManalishi]

Ok, usual swift change of plan as i had the good fortune of a few quid coming my way.

Current Set Up-
Flac>Duet>Caiman>Novo plus PSU1 and HD650's

Now ive ordered a Solo Graham Slee (apparently Senn themselves use this amp on dems?), and due to my Great Dane puppy ive had to order some Russ Andrews cable for my HD650's (grrr).

So i need to make sure source is A1 etc, happy with my Caiman but on the advice of someone im sending it in to be modified (budget £150), but as i know absolutely bugger all about Opamps etc etc then i wondered if you guys could give me an idea what i should be asking for mods wise?

[leo]

I use a Caiman based modded 7520 with a Solo SRGII as I have other sources too, sounds great tbh I'd give the new stuff a good running in before even thinking of doing any mods, let things settle down and take it from there

Regarding op-amps, their down to personal taste with this dac, I'm currently using THS4032 but the chosen type used in the Caiman is also very good

[StanleyB]

happy with my Caiman but on the advice of someone im sending it in to be modified

So who is this guy that is fleecing you then? I'll take that £150 and offer you a couple of improvements.

[TheGreenManalishi]

Thanks guys - its precisely that im impressed with the Caiman that im sure that it can be a long term source (*but lets face it im sure another 150 quids worth of components would improve it?)

My thought process was that a 500quid headphone amp might be a little too revealing for the DAC?

S

[StanleyB]

As I mentioned, pass me the 150 quid. I designed the DAC, so there is no better person to get an additional 150 quid worth of sound out of it...

[TheGreenManalishi]

If youre serious then that would be great Stanley.

[Themis]

What are the improvement directions you wish, Shaun ?
Please disregard if you think I'm being too curious.

[Carson]

Is there much more the Caiman can give for £150 of mods?

Not that I am considering it, just curious

[StanleyB]

What are the improvement directions you wish, Shaun ?

I am also interested to find out. My upgrade mods would not be of any use if they did not follow the direction you were thinking of.

I am working on an upgraded Caiman that I can take pics of in a week or so. That might be of help for you decide upon.

[TheGreenManalishi]

Hi Guys,

By all means call me an idiot but i "just thought" that some parts could be upgraded to better components for that figure - there is no element of the Caiman that im dissatfied with -but equally if you were pitching this at a resale price of 400gbp then would you have changed one or two things?

S