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Halcs
23-07-2018, 20:31
Hi I currently have a Cambridge audio bd752 and am using it as a hub switching all my sources through it to my yamaha a-s1100 which I love. My speakers are dali epicon 2's which I am also happy with but I recently swapped my metrum for the bd752 but am not that happy if I am honest.
I have another blu-ray player that I can use and am considering selling the Cambridge. It's a great piece of kit but feel I could do better if I bought a dac instead maybe a beresford caiman seg or I have seen a young m2tech on ebay that's looks promising. I am looking for opinions and advice really regarding my best move forward thanks? : )
mikeyb
23-07-2018, 22:03
I have a SEG and a Xiang Sheng 01a if you want to try either one but not at the same time cos I’d miss my tunes.
Halcs
23-07-2018, 23:49
Mikey you are an absolute gentleman I would love take you up on that offer much appreciated mate.
jandl100
24-07-2018, 06:22
I have a SEG and a Xiang Sheng 01a if you want to try either one but not at the same time cos I’d miss my tunes.

Excellent choices.
I think you'll be surprised how much better these sound than what the big name makes can muster and at a small fraction of the price.
Also consider a SMSL M8 or a Topping D30. I'm using a D30 with a linear PSU at the moment - amazing little thing!
Halcs
24-07-2018, 07:48
I did see the SMSL M8 that you had for sale Jerry and was very tempted. I miss my metrum if I am honest but like the look of the beresford. I need multiple inputs as my sources are a sonos z90, x box one x, optical out for my TV and possibly optical out from my bluray player but think I might be struggling regarding inputs.
Halcs
24-07-2018, 08:01
I did see the SMSL M8 that you had for sale Jerry and was very tempted. I miss my metrum if I am honest but like the look of the beresford. I need multiple inputs as my sources are a sonos z90, x box one x, optical out for my TV and possibly optical out from my bluray player but think I might be struggling regarding inputs.
jandl100
24-07-2018, 08:07
Yes, that is a limitation with the cheap Chinese superDACs. They usually only have one input per connection type. I only need two, coax for my Halide Bridge USB converter and I'm happy to use optical for my DVD player.

Mind you, if you need more inputs buy an extra DAC - they are cheap enough for this to be sensible!
mikeyb
24-07-2018, 08:34
SEG has 2 optical, 1 coax and 1 USB, not sure if that's enough for you though.
Halcs
24-07-2018, 08:44
Mikey think it might be fine as I am going to use analogue outs on the blu ray player as I only use it for blu-ray playback and don't hear that much of a difference. My only concern is 5.1 sound coming from the TV occasionally as I can't alter the setting for this on my Panasonic 58dx902 which is a known issue. Apart from that I think it would fit the bill nicely mate?
Halcs
24-07-2018, 08:46
Any opinions on the young m2tech on ebay for £249 I have never heard one?
jandl100
24-07-2018, 08:48
Any opinions on the young m2tech on ebay for £249 I have never heard one?

Opinions differ wildly.

I found it fairly bland and boring. Not a patch on a SEG or a XS etc, imo.
mikeyb
24-07-2018, 09:24
SEG for sale

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?59296-Beresford-SEG-S-Booster-15-16v

Based in Sweden, never heard one with the SB Booster, but someone on here might have.

Typically SEGs sell at around £150 or so just to give you a rough guide.

I think Stan Beresford gives a decent return period if you buy new and don't like it.
Halcs
24-07-2018, 11:47
Yip seen that one - I asked the seller how much he would sell the seg for separately but have not had a response but thanks for the heads up. : )
mikeyb
24-07-2018, 13:00
Yip seen that one - I asked the seller how much he would sell the seg for separately but have not had a response but thanks for the heads up. : )Ok cool, keep me updated, like I say you can borrow mine if you like.
philv
24-07-2018, 21:06
The topping d30 is on amazon, supplied and sold by amazon.
So easy to return.
jandl100
25-07-2018, 05:14
The topping d30 is on amazon, supplied and sold by amazon.
So easy to return.

You returning yours, Phil?
philv
25-07-2018, 10:30
You returning yours, Phil?

No, i am keeping it.
Very happy with it.
Thanks for the reccomendation!
AD Audio
27-07-2018, 13:04
Any opinions on the young m2tech on ebay for £249 I have never heard one?I agree with bland and boring. Not a patch on my own DAC builds now with valve output stage!

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