Caiman SEG CMOS Clock modification

[Covenant]

About a week ago I received my Caiman SEG back from Stan with the standard clock replaced with a CMOS model. Just to put this in context, the supercap mod, Dorado and SEG30 firmware have previously been installed.
The CMOS clock adds to the sense of ambience and improves soundstage with a much clearer sense of the various perfomers position. The full effect for me has been on well recorded live albums but good studio albums also benefit.
It has taken a few days to bed in but I now think I have a DAC that would cost a great deal of money to better.
The cost of the modification is in line with Stans usual bargain price structure so if you want to complete the modifications available to the SEG, I recommend you contact Stan.

[StanleyB]

This clock modification is to my ears far more useful and effective when the DAC is used with the Dorado. I have fitted a new clock to a BMII, CaimanII, and the SEG to see if it makes any difference to all of them or not. The good news is that it does.

[Theadmans]

Stan - I take it if you want the clock mod it is necessary to return the SEG to you in the post?

[Getgaff]

Is it one clock per input? Would I have to select an input to upgrade so to speak?

[Covenant]

I returned it to Stan-I guess DIY is possible if you know what you are doing.
As far as I know there is just one clock serving all the inputs.

[StanleyB]

Stan - I take it if you want the clock mod it is necessary to return the SEG to you in the post?
That's correct.

[StanleyB]

Is it one clock per input? Would I have to select an input to upgrade so to speak?

It's the clock for the DAC chip that is upgraded.

[Firebottle]

It's not that difficult to DIY if you can wield a soldering iron but it is definitely a worthwhile upgrade.

[rxjr]

does the new caiman seg come with the cmos clock upgrade installed or is this a separate issue? additionally, new caiman seg come with the upgrade chip?

[Getgaff]

Sent my SEG off to Stan on Monday for the clock upgrade; once again the price to upgrade is very reasonable. Can’t get my hands on it until December as I’m abroad on business for the next 11 days.

[StanleyB]

does the new caiman seg come with the cmos clock upgrade installed or is this a separate issue? additionally, new caiman seg come with the upgrade chip?
The new SEG comes with the upgraded firmware and a change in colour of the volume knob to black. The clock is a separate upgrade that is only done to units that have had time to burn in.

[rxjr]

thanks for your reply stanley B. I was hoping a new caiman seg would also come with the cmos clock upgrade, because, as I am located in the USA, sending a unit back to you then back to me for the upgrade is not really a feasible and practical matter. well maybe someday. thanks again.

[Fi-Wi]

Why is the clock mod only for burned in units Stan?

And rxjr, maybe it is possible for Stan to burn in a new unit for you so he can send you an upgraded SEG right at once. As a bonus to the world that would also reduce the ecological footprint and please our beloved Caimans, Bushmasters and all the others of our living friends. :)

Disclaimer: the above is just an idea, I do not want to burden Stan with extra workload.

[rxjr]

great idea fi-wi. don't see a huge reason why this could not be done without hopefully not causing undue hardship on stanley b. well, only he can really anwer this question. great input. thanks.

[StanleyB]

great idea fi-wi. don't see a huge reason why this could not be done without hopefully not causing undue hardship on stanley b. well, only he can really anwer this question. great input. thanks.
I sent you a PM sometime last week.