Those Icons work well against the brushed aluminium finish. Something a bit different, as you say Werner.Quote:
Originally Posted by Werner Berghofer
Nice.
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Those Icons work well against the brushed aluminium finish. Something a bit different, as you say Werner.Quote:
Originally Posted by Werner Berghofer
Nice.
Martin,
being a big advocate for minimalism myself, in my opinion something is just missing here:Quote:
Originally Posted by howlindawg
http://www.berghofer.com/photos/gear/7530_animation.gif
I feel the input icons and their grouping lines visually balance the arrangement of the various elements. They also help to understand the device’s functions and current mode of operation at a glance.
Werner.
I'm in agreement with you Werner :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Werner Berghofer
Ooo I do like a gif ... Here's one I made earlier (literally this avo)Quote:
Originally Posted by Werner Berghofer
http://www.realphotographersforum.co...ticles/SLR.gif
I completely agree. Life would simply be unimaginable without them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hamish
Marco.
:eyebrows:Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Somehow, something tells me you is taking the pee :rfl:
I'm glad others see the joy of such things :mex:Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
I agree - with the icons the layout is nicely balanced. And I'm a fan of the symbols - elegant. Don't think that words are necessary given how simple the operation of the device is. The only caveat is that Stan would need to add a clear explanation in the documentation - to save him having to answer endless queries downstream from those customers who are, shall we say, one or two sandwiches short of a picnic.Quote:
Originally Posted by Werner Berghofer
Despite my reservations about the font, overall I think this has evolved into a very nice design. Nice work.
Yes, the icons do look good.
My suspicion, though, is that Stan would be deluged with emails from users who want to know what they mean - regardless of it being spelled out in a user manual.
I fear that you really do need to spell it out for some folks - especially in Stan's target market area where many buyers will not be tech- or hifi-savvy in any way.
My foreign customers catch on very well. I have ways of making them understand ;).Quote:
Originally Posted by jandl100
Yes, you are correct.Quote:
Originally Posted by Werner Berghofer
Job done? :cool:
Graham,
guess in the moment one has a look at the connectors of a Toslink or a Coaxial cable, even complete clueless people immediately will recognize the meaning of these icons. They are more simplified and styled, but match the appearance of the actual connectors on the DAC’s rear.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamtoast
http://www.berghofer.com/photos/gear/7530_back.gif
Regarding the RCA line-outs: I know this is a commonly used placement, but isn’t it a little weird that the right connector is placed on the left side and the left connector on the right side? Anybody here feeling similar?
Werner.
I'd still copy the symbols from the front & put one of each below & between the relevant text on the back panel - you mustn't forget that some people really are very, very thick and others are very, very non technical.
First call for Stan - "Where are 3 and 4 on this model then?" :scratch:Quote:
Originally Posted by The Grand Wazoo
Bob,
very true! The connectors on the rear certainly need to be numbered or designated to match the front plate. We are talking about a fictional front plate and an actual photo of the DAC’s back.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobbasrah
Werner.
There aren't any.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobbasrah
Should it maybe be called
1 (Coax)
2 (Coax)
3 (Toslink)
4 (Toslink)
The connectors should be correctly placed as seen from the FRONT. All my components obey that rule except my Whest phono preamp - most annoying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Werner Berghofer
This would then mean:
4 (Toslink) 3 (Toslink) 2 (Coaxial) 1 (Coaxial)
Hi "nightyy",
Welcome to AoS :)
Before you go any further, please pop into the Welcome area and introduce yourself to our community, by telling us your approximate geographical location, your real first name, what system you use and what music you like, as this procedure is required of all members.
Cheers! :cool:
Marco.
Wahoo! Mine is on it's way.
Wonder if I can claim to be the first antipodean to wrestle a Beresford Bushmaster?
We're quite big on jumping on crocodiles down here.
Fair enough, then, Stan.Quote:
Originally Posted by StanleyB
I think the icons look great! :thumbsup:
Stan are the 1st shipment run going to be the 1st "Tactical" front plate design?
And then the "Strategic" plate design will follow?
Nope. In order to avoid any confusion any redesign of the printing on the front panel will be left to a later date yet to be decided.Quote:
Originally Posted by Russell Turner
Just looked on the Home HiFi site and the Bushmaster in "as shown" livery looks OK to me. No prices though and the site seems to have links down Stan. I'm sure I've missed it but is there a definitive price as yet?
The new Dac looks good on the website Stan.
Well done :)
Looking forward to the reviews to come.
I look forward to trying one myself.
If it can sonically play ball with a dedicated head phone amps and go toe to toe with respected dacs it could well be the dac equivalent of a well implemented t amp.
I look forward to hearing the thoughts of one of the seasoned vets once they have a couple of hundred hours on one.
Best of luck Stan.......
Disclaimer: This comment is not meant as negative criticism, but as an advice for improvement.
http://www.berghofer.com/photos/gear/7530_web2.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Gazjam
The edges of the unit (aka “clipping path” for the initiated) need to be revised. There’s a clearly visible jagged white border which does not match the light gray background.
http://www.berghofer.com/photos/gear/7530_web1.jpg
I have the feeling that the horizontal edge of the DAC is not aligned perfectly, but slightly tilted down to the right.
http://www.berghofer.com/photos/gear/7530_web3.gif
When isolating product photos from unwanted backgrounds, the edges of the image should seamlessly merge into the background, like in this example.
Please allow me to add that my “exhausting Teutonic grip for detail” is a consequence of my profession: typesetting, book design, illustrations and image editing. People in this business are trained and accustomed to pay close attention to even the smallest details.
Werner.
Uhm no Werner we've moved on from that remember?Quote:
Originally Posted by Werner Berghofer
Lets keep it about the Dac my friend. :)
Nice one Gaz - for the benefit of the mods Werner is aware of my position on this :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazjam
Dave.
For goodness' sake, guys, can you stop sniping at each other and be civil?
+1Quote:
Originally Posted by MartinT
Gentlemen,
I've re-read Werner's last post and, unless I am very much mistaken, all he is doing is making constructive comments about the appearance of the Bushmaster photo as it appears on the background of Stan's webpage.
I can't see anything inflammatory about this. Why seek unnecessary strife? Is this 'Trolling' by a slightly more subtle route?
Richard
I don't think I'll get the chance before the Olympics are over unfortunately, but thankyou for the offer. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by StanleyB
He edited his original post to add the disclaimer.
Thinking about the tone of what you post is something we all should do, myself included.
What he's saying makes sense actually. :)
No strife here dude.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bonky
No more on this subject, please.
Back to the Bushmaster, looking forward to receiving mine shortly :)
Thanks,Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazjam
Richard
Thanks for picking up on that Werner. I have now corrected that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Werner Berghofer
Stan,
well, honestly: Now it looks a little bit different than yesterday, but I wouldn’t call this exactly corrected :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by StanleyB
Please email me the picture you used for this part of your website in the maximum pixel dimensions available. (You still got my email adress, I assume?) I shall be more than glad to do this clipping path stuff for you, match it perfectly against your website’s background, change the image size and return it to you via email immediately.
Kind regards,
Werner.
Bushmaster now received, thanks Stan. I have it plugged in to put some hours on it and will report on its sound when I connect it up in place of the Caiman later today.
My Caiman will move to PC duties by dint of its USB interface.
Looking forward to the comments :).
Sat here eagerly awaiting the delivery of mine, who is it being shipped with Stan?
Stan,Quote:
Originally Posted by StanleyB
Why do you maintain 2 websites? I notice the Bushmaster is on Homehifi but no on Beresford.me.
Slightly confused,
RM special delivery. Should be with you before 1PM.Quote:
Originally Posted by Russell Turner
As if by magic the Shopkeeper appeared!
It's here and its not in a Tupperware box... Can't test it yet, but as soon as I will report back.
It takes time to update both. I have two sites because I would like to branch off into other things later in life, which makes the beresford.me name an ideal candidate. It is not product area specific.Quote:
Originally Posted by webby
:doh:. I should have asked for delayed delivery :lol:.Quote:
Originally Posted by Russell Turner
Stan,
here’s a larger version. The image with matching dimensions and background as used on your website shall arrive in your email inbox within a few moments.Quote:
Originally Posted by StanleyB
http://www.berghofer.com/photos/gear/7530_web4.gif
I also felt the need to remove the colour cast on the case top to better match the front plate. The device’s edges were adjusted horizontally and vertically parallel to the edges of the picture, since the camera was not placed perfectly at the center and parallel to the front side.
Werner.
Just had a quick listen and this is not by any means a thorough review...
Two of my "reference" recordings are off Kate Bush's 50 Words For Snow album (the 24bit 96KHz version), these being Misty and Among Angels, on listening to these the difference is apparent to the stock Squeezebox Touch's built in DAC (note I am using the EDO mod).
There is more detail for start of, things that were distant sounds for instance like the ride cymbals on Misty are now more there and part of the mix, the bass on the track seems to go a lot lower as well, which is no mean feat on a pair of Celestion SL6S's.
With the track Among Angels which isn't complex at all there is an air of competency to the overall delivery, the middle frequencies don't "ring" as much and it all fits together a lot more completely, also that sibilance or digital harshness seems to have all but disappeared from the sound
One thing I have noticed tho... And it may be me, the vocals and the overall area around that middle part of the sound spectrum sound slightly "boxed in" and not floating out of the speakers, I will let the unit break in more before making a final call on that observation though.
I tried the 16bit 44.1KHz track Good Man in a Storm of the remastered Level 42 World Machine album and it sounded dreadful, don't know what was going on there, I will try the original unmastered CD I think using the optical out of a cheap CD player I have hanging about to see if it is the usual brick wall approach I am hearing, but it was quite unlistenable.
I then went on to a 24bit 192KHz vinyl rip of Michael Jackson's Thriller album, the DAC handled this with aplomb and it was quite a good, relaxed, detailed sound, I liked this a lot, seemed again to be more detail.
I am wondering... Does the Bushmaster have preference or tendency to like higher resolution files as this is where I had the best initial experience?
Note: the Squeezebox Touch was connected to the Bushmaster DAC via a home brew Belden 89259 coaxial cable and then connected to the Pulse amplifier by home brew twisted Belden 89259 cables terminated with gold plated Ixos phonos.
Anyways I will keep pushing on, the initial impression though is good and is a worthy upgrade, just bit concerned about those 44.1KHz tracks, but it's probably nowt.
Russ
If its anything like the Caiman it will take a good time to properly burn in.