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I've had a SEG50/Dorado III since the end of May this year. FWIW, less sibilance and more bass, or to put it another way, had to adjust bass output on the REL's by a notch down. Using with a Cyrus CD8SE, yep, still going after all these years. Earlier this year, I installed a replacement tray motor and housing (eBay special) and internal signal cables. Many thanks to Cyrus for sending spare cables. A1 ++ service. I think I received the last of their stock. Should keep me going for a bit.
Can only say the Jump from 30 to 50 was so different to me, so my answer would be YES AndrewQuote:
Originally Posted by AndrewR
Yes the SEG-50 works with the Dorado I and II as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Theadmans
I have to check how many chips I still have left. There is a shortage of chips on the market that is affecting manufacturing worldwide. Prices are climbing as mad as a consequence.
Hi there Stan, Still have some old SEG30 chips which I kept after the last update. Can these be reprogrammed if there is ever an update from the SEG 50??
I think many people will have previous versions of the chip, I know I have 2 or 3 from upgrades over the years. I'd be happy to send them back to Stan if he can re-use them. I am also interested in V50.Quote:
Originally Posted by TAD12
By all means send any old firmware chips back. It will help a great deal. Just make sure no legs are broken...
Now have about 30hrs with the SEG50 upgrade and my thoughts are inline with the initial test.
A test on tracks I know well from Fleetwood Mac, including vocals from Christine McVie really shine through, treble on female voices are superb, and there is a increase in the bass, separation of instruments is improved to me and the sound stage is like your there, and you can hear the full depth of the Band.
Have to say with the SEG 50 upgrade I don't see any point in looking at possible upgrades of DACs, I'm sure you'd end up spending £1000+ and more to say yes thats a upgrade, or possible you won't.
If you've not heard one of Stans Latest Dac's with the SEG50 chip, running at 15v from a Linear PSU, fed from Stans Durado Enhancer, I suggest you do. I also did a back to back with a new Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200m here https://theartofsound.net/forum/show...-Dacmagic-200m if you've just bought a new C.A Dacmagic 200m, and you audition one of Stans you'll be disappointed.
Well done again Stan.
Just got my SEG 50 chip (ordered on Monday the 20th, delivered on Christmas eve). Great service as always from Stan. Only just plugged it in, so can't give a serious review, but it does sound pretty good from the get go, nice rich sound on a Claire Martin track. I also have Dorado II and Chinese LPSU running at 15v if that's of any interest.
[QUOTE=Desmo;1304205]Just got my SEG 50 chip (ordered on Monday the 20th, delivered on Christmas eve). Great service as always from Stan. Only just plugged it in, so can't give a serious review, but it does sound pretty good from the get go, nice rich sound on a Claire Martin track. I also have Dorado II and Chinese LPSU running at 15v if that's of any interest.
Ideal setup Desmo
I rang Stan on Tuesday and asked for a SEG50 chip...
...got it in the post on Thursday - great service considering the postal delays at Xmas.
Fitted after a few minutes trying to tease the chip legs into the socket.
Checked that it is working and all is good - critical listening will have to wait.