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Still a bargain Stan.
£200 inc del is still fine. (Damn the weak £). Got a set date for release yet?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sensimilia
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Originally Posted by BlueScreenJunky
Grace m902
Who has the money ready?
Stan
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Originally Posted by Sensimilia
I have.
Then my "old" one will go to the study PC.
My worry is there will be a waiting list!
Has anyone experience of Stan's box (old or new) with Quad Electrostatic Loudspeakers?
I think I will wait a month and get it with the new power supply :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sensimilia
Is this in jest? Can't decide...Quote:
Originally Posted by Covenant
No not a jest. Stan is developing a new power supply which he thinks will be ready in about a month. Just thought I would get it at the same time as the 7510+
so time for an upgrade practically within a month if you buy initial stocks? :( With component, refitting and delivery costs that'll add up.
Two different DACs for two different markets and pocket depth.Quote:
Originally Posted by theone999
Stan
And the DAC with the new PSU which is not the 7510+ with USB but is just the current 7510?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sensimilia
As far as I'm aware of, there's only 1 current Beresford DAC and 1 upcoming?
That's it. The new PSU will be sold as an optional extra. I might even make the standard power supply an optional extra. My reasoning is that with so many people getting a different power supply for the DAC, I could save them some money on my power supply if they are not going to use it.Quote:
Originally Posted by theone999
Waste not, want not.
You guys think that is a good idea and way to do it?
STan
It sounds like a good idea for those familiar with your DAC, but may be a frustration for new customers buying on the basis of the reviews you're getting in the press. It might be good to offer the PSU as standard, but offer a discounted price to those wanting the DAC without the stock PSU.
I would definately appreciate being able to buy the 7510+ without the standard supply and with the upgraded supply. Not just to save money but its the sheer waste of a supply which will just end up in the bin.
Well the beta buyers are getting the current PSU or wait till March.
I shall start contacting the beta buyers who have shown interest so they can have their order dispatched some time next week once I have done final QC check on each one before I send them out.
STan
Stan,
Making the power supply an optional extra would suit me. I already have a very good power supply.
Ade
+1Quote:
Originally Posted by Covenant
I am interested in the 7510 with uprated PSU so would prefer not to pay for the standard supply that would never get used.
I'd prefer to wait for the PSU update, too. That way I can get the new DAC and sell the old DAC complete with a working PSU.
I think giving the PSU as an option standard/upgraded/none would be a good idea.
I've changed to the Maplin one too.
I now have a Maplin power supply on my 6/4. It is better, but not on 13.5 v - the DAC seems to "overblow" and produce too much bass. 12v is good.
I two penneth: Standard package for newbies with standard PSU, option to have upgraded PSu or none.
I guess for the new "plus" the better power supply should be the standard package with the option of the cheaper supply, or none.
I am having a similar discussion here on the Squeezebox Forum where some folk use the Beresford DAC
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showth...448#post387448
And this thread also features Stan's DAC
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showth...352#post384352
I would have thought some comments from the beta testers would be made by now. They are keeping very quiet.
The standard 6/4 version is so good that it concerns me I might not be able to detect a difference with my humble little system. I'm looking around for a new power amp to replace my Tripath, this being a cheap and cheerful component. I want to try the 7510+ as a pre-amp as Stan suggests this is where its strength lies.
Its funny how changing one thing makes you change another.....:mental:
Maybe Jerry might do a write up once he has sorted out his buzzing transformers.
Stan
I've been listening at 13.5v the last couple of days. Went back to 12v today.
I must say I prefer the 12v. It seems to be less "in your face" and more "as it should be". My preference I guess.
If there's any Porcupine Tree fans out there, try "Even Less" off "Stupid Dream" at about 4.40 where there's a guitar break. Wait for the drum crash. Mine seems to come from out of the back of the wall.
Even without playing the actual PT song I can hear that very moment by heart.
And I only have a 6/3-version. :)
Nothing wrong with the 6.3. I still use one on my 3rd system.
Nothing wrong with it indeed, I love the sound of it every day.
But my weakness is that I can't stand upgrades that I don't own. :eyebrows:
Just upgrade then. Simple. :dance:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fi-Wi
Life is so simple. :)
It's my Birthday on Saturday 31st, everyday I have been thinking of the 7510+ since Xmas, Couldn't you make a 57yr old man very happy before his ears collapse & release it?
David:lolsign:
The violins will sound so much better! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by phatman
yes stan lol when is the date this week?
Not sure what the delay at Customs is all about lads:confused:. I expected this delay anyhow from the moment the parcels were given to the wrong courier company for airfreight to the UK:(.
Are you getting grief off your loyal customers, Stan?
Could you tell us a little bit about the development of your upgraded power supply?
There are two. One is an upgraded regulated power supply inside the TC-7520, and one is an upgraded regulated external power supply.Quote:
Originally Posted by Covenant
Stan
Or a battery. :)
Sorry thats confused me. Presumably you still need an external supply? Is it still your intention to offer the upgraded supply as an option?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sensimilia
I abandoned the idea of a battery. Why follow when I can lead? I am experimenting with xxxxxxxx :eyebrows:. Excuse the secrecy. The taste of the pudding is in the eating.
Stan
Bah! humbug! Its like trying to get blood out of a stone.......:doh:
Our Stan is being very naughty . . . and enjoying it.
It's getting like one of those Apple cliffhangers . . . will they . . . wont they.
I'm all for a Stancast on iTunes
Been there , done that with hifi! now i just want to settle to good listening.
My source data is flac, appple lossless, mp3 and lower?
through imac & at the moment analog out!
into the Fatman iTube 182 valve pre/power amp
into a pair of TDL speakers
music tastes ---- all of it as I feel!
It sounds good now but what I hear about the beresford 7510 DAC I know it'll sound better!!
SO! what do I get the 7510 or the 7510+? with optical
this is the equipt i will be using for some time so, being honest Stan & others what do u suggest???:gig:
Both 7510 and 7520 (7510+) have optical input which you Mac will feed.
The new 7520 has a USB input, which you won't necessarily need.
7520 has better output section and drives headphones better.
Up to you. At the price you can't lose with either!
Stan,
I hope I can phrase this question without sounding insulting, I certainly don't intend to be!
Not all USB inputs or converters are created equal, eg the cheap and nasty USB to coax converters from the likes of Maplin are not at all the same as the one from Hagtech - to name just one of the better examples.
I fully expect the 7520 has a well implemented USB input. Can you say anything about what you done here (I'm not asking for you to any divulge secrets!)
Thanks,
Clive
Yes Stan,Quote:
Originally Posted by Clive
and with reference to Kernel Streaming, ASIO, Exclusive Mode, WASAPI, Windows Mixer.
Getting a bit perfect stream out of a Windows PC is a black art which is one of the reasons why I took the Squeezebox route.
So Stan, what can you tell us about the USB implementation.
The output section? is it increased o/p or matched z to headphones, how is it better??Quote:
Originally Posted by Labarum
there is 70squid difference seeing i wont be using usb & i'm going into a preamp, is the d-a conversion improved???
Excuse my Q's but i was a technician in the stone age, before i/c's:lol:
But most of those USB convertors including Hagtech etc use the cheap PCM27** based audio convertor chip;)
They're pretty bog standard regarding implementation but can be all made to sound quite good, I've got one here which I can use with any of my dacs including the Sabre, actually not a bad sound at all and its convenient.
IMHO I think having the USB option with Stans new dac is a great idea and something that a lot of people would use.
Its hard designing a unit which has the features to apeal to everyone
I'm an Aquarian, need new things & can't wait, I'd really love to hear the difference the 7520 makes! but I was impatient before, now since the heart health scares waiting months with no idea of delivery time is or what's happening that money as my old mum says (even @ 57) is "burning a hole in my pocket" any ideas of delivery time???Pleez
Send me your Paypal ID via PM and I can send one out to you tomorrow.Quote:
Originally Posted by phatman
I am busy doing the web pages etc. Once that has finished I can load up the relevant pages and evryone can then order. In the mean time it's AoS members only:) with a respectable number of postings;).
Stan