Beta Beresford DAC 7510+

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Originally Posted by Sensimilia

I don't compete on price. The DM and MF are sold through distributors and retailers. I sell direct. If DM or MF sold their DACs direct, mine would be more expensive.
But add to that the fact that there is no other DAC below £500 that can accept 4 inputs and allow you to switch between those 4 inputs at the touch of a button. Plus mine is the only UK DAC below £500 that has a headphone amp and two analogue outputs.


Stan

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Speaking of which : There is NO DAC (that I know of) that allows you to switch between inputs with an IR remote controler, and that's what prevents me from using a DAC, as my girlfriend and I tend to switch between sources quite often.
So... would an IR enabled 7510 be a possibility in the future ? That would definitely make a difference with other DACs

Hi BSJ,

Welcome to AOS :)

What's you first name and approximate location? We would request that you pop into the 'Welcome' room and introduce yourself and your system to our other members (some system pics would be good too, if you can, to put in our Gallery), adding your first name to your signature, before getting stuck into the main areas of the forum.

Cheers!

Marco.

Fair comment Marco. I shall refrain from posting an answer until we know a bit more about our latest member:).

Haha, and I thought I'd be able to sneak in like that :D

Hehehehe... ;)

Thanks, Nico, for complying with my simple request. You would be amazed at how many people choose not to take part in this simple process when joining. We feel that it's polite and makes for a friendler atmosphere, something we pride ourselves on here at AOS :)

Marco.

I am experimenting with a DAC circuit for release towards Christmas this year. The interesting features so far are 24/192, auto input detection, and auto standby & wake up.

Remote too?

Nope, which is quite a surprise. If you ever owned or saw a replacement or universal remote control in the 90's or early part of this century with the name Philex on it, then you'll know now that I designed them.
The auto switching will sort out the need for any remote control to change inputs. Unfortunately remote controlled volume pots are rather expensive, and adjusting the volume level digitally affects the playback quality.

Sounds just great !
The auto switching feature is even better than a remote IMO, I'll wait a little longer before getting a DAC then (it's better for my wallet anyway).

That's what I like about your designs Stan, you put performance well ahead of convenience. I'm looking forward to sampling your forthcoming DAC - but you probably knew that already. :)