Beresford Bushmaster DAC

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07-02-2012, 06:47
MartinT

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Originally Posted by StanleyB

You should try that mod on the Gatorized board instead ;).

Will do! What are you recommending? Elna Silmic unpolarized coupling caps on the Gator board? Same values?
08-02-2012, 01:10
Colin151

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Originally Posted by Audioflair

I have just auditioned the Bushmaster Dac and am really impressed by it`s transparency and focus. The top to bottom coherence is of the highest order. The battery PSU gives a silent backdrop from which the music flows with naturalness and clarity. Some products strip the meat off the bone to give an impression of etched detail. The Bushmaster avoids this because it is emotionally convincing. I just love deceptively simple designs that deliver the goods like this Dac does.

Just catching up with this thread.

What is written above is a more concise version of what I wrote after hearing the Bushmaster. I really liked the sound of this DAC as it gave superb definition and transparency/clarity without sounding clinical, which is something I've not heard before with a digital source. I can't wait to get my hands on one permanently. I haven't even heard the headphone output yet, can't wait.
10-02-2012, 20:39
magiccarpetride

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Originally Posted by StanleyB

Now you tell us :doh:.
The mod I devised is primarily aimed at those who have a SEG Caiman. The SEG case was made 2mm higher in order to accommodate the bigger silmic ;). But more about that later in the week.

It is later in the week. Is it? I'm holding my breath;) Can't wait to read up on your further instructions, Stan. Throw us a bone, something to chew on over the weekend...
11-02-2012, 09:22
Covenant

Oh pooo..I had forgotten that the SEG had a bigger case. Oh well, I guess it's just a long wait for the Bushmaster + as I need the pre-amp function.
11-02-2012, 16:39
StanleyB

Quote:

Originally Posted by Covenant

Oh pooo..I had forgotten that the SEG had a bigger case. Oh well, I guess it's just a long wait for the Bushmaster + as I need the pre-amp function.

I have a solution ;). Unfortunately I am unable to get down to my workshop and commence work on the pics etc. I got a lousy cold and just can't take any soldering and cleaning fumes right now.
11-02-2012, 16:49
Covenant

Fantastic! Get well soon Stan!
21-02-2012, 15:35
John

I visit Stan's workshop and got to hear the Bushmaster DAC before its been put in its case.
My own impressions is that the sound is very natural with lots of detail. Everything seems to intergrate really well, bass has lots of depth, mids and treble really intergrate well too. Judging by what I heard Stan has a new giant killer on his hands and think the sound will take on a lot of the big boys l
21-02-2012, 16:02
Martinh

Is there a way to bypass the Bushmaster (or caiman) for passing through surround sound to an AV receiver? I'm sure I've seen some DACs with a digital out to go to an AVR.

Or is that a stupid question?

Martin
21-02-2012, 20:11
wee tee cee

I'm looking forward to slotting a bushmaster in my system....
22-02-2012, 22:40
Alex_UK

Over 250 posts, and unless I missed it no one has discussed the name - why Bushmaster :scratch: - and is there a double entendre there? :eyebrows:

I must admit I will look forward to hearing one... :)
22-02-2012, 22:44
Stratmangler

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Originally Posted by Alex_UK

Over 250 posts, and unless I missed it no one has discussed the name - why Bushmaster :scratch: - and is there a double entendre there? :eyebrows:

I must admit I will look forward to hearing one... :)

Reptilian reference again to follow on from the Caiman.
Another creature with sharp and deadly teeth.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/...178/bushmaster
22-02-2012, 22:47
Alex_UK

Cheers Chris - makes sense! :)
22-02-2012, 23:24
The Grand Wazoo

It's in keeping with Stan's South American reptilian theme Alex:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_q8CWhpK0Qb...Bushmaster.jpg

.......it's known for it's incredibly aggressive attack.

EDIT: Doh! Read the thread to the end you dunce. Don't you just hate it when someone asks a question & you don't spot that it's on the last post of a page?!
23-02-2012, 06:13
jandl100

How about an apology from that fecker at Purite Audio who goes on the other forums slagging Stan off for allegedly just selling on imported product and not doing any design work himself?

It is so obviously not true.

He tried it here once, and got seriously warned off by Marco. :thumbsup: Sadly, other forums let it stand. :(
23-02-2012, 07:39
John

I been round to Stans place he has his own workshop and is constantly looking at how to improve his equipment
23-02-2012, 08:34
StanleyB

Quote:

Originally Posted by jandl100

How about an apology from that fecker at Purite Audio who goes on the other forums slagging Stan off for allegedly just selling on imported product and not doing any design work himself?(

I have never shied away from allowing visitors into my workshop and see what I am up to. I reckon that he wouldn't dare level those same charges on Cambridge and Audiolab.
24-02-2012, 21:57
Mr.Ian

time seems to pass so slowly when one is waiting ................ whats the latest updated on first shipping date
24-02-2012, 22:26
seoirse2002

+
25-02-2012, 09:57
Gazjam

its the same folk who wheel out this nonsense and it comes up regular as clockwork.
Gotta love the internet....

Funnily enough its usually from folk who sell similar products at much higher prices...funny that? :scratch:
25-02-2012, 10:21
RoboCopper

Quote:

Originally Posted by jandl100

How about an apology from that fecker at Purite Audio who goes on the other forums slagging Stan off for allegedly just selling on imported product and not doing any design work himself?

It is so obviously not true.

He tried it here once, and got seriously warned off by Marco. :thumbsup: Sadly, other forums let it stand. :(

Generally in life, I "love" this folk.
They got their degrees on Google, not just degrees, but masters and doctorates!

They all seem to criticize others people work, that's all they learned from their google "education".
25-02-2012, 18:13
Bazil

Are there any pics of the Bushmaster anywhere?
26-02-2012, 13:15
jostber

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Originally Posted by Bazil

Are there any pics of the Bushmaster anywhere?

I believe it's not shipping before early April, so there haven't been released any pics yet. Not even some teasers. :)
26-02-2012, 13:25
RoboCopper

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showp...2&postcount=39

maybe this one :)
26-02-2012, 14:00
StanleyB

The stresses of the delays...
There are no teasers because the case is still being sorted out by the case manufacturer. I was not satisfied with the overall look of the front panel. So they are amending that.
27-02-2012, 21:00
daveyboy

No variable output and a question mark on the caiman volume pot has put a dampener on me moving away from the Beresford 6/4.
Oh well, still a damn fine dac
27-02-2012, 21:23
StanleyB

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveyboy

No variable output and a question mark on the caiman volume pot has put a dampener on me moving away from the Beresford 6/4.
Oh well, still a damn fine dac

You are already badmouthing something that you have not even heard yet?
27-02-2012, 21:42
daveyboy

That's totally incorrect, as the only fact I stated was no variable output on said dac. Whilst others have mentioned about the volume pot, then yes, there is clearly a question mark, a doubt in my mind.
27-02-2012, 22:33
StanleyB

:scratch: I haven't seen or read anywhere about a question mark on the volume control of the Bushmaster. Can you provide a link to that comment?
27-02-2012, 23:50
daveyboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveyboy

No variable output and a question mark on the caiman volume pot has put a dampener on me moving away from the Beresford 6/4.
Oh well, still a damn fine dac

Please read again
28-02-2012, 08:46
StanleyB

I have. So why the negative comments about the Caiman in the Bushmaster thread? What's the relevance or the agenda behind it?
28-02-2012, 08:51
RoboCopper

Caiman is one of the best hifi products I ever owned.
The only reason I sold it because I got a good offer and only after I read this thread about new Bushmaster. Now I am in a waiting game to visit NW London again to collect my BM :)

But after reading about new mods on Caiman Gator board, I wish I did not sell it
:doh:

Maybe, I will get Caiman again...
28-02-2012, 11:37
StanleyB

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoboCopper

Maybe, I will get Caiman again...

The next Caiman is not due till the end of the year if everything goes to plan. So you can indulge in a Bushmaster and add a C2 later on ;).
28-02-2012, 11:40
Ali Tait

What's in the pipeline for the new Caiman Stan?
28-02-2012, 11:46
RoboCopper

Quote:

Originally Posted by StanleyB

The next Caiman is not due till the end of the year if everything goes to plan. So you can indulge in a Bushmaster and add a C2 later on ;).

One question, Stan?

In your opinion, which one will be better sound wise?

Cheers

p.s. I miss my Caiman, but hope to endure till BM :)
28-02-2012, 11:51
StanleyB

I don't believe in a manufacturer telling you which of his product sounds better. Those sort of comments could be seen as pure marketing, or favouring the sale of a more expensive item.
But my personal aim is to get them all sound better than the opposition, whilst providing different options with each type.
28-02-2012, 11:59
RoboCopper

I am looking forward to those new products :), especially better than o position.
Can you say at least which one sounds eg. like tube vs transistor? Or panel speaker vs. dynamic?
If you could make that sort of rude comparison?

Anyway, I have a feeling that after BM, my next one will be new Caiman mk2 :)

Good to hear about new products from Stan.
28-02-2012, 15:14
daveyboy

In answer to your question Stan, potentially a double kick in the balls. The Bushmaster is out and was expressing my disappointment about that as well as responding with potential disappointment to a view expressed about the Caiman. As someone who owns the 6/4 my agenda is I want a new Beresford dac which markedly improves on the 6/4 with no volume output issue :)
28-02-2012, 15:33
Labarum

Caiman 2? Will that use the same DAC chip and the Caiman 1, or the newer Bushmaster technology, Stan?
06-03-2012, 14:22
alienderivative

What's going to be the difference between the C2 and the BM?

BTW, how did you like the snow pics?
06-03-2012, 14:33
Marco

Hi Don,

Welcome to AoS! Remember the Welcome thread you were asked to post when you received your confirmation email? Please attend to that before contributing any further elsewhere on the forum.

Cheers! :cool:

Marco.
06-03-2012, 14:51
StanleyB

Quote:

Originally Posted by Labarum

Caiman 2? Will that use the same DAC chip and the Caiman 1, or the newer Bushmaster technology, Stan?

Hi Brian, it will use the newer technology and then some ;).
06-03-2012, 14:52
StanleyB

Quote:

Originally Posted by alienderivative

What's going to be the difference between the C2 and the BM?

BTW, how did you like the snow pics?

Hi Don, the main difference will be that the C2 will have USB and a variable output.
06-03-2012, 16:02
Spectral Morn

Quote:

Originally Posted by alienderivative

What's going to be the difference between the C2 and the BM?

BTW, how did you like the snow pics?

Welcome to AOS, hope you enjoy the forum.

Regards D D S L
06-03-2012, 18:40
anthonyTD

hi Don,
Welcome to AOS :)
Anthony,TD...
06-03-2012, 18:48
RoboCopper

Quote:

Originally Posted by StanleyB

Hi Don, the main difference will be that the C2 will have USB and a variable output.

Stan, (or other who listened to BM), I wonder what is the sound difference between Bushmaster and Caiman? :scratch:

I cant wait for BM:mental:
06-03-2012, 19:14
The Grand Wazoo

Hello Don,
It's nice to have you here.
Cheers
07-03-2012, 06:31
Beechwoods

Quote:

Originally Posted by alienderivative

What's going to be the difference between the C2 and the BM?

BTW, how did you like the snow pics?

Welcome to AoS Don, I hope you like it here. If you enjoy photography you way want to check out our 'Abstract Gallery' :)
http://theartofsound.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=29
08-03-2012, 15:43
alienderivative

Thanks.
12-03-2012, 20:48
alan47

Put me down for a Bushmaster when they are ready please Stan.It sounds like exactly what i am looking for.A pensioners dream :please:
15-03-2012, 14:48
DaveK

Linear PSU for Bushmaster et al.

I don't know whether Stan would like to comment (Stan ?) but I came across this and thought it might be a cost effective linear PSU for the Bushmaster and existing Stan-DACs. It's voltage is readily adjustable between 11 and 15v.
Hope it's of interest,
Dave.

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