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Is it worthwhile moving from 42 to 50 on my Dorado I Caiman MkII? The jump to the 42 was outstandingly musical.

Andrew

Here’s me trying to find the ‘like’ button.

Andrew

Well I just thought I'd have a try at one of ASR's darling DACs - the S.M.S.L. Sanskrit 10th Mk2. On paper it looked to be an interesting proposition, particularly for the price - low distortion,...

Hi Matt,

I hope you are well. This year I have been investing quite a bit in my turntable and was really astounded by the Achromat I bought for my LP12/Keel/Karousel/Ekos 2/Lingo 2/2M Black. ...

Just to follow up on this one.

Bought an MP200 and gave it to the dealer to have fitted with a number of upgrades. Got a call from the dealer setting up the LP12. It turns out that the MP200 is...

Thank you Steve and Kevin. I am almost ready to buy the MP-200 with a Graham Slee Reflex M phono stage.

Andrew

Hi all,

I am considering a new cartridge to replace a Linn Klyde, and would like a moving magnet / moving iron so that I can easily replace the stylus (in future) without having to remove the Ekos...

It has been a bit of a busy weekend, but I managed to get some time to further listen to the SEG-30 and Dorado upgrades to my Caiman MkII DAC.

A bit of background. I run both a Caiman MkII and a...

Anyone with any experience on how the sound changes over time with running in the Dorado? Seems to be a radical change between 5 mins in and 2 hours in.

Andrew

Thank you, Stan

Okay I am a little confused here. I have just received the Dorado and not yet plugged it into my Caiman mkII with SEG-30 installed. Should I set the Dorado to 12V or 15V? My linear PSU is 15V.
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I just got the SEG-30 firmware chip and dorado.

Just trying the firmware upgrade chip out on my Caiman II and massive WOW...

It keeps what I love and prefer about the Caiman II (tonality and...

Will do. Looking forward to Friday. I’ll report back on the individual upgrades - firmware first, then Dorado.

Andrew

I just bought the firmware upgrade and Dorado, which should be arriving tomorrow. This is for my Caiman II.

Does anyone know:

* Is the firmware upgrade something to use in order to ensure...

Nice review. Is it improving further over time?

Andrew

I am throwing money at my screen, but it keeps bouncing off.

Andrew

Really looking forward to ordering the Dorado. What will the price be?

Andrew

Hi Stan,

Assuming it is the Supercap, I didn't know there was a waiting list. Really looking forward to being able to buy one for my Caiman II.

Andrew

Adam,

Get that SEG back into the lounge and cover it with one of these.

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Here’s an idea. I was wondering if it will be in a similar black box to the Chinese LPSUs many of us use. If so, then it would be a very good move to keep the visual match.

Andrew

Exciting. This could be what I am looking for. I guess it will work with the Caiman II.

Andrew

Hi Stan, yes I noticed that, which I don’t mind. I’ll be back home soon after a few days away. Will have a listen for any change in the frequency balance from the further burn in.

Andrew

Hi Baffleport,

Tonally the SEG I have is sounding brighter, with an electronic edge to it - which my Caiman II never exhibited (in fact the Caiman really does sound analogue). There is also less...

Hi twotone, I have tried all four modes.

Andrew

Well I have received the Caiman SEG (great service from Stan), but so far I am greatly preferring the Caiman II (unmodified)... Mainly from a tonal and tonal-balance perspective.

I'll give it...