Caiman SEG - a few questions re PS, cables, FW upgrade...

[hidalgo]

It is possible to use it at 15V on all of my DACs and phono preamps that I sold from TCC. But you can't use it at 15V on a 12V Capella headphone amp. The Capella would have to be updated to 15V.

Hi Stan, exciting times - can't wait!

I have a first production Capella that has DC 12-15V printed on the case, should I not be using it at 15V? Could that cause damage over time? It has a slightly higher noise floor at 15V but sounds much more dynamic overall.

[StanleyB]

Hi Stan, exciting times - can't wait!

I have a first production Capella that has DC 12-15V printed on the case, should I not be using it at 15V? Could that cause damage over time? It has a slightly higher noise floor at 15V but sounds much more dynamic overall.

You can use the 1st production Capella at 15V, but the noise from the voltage regulator in the Capella is an issue. On the 2nd production the regulator has been removed, which is why it cannot be used above 12V. It's a pity that you are all the way at the other side of the globe, otherwise I would have suggested that you had the Capella modified to 15V by me.

[Jerry B]

Is the Dorado an upgrade on an Anker battery for my Bushmaster II?

[StanleyB]

Is the Dorado an upgrade on an Anker battery for my Bushmaster II?

The Dorado can be plugged between the DAC and the Anker, or used without the Anker.

[twotone]

Do me a favour and send me an email. I know two people called Tony, and both are in Glasgow, and both are members of AoS...

Will do Stan however am I correct in thinking that this replaces the Caiman Seg wall wart PSU or is it used with the wall wart and then into the Caiman Seg?

Thanks


Tony

[StanleyB]

It replaces the stock power supply, or it can be used together with a 12V battery or a linear power supply.

[twotone]

It replaces the stock power supply, or it can be used together with a 12V battery or a linear power supply.

Thanks Stan.

PM sent.

[Jerry B]

The Dorado can be plugged between the DAC and the Anker, or used without the Anker.

So I can power the Dorado with your PSU that came with the Bushmaster II, or the one that came with the SEG?

[StanleyB]

The only power supply that I sell that is compatible with the Dorado is the one that is sold with the Dorado. I don't sell that power supply with anything else.

[Jerry B]

Okay, thanks Stan.

Can you please send one with the Dorado I bought a few days ago?
I'm not sure I included that in my purchase.