I've started hearing about some people who, after purchasing the Caiman, ended up shrugging their shoulders and going 'meh' and returning the DAC (sic!)
Then I read some testimonials, and true indeed, there are such creatures out there, roaming the wilderness. This is totally baffling to me. I mean, of all people, I was the one who was the most skeptical and the most cynical that a 200 GBP DAC could really make a noticeable improvement in my multi-thousand dollars audio chain. And even after I've received the Caiman, I was non-impressed. Then, after some decent burn-in time, I've suddenly changed my tune.
But to return this magic component to the manufacturer? It's like returning a BMW and claiming that, hey, my Hyundai or my KIA is as good and as smooth performing in every possible way as this high end BMW! (believe it or not, there are such people who cannot distinguish between the high quality product and a cheap ass one)
There are only three possible explanations as to why would someone return The Caiman:
1. They haven't allowed it to burn-in properly (right out of the box this DAC is pretty underwhelming, to say the least)
2. They have allowed it a proper burn-in time, but they are listening to it on a shitty audio chain
3. They are overall clueless, as in not being able to taste the difference between a good home cooked meal and some McCrap sandwich
Have I missed anything?