Hello everyone,
I am new to the forum and also kinda new to hifi in general. I am currently looking for an affordable DAC / AMP combo to drive the DT1990s, which I recently acquired. The Caiman SEG and Capella have caught my interest due to their attractive looks, versatility, fair pricing and positive user feedback. But before I jump the gun I have some questions which I would like to have an answer to. So here goes:
1. I believe there is a 30-day trial period during which the products can be send back if unsatisfied. Does that still apply?
2. I live in germany. Does anyone know if I'll have to pay taxes when importing?
3. The Caiman SEG seems to be less sensitive to noise from the power adapter compared to the MK2. Is the simple power adapter that can be bought with these units good enough then, or should I really look for a better psu (not a big fan of batteries)?
4. How does the Capella differ from the Caiman SEGs headphone output? I would like to hear some user experiences on the usefulness of the extra functions and the tonality differences. I do not listen very loudly, so pure volume alone is not needed. Maybe the Caiman is already enough for me. In that case, could I buy both and send just one back (assuming a 30-day trial period)?
5. I believe the units will always come with their latest firmwares / upgrades already installed. Is that correct?
Maybe I'll have some more questions later, but that's it for now