Beresford Bushmaster DAC Reviews

[StanleyB]

I fully understand. I shall put you down as a beta tester for anything with variable output .

[RoboCopper]

I fully understand. I shall put you down as a beta tester for anything with variable output .

I dont mind doing it either

[Covenant]

I fully understand. I shall put you down as a beta tester for anything with variable output .

Yea! That's made my night.

[DaveK]

Can you imagine how frustrating it is to read this stuff night after night?

Now that's a statement I can fully empathise with but for different reasons . Would you add my name to your Variable output beta testers list please? - and don't forgett I've got some Hi-Res XRCDs - does that increase my chances .
Dave

[StanleyB]

I need trustworthy ears Dave. And you yourself have pointed out that you rely on other ears for confirmation. That's a risk factor when doing beta testing that cannot be taken lightly when we are taking about breaking new grounds and being confronted with uncharted territory. Especially when a piece of kit might have to be tested in secrecy and cannot be disclosed to others outside the loop. The excitement of it all might be far too much for you to bear, whilst Jerry has a known track record with previous kit of mine and knows how to take a secret to his grave if need be .

[James_Woods]

First I want to thank Stan for the incredible fast delivery. The Bushmaster was shipped on Monday and arrived this morning in Berlin.

My first impression: It is an absolute improvement compared to the DAC-Chips that are integrated in the AirPort - what a suprise
It's now burning in for the next 48 hours, so I will post a more detailed opinion in the future.

But, as an Information Sytems student, one thing puzzled me: The PSU has "Exclusive for Beresford.me" printed on it, but it seems like an "ordinary" Unifive PSU. I don't want to make a spiteful remark - I was just wondering what is "Exclusive" on this PSU?
Another question, which I dont expect to be answered: What DAC Chip is driving the Bushmaster? (A PCM1794?)

As already said, I am fully happy with my purchase, even if I have listened only for 2 hours today, it is a big step forward for my setup. I listened to the Rega DAC and DacMagic before and I think this is the best value-for-money product I bought in the last 5 years in terms of HiFi.

[DaveK]

I need trustworthy ears Dave. And you yourself have pointed out that you rely on other ears for confirmation. That's a risk factor when doing beta testing that cannot be taken lightly when we are taking about breaking new grounds and being confronted with uncharted territory. Especially when a piece of kit might have to be tested in secrecy and cannot be disclosed to others outside the loop. The excitement of it all might be far too much for you to bear, whilst Jerry has a known track record with previous kit of mine and knows how to take a secret to his grave if need be .

Well Stan, you might have just made Jerry's night but you've completely spoiled mine . Fancy thinking that Jerry's ears are more trustworthy than mine - does he have a medical certificate that gives technical details of his hearing performance and a couple of gizmos to 'correct' it 'cos I have .
And as for taking a secret to the grave, has it escaped your notice that I would have to retain any secret for a lot shorter time than Jerry? .
And you ask Jerry who put him onto his new headphone amp .
I think you've slipped up there Stan and missed a trick or two . I'll try hard not to let it figure in my decision whether or not to invest in a Bushmaster
Dave.

[wee tee cee]

Are you sure it's not the emperor's new clothes ?

Stan,
I'm hearing you, I shot from the hip riled by the frothing hype, devoid of any sonic experience......I put my own money down and trusted initial observations. If I can offer a quantum of solace regards my impetuosity, your product has reinforced everything I hold dear about AOS, genuine musical enjoyment through a hi-fi is not inextricably linked to financial parameters.
If you feel an apology is needed.......I hold my hand up
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-sorry Stan, I took a cheap snipe.

Apologies Tony.

[StanleyB]

Yes, but he has a Croft power amp, and a lot of beta testing of the Bushmaster was done with several versions of those. So his findings can easily be reproduced with the same kind of kit .

[jandl100]

And you ask Jerry who put him onto his new headphone amp

Ummm ... not you, Dave!
I have an upgraded MF-XCANS, and now I have the Bushmaster which handily runs rings around it!

I'm awaiting a mini audition report from a guy whose ears I trust and then ......

So, you don't trust my ears, then, Dave?

... Jerry sobs, and leaves the room disconsolate and heartbroken

.... whilst Jerry has a known track record with previous kit of mine and knows how to take a secret to his grave if need be .

.... Ummm, I'm not sure I'm prepared to take it quite that far, Stan!