Stan's New Dac - any reviews yet?

[jandl100]

Of course he did. If I remember correctly, that power amp was about a foot high. Pictures of it are probably still tucked away in the AoS classified. It's a two man job to lift...

Nah - that was last month, Stan! I've now got a slightly smaller Bel Canto amp. Still 20Kg mind.

[jandl100]

Of course he did. If I remember correctly, that power amp was about a foot high. Pictures of it are probably still tucked away in the AoS classified. It's a two man job to lift...

Not if you're a He Man like me, Stan!
40Kg - oof, but I could just about lug it around with its two front handles.

[trailer]

Always striving for the last ounce of audio nirvana I purchased one of Stans PSU's. I sort of thought that it wouldn't make much difference, having tried the old style wall wart and the Maplin PSU.

The new PSU arrived this morning.

Now, call me old fashioned but I seriously didn't expect much of a difference. However, after the first tune I realised that something was indeed going on. I don't really know how to describe it but the sound is even more natural. The level of detail is again improved along with the ability to pick out individual instruments and sounds.
I'm putting songs back on again and hearing new things I hadn't before.

Doubting Thomas? I was.

So that's a Wolfson chip, AD826's and the new PSU.

What next?

[webby]

The new PSU arrived this morning.

Is that the psu that comes with the 7520 now?

[StanleyB]

Not if you're a He Man like me, Stan!
40Kg - oof, but I could just about lug it around with its two front handles.

I am still amazed you lifted those NS1000M's out of your car and threw them over your shoulders as if they weighed next to nothing...

Stan

[kininigin]

hi all im a new member here and im very interested in the latest beresford dac.I've read about the dac section and the headphone section but not the pre amp section.If i purchase one it would run into a arcam alpha 9 power amp,does anyone have any experience running the dac in this type of mode or should i get a seperate pre amp?

[StanleyB]

I use mine as a preamp, and now I have a couple of preamps waiting to visit ebay..

By the way, introduce yourself in the welcome section and observe the 25 posts rule in order to obtain the AoS members discount on the TC-7520.

Stan

[ReachtheSky]

I can recommend using the 7520 as a preamp, particularly with suitable opamp upgrading. It is a great DAC/PreAmp/HeadAmp package.

[Dougr33]

Works great with my NAD 272 power amp. BTW, it replaced my wonderful Arcam set (A85, CD73).. increased clarity and double the power has been a very nice upgrade for me. Driving Von Schweikert VR2s. Stunning.

Running with the 4032 on preamp side, 7562 on hpa.

Cheers.

[Labarum]

I can recommend using the 7520 as a preamp, particularly with suitable opamp upgrading. It is a great DAC/PreAmp/HeadAmp package.

I use my 7510 as a preamp. I have no need of an analogue line level input. Must buy a 7520 sometime, but no hurry, satisfied with what I have.