Quote Originally Posted by jandl100 View Post
Mine arrived today, so I thought I'd kick off a review thread.

I know that StanDACs need to run in, but just out of the box it's a stunner!

Stereo focus and fine detail is a step-up from what I have heard before - from StanDACs or anything else for that matter.

Delicacy, fine detail, articulation - all exemplary.

Blimey, Stan - at first listen, it's a stonker!
I know you've had experience with a modified Marantz CD48 which employs the TDA1549 DAC, and you liked what it did (even though everything about it was not perfect). I too own an old CD48 (not modified though) and what this player does right it does superbly. Does Stan's DAC achieve what the CD48 does at its best do you think?

Yes it would seem churlish to compare the excellent, modern and up-to-date Bushmaster with an old dog like the CD48 when other are comparing this with a Naim for example - but my personal experience with the CD48 is excellent.