Originally Posted by
Alvarado
Thank you for your comments. I am impressed you seem to have some understanding of this kit as I am having difficulty finding out what's what. There is a relatively new (Jan 2020) used Beresford DAC on Pink Fish Media which might do or I could get a new one, but I am still struggling to understand some of the issues. Is the newest version of the DAC the Beresford Caiman Mk 2, aka TC-7535? I now understand it comes with the SEG 42 firmware, on the web site it's £180. Is that considered the current 'new standard' spec? I understand modifications are available, are there any that are considered a 'must have' or do most punters just buy the current version and plug and play? Maybe I'm over complicating things.
Likewise, power supplies - in some threads there seems to be people using a power supply AND a Dorado (indeed @JerryB you mention 'use Stan's power supply into the Dorado'). But isn't the Dorado itself the power supply? Have I misunderstood? I presume the power supply(s) are optional, however the Dorado (now on the Dorado 2 I believe) does appear to be regularly recommended as an overall improvement. Therefore, how much is it please (I can't find the price on the website).
Also re power supplies, how many plug sockets are needed - does the DAC plug into the Dorado and the Dorado plug into the wall? Presumably most units are used with only 1 (or no) power supplies?
Finally can the DAC unit (and its power supply) be left on all of the time and if so would there be any negative consequences? I wouldn't be using the pre-amp function so might stick it out of the way. I have emailed the address on the website and got a bounce back, not a great start, which is why I'm back bothering you folks again....