Gator MK2 now in stock

[brainz2000]

I have an unaltered Caiman.

Is this easy to fit? Does it need soldering?

Which Op amps are recommended?

Does the board come with idiot proof instructions ?

I am very tempted but a bit nervous I might do damage ... Reassure me so I can take the plunge ...

Views appreciated

Thanks

Tim

[quadsugdenman]

Hi Tim

No it is really easy! Stan describes it as 'easiier than frying an egg'. With a little care, a small flat ended screwdriver and the instructions on Stan's website http://www.homehifi.co.uk/others/gatoraid.html
I have managed to modify both my Caimans. The op amp for the Gator board is taken out of the existing Caiman board it replaces (there are two on the existing board- but only one is needed for the new Gator board).
Certainly improves the bass and front to back image
Hope this helps
Regards
Garry

[mike1210]

Will I see an improvement if I already have the MK1 Gator and don't use the headphone output on the Caiman?

[Reid Malenfant]

Will I see an improvement if I already have the MK1 Gator and don't use the headphone output on the Caiman?

Only if you get some distortion due to an overloaded amplifier input If everything is nice,clean & undistorted then you won't need to lower the gain by fitting the MK2 gator..

[LittleTone]

Hi Guys,

I've just ordered a Gator Mk2 from Stan for my 7520 and am just curious; in view of Mark's comments above; what is the ideal amplifier input sensitivity.
My pre-amp has switchable sensitivity and I'm able to select either 125mV @ 33k or 775mV at 50k. I'm currently using the 775mV setting at the moment. Do you think I'm likely to incur any overload distortion with this item ?

Regards
Tony

[StanleyB]

I'm currently using the 775mV setting at the moment. Do you think I'm likely to incur any overload distortion with this item ?

You'll be able to hear if there is overload distortion when you play music. You can of course use the variable output to adjust for a lower gain.

[LittleTone]

Thanks Stan,

Have every confidence its gonna be another brilliant bit of kit. Can't wait !
Regards
Tony

[LittleTone]

Hi Guys

Well I've just fitted the Gator2 to a standard 7520 and a 4562 is now in the HP socket
Sounds GREAT; everythings just fell into place.the HP sounds pretty good to using Grado SR60's;

Well pleased........................Thoroughly recommended

Just a word of thanks to Mr B for providing these mods that we can DIY at very reasonable cost and always sent quickly. Nice One.

Regards
Tony

[brainz2000]

OK - I have heard enough ....

Order placed

:-)

[Darren Cotter]

Hi,

Having only bought a Gator 1 in the last few days, and not being aware of the existence of the Gator 2, am I missing out on anything?

Regards,

Darren