Beta Beresford DAC 7510+

[pjdowns]

This new DAC sounds as thought it could be interesting .... I have also changed my signature Marco , Paul.

[pjdowns]

Nope. I am an asthma sufferer, and this kind of weather tends to take its toll on my lungs.

I concur with that comment Stan, I am also a Asthma sufferer, although mildly thankfully and this cold weather has been causing me issues recently.

[theone999]

Hi BSJ,

Welcome to AOS

What's you first name and approximate location? We would request that you pop into the 'Welcome' room and introduce yourself and your system to our other members (some system pics would be good too, if you can, to put in our Gallery), adding your first name to your signature, before getting stuck into the main areas of the forum.

Cheers!

Marco.

I guess I should now post a late introduction to myself as well lol.

And looking forward to the 7510+ later this month. I told a friend about this and he said he could be interested, but he pointed out there's been a lot of revisions to the 7510.

So what's been the general modus operandi, can pl send back the units to be upgraded to the latest rev?

[StanleyB]

The 7510+ is a different unit and for a different market sector. I am mainly aiming it at the PC users who are limited to just a USB output from their PC, but would like to get the best from their music on their computer. And that includes a headphone output that can do justice to even a set of expensive headphones.

The other potential set of users are those who got a better than decent system and would be able to get that extra bit of detail to come across. Otherwise the TC-7510 is more than good enough to satisfy your needs. On my 'general' system that includes a set of B&W 603 S2 I can't hear enough of a difference to justify using the 7510+ on there. But on my reference system that includes the NS1000M it is an all together different story.
But I am not just writing that to get sales or discourage anyone. There are a few other persons on AoS with more than one audio system set up and who have tested both the DACs side by side and noticed the same results.

Each mod I have come up with has its own band of followers, so it isn't a 'must' to get the latest mod fitted. If you are happy with the sound of the one you got then stick to it. If you can wield a soldering iron, then a few threads list the location of the pdf file on my site where you can download the mod and implement it yourself. You can used the money saved that way to buy some even better components than the ones I use.

Stan

[theone999]

Your answer reminds me of something Stan, the 7510+ would accept optical in also right? I just kind of assumed optical would be pretty much standard on all DACs with some models having the USB feature.

Also since you've been kind enough to answer the various queries I have made about the 7510+, why you dont' just spill the whole box o beans by listing the full specs?!? cos you know, sometimes later I'll feel the need to know a little bit more, like sampling rates and if they're selectable etc (and how about some pics?)

[StanleyB]

If you know the TC-7510 specs, then just imagine the 7510+ with one USB input extra and one TOSLINK input less.
Images are not yet available for public viewing, but out of interest and in order to give credit to AoS: the artwork layout for the back and front was designed and amended by numerous members on AoS. I reckon that's a first for any commercial product that part of its looks was decided by a forum.

Stan

[theone999]

So it doesn't do XLR out then?

I dont' need the feature now, but if I was to change my setup that might be needed.

[StanleyB]

No XLR. If you it in the future I shall develop an XLR version if there are other folks out there who have a need for XLR as well. I don't wand to add a £50+ output facility that is not of any value to 95% of the intended buyers market. I am after the 'More Bangs for your Bucks' market, not the 'every possible wiring combination and options'.

Stan

[theone999]

that's absolutely fine. just ordered pair of speakers today, stands and cables later. the DAC will be the final piece.

[StanleyB]

Based on the latest U$ to £ conversion rate the new DAC will be around £200.

Stan