Stan's New Dac - any reviews yet?

[JakeBlade]

Martin - would be interested to hear how well-mastered music plays between the 7510 and 20 when you're properly run-in. Anything from the BBC stable tends to be very well mastered (most tracks from the Live Lounge discs for example).

Out of interest, how long should the 7520 take to run-in? I'm itching to compare against the CA DM (and maybe a Supernait if I can rope a friend in), but haven't got much time on my hands at the minute.

JakeBlade

[Martin J]

Well, if that's your only criticism then the DAC is boding well.

Yeah, its not bad going is it!

My earlier listening was at about 6pm and I always find between 5 and 7pm to be about the worst time to listen to music. My theory is its a combination of crappy mains and not being relaxed.

Just had another quick blast and I think it was already sounding fuller. I also think it has more pace than the 7510 judging from Jackson Browne's Everywhere I Go which is my favourite test track.

Got to give it a rest for a bit now. SWMBO wants to watch Waterloo Road.

Cheers,
Martin

[Filterlab]

...SWMBO wants to watch Waterloo Road...

Must be a girl thing, same here. However I'm buried deep in my Sennheisers lapping up the liquid audio.

[StanleyB]

However I'm buried deep in my Sennheisers lapping up the liquid audio.

Which ones have you got? Just as a reference for anyone who might have the same cans.

Stan

[Filterlab]

HD600s with Cardas Rewire.

Volume is around two o'clock and is more than ample.

[StanleyB]

The headamp on the DAC is addictive. I would love to try it with a HD800, but I can't justify the price of those. The K701 also works very well with the DAC. It won't surprise me if many people pair the TC-7520 with the K701. I can see a lot of TC-7520 owners adding their current headamp to their ebay listing.

STan

[leo]

I have HD250 II, HD 650 and K701
You did a good job if it drives the K701's well Stan, these cans cause lots of headphone amps problems

[Spectral Morn]

Hi Guys

Not wanting to blow my own trumpet, but as part of an overview of digital kit from the last 20 years or so I did a review of Stans TC7510 DAC, as part of that review. I guess it was missed as it was part of a much bigger item in the Strokes of Genius section. Heres the link (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1919)

You guys may find it interesting and I compare it to the Musical Fidelity TRI-VISTA 21, so Filterlab may be interested in this aspect of the review. Sorry its long but believe it or not this is the edited version.

I will be doing a follow up in a few weeks with the Maplins power supply and with a bit more run in as well. A comparison of the new TC 7520 would be nice at some point...Covenant would like me to do this.

Regards D S D L----Neil

[Martin J]

I've just packed up my power amp as its off to be recapped tomorrow. I will probably be without it for a couple of weeks. So now I am a 7520 headphone listener...

My headphones are Beyer DT990s. I think I bought them in about 1990. They have been in their box in the loft for the last 10 years. I have just got them down. I was worried that the cloth ear pads would have perished but they look as good as new.

A very tolerant wife and two little girls who sleep like logs has meant I haven't thought to use headphones at home. Its nice using them without being on a train. I could get to like it.

The sound is absolutely fabulous. It looks like the 7520 is going to be another winner for Stan! Well done sir.

[Ali Tait]

Just use a little blue paint to cover them.That'll tame the brightness.