Any Digital Impressions of the Caiman yet?

**Spur07** · 22-09-2009, 21:39

Originally Posted by Marco

Yep mate, got it. I'll reply later when I've finished my dinner and done a few things

Marco.

No probs

spur

**Chippy_boy** · 23-09-2009, 07:41

Originally Posted by Marco

I can assure you that the copper DAC ticks all the relevant boxes.

Marco.

Perhaps I have misunderstood, but it didn't look like it has a remote volume control. If it does, I could very well be interested. I am not unhappy with the sound of my Caiman - it's the remote control capability that has caused me to consider the Bel Canto.

**Marco** · 23-09-2009, 07:57

Currently, it doesn't. However, Duncan could easily fit a remote control facility into his DAC/preamp model. You're dealing with a bespoke product, remember, so you can decide exactly what you want. The world's your oyster!

Marco.

**Chippy_boy** · 23-09-2009, 10:57

Originally Posted by Marco

Currently, it doesn't. However, Duncan could easily fit a remote control facility into his DAC/preamp model. You're dealing with a bespoke product, remember, so you can decide exactly what you want. The world's your oyster!

Marco.

Hmmmmm - thanks, that is very interesting!

**The Vinyl Adventure** · 23-09-2009, 11:40

i did a wedding the other day and the sony hifi (and i use the term lightly) they used for background music had the ability to add a beat to any music... i wonder if that would be an option...

**jonesi** · 23-09-2009, 14:19

It looks like Duncan's copper DAC deserves it's own thread.

Back on topic, has anyone compared the Caiman to any other USB soundcards? I have an Edirol but would buy a Caiman if it made a good upgrade.

Ian.

**Covenant** · 23-09-2009, 14:24

[It looks like Duncan's copper DAC deserves it's own thread.

I would like to second that!

**DanJennings** · 23-09-2009, 22:34

Originally Posted by hamish

i did a wedding the other day and the sony hifi (and i use the term lightly) they used for background music had the ability to add a beat to any music... i wonder if that would be an option...

Wow, mine does that now.... it's the sound of me bashing my head against the keyboard....

**sum1** · 23-09-2009, 23:37

So is the general feeling for the caiman is that its better than the 7520? I've managed to have a listen to the stock 7520 for a few mins during a meet and i am quite impressed by its price/performance.

Now i am interested in getting a caiman but i am just slightly worried since i think some people find it to have less bass than the stock 7520??

**technobear** · 24-09-2009, 06:40

Originally Posted by sum1

So is the general feeling for the caiman is that its better than the 7520? I've managed to have a listen to the stock 7520 for a few mins during a meet and i am quite impressed by its price/performance.

Now i am interested in getting a caiman but i am just slightly worried since i think some people find it to have less bass than the stock 7520??

There is nothing missing from the Caiman's bass. It is superb!

It equals the Transporter in this respect and is the first external DAC I have tried that can keep up with the Transporter's bass.

The Caiman actually beats the Transporter on resolution of fine details. Timbre, texture, decay of notes - all are better with the Caiman.

Don't be fooled by the price. The performance is definitely high-end.

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