Any Digital Impressions of the Caiman yet?

[Codifus]

Its good to post opinions, be boring if everybody agreed

Maybe my OPA2132P is faulty I've had it a while before things went ROHS , maybe its gone a little noisy , dunno, I may get a newer ROHS one from Farnell to see if its any different

The problem I find is that using this particular 2132 adds a layer over the sound I'm finding hard to ignore, its ok with some simple music but with a wider range and after longer listening I'm finding it a bit too fake

At least Stan fitted sockets making swapping quite quick and easy

Do you have the OPA2132 in the line-out socket? If so, what chip do you have in the headphone socket?

CD

[Alex_UK]

Am I the only one who has absolutely no intention of "fiddling" with my Caiman? (apart from the new PSU of course!) Maybe its because I'm a "Ham Fisted Cloth Ears" (TM) but I a) don't want to bust it and b) am very happy with the sound... I need convincing!

[Covenant]

Am I the only one who has absolutely no intention of "fiddling" with my Caiman? (apart from the new PSU of course!) Maybe its because I'm a "Ham Fisted Cloth Ears" (TM) but I a) don't want to bust it and b) am very happy with the sound... I need convincing!

Its very much part of the appeal of the 7520/Caiman. To be able to change the sound as easily as you change a fuse is a brilliant and novel feature. I compare it to tube rolling for considerably less money. Its also practical because if you move house for example you can tailor the sound to the new environment.

[leo]

Do you have the OPA2132 in the line-out socket? If so, what chip do you have in the headphone socket?

CD

Line-out for the OPA2132 and AD826 is in the HA out

I mainly only listen to cans at night and sometimes use a separate HA depending what source is used

[leo]

Thats the way Leo-hang the expense

Should be here tomorrow http://uk.farnell.com/texas-instrume...ip8/dp/1212432

[NRG]

Am I the only one who has absolutely no intention of "fiddling" with my Caiman? (apart from the new PSU of course!) Maybe its because I'm a "Ham Fisted Cloth Ears" (TM) but I a) don't want to bust it and b) am very happy with the sound... I need convincing!

It had crossed my mind as well but I'm a curious bu**er and wanted to find out...so far I wish I hadn't bothered! Tried the resistor and cap mod and messed with the opamps...gone back to standard!

Leo, BTW the 2132 I have is a BurrBrown one....checked it again today...still sounds pants Hope the TI version is better!

[Alex_UK]

Thanks for that Neal - definitely a vote for "don't open the case you 'nana!"

[joost_db]

hi all, thanks for all the interesting information on the beresford dacs, i have just ordered a caiman.

i have a considerable amount of audio in 24/96 FLAC format so will need to buy a pci/usb -> spdif solution.

are there any experiences with inexpensive products like:

• pci - m-audio audiophile 2496 ($100)
• pci - m-audio audiophile 192 ($160)
• usb - m-audio transit ($80)
• usb - Musiland Monitor 01 USD ($65)

any recommendations will be appreciated

[technobear]

hi all, thanks for all the interesting information on the beresford dacs, i have just ordered a caiman.

i have a considerable amount of audio in 24/96 FLAC format so will need to buy a pci/usb -> spdif solution.

are there any experiences with inexpensive products like:

• pci - m-audio audiophile 2496 ($100)
• pci - m-audio audiophile 192 ($160)
• usb - m-audio transit ($80)
• usb - Musiland Monitor 01 USD ($65)

any recommendations will be appreciated

I recommend that you try the USB input on the Caiman first

[joost_db]

I recommend that you try the USB input on the Caiman first

...which i will do and which undoubtedly will sound fantastic... however eventually i will want to listen to my 24bit stuff in 24bit