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Maybe a dumb question but does the Caiman psu need to break-in as well?
I know this subject is controversial but since the bigger part of this forum seems to agree that Stan's dacs DO get better after 200+ hours of playing time I dare to ask.
Hope to read some first impressions soon.
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Not that I can detect. What it does need is about 15 minutes of warm up time from cold. It also improves LM4562NA based mods. I might consider offering it to TC-7520 owners who are using the 4562NA. It's a bit brutal in the bass with the THS4032 and LM4562HA.
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Ok, thanks Stan.
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Anyone got any recommendations for a third party figure 8 mains cable to connect to the new PSU? Or is it not worth bothering with?
Also, probably a question for Stan - is the original PSU (the one we are now replacing) the same as the one for the 7510, and/or 7520, and if not, would it be an upgrade for either of those? (i.e. I am trying to establish if the old Caiman PSU would be of use to a 7510/20 owner as an improvement?)
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Are you implying that my mainslead is inferior in any way?Originally Posted by Alex_UK
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Never come between a man and his mains lead
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It might be worth filing some notches into the stock plug though. Just in case.
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In my case, I will optimize Stan's mains lead with (a glass of good) wine...
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Most certainly not, but then neither do I suggest (or imply) to Ken Ishiwata or Mike Creek that their mains leads are "inferior" - that doesn't stop me wanting to experiment with alternatives and (hopefully) finding an improvement though! - is that any different to op-amp experimentation? Or placing the Caiman on a granite placemat like I did today? (a bargain from Tesco at £6 for 2 - very suitable size for a StanDac, too - though yet to try any proper listening.)
How about the other part of my question Mr. B?
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Ah, and there was me thinking it was the pieces of foil I taped to the mains lead that was making a difference! You may have hit the nail on the head Dimitri - snake oil is actually a very nice South African Red normally £8.99 but currently an amazing £10 for 3 at Sainsburys... (UK supermarket, if it gets lost in the translation!In my case, I will optimize Stan's mains lead with (a glass of good) wine...)
Alex
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