Any Digital Impressions of the Caiman yet?

[daveyboy]

Having read many peoples views who have heard both, it seems apparent that the Dac Magic has more bass weight which some people deem overblown, others love it. I think that this was a very positive review from what hi fi though so well done. I still haven't bought one yet and the creeping price is putting me off at the moment. I know it's to do with the tumbling exchange prices so it's not a dig but will need to get my hands on one soon!

[MartinT]

Having measured my system as flat down to 20Hz (notwithstanding the usual bass hump at the room resonance), I can assure you that Stan has tuned the Caiman just right - plenty of detailed bass down to subsonics, neither too much nor too little. I have some organ recordings using 64ft pipes and the system reproduces their trouser-flapping subsonics quite impressively.

[chrism]

Agreed. Stan's Caiman is one of the best sounding DAC's around and I also think the bass is spot on through my old JM Labs 926 floorstanders.

Internet radio via Squeezebox playing the blues through Stan's Caiman is one of the great joys in life!

Regards

Chris

[leo]

Those not happy with the 36k+100nf mod, what type of capacitor you using? if your using a film type (polyester or polypropylene) may want to try ceramic instead, I often find certain types of film caps add a muddiness to base, they also tend to be much more inductive.
This is not to say a ceramic WILL sound better, some hate the things as most tend to be ringy, its just a thought it maybe worth a try and only costs pence

I tend to try as many alternatives as possible just incase

[Gentle Giant]

Thanks for bringing me so much ear candy Stan



After a few tonight with some nice music I got sentimental and have to say, I love u man.

[aBe]

Agreed. Stan's Caiman is one of the best sounding DAC's around and I also think the bass is spot on through my old JM Labs 926 floorstanders.

Internet radio via Squeezebox playing the blues through Stan's Caiman is one of the great joys in life!

Regards

Chris

Couldn't agree more with everyone else here that Caiman is one of the best sounding DACs around. And I'm still keeping the old 6/4 as well.

Bass is spot on through my Epos M12.2, and thunderous coming out of the Audio Technica ATH-50 headphone. A bit more bass, it would be overkilled via the phones already I reckon.

[Themis]

the Audio Technica ATH-50 headphone

Great headphones !

[steveinspain]

Just want to let the world know my Caiman has arrived, as have some slightly used HD650 phones.
Guess who will be busy for a little while !
Many thanks to all who have got me here, and especially to Stan for his patience with me.
Got to go - stuff to listen to...

[Stratmangler]

Just want to let the world know my Caiman has arrived, as have some slightly used HD650 phones.
Guess who will be busy for a little while !
Many thanks to all who have got me here, and especially to Stan for his patience with me.
Got to go - stuff to listen to...

I imagine that you're one very happy bunny Steve.

Enjoy your new toys.

Chris

[chrism]

Hi Steve,

You are in for a treat!

Regards

Chris