Caiman Mods

**Ali Tait** · 23-11-2009, 21:51

So when's this upgraded Caiman coming out Stan? How much?

**StanleyB** · 23-11-2009, 22:01

There is no upgraded Caiman coming out

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**The Vinyl Adventure** · 23-11-2009, 22:06

These upgrade programs on eBay always seem a bit dubious to me! Is it the same company that offers £950 upgrades on a marantz cd63 ki? I noticed they were doing upgrades to the 7520 at one point... I don really know enough to say much on this subject but I have always questioned the value of these upgrades!

**Ali Tait** · 23-11-2009, 22:15

Sounded like it in your previous post.Just a one-off for someone then.

**StanleyB** · 23-11-2009, 22:29

Originally Posted by Ali Tait

Sounded like it in your previous post.Just a one-off for someone then.

Might be a good idea if you paid attention to what the starter of the thread is asking, and what his budget is

. He is that someone.

**Ali Tait** · 23-11-2009, 22:34

Originally Posted by StanleyB

I am also interested to find out. My upgrade mods would not be of any use if they did not follow the direction you were thinking of.

I am working on an upgraded Caiman that I can take pics of in a week or so. That might be of help for you decide upon.

It was the last part of this post Stan.I thought you meant you were working on a new Caimen.

**TheGreenManalishi** · 23-11-2009, 22:37

So what would i expect to get Stanley, presuming you are sincere?

Or more peeved that ive suggested it?

**StanleyB** · 23-11-2009, 23:06

Originally Posted by TheGreenManalishi

So what would i expect to get Stanley, presuming you are sincere?

Or more peeved that ive suggested it?

Certainly peeved that you have questioned my sincerity.
When Covenant and a couple of other guys suggested a TC-7520 with a WM8716 instead of the PCM1716, I took note and eventually did decide to build such an item after further research.

Anyhow, let's think nothing of it. Best that you pursue your initial plans with regards to the person you intended to submit your DAC to for further upgrades.

**Shanedudddy2** · 24-11-2009, 03:44

Perhaps opamp bypass, Output Capacitors and a Linear PSU would be a go??
Has anyone whos done this please let me know if it is worthwhile?
Also curious what upgrades you had in mind stan? Id consider to do the same myself, not that I dislike the caiman, but would just like to see how much better...preferrably to bypass the opamp, since i use an integrated amp anyways.

**Themis** · 24-11-2009, 09:52

Talking about upgrades:

- Could the USB receiver be upgraded to accept 24/96 data ?

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