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Post by stanleyb on Nov 20, 2015 8:10:15 GMT
I think the Tirna route is my only viable option unless Stan has a mk3 round the corner. Martin, thanks for the audio description -it has really got me thinking as the Caiman 2s performance I can happily live with as is. Anybody on cans that can expand on the changes the mods make? It's quite a lot more fun on headphones, even with just the mods that do not require the removal of the PCB. Even if and when I make any production changes that would produce a MK3 I would always to my best to come up with mods for existing models already hooked up in systems around the world. I have for instance only just finished a major firmware update to the Bushmaster MKI (TC-7530DC), and had it checked out by a couple of BMI owners. The GFU is not "must have" mods, but mods to keep the DIYers happy during the long, cold, winter months. |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 20, 2015 12:06:17 GMT
The GFU is not "must have" mods, but mods to keep the DIYers happy during the long, cold, winter months. Damn, I went too early. Need more  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2015 17:43:27 GMT
I'll post you my Caiman II  |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 20, 2015 21:33:59 GMT
Aaaaaargh! Doing my own was tricky enough, I'm not going to write off someone else's DAC!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2015 10:43:04 GMT
I don't blame you. I was thinking this would be relatively easy until I saw the size of the components involved. |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 21, 2015 10:58:47 GMT
You need a steady hand and a little bravery.
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 21, 2015 17:42:03 GMT
Plus a lot of us need glasses, possibly a magnifier
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Post by stanleyb on Nov 22, 2015 18:41:44 GMT
Given the technical difficulties that have been raised as far as modding the PCB is concerned, I shall put this mod away. So those who have already installed it or started on it will still be able to receive updated information etc. The PDF file will be removed from my server, but you will still be able to get a copy via email.
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Post by krzysztof on Dec 14, 2015 7:36:43 GMT
Any news about the newest firmware for CMII - is it already in production?
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Post by Greg on Dec 14, 2015 8:12:16 GMT
See Stan's last post.
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Post by krzysztof on Dec 15, 2015 5:58:10 GMT
Ah, might MKIII been coming ;-) Yo be precise it is about the mod not firmware, but because new firmware requires that mod it could be clear. I got email fr Stan that he stopped the development thanks to that. |
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Post by chukka on Mar 14, 2016 8:41:18 GMT
I read through most of this thread and would like to bump krzysztof's question .. will there be a production Caiman with these mods in the near future ? Thank's. edit: or would Stan consider shipping a standard Caiman 2 with all the bits and pieces necessary for the update (at an extra cost of course) so as to eliminate the need to source such small quantities ? Btw. soldering the tiny SMD parts would scare me a little  |
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Post by stanleyb on Mar 14, 2016 11:58:20 GMT
I read through most of this thread and would like to bump krzysztof's question .. will there be a production Caiman with these mods in the near future ? Thank's. edit: or would Stan consider shipping a standard Caiman 2 with all the bits and pieces necessary for the update (at an extra cost of course) so as to eliminate the need to source such small quantities ? Btw. soldering the tiny SMD parts would scare me a little I am looking at the costs and possibilities. A modded version would attract far lower sales due to the increased manufacturing and retail price. But the minimum manufacturing quota from the various sub-contractors is 200 to 300 for the mechanical parts. So a figure of between £300 to £400 is easily reached once all the costs are taken into account. And at that sort of price the modded version would have to be able to produce a substantial increase in performance and satisfaction. |
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Post by chukka on Mar 14, 2016 12:55:12 GMT
thank's, all noted ;-)
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2016 17:17:49 GMT
I had a word with Jimmy at www.tirnaelectronics.co.uk and he is more than happy to do part or all of the mods for anyone who is not confident enough to tackle the mod. Jimmy has done mods on a variety of my DACs for mainly UK members of another UK forum that many of us have been and/or are members of. From what I understand, due to his previous contacts with customers from those mods, he is regularly being asked by forum members to help out with all sorts of soldering requirements. I have asked Jimmy to join us on TAS, because there may well be many occasions where it is handy to know someone to fall back on when a soldering project you have in mind is a bridge too far. You can contact Jimmy via the number or email address on his website. I e-mailed Jimmy about a week ago, and I am still waiting a response. I will give it another week before I try and call him, although it's not always practical with my job. The noise of jet engines does not make conversation very easy. |
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Post by MartinT on Mar 14, 2016 17:20:24 GMT
And at that sort of price the modded version would have to be able to produce a substantial increase in performance and satisfaction. In my view, it does justify the additional cost. |
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Post by chukka on Mar 14, 2016 17:57:41 GMT
don't say that  I don't have the $$$ |
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Post by stanleyb on Mar 14, 2016 18:48:42 GMT
don't say that I don't have the $$$ You can always start off with a Caiman MKII and do the mods yourself. |
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Post by chukka on Mar 14, 2016 19:20:42 GMT
yep, but I hate sourcing little bits and pieces. A plastic bag with the bits and a quick tutorial would be great, but I can understand if you don't wan't to be bothered with that.
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Post by stanleyb on Mar 14, 2016 19:32:10 GMT
There is a thread dedicated to the mod, including details on the parts. And it is in this same section as well!
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