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Post by krzysztof on Mar 13, 2015 7:03:46 GMT
I tend to prefer optical too. Stans optical cable is very good indeed. A chip is on it`s way from Stan. Looking forward to it. Please report back what's changed after installing it. |
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Post by John on Mar 13, 2015 8:24:43 GMT
The Caiman will continue to ship with the standard firmware. The Super Firmware is a separate upgrade. Thanks for the clarification. I understand it's an upgrade, but I thought it could be a "factory option" at an additional cost? I think you have to bear in mind what a bargain this DAC is I rate it as high as JK Cunas DAC when using Stan's cable and a lot more versatile If you get a decent power supply this DAC gives a great performance that you have to spend a lot more to beat |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2015 8:47:07 GMT
I understand how good this DAC is based on the comments on the forums. I just thought that if it was offered as an upgrade option, people less inclined to do DIY could benefit from the upgrade.
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Post by John on Mar 13, 2015 8:49:20 GMT
Lets hope the Euro improves in the future then
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Post by krzysztof on Mar 13, 2015 13:54:49 GMT
Thanks for the clarification. I understand it's an upgrade, but I thought it could be a "factory option" at an additional cost? I think you have to bear in mind what a bargain this DAC is I rate it as high as JK Cunas DAC when using Stan's cable and a lot more versatile If you get a decent power supply this DAC gives a great performance that you have to spend a lot more to beat FYI, as power supply this battery works like a charm and depends how long you listen to music per day it lasts weeks without recharging: www.ianker.com/product/79AN7906-BA and fit nicely on top of the DAC if you put some jelly silicon pads to it like this for instance: www.amazon.co.uk/tesa-Adhesive-Drawer-Protection-Transparent/dp/B001B2I5TO |
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 14, 2015 14:47:41 GMT
Just swapped.
American Beauty Soundtrack (the various artists one) is very well made and I was most impressed with the quality today.
Seemed better than I'd heard it before.
<Muppet changes chip>
Thanks to Stan's clear instructions (no aluminium foil BTW) even I managed it.
Back on
Wow. That is a difference. I was expecting subtle, perhaps I was straining to hear
More oomph, detail, bass, even volume to me ears
Superb VFM and 5 minutes well spent.
Well done Stan
(How does he do it ?)
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Post by MartinT on Mar 14, 2015 17:51:44 GMT
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Post by jon on Mar 14, 2015 18:19:14 GMT
Just ordered the caiman MKII to go with the capella headphone amp i got a couple of weeks ago very pleased with it ...and it has a very go preamp built in as well what more could you ask for?
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Post by tony on Mar 14, 2015 18:20:33 GMT
Mike throw another £5 at it and stick a MG fuse in it. I bought a couple and put one in the capella. Not as big a difference but every little helps.
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Post by John on Mar 14, 2015 18:20:48 GMT
Get a good power supply with it. It is worth the extra dosh
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Post by stanleyb on Mar 14, 2015 19:36:39 GMT
Can anyone who uses Airfoil give the Caiman fitted with the super firmware a try? I have had one person reporting that he is getting a signal interrupt every few seconds with Airfoil. So I want to add it to the list of things that the super firmware might not be compatible with.
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Post by MartinT on Mar 14, 2015 23:23:51 GMT
Never heard of Airfoil. Looked it up.
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Post by jon on Mar 15, 2015 6:41:59 GMT
Martin is this it?
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Post by stanleyb on Mar 15, 2015 6:59:04 GMT
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Post by jon on Mar 15, 2015 7:05:52 GMT
Great minds stan..
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Post by jon on Mar 15, 2015 15:11:25 GMT
Open to suggestions on a 15v power supply for the caiman MKII & cappella?.. not battery power.. & not to expensive
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 15, 2015 17:23:22 GMT
Mike throw another £5 at it and stick a MG fuse in it. I bought a couple and put one in the capella. Not as big a difference but every little helps. No need on this one ! I have an Ankaka battery running it Very well worth while |
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Post by stanleyb on Mar 15, 2015 17:44:41 GMT
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 15, 2015 17:48:30 GMT
Lot less dough than the Ankaka Stan
How does it compare in sound ?
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Post by stanleyb on Mar 15, 2015 18:07:04 GMT
I have no idea. I haven't bought one to try, but it looks interesting. And it even looks like something that I could improve upon once I get one. But right now I have loads of power supplies already, so I don't want to increase my collection for now.
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