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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2020 18:52:09 GMT
I've heard a Caimen SEG and it hurt If it was the Beresford DAC that Alan had, then it was my old Caiman II, and not the SEG. There is no guarantee that the good measuring ESS Pro DAC at £1500 won’t “hurt” in the same system. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 7, 2020 18:54:54 GMT
I've heard a Caimen SEG and it hurt If it was the Beresford DAC that Alan had, then it was my old Caiman II, and not the SEG. There is no guarantee that the good measuring ESS Pro DAC at £1500 won’t “hurt” in the same system. You know what, you're absolutely right! I don't know why I thought it was the SEG |
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Post by pauld on Jan 7, 2020 19:31:12 GMT
The Caiman II was ok but not in the same league as the SEG.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 7, 2020 19:59:18 GMT
The Caiman II was ok but not in the same league as the SEG. I stand unqualified to comment |
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Post by pauld on Jan 8, 2020 10:40:16 GMT
I've heard a Caimen SEG and it hurt If it was the Beresford DAC that Alan had, then it was my old Caiman II, and not the SEG. There is no guarantee that the good measuring ESS Pro DAC at £1500 won’t “hurt” in the same system. Agreed. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2020 18:52:15 GMT
Not a fan of Sabre chips here, they or 99% of the equipment I have listened to have been clinical and detail orientated, the exception was one of those expensive Moon dac's that was somewhat opposite
They main stay here is quite easy to fathom do you like PERSONALLY, straightforward and simple.
Whatever other folks feel about a particular piece of equipment is their opinion, so whether a closed minded small in stature ego infested petty dictator type person or larger than life box swapper with an inferiority complex it is only really important to that person making the decision.
Any thoughts on other dac chip sets at all?
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 8, 2020 19:30:50 GMT
Not a fan of Sabre chips here, they or 99% of the equipment I have listened to have been clinical and detail orientated, the exception was one of those expensive Moon dac's that was somewhat opposite They main stay here is quite easy to fathom do you like PERSONALLY, straightforward and simple. Whatever other folks feel about a particular piece of equipment is their opinion, so whether a closed minded small in stature ego infested petty dictator type person or larger than life box swapper with an inferiority complex it is only really important to that person making the decision. Any thoughts on other dac chip sets at all? My PecanPi has a Texas Instrument (BurrBrown) Dac Chip Its definitely the best DAC I have heard and I'm starting to feel there isn't much to be gained from making any changes to it. |
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Post by rexton on Jan 10, 2020 20:35:39 GMT
Anyone tried the Topping D90?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2020 4:47:46 GMT
No. Mr Coherent was buying 5 apparently, to see how well they take modifications. It might be worth having a nose on TAS.
As for my Super SEG. Stan received the unit on Thursday. He got in touch with me yesterday to say it is finished, and is sending it back to me.
A really quick turn around.
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Post by pauld on Jan 11, 2020 10:27:45 GMT
No. Mr Coherent was buying 5 apparently, to see how well they take modifications. It might be worth having a nose on TAS. Tony (Coherent) chose to leave TAS, so if you’d like to know what he’s doing with the Topping DACs you’d need to speak to him directly. |
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Post by pauld on Jan 11, 2020 10:28:39 GMT
As for my Super SEG. Stan received the unit on Thursday. He got in touch with me yesterday to say it is finished, and is sending it back to me. A really quick turn around. That is quick, hope you like the modifications! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2020 11:59:45 GMT
As for my Super SEG. Stan received the unit on Thursday. He got in touch with me yesterday to say it is finished, and is sending it back to me. A really quick turn around. That is quick, hope you like the modifications! Me too! |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 11, 2020 14:43:15 GMT
No. Mr Coherent was buying 5 apparently, to see how well they take modifications. It might be worth having a nose on TAS. Tony (Coherent) chose to leave TAS, so if you’d like to know what he’s doing with the Topping DACs you’d need to speak to him directly. Tony would be welcome to join here, if he wishes. |
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Post by pauld on Jan 11, 2020 15:37:03 GMT
Tony (Coherent) chose to leave TAS, so if you’d like to know what he’s doing with the Topping DACs you’d need to speak to him directly. Tony would be welcome to join here, if he wishes. I’ll mention that to him the next time we chat. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2020 17:21:19 GMT
Have been eyeing the the Topping for a second system, a good friend has a D70, very capable dac indeed have placed an order for the D90 version when I have some time I will report on my findings.
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Post by pauld on Jan 11, 2020 17:46:46 GMT
Excellent, I’ve heard good things about the Topping DACs.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2020 17:58:16 GMT
The D70 is a Sabre DAC, the D90 uses a chip from another manufacturer, which is supposed to be smoother.
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Post by rexton on Jan 11, 2020 18:24:35 GMT
Have been eyeing the the Topping for a second system, a good friend has a D70, very capable dac indeed have placed an order for the D90 version when I have some time I will report on my findings. Your comments on the D90 would be welcome when it arrives. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2020 19:39:35 GMT
Actually the D70 is AKM 4497 series II
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2020 20:46:08 GMT
You are correct. I was thinking of the D50s.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2020 17:09:52 GMT
Well the Super SEG is back.
Just plugged it in, and letting it settle down a bit before passing judgement.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2020 18:04:46 GMT
If it's any consolation, I passed judgment on this Digi bollocks a long long time ago. My findings are somewhat controversial, so please pm me if interested. My set up at the time was extremely expensive and apparently the finest available....  Ta....!!! Perpetual Technology DAC Perpetual Technology DCE Modright PSU Audionote transport Etc..... |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2020 18:14:02 GMT
Aye it was shite..
And the reason I embraced vinyl (again) !!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2020 18:50:04 GMT
Cost is not everything. I have carefully put my system together, choosing bits that I think would work well together, and soldered up the bits that go in between them to get the best I can out of it.
I quite enjoy the convenience of Tidal Masters, and the opportunity to discover new music. Even more so now, as the DAC seems to be absolutely spot on with CD at the moment.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 16, 2020 19:17:52 GMT
Cost is not everything. I have carefully put my system together, choosing bits that I think would work well together, and soldered up the bits that go in between them to get the best I can out of it. I quite enjoy the convenience of Tidal Masters, and the opportunity to discover new music. Even more so now, as the DAC seems to be absolutely spot on with CD at the moment. Absolutely spot on Kevin. Price is no barometer of Performance In fact, ablotbof times it's been completely off kilter |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2020 19:01:18 GMT
Just added a Ricable DH1 to my set up, as it looks like a reasonable spec cable. It was not too expensive from Amazon, and it seems to be doing the job nicely.
No 1’s or 0s have fallen out yet.
It seems to be better than what was there before.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 22, 2020 20:03:34 GMT
Just added a Ricable DH1 to my set up, as it looks like a reasonable spec cable. It was not too expensive from Amazon, and it seems to be doing the job nicely. No 1’s or 0s have fallen out yet. It seems to be better than what was there before. Well that's good news! Anything "standout" about the sound now, compared to before? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2020 20:09:54 GMT
I was using a cheap Canare LV-61s, and with the DH1, the sound seems to be fuller.
But as always, a switch back to the original cable is required to double check I am not imagining things.
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