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Originally Posted by Redo /img/forum/go_quote.gif 62ohms isn't high by any means. It's still on the lower end.

what I meant is that, general opinion is that 62ohms is only what the specs say, and that in reality they are like 250ohms or something.

 

[SHLim]

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Originally Posted by d-cee /img/forum/go_quote.gif what DAC is that??? sounds interesting...

The SE or full Balance TDA1541a DAC is by Thomas (tube-lover) of HK. This is his 4th version although he posted them in the same thread as V3. Price is extremely reasonable consider the parts he uses and the pcb are fully populated and tested. All needed is connect the power connector and some soldering on the transformer.
diyAudio Forums - non-profit ver.3 TDA1541a DAC for limited budget diyers
diyAudio Forums - Tube-lover SE and Full Balance TDA1541a DAC
It took me 6 weeks after payment to get my DAC and 2+ months now I am still waiting for the source selector with USB input. Well, like many others who still missing some bits, I am happy to part my money for the next upgrade that he will be releasing. His is a honest person but not well organise. After enjoying our music thought his DAC, we start to forgive & forget the bad part of him.

Have fun

 

[slwiser]

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Originally Posted by SHLim /img/forum/go_quote.gif The SE or full Balance TDA1541a DAC is by Thomas (tube-lover) of HK. This is his 4th version although he posted them in the same thread as V3. Price is extremely reasonable consider the parts he uses and the pcb are fully populated and tested. All needed is connect the power connector and some soldering on the transformer. diyAudio Forums - non-profit ver.3 TDA1541a DAC for limited budget diyers diyAudio Forums - Tube-lover SE and Full Balance TDA1541a DAC It took me 6 weeks after payment to get my DAC and 2+ months now I am still waiting for the source selector with USB input. Well, like many others who still missing some bits, I am happy to part my money for the next upgrade that he will be releasing. His is a honest person but not well organise. After enjoying our music thought his DAC, we start to forgive & forget the bad part of him. Have fun

Looks like a very interesting dac. I would love to hear it.

 

[number1sixerfan]

Slwiser how would you compare the bereford to the lavry in terms of quality vs. price?

 

[slwiser]

I really have never compared them as an A/B type comparison. I have two very different setups and I enjoy my Lavry while listening to my Edition 9 and enjoy my Beresford while listening with my ESW9s at my easy chair powered by my micro-ZOTL. The dac part of the Beresford is very good. I would say neutral. The headphone out is good on the Beresford but I sure can tell that it needs to warm up to be its best. It still lacks the sound of the micro-ZOTL.

The two just can't be compared because of so many preferences that each of us have. I love the CrystalLock of the Lavry with its clarity and detail. The Lavry wide is more like what I get from the Beresford with its 8x upsampling. Those who like the wide on the Lavry would probably think the Beresford is nearer than it would compare otherwise.

The Beresford, for the price, should be purchased simply because it is a great value as it is today as a Mk6/3 version. If you did fine it to not be your cup then you have lost very little and had a great Head-fi experience. Others for sure would probably enjoy picking up a used on for a little discount. It can always go into a secondary setup like I use it. I purchased it just for this setup. The Lavry is a much bigger stretch to do this way.

Beresford ---+++++++++++---200$
Lavry DA10-------------+++++++++++++++---$975
Cambridge 840c---------------------++++++++++---$1500

Just my crude inadequate attempt to graphically compare these very diverse units.

 

[kamal007]

anyone compared this to the emu 0404usb?

 

[number1sixerfan]

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Originally Posted by slwiser /img/forum/go_quote.gif I really have never compared them as an A/B type comparison. I have two very different setups and I enjoy my Lavry while listening to my Edition 9 and enjoy my Beresford while listening with my ESW9s at my easy chair powered by my micro-ZOTL. The dac part of the Beresford is very good. I would say neutral. The headphone out is good on the Beresford but I sure can tell that it needs to warm up to be its best. It still lacks the sound of the micro-ZOTL. The two just can't be compared because of so many preferences that each of us have. I love the CrystalLock of the Lavry with its clarity and detail. The Lavry wide is more like what I get from the Beresford with its 8x upsampling. Those who like the wide on the Lavry would probably think the Beresford is nearer than it would compare otherwise. The Beresford, for the price, should be purchased simply because it is a great value as it is today as a Mk6/3 version. If you did fine it to not be your cup then you have lost very little and had a great Head-fi experience. Others for sure would probably enjoy picking up a used on for a little discount. It can always go into a secondary setup like I use it. I purchased it just for this setup. The Lavry is a much bigger stretch to do this way. Beresford ---+++++++++++---200$ Lavry DA10-------------+++++++++++++++---$975 Cambridge 840c---------------------++++++++++---$1500 Just my crude inadequate attempt to graphically compare these very diverse units.

I was just curious because I am listening to the beresford and it is just way better than it should be at this price. I'll still be picking up a standalone cdp to get more use from my cds.

 

[slwiser]

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Originally Posted by number1sixerfan /img/forum/go_quote.gif I was just curious because I am listening to the beresford and it is just way better than it should be at this price. I'll still be picking up a standalone cdp to get more use from my cds.

Yea, it surprised me as well.

 

[kevg73]

so i just got my beresford mk6/3 today. i dont have the converter to plug it into my computer yet but i just turned it on and plugged in my headphones and there really is a decent amount of noise. i realize you cant really hear it when you are listening to music but does this decrease at all when you plug it into a source or let it burn in or something?

 

[slwiser]

What noise? in what context? I don't have it.

 

[number1sixerfan]

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Originally Posted by kevg73 /img/forum/go_quote.gif so i just got my beresford mk6/3 today. i dont have the converter to plug it into my computer yet but i just turned it on and plugged in my headphones and there really is a decent amount of noise. i realize you cant really hear it when you are listening to music but does this decrease at all when you plug it into a source or let it burn in or something?

I didn't have noise, but it was truly not a good headphone amp. It's not terrible, but it's not good either. I would get the right cables asap.

GL

 

[send]

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Originally Posted by kevg73 /img/forum/go_quote.gif so i just got my beresford mk6/3 today. i dont have the converter to plug it into my computer yet but i just turned it on and plugged in my headphones and there really is a decent amount of noise. i realize you cant really hear it when you are listening to music but does this decrease at all when you plug it into a source or let it burn in or something?

the noise will disappear once you use higher impedance headphones. I experienced, as you may have read in this same thread, the same problem, but since I plugged in my new K701's, the beresford's headphone output is dead quiet (when not playing music, of course).

 

[slwiser]

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Originally Posted by number1sixerfan /img/forum/go_quote.gif I didn't have noise, but it was truly not a good headphone amp. It's not terrible, but it's not good either. I would get the right cables asap. GL

One observation that I have made for mine is that for a solid state amp it really needs a bit of time to warmed up. Have you noticed this? Give it an hour before listening to it after turning it on or just leave it on.

 

[Redo]

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Originally Posted by slwiser /img/forum/go_quote.gif One observation that I have made for mine is that for a solid state amp it really needs a bit of time to warmed up. Have you noticed this? Give it an hour before listening to it after turning it on or just leave it on.

Solid State amps shouldn't need nearly any warmup. Maybe a few seconds max depending how the gear turns on.

 

[Mr_Sukebe]

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Originally Posted by Redo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Solid State amps shouldn't need nearly any warmup. Maybe a few seconds max depending how the gear turns on.

I have to say that every amp I've owned sounded better after a warm up. My present one takes around 30 mins to get to it's best.