[TheRealDz]

I posted mine in the classifieds - I only had for a few months, but need to let it go to make room for other gear...

 

[colinegreen]

Hello Chameleon community -

Mine just arrived from Ebay in good shape. It was a good deal because it was missing the special DC cable which connects the two boxes. I was able to find a new one from AliExpress which should be here soon. As such I have not been able to plug it in yet, or do any listening.
Looking inside there are clearly modifications made by a previous owner. The seller I bought from let me know it came from an estate sale and he has no idea who did the mods and which were made.
I am seeking advice on how to go about satisfying my curiosity about which mods were done and what the sonic effect might be.
I can take a bunch of pictures of my unit and share here in hopes that the members here will be able to help me sort out what I have on my hands now.

Looks like mods were not made to the P.S. Is this something that was done or did modders mostly stick to the other box with the DAC section?

Not that I want to tear up my new special order DC cable, but is this a part of the system which was considered upgradeable to fancier cable or better connectors? Are those connectors unique or can alternates be found and soldered to fancy silver wire or something?

I could maybe manage to soler up a new cable if i could find the right wire and plugs, but my electronics dIY skills are near zero.

Any other advice for a new Chameleon owner is welcome. Please be kind to a new non solderer who just wants the best sound.

(Rest of the system is naim and Linn gear from the

Hello Chameleon community -

Mine just arrived from Ebay in good shape. It was a good deal because it was missing the special DC cable which connects the two boxes. I was able to find a new one from AliExpress which should be here soon. As such I have not been able to plug it in yet, or do any listening.
Looking inside there are clearly modifications made by a previous owner. The seller I bought from let me know it came from an estate sale and he has no idea who did the mods and which were made.
I am seeking advice on how to go about satisfying my curiosity about which mods were done and what the sonic effect might be.
I can take a bunch of pictures of my unit and share here in hopes that the members here will be able to help me sort out what I have on my hands now.

Looks like mods were not made to the P.S. Is this something that was done or did modders mostly stick to the other box with the DAC section?

Not that I want to tear up my new special order DC cable, but is this a part of the system which was considered upgradeable to fancier cable or better connectors? Are those connectors unique or can alternates be found and soldered to fancy silver wire or something?

I could maybe manage to soler up a new cable if i could find the right wire and plugs, but my electronics dIY skills are near zero.

Any other advice for a new Chameleon owner is welcome. Please be kind to a new non solderer who just wants the best sound.

(Rest of the system is naim and Linn gear from the 80s.)

 

[colinegreen]

added some pics in case anyone is willing to help me ID the mods and advise me. Again, I just opened the box for this unit, it has never been plugged into my system or played music yet. Still waiting for the DC cable to come from Asia.

Maybe it sounds amazing as is.