Mr Speedy Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Recently I rang Clay to get a new DAC. My old Music Fidelity M1 DAC failed. He told me we was working on a much upgraded Klein DAC that because it was so improved it could be marketed as a new model, but he had to build a prototype first to see if it was everything he was expecting, He said I could have it.... The Prototype is built into a Klein 111 case, but it truly is a lovely thing! In comparison, in my memory, the M1 felt harsh and not very clear... Lovely separation, not harsh in the top end, really happy with it. i would imagine Clay’s top of the line unit is still much better, and in the 7 day trail, I was tempted to swap for the Top line model, but this one is very nice for the money. Worth looking out for the new model which I believe has more features than my DAC. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemarquis Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Good to hear. Any of Clay's DACs would be a good start. Pics please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suopermanni Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 @Gieseler Audio Any reveals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gieseler Audio Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 I am working on some new stuff & Mr Speedy was fortunate that I had a prototype that suited the current case. The custom cases are a slow process though so still a way off. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mute-on Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 On 13/02/2020 at 3:16 PM, Gieseler Audio said: I am working on some new stuff & Mr Speedy was fortunate that I had a prototype that suited the current case. The custom cases are a slow process though so still a way off. Any updates on this, Clay? Now working from home (like many of us) and looking to set up second system ... Hope you are well and safe! J 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gieseler Audio Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Yes making steady progress at the moment. Just woking out cutouts & text/labelling with the case company. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbs Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Any idea of a rough price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gieseler Audio Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Around $1000 to $1200 just depending on the final case price. Only one model version which will have a minimum of three digital inputs. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southie Adam Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 @Gieseler Audio what DAC chip will be used in this new DAC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gieseler Audio Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Good question. I do really like the AK4495 (current Klein III chip) & it was the premium chip when released in 2015. Digikey have over 3000 currently in stock so it is obviously still a pretty popular DAC chip choice. However I am also considering the AK4493. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbs Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Would upgrading the PSU improve sound or not required? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gieseler Audio Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 No not necessary - it will have the equivalent of a Kraftwerk Gold Tune Enhanced PSU built in. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbs Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 How's the new dac going, any updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gieseler Audio Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 I finished the board design yesterday & now think I have a case solution so I expect a finished product in a couple of weeks. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overjp Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Thanks for the update.......have you decided on the DAC chip yet, please ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gieseler Audio Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Yes - sticking with the AK4495EQ I particularly like the sound of this chip, also it is much larger package with bigger pin spacing so very easy to hand solder. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anandpkumar Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 On 12/02/2020 at 7:58 PM, lemarquis said: Pics please Second that.....no fun without pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gieseler Audio Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) Agreed! I have a sample case hopefully arriving next week so will post some pics then. This is the new case I will probably be using - it will be a wider & lower look tho 260mm w 50mm h & 180mm d Edited May 5, 2020 by Gieseler Audio 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suopermanni Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Will you have a demo unit circulating for it? I'd like to compare with my Topping D90 which I have ordered! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenticularis Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Hi Clay, I'm definitely interested in the new DAC, although I do love my Klein III with Kraft-über-Werk PS! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gieseler Audio Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 RE demo unit I will look at that after the official release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKay Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 9 hours ago, Gieseler Audio said: RE demo unit I will look at that after the official release. Clay that would be great if possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suopermanni Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 On 06/05/2020 at 11:28 AM, Gieseler Audio said: RE demo unit I will look at that after the official release. Next question is, when is the official release?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gieseler Audio Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) Very soon - sample cases have now shipped FedEx from japan. When they arrive I just need to fine tune hole & text locations etc & then put thru a production order. Should all happen within two weeks hopefully. It will certainly be nice to have someone else doing the machining side of things for a change. Edited May 13, 2020 by Gieseler Audio extra info 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDX Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Would be interested in comparing it with my Ayon Sigma DAC. Also I'd like to know what is the possibility to have Tidal/Spotify streaming directly from Gieseler DAC? Would that be part of the future plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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