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Any suggestions, I've tried several (a few SHB's, chord cobra) before settling on the VDH, without the Tcap they seem the best fit.

I haven't, would it drive the 804s?

It sounds good without the Tcap, why not Naim and MF?

It's outside the 14 days, why a fault?

I recently bought a Teddycap to partner my Naim CD5X. At first it all seemed ok, no immediate "night and day" difference. However, as the teddycap has "burnt in" the sound has changed. It now sounds very “edgy” “kling klang”, guitars in particular appear distorted and the soundstage appears a...

DOH! I've been Googling Hacker Reg Board!!!! Won't do that again in a hurry! Looking at community list was dead easier/safer! Looks interesting! I'm always up for a sonic bargain! If u don't mind I may quote you for a quote if u get my meaning!? Gonna have to go, Laaaaager kicking in big style...

What's your "guestimate" of a cost for that?

I'm guessing that's a buy SH and back to Salisbury option! Prices for SH CB are around (av) £330 on the bay, how much is a service?

Obviously reading your earlier post properly it's a DIY SuperTeddCap/HiCAP clone, apologies for the blood alcohol level, but DIY? How much DIY....total absolute novice here....have no tools but am occasionally able to follow instructions... also would be bricking it connecting it up!

....and if it's good how much?

Looks like its got bits from this http://www.teddypardo.com/Images/DTC_PCB.jpg and a transformer....

Wots that then? Does it come in one small box, and do I have to DIY?

I've heard conflicting reports that flatcap and Hicap either work / dont work with CD5x but nothing negative with the Teddycap (especially at the price) but forgive me if I am mistaken the Naim and Teddycap appear to take a differing philosophy in terms of build to gain same result. Saying that...

Thanks, and the Linn?

Moving to the next level so dual question..... HiCap Vs Teddycap for Naim CD5X Any opinions regarding best bang for buck? Obviously comparable price is new Teddycap (£320ish) compared to s/h Hicap probably of he late CB / early Olive range, but which of these will sonically be better...