Thanks, guys for sharing your ideas! I'm going to implement many valuable suggestions including simultaneous power on/off for the SB3/amp. Will post pics and details soon.
@ezkcdude - My integrated amp/dac concept doesn't exclusively work with SB3's but its built-in dac along with the power supply option could be considered an upgrade for audiophiles desiring better sound quality from IPods and their SB3. Other digital sources such as dvd players certainly benefit, too. I'm essentially packaging a nice-sounding dac (internally shielded in its own box) with dedicated psu, pre- and poweramp. No need for expensive standalone components and interconnects. Shortest signal path. Plus you get SB3 linear power outputs straight from your amp. You "mod" your SB3 without opening the box and risking warranties. Total retail price might be in the $1200 range (you get a high-end dac, power amplifier + SB3 linear supply) DAC module is upgradable and I plan to offer a 5 year warranty. Maybe I can also offer a lower-powered version for less. USB and iPod connectivity are nice add-ons that were not so costly to implement so I decided against limiting the flexibility of my design. Regards, Dave -- AudioLaboratories ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AudioLaboratories's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5416 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23756 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
