Okay, I know that there is sizable cottage industry around audio and I am not out to insult those who make their living in this area. But, here's what I don't understand:
Going to, for example, the Bolder site, I find a $375 modification package for the SB3 along with a $750 (!!!) power supply. That's $1,175, plus $300 for the base unit, and we're at $1,525. Now, probably, this consumer will also be interested in an outboard DAC. Boom, you're not looking at $2,500...to run a Squeezebox. (I won't get into the Bybee filters and all that mentioned elsewhere). Here's the thing: the Transporter is almost out. It comes with a trial period. On paper, it is one bad mofo piece of audio gear, with all the power supply, volume control, DAC, and good looks anyone needs, all in ONE box that happens to come with a warranty. For the one box. Oh, and you get an extra SB3 for kicks. So, my question is this: why are people continuing to look at expensive mods and, presumably, why will they continue to do so? A lot of these things are matters of numbers that mean little. Look at JA's review: the SB, used as a transporter, is virtually (because he can't use an absolute) inditinguishable from a super kilo-buck transport. Ergo, if you're using an external DAC, why would you mod ANYTHING? It was good enough for Sphile, without power supplies and the rest. Anyway. Half curious, half venting. I'm just amazed at the anxiety and cottage industry around this humble and wonderful device. I'm not flaming anyone. I would like to engage in creative chat. I am far too tired to be flamed myself, so, if you have nothing pleasant to say about me as a human being, keep it to yourself or to a private email. Pretty please? -- highdudgeon SB3->Nuforce 9.02->Harbeth Monitor 30s/Skylan stands and Quad ESL-988s. Simple and satisfying. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ highdudgeon's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2195 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26691 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
