Hi, I am currently A/B'ing my SB3 and new Transporter to determine whether the significant price differential between the two units is justified, or whether the 30 day money back guarantee is the way to go.
At present, I have the SB3 hooked up through its RCA analog output to a Bel Canto Pre1 which is wired via XLR to a Bel Canto 200.2 amp. The Transporter was initially hooked up to the Pre1 via RCA but is now connected using the balanced XLR connectors. I have noticed significant improvements with the Transporter but want to ensure that this is as controlled as possible. Firstly, I need to confirm that my setup is volume leveled. I have both the SB3 and Transporter "synchronized" with the volume set to "fixed" via the options menu in Squeezecenter. The volume digital readout on the Bel Canto is set to the same level for all inputs. To my ears, it sounds like the Transporter may be a little louder...but this may be a function of the lower noise floor and, overall, fuller presentation/wider soundstage/etc. If it is the latter cause, then I keep the Transporter. If, however, the perceived improvements are simply due to volumes which are not 100% identical, then I cannot possibly justify the price difference between the two and the Transporter goes back. My question is: with the aforementioned setup, is there any possible way that the volumes could be different? Does use of the XLR connector on the Transporter vs. the RCA outputs on the SB3 bias volume, all other factors being identical? Thanks in advance. -- El Duderino ------------------------------------------------------------------------ El Duderino's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8171 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61686 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
