nonnoroger;510175 Wrote: > I have a Mac Mini running SBS and a library that includes an increasing > number of 24 bit 96KHz files (AIFF), mainly from digitizing vinyl but > also from Naim downloads. > > Squeezebox radio in the kitchen for non HiFi but impressive listening. > > Huge frustrations with all software SB players I have tried to run on > the MacMini - currently through a HiFace USB to S/Pdif into a Naim > Uniti. No switching of digital interface rate - hi-def files are being > downsampled. > > Will be purchasing a SB Touch (I am on the Logitech notify list) to > feed the Uniti through digital output. (The Uniti does play from a UPnP > server, but I much prefer the SB functionality). > > My main system though is a venerable Naim 82/180 with Flatcap 2. I had > been planning to wait to try the Touch to see if I should buy a second > one for this system, but given the delay I have been looking again at > the TP option. > > As TP is no longer being manufactured, but currently still available, I > would welcome comments and views on the comparison with the Touch for > audiophile use.
Personally - as you are planning on buying a Touch and using S/pdif to your Naim Uniti anyway - I would also try its analogue outputs into the 82/110. I think you may be impressed. -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal... SB Touch Beta (wired) - TACT 2.2X (Linear PSU) + Good Vibrations S/W - MF Triplethreat(Audiocom full mods) - Linn 5103 - Aktiv 5.1 system (6x LK140's, ESPEK/TRIKAN/KATAN/SEIZMIK 10.5), Townsend Supertweeters, Blue Jeans Digital,Kimber Speaker & Chord Interconnect cables Kitchen Boom, Outdoors: SB Radio ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Phil Leigh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=85 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74471 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
