Ambrose;683646 Wrote: > Hi SBGK, > I do have sbooster linear ps and yes - totally money well spent. So at > least I know to look at DAC before level 1 mods thanks for advice. > > I haven't delved into hires much (except for SACDs) but sound from > Touch is better than my dvd player (sacd). I have tried a couple of > free hires and sound is noticably better. My main ambition is to be > happy with CD collection backlog, any hires is bonus. > > I will be ordering soon I expect a repeater/extender & switch such as > these > http://www.ebuyer.com/220595-netgear-wireless-n-universal-range-extender-wn2000rpt-100uks > http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-1005D-port-100Mb-Switch/dp/B0000687B6 > > to allow turning off WLAN in toolbox. I found this better during > testing. > If I can get close to sound after testing removal of ethernet from > touch then I may settle there. Will look at the Meicord cable as part > of this. > > I am not familiar with usb/spdif convertors although presume requires > connecting laptop (or PC) to DAC using a converter and running > audiophile music server on laptop? Doesn't sound as convenient for me > and having young child in the house. > > So think I am clear now on what next:- > 1) - changing from WLAN to LAN > 2) - try out DAC. Rega dac most likely. > 3) - Level 1 mods if still not :-) > > Other wild cards (risk free) are upgraded PS cable for amp such as :- > http://markgrantcables.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=45_18&products_id=69 > Mark also mentioned about working on a mains filter design that will be > suitable for your amplifier, will be a month yet before it is ready. > > Thanks for steering me in right direction > Ambrose
my power conditioner also makes a big difference, maybe have dirty mains, even just plugging the SBT linear ps into the mains makes a drop in performance. so amp, dac and SBT all plugged into power conditioner. -- SBGK ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SBGK's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=52003 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91322 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
