[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK

[David Miller]

Neal Gabbons wrote a comprehensive review of Squeezebox 1 (version 2) 
and Slimserver in the May edition of HiFi World. He was enthusiastic 
about the sound and even suggested numerous tweaks to the squeezebox 
that included replacing the power supply and some internal components 
with upgraded electronics! The comparison was with an esoteric Naim CD5 
and Flatcap 2 power supply costing many times the price! All in all, 
the review was very positive with Mr Gabbons extolling the virtues of 
the Exact Audio Copy codec (http://www.exactaudiocopy.de) he used and 
declaring that after tweaking, his Squeezebox sounded almost as good as 
his Naim! There was no comparison with any competing WiFi device in the 
review and being a  committed audiophile, he made no attempt to compare 
any other lossy codecs alongside lossless EAC. So at least the niche 
HiFi press is taking the Squeezebox seriously!

David Miller
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