Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] DRM lessons from the Squeezebox
can we talk about sep 11th now? :-) -- willyhoops willyhoops's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10563 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34928 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] "Super Squeezebox" Project
Tom: You are welcome to come by and listen to it. And thanks for the classical guitar/festival. I'll check it out! tomjtx;201745 Wrote: > Crooner, > > I'll be in LA next Oct. for a guitar festival. I'm on the advisory > board so we have some meetings, but If I can get away I'd love to hear > your modded SB. > > If you are into classical guitar you may want to check out the > festival: > > www.guitarfoundation.org > > > Tom -- crooner Customized dual chassis "Super Squeezebox" EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tuning up Sean Adam's standard response checklist
ROFL! Well, maybe not rolling on the floor but still funny! That is just awesome. That should be posted in any "audiophile" forum. Narf! I don't think I've seen a better list of options for any category anywhere. -- notanatheist notanatheist's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2642 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35212 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] "Super Squeezebox" Project
crooner;201744 Wrote: > Hi Tom > Thank you sir! > Yeah, I'm actually amazed at myself. I never would have thought my > stuff would look this good. It's been a learning curve the last year or > so. Thankfully I'm finally reaping the benefits! Crooner, I'll be in LA next Oct. for a guitar festival. I'm on the advisory board so we have some meetings, but If I can get away I'd love to hear your modded SB. If you are into classical guitar you may want to check out the festival: www.guitarfoundation.org Tom -- tomjtx tomjtx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7449 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] "Super Squeezebox" Project
tomjtx;201742 Wrote: > Crooner, > > you be da man, dude. > > Your product looks a lot better than some of the "pro" modders out > there Hi Tom Thank you sir! Yeah, I'm actually amazed at myself. I never would have thought my stuff would look this good. It's been a learning curve the last year or so. Thankfully I'm finally reaping the benefits! -- crooner Customized dual chassis "Super Squeezebox" EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] "Super Squeezebox" Project
HI, Thanks so much for your encouraging words! I'd love to make more of these. However, the limited supply of SB2's (the SB3's integrated display doesn't allow for easy modification), makes this very difficult. Also, I wish I had more time! I haven't added up the cost yet, but it's less than $1000, much less! haunyack;201738 Wrote: > Crooner, > > With much admiration, I have followed this thread to completion. > I am sure that if you would acquiesce, there would be many (including > me) interested in purchasing your most excellent "mod" for the SB2/3. > As an aside, what kind of $$$ for materials (excluding SB) is involved > in a project like this? > > . -- crooner Customized dual chassis "Super Squeezebox" EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] "Super Squeezebox" Project
Crooner, you be da man, dude. Your product looks a lot better than some of the "pro" modders out there -- tomjtx tomjtx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7449 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] "Super Squeezebox" Project
Crooner, With much admiration, I have followed this thread to completion. I am sure that if you would acquiesce, there would be many (including me) interested in purchasing your most excellent "mod" for the SB2/3. As an aside, what kind of $$$ for materials (excluding SB) is involved in a project like this? . -- haunyack Transporter -> B&K Reference 200.2 -> Vandersteen 3A Signature. Fridgidare -> Mirror Pond pale ale -> easy chair w/remote -> irritated neighbors. haunyack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9721 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hum?
Are you using a wireless SB, or using a network cable to connect it to your audio system? Power line conditioners are no solution to a ground loop problem, or are a VERY expensive solution. Of course, the guys who sell them will tell you that you need one to fix that hum, but what do you expect from someone whose eyes are fixed firmly on your wallet? TD -- tyler_durden tyler_durden's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2701 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33414 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hum?
I have the Nait 5 which is the Nait 5i's predecessor. I am sure they are very similar. I am far from an expert, but I am fairly convinced this is some kind of problem with the Squeezebox. I don't get the buzz/hum if I re-connect my CD player to the Nait in place of the Squeezebox. If I find a solution, I'll let you know. -- Ned Ludd Ned Ludd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11562 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33414 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hum?
hey Ned, thanks for the note, actually the answer is NO. I went and pickedup and APC (list $500, got it from Microcenter for around 289 i think), plugged ALL my components into it...same problem. Its definitely the Slimbox cuz when i remove it the system is nice and quiet. Do you have the Naim 5i? any help from anyone is appreciated! -- jsunandmax jsunandmax's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10411 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33414 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hum?
Jason: I am wondering whether you ever solved this problem. I am having what appears to be the identical issue with a Naim Nait 5. -- Ned Ludd Ned Ludd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11562 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33414 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ignuz Pink Noise will not play!
The way it works is not completely intuitive. Test signals only play when you're playing music, and changes only start at the next track (not immediately). See if it's behaving "correctly": - Go to the "test signals" menu and select a signal (noise, sweep, etc) - Press ">>" (fast-forward) on the remote. - Sometimes you need to fast-forward twice (for reasons I haven't figured out yet). -- inguz inguz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1139 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35244 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ignuz Pink Noise will not play!
Tonyptony, that sounds like what I'm getting. I can only turn on some test signals, most don't seem to work. But then I couldn't turn the test signals off either. -- parrydave *modded squeezebox 3/arcam cd92t/arcam a85/arcam avr300 dynaudio contour 1.3mkii/dynaudio focus 200c/mk k-4/rel q150 pioneer pdp-507xd/sky+/harmony 525* parrydave's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6079 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35244 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ignuz Pink Noise will not play!
Got the Pink Noise to play. But now every time I select Sweep to do the actual recording I keep getting White Noise. -- tonyptony tonyptony's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3397 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35244 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Importing Bel Canto to th UK
Excellent, thanks :) -- Rangdo GRONDA GRONDA SB 2 [Stereovox XV2] > Benchmark DAC1 [NVA Soundpipe] > Cyrus Pre Xvs [NVA Soundpipe] > Cyrus X-Power [Chord Rumour 4] > MA GR20 Rangdo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5238 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35221 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ignuz Pink Noise will not play!
So I should start a music track and then go to EQ to select Pink Noise? I have a number of samples that look like this in the log file: 20070513153529: 00:04:20:06:3f:40 Gain -16 dB 20070513153529: 00:04:20:06:3f:40 Impulse (null), matrix (null) 20070513153529: 00:04:20:06:3f:40 EQ00B633599F 20070513153529: 00:04:20:06:3f:40 16/44100 PCM => 24/44100 PCM TRIANGULAR, gain -16 dB -- tonyptony tonyptony's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3397 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35244 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Importing Bel Canto to th UK
Rangdo;201523 Wrote: > > AFAIA, the voltage on the integrated is auto-sensing so I can just plug > it into 230V UK mains, does anyone know if that's the same for the monos > as well? Yes, the Ref1000's will work just by plugging into 230V -- PhilNYC Sonic Spirits Inc. http://www.sonicspirits.com PhilNYC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=837 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35221 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ignuz Pink Noise will not play!
The test signals only play when music is playing - and sometimes you need to skip forward to the next track to start the process. If you still don't hear the test signals, then check the log file (in the application data folder) to see whether there's any activity. It should log a few lines for each track or test signal played. -- inguz inguz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1139 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35244 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ignuz Pink Noise will not play!
I installed the Ignuz room correction software, used the installer (current version). It installed okay, followed the directions and restarted Slimserver when indicated. Slimserver is all configured, EQ shows up in the Plugins, but when I select Pink Noise to start the process I get nothing out. Switching over to a music track tells me everything is okay (music plays), but I can't get the Pink Noise - or any of the Test Signals - to play. -- tonyptony tonyptony's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3397 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35244 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] HDCD ripping
Hi, I've ripped a HDCD to wave via WMP10>Chronotron. It is indeed showing in Soundforge 9 that it's not just of a lower volume: The peaks are not "shaved off" anymore. Now I'm wondering whether it's a good idea to normalize the peak level to 0db? Would that "harm" my file? -- arne arne's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11557 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32967 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Flac or Apple Lossless?
tyler_durden;201617 Wrote: > Is there any possibility that Apple would pull a M$ and render old files > incompatible with newer versions of the encoder/decoder? M$ does it ALL > the time with their so-called upgrades to their OS and Office Suites. > The only reason to do it is to force the masses to spend the money on > the "upgrade" to a 1000 more "features" that they don't need anyway. > > TD I guess that's possible - but if it happened, couldn't you just download the appropriate version of foobar2000 and convert your old files over to FLAC or whatever? It just seems to me that if ALAC is more convenient for some people, that gain is probably worth what seems like a pretty minimal risk. -- opaqueice opaqueice's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4234 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34953 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Flac or Apple Lossless?
opaqueice;201616 Wrote: > I don't understand the arguments against ALAC on the basis that it's > closed and therefore Apple may cease to support it. Is it really > reasonable to suppose that all of a sudden all software capable of > playing ALAC will disappear, leaving ALAC users up a creek? Is there any possibility that Apple would pull a M$ and render old files incompatible with newer versions of the encoder/decoder? M$ does it ALL the time with their so-called upgrades to their OS and Office Suites. The only reason to do it is to force the masses to spend the money on the "upgrade" to a 1000 more "features" that they don't need anyway. TD -- tyler_durden tyler_durden's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2701 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34953 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Flac or Apple Lossless?
I don't understand the arguments against ALAC on the basis that it's closed and therefore Apple may cease to support it. Is it really reasonable to suppose that all of a sudden all software capable of playing ALAC will disappear, leaving ALAC users up a creek? The free open-source program foobar2000 will batch-convert ALAC to FLAC, making it the work of a few moments to tell your computer to convert your entire music collection (which could take a few hours with current CPU speeds, but so what - let it run over night). Personally I use FLAC, but I hate to see all this FUD being spread about the dangers of ALAC. -- opaqueice opaqueice's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4234 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34953 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Flac or Apple Lossless?
I agree with Heuer, except in my case I use REACT2 to rip CDs simultaneously to FLAC and M4A (AAC) formats. After a lot of testing, I concluded that at similar bitrates, most M4A tracks sounded slightly better than Lame-encoded MP3 tracks (either CBR or VBR) on my iPod. -- Balthazar_B Balthazar_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7366 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34953 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Inguz equaliser stops when playing large FLAC file
Hi - I have a 230MB FLAC file, ripped using EAC. If I play it with the Inguz equalizer (not not room correction) on two things happen. Firstly there is a fraction of a second played right at the beginning of the track which shouldn't be there. Secondly, and more importantly, it just stops playing after 30 seconds or so. If I change Settings->Filtypes to use the built in decoder it works fine. Any ideas? I am running SS 6.5.0 - 9916 since last time I used a newer version there seemed to be various problems with stopping/starting at the end of the track. This is run on a 2.8GHz PC with 1.5GB memory on windows XP pro. -- rbl rbl's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4517 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35234 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] "Super Squeezebox" Project
Hi Anne! Thanks for the kind comments on my design. This is actually, the "Super Squeezebox" and it's not a commercial design. Just a home project for the fun of it! The SB+, OTOH, is available on the market and a completely different animal. Compared to the stock SB3, my unit has improved soundstaging with better separation of individual instruments and voices. Sound is also much more relaxed with less "bite" and harshness. Resolution is also markedly increased. Best regards, crooner -- crooner Customized dual chassis "Super Squeezebox" EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Flac or Apple Lossless?
All my music is in FLAC format for use on the SB3 and converted to MP3 for use on the iPod. This way I can manage my MP3 music in iTunes. You do not need to have anything to do with ALAC or AAC unless you really want to. It does surprise me how many people think buying an iPod limits you to Apple format music. -- Heuer Heuer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2543 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34953 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Linn Records now doing FLAC
I checked this and I beleieve Linn is using the default setting of -5. I have seen the same happen; high FLAC compression and 24 bit audio can produce the "burbling" effect you describe. Reencoding to -0 or -1 fixes this (I use an SB2). I noticed this first on material I recorded myself, and later also on files from High Definition Tapetransfes and Linn. Olav davep wrote: > Just an update on my earlier issue with the "burbling" effect on new > Linn Records 24/96 files (Claire Martin). I updated my flac to 1.1.4 > and then ran a test file, re-encoding to a flac compression level of -0 > and then tried playing it on the TP. Result was absolutely clean music > with no distortion artefacts discernible whatsoever. > > I then went ahead and did a batch convert for the whole album directory > and now have the full album set to the lower compression rate. So far > all seems well. > > Does anybody know what flac compression level Linn are using? Could it > be -8 perhaps, in order to minimise the size of the downloads? > > davep > > ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Prices rising / Transporter and SB3
mflint;201548 Wrote: > I find that for anything vaguely technological, the USD/GBP exchange > rate is always 1.00. It's The Law. Apart from computer stuff, which is often just the VAT and not much more. Now it seems that the SB3 and Transporter are hi-fi not computer bits, so The Law has to be applied! Adam -- adamslim Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others http://www.last.fm/user/AdamSlim/ 'Last.fm group: people who don't listen to any of last.fm's top artists' (http://www.last.fm/group/People+who+don%27t+listen+to+any+of+last.fm%27s+top+artists) "To occupy Iraq would instantly shatter our coalition, turning the whole Arab world against us ... condemning [young soldiers] to fight in what would be an un-winnable urban guerrilla war. It could only plunge that part of the world into even greater instability" - George Bush Snr, 1998 adamslim's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7355 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35090 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Flac or Apple Lossless?
davep;201554 Wrote: > Getting really left field now one could imagine the iTunes Store > offering downloadable flac versions of parts of their catalogue - > albeit at some kind of a premium. iPods would also have to be updated for this to happen. I can't see them selling FLAC files, but i wouldn't be surprised at seeing ALAC being sold at a premium. I would have laughed at the idea a few months ago, but since the Apple/EMI announcement of non-DRM tracks, it is now possible i think. -- funkstar funkstar's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2335 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34953 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] "Super Squeezebox" Project
You compared with an SB3 ? And when is production up and running ?? If you have to compete with SB+ I would like to see some black anodized faceplates as a choice also...and if I have to be really picky some "not quite so sharp" edges.. Anyway, looks fabulous, would love to hear it ! -- Anne Squeezebox 3 > Stereovox XV2 > Bryston B100-DA SST > Martin Logan Aeon I. Anne's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Flac or Apple Lossless?
jonheal;201549 Wrote: > > On a related subject, I hear tell that QuickTime on Leopard will > support FLAC natively. I saw that rumour also. The suggestion is that, if this were to happen, then it would be logical that iTunes would also be upgraded to support flac which would give a big boost to those wanting to stream flac to the SB but use the convenience of iTunes to manage their music. Getting really left field now one could imagine the iTunes Store offering downloadable flac versions of parts of their catalogue - albeit at some kind of a premium. davep -- davep davep's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=61 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34953 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Linn Records now doing FLAC
Just an update on my earlier issue with the "burbling" effect on new Linn Records 24/96 files (Claire Martin). I updated my flac to 1.1.4 and then ran a test file, re-encoding to a flac compression level of -0 and then tried playing it on the TP. Result was absolutely clean music with no distortion artefacts discernible whatsoever. I then went ahead and did a batch convert for the whole album directory and now have the full album set to the lower compression rate. So far all seems well. Does anybody know what flac compression level Linn are using? Could it be -8 perhaps, in order to minimise the size of the downloads? davep -- davep davep's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=61 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34985 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Flac or Apple Lossless?
The ONLY reson I can see to choose ALAC over FLAC is if you're going to abandon the Squeezebox altogether and go with an Apple TV device (which does have a very slick interface, BTW). But, you'll need a TV next to it, and some of us still keep our Hi-Fis and home theaters in seperate rooms. On a related subject, I hear tell that QuickTime on Leopard will support FLAC natively. -- jonheal Jon Heal says: Have a nice day! http://www.theheals.org/ ~~~ SB3 (wired - 6.3.1) | Home-brew PC running XP Pro | DENON DRA-395 | PSB Stratus Bronze (2) | Outlaw Audio LFM-2 (1) | DIY Speaker Cables | Dayton Audio Interconnects jonheal's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2133 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34953 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Prices rising / Transporter and SB3
Anne;200331 Wrote: > Exactly, my amp is twice as expensive in Europe as it is in the USA !!! > Ridiculous I find that for anything vaguely technological, the USD/GBP exchange rate is always 1.00. It's The Law. -- mflint 'Clicky-woo linky' (http://www.insignificant.org/wiki/index.php/Slim_Plugins) to web page of my plugins mflint's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2102 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35090 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Importing Bel Canto to th UK
I know for my integrated, even if I get stung for full duty it'll still be way lower than the UK price. £1899 over here, yet £770 inc P&P from the States :| -- Rangdo GRONDA GRONDA SB 2 [Stereovox XV2] > Benchmark DAC1 [NVA Soundpipe] > Cyrus Pre Xvs [NVA Soundpipe] > Cyrus X-Power [Chord Rumour 4] > MA GR20 Rangdo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5238 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35221 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Importing Bel Canto to th UK
I had a look at importing a pair of A1000s myself last year. I'm not wholy sure, but I don't believe that they auto adjust for voltage. Note however that you do have another option, which is to buy from another country, such as Singapore. I found a dealer out there who'd sell me one at the same price as the US. Singapore are already 240v. Note that the transport boxes aren't small, so getting them past customs could be "fun". -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent cables, Stillpoints Mr_Sukebe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10609 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35221 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Linn Records now doing FLAC
As an experiment with my SB3, I tried changing the "flc flc" line in convert.conf as described in bug report # 4886, and that completely eliminated the stuttering when streaming a 96 KHz Linn Records flac file to the SB3. I can run the large VU meters screen-saver with no problem too. Apparently recoding the flac stream to compression level 0 drops the workload on the SB3 sufficiently that it no longer has a problem. For the 96 KHz 24 bit files from Linn Records I now see a streaming rate of approximately 2700 kbps! On the other hand, there remains a high noise floor coming out of my speaker's tweeters compared to the same file down-sampled to 48 kHz using Audacity. I think the SB3 is converting/decimating the 96 kHz stream into a 48 kHz stream in a way that does not result in a high-fidelity output (dropping every other sample without a digital filter?) Regardless, it does not sound right, although the stuttering is taken care of. I was interested in playing 96 kHz files, because I was thinking that eventually I might get a TP, but I want to listen to some of those 96 kHz files now:) I don't want to download the 44.1 kHz versions, and then purchase the higher quality versions later. I was thinking I could download the high-quality versions now, and play them with the SB3 today, and then take advantage of the higher quality using a TP later. Hmmm - that doesn't quite work. The 96 kHz files sound much better converted to 48 kHz BEFORE they are sent to the Squeezebox - and that means keeping two copies of this type of content. Maybe a good 48 kHz digital filter put into the firmware would fix the noise floor issue? -Ron -- Ron F. *Squeezebox setup:* wireless SB3 -> CI Audio VDA.2 DAC + VAC.1 PSU *Main rig:* NAD 7600 + NAD 2600A -> Phase Tech PC-6.5 speakers *Headphone rig:* Headroom Max -> Sennheiser 650s *Other stuff:* NAD C542 CDP, NAD 6300 Tape, Monster 5100 Power conditioner, Outlaw Audio cables Ron F.'s Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5616 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34985 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
