Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Direct connection to PC
Thanks for the replies. I understand how data works, I just wasn't sure if the extra connection might make any difference, but it makes sense. My music server is plugged into a wired router along with the SB3. That is all that is on that network. I have a separate wireless network for my computers. I had the SB3 on my computer network, but it kept dropping out due to the fact that there were two hops involved and the wireless router was in the basement, so I wired it to the other router and it now works perfectly. Just mulling things over guys. I'm always looking for ways to improve the sound quality. Colin -- Colin Reilly Colin Reilly's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1089 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36565 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB vs SB+ vs Transporter as transports
Thanks, I haven't been on here in a while and I was out of touch. Colin -- Colin Reilly Colin Reilly's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1089 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36561 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Analog attenuation
SuperQ;212332 Wrote: > You should be able to use the balanced XLR cables without any analog > attenuation at all if your listening volume control is > 1/4 of the > volume bar on the transporter. If you can't get above 1/4 volume on > the transporter, you will need a passive resistor pack between them. > I didn't understand why I must use a balanced XLR cable and not the RCA one? If I need a passive resistor pack, why shouldn't I use the attenuation inside the Transporter? -- zork17 zork17's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12219 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36550 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Analog attenuation
zork17;212188 Wrote: > > 1) Use the attenuation inside the Transporter and use it's 'digital' > volume. You should be able to use the balanced XLR cables without any analog attenuation at all if your listening volume control is > 1/4 of the volume bar on the transporter. If you can't get above 1/4 volume on the transporter, you will need a passive resistor pack between them. I tested my transporter with an Atma-Sphere amp a while ago.. I powered everything off and connected XLR cables. I turned on the transporter and turned the volume control all the way down. I powered on the Atma-Sphere amp's tube warmers. Then I turned the amp section to on. I then started playing a track that would start out quiet, seemed ok, so I started turning up the volume when the VU meters were bouncing. We hit a low listening level around 1/2 volume, and a normal listening level around 3/4 volume. It was a perfect match. :) -- SuperQ SuperQ's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2139 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36550 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB vs SB+ vs Transporter as transports
Colin Reilly;212317 Wrote: > Pardon my ignorance, but what is an SB+. Tried searching but didn't > find anything. Is it an SB that has been modified by a third party ? > > Colin Follow this link for info on the SB+: http://www.at-view.co.uk/sb2.htm -- WilCox SB3 -> PS Audio Digital Link III -> Dynaudio BM 6A Mk II WilCox's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10508 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36561 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Direct connection to PC
Colin Reilly;212321 Wrote: > Is there any advantage in making an ethernet connection directly to the > PC versus connecting via a hub or router, other than the fact that > connecting to the router gives an extra connection ? Yes, if you do it that way, you won't be able to use Squeezenetwork unless your PC is on. It also complicates your network setup (now your PC is on two networks and needs to route). > > Anyone noticed any difference in sound quality ? Just wondered before > I go and make a crossover cable to try it. > It would make zero difference in sound quality. Ethernet is not an audio cable. Data is sent in packets, each with error checking, and retransmitted until it is correct. You will see this with a hub, switch, router or cable... it will behave the same way. But not using a hub means you will need to figure out routing on the PC so that you can listen to anything other than local music. -- snarlydwarf snarlydwarf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1179 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36565 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Direct connection to PC
Colin Reilly wrote: > Is there any advantage in making an ethernet connection directly to the > PC versus connecting via a hub or router, other than the fact that > connecting to the router gives an extra connection ? No, it will make zero difference. Wiring direct rather than using WiFi can improve the sound, especially if you are using 802.11b rather than faster 802.11g, but its usually binary, you get dropouts or evil things if the link is not good enough, so when the sound is working, changing the network is not going to "improve" the quality. -- Pat http://www.pfarrell.com/music/slimserver/slimsoftware.html ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Direct connection to PC
Is there any advantage in making an ethernet connection directly to the PC versus connecting via a hub or router, other than the fact that connecting to the router gives an extra connection ? Anyone noticed any difference in sound quality ? Just wondered before I go and make a crossover cable to try it. Colin -- Colin Reilly Colin Reilly's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1089 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36565 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB vs SB+ vs Transporter as transports
Pardon my ignorance, but what is an SB+. Tried searching but didn't find anything. Is it an SB that has been modified by a third party ? Colin -- Colin Reilly Colin Reilly's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1089 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36561 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB vs SB+ vs Transporter as transports
Guys I've tried the following kit in various combinations: Empirical Audio Off-Ramp Turbo usb/spdif converter SB3 SB+ Transporter Meridian 200 Transport Meridian 500 Transport Meridian G98 DVD/Transport Meridian 602 Transport Wadia 270 Transport Meridian 203 DAC Meridian 566 DAC Audio Synthesis DAX Decade (Black Gate) DAC Audio Synthesis DAX Discrete (Black Gate) DAC Wadia 27ix DAC (Black Gate) Meridian 568.2 Processor Meridian 861 Processor Theta DaVid Tag DVD32FLR Wadia 861se with GNSC 'Statement' mods Meridian 518 (re-clocker mode) Big Ben (re-clocker) Tact RCS Knowing what I know now, if I was on a low budget I would buy an SB3. If I had a bigger budget and lived in the UK I would buy an SB+, it's performance is incredible for the money, the best DAC in my list above was the GNSC Wadia 861se digital input and the SB+ was better than an SB3 with the 861se. If I had a bigger budget and lived in the US then I'd consider a Transporter, especially with mods. In terms of just a digital transport the order of performance is as follows: Transporter SB+ SB3 In terms of outright performance I was unable to match the performance of the SB+ or modified Transporter analogue outputs when using any of them with an external DAC despite using fancy digital leads (£400 each) and re-clockers. My Transporter was originally shipped to Wayne at Bolder Cables for modification but after nearly 4 months of R&D on Transporters Wayne didn't feel he could better his SB3 mods so I had it sent to Reference Audio Mods who did their top-end mod plus some additions I suggested. Since then I've done some further mods on it myself. Regards Gary -- GaryG GaryG's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2423 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36561 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB vs SB+ vs Transporter as transports
GaryG;212289 Wrote: > I've owned all three at the same time although my Transporter was not > standard. If you're looking for the best performance for the money and > live in the UK then the SB+ takes some beating, providing you don't > need any digital inputs (the SB+ doesn't have any). If you need digital > inputs then your choices are the SB3 with an external DAC or a > Transporter. Again, if you live in the UK, an SB3 with an Audio > Synthesis DAX Decade or DAX Discrete (preferably with Black Gate mods) > and good quality cables and power conditioning will do the trick but > will cost a good deal more than an SB+. Alternatively, you could go > down the Transporter route which is what I chose to do. My modified > Transporter outperformed my Wadia 861se with the Great Northern Sound > Company 'Statement' upgrade, no mean feat as prior to that the only > thing that did that was another 861se modified by the UK company > Coherent Systems and a Teac X-01, again modified my the UK company > Coherent Systems. > > Regards > Gary Gary, That mods do you have on the Transporter? -- anselld anselld's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11703 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36561 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB vs SB+ vs Transporter as transports
GaryG;212289 Wrote: > If you need digital inputs then your choices are the SB3 with an > external DAC or a Transporter. > > Regards > Gary Gary, I already have an SB3 (with linear power supply) with an external DAC. That's why asked about comparisons for these three as transports. GaryG;212289 Wrote: > I've owned all three at the same time although my Transporter was not > standard. If you're looking for the best performance for the money and > live in the UK then the SB+ takes some beating, providing you don't > need any digital inputs (the SB+ doesn't have any). > Regards > Gary SB+ as a transport or stand alone? I'm not sure now because of your comment about needing digital inputs. I am sure a lot of other people are watching this thread for first hand experiences like yours... Many thanks for your feedback which is invaluable. Darren -- darrenyeats darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10799 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36561 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB vs SB+ vs Transporter as transports
I've owned all three at the same time although my Transporter was not standard. If you're looking for the best performance for the money and live in the UK then the SB+ takes some beating, providing you don't need any digital inputs (the SB+ doesn't have any). If you need digital inputs then your choices are the SB3 with an external DAC or a Transporter. Again, if you live in the UK, an SB3 with an Audio Synthesis DAX Decade or DAX Discrete (preferably with Black Gate mods) and good quality cables and power conditioning will do the trick but will cost a good deal more than an SB+. Alternatively, you could go down the Transporter route which is what I chose to do. My modified Transporter outperformed my Wadia 861se with the Great Northern Sound Company 'Statement' upgrade, no mean feat as prior to that the only thing that did that was another 861se modified by the UK company Coherent Systems and a Teac X-01, again modified my the UK company Coherent Systems. Regards Gary -- GaryG GaryG's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2423 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36561 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Musical Fidelity X-DACv3 and X-PSU v3
zanash;212267 Wrote: > pm me ! > > I'll give you more info Have done - many thanks. -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal... ...SB3+TACT+Altmann+MF DACXV3/Linn tri-amped Aktiv 5.1 system and some very expensive cables ;o) Phil Leigh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=85 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36396 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB vs SB+ vs Transporter as transports
I've heard sb3 v sb+.but not back to back . in standard form the sb3 sound thin and weedy compared to the sb+'s that I've heard [at least three different ones]... I've just built a psu for my sb3 [see diy section] and I think it gets 80% of the way to the sb+ now. -- zanash zanash's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36561 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB vs SB+ vs Transporter as transports
All, Has anyone compared the following as TRANSPORTS: SB vs SB+ SB vs Transporter SB+ vs Transporter If you believe that transports sound different, or if you believe they don't, please don't respond about that. Sorry for the bluntness but I've just spent 2 hours trawling through engineering arguments on an old thread, and I'm bored of it! So to be clear, has anyone *actually listened* to the above and compared with their own ears? If so, please post your experiences! Or, are there any shootout reports or other on-line reports on the above? Many thanks, Darren -- darrenyeats darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10799 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36561 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Confused about Russ Andrews PowerPak II
bad.wolf;212248 Wrote: > Thanks guys, Russ Andrews made an error when recommending their power > supply, I did contact them and they do a 5v one specifically for the > SB3 which Ive taken the plunge and ordered, together with their > PowerMax Cable. It works out at a cool £90 plus upgrade so Im > expecting reasonable results. Will post findings when its up and > running. Many thanks one and all. > Bad wolf Well good luck Bad Wolf - I hope you are pleased. Of course, you know that the RA PowerPak is a switching supply and so must be inherently flawed ;0) (Seriously, please let us know what you think of it. I have tons of RA cables and mains stuff btw) -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal... ...SB3+TACT+Altmann+MF DACXV3/Linn tri-amped Aktiv 5.1 system and some very expensive cables ;o) Phil Leigh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=85 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36511 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Confused about Russ Andrews PowerPak II
Thanks guys, Russ Andrews made an error when recommending their power supply, I did contact them and they do a 5v one specifically for the SB3 which Ive taken the plunge and ordered, together with their PowerMax Cable. It works out at a cool £90 plus upgrade so Im expecting reasonable results. Will post findings when its up and running. Many thanks one and all. Bad wolf -- bad.wolf bad.wolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12172 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36511 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Musical Fidelity X-DACv3 and X-PSU v3
zanash;212164 Wrote: > fit the schottky diodes [I used 11dq10's] the little bridge thats > fitted is pooh ! at 50p each ..you need six its a stonking upgrade ! > > but the fitted caps are the real weakness and its worth spending the > £30 on getting them changed. > > if you hold the removed case by the corner and flick it with your > nailit will ring and ring and ring > > I use bitumin roof flashing [plastic coated] add as much as you can > with out fouling the pcb rails. a couple of layers on the top bottom > and sides will work wonders. While your at it add a couple of layers to > the crystal too. Zanash, I hope you don't mind but I wondered if you could advise of a UK retail/internet supplier for the diodes and caps. Also, I presume that the X-10 buffer would benefit from the same treatment? Many thanks for your time, Phil -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal... ...SB3+TACT+Altmann+MF DACXV3/Linn tri-amped Aktiv 5.1 system and some very expensive cables ;o) Phil Leigh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=85 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36396 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Design miss in SB3 digital output? or Slimserver problem ?
omega;212181 Wrote: > > -opaqueice > My girfriend did a blindtest on me yesterday, yes it´s not in my mind.. > > OK, can you provide a few details? How many trials did you do, and what was your score? Are you certain there were no clues you could use to tell which was which? For example when my SB3 powers on, there is a slight pop from the speakers, so that would need to be avoided (for example by turning down the volume during the power off/on cycle). Presumably the test wasn't double blind, but that's probably OK at this level so long as your girlfriend was careful not to give you any clues, verbal or otherwise. Mainly, the important thing is to go into the test in good faith, understanding that what you thought you heard might be placebo, and trying your best to eliminate all possible clues so as to make the test fair. If you do that, report a little bit on the details, and the result is positive, people will take this seriously and try to understand why it's happening. Until then, the odds are overwhelming that this is placebo - I say that based both on knowledge of jitter, the SB3, etc., and on extensive experience with audiophiles. -- opaqueice opaqueice's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4234 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36503 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] external DAC could someone suggest anything?
With some of the lesser known products available from overseas, you have lots of options to choose from. You may want to check out Pacific Valve and Electric. They offer a wide range of DACs that are real giant killers and won't break the bank. Regarding the Benchmark DAC-1, I have not heard one, so you can take the following comments as you see fit... I seriously considered the Benchmark, and was convinced it was just a question of when not if I would order one. But as I did more homework on the unit, I found 2 things that ruled it out for me: in nearly every shootout I saw where the Benchmark was compared with other DACs, the Benchmark always seemed to come out on the bottom. Second, many folks complained that, while revealing, the Benchmark was clinical sounding and was not something they could live with long-term. As I was looking for something that approximated the sound of vinyl, that pretty much ruled out the Benchmark for me. That said, I know the Benchmark has a loyal following, so if it's your cup of tea, you can usually find them on Audiogon for $200 - $300 under retail. Lastly, zanash mentioned the Behringer SRC2496. As he noted, it is supposed to have pretty respectable DAC; but equally important, it upsamples to 24 bit / 96kHz and provides jitter control, all for about $129 online. I have been researching this unit recently and will probably add one to my system, using it upstream from my Musiland MD-10. From what I've read, the jitter control and upsampling can make even a budget-priced DAC compete with the big dogs like Lavry and Benchmark. -- Videodrome Two-channel System: SB3, into Musiland MD-10 DAC; Outlaw 970 Pre/Pro; McCormack DNA-125 amplifier; Quad 11L speakers; Sota Sapphire ttbl. w/ Grado Ref. Platinum Cart. into Rolls Bellari VP-129 tube phono stage; Marantz 10b; Nakamichi RX505; Cables Used: DH Labs, Van den Hul, Distech, Monster, many more. Videodrome's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11727 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36480 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Musical Fidelity X-DACv3 and X-PSU v3
zanash;212164 Wrote: > fit the schottky diodes [I used 11dq10's] the little bridge thats > fitted is pooh ! at 50p each ..you need six its a stonking upgrade ! > > but the fitted caps are the real weakness and its worth spending the > £30 on getting them changed. > > if you hold the removed case by the corner and flick it with your > nailit will ring and ring and ring > > I use bitumin roof flashing [plastic coated] add as much as you can > with out fouling the pcb rails. a couple of layers on the top bottom > and sides will work wonders. While your at it add a couple of layers to > the crystal too. Zanash - many thanks - I feel inspired to try. Regards Phil -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal... ...SB3+TACT+Altmann+MF DACXV3/Linn tri-amped Aktiv 5.1 system and some very expensive cables ;o) Phil Leigh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=85 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36396 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Analog attenuation
There is a lot of information about the necessity to match the source and amplifier using analog attenuation. Since everything is a bit technical for me (e.g. http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.cgi?ConnectToPowerAmp), can someone please help me with this issue: I have the Transporter as an only source and the amplifier is the XdA from NHT (part of the Xd system). It has an Input Sensitivity of 1.5V RMS (http://nhthifi.com/2006/products/s/xda.html). To get the best performance should I: 1) Use the attenuation inside the Transporter and use it's 'digital' volume. 2) Buy a passive preamp. 3) Buy a regular preamp. -- zork17 zork17's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12219 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36550 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Design miss in SB3 digital output? or Slimserver problem ?
-zanash I have a internal "Digital Isolation" transformer on the SB3. + A Linear Powersuply. And i have 2 "isolation transformers" for the 230V / 50 HZ + A "Regular" HiFI filter (Noise Harvester) Here inte sweden we got 223V / 50 HZ i think in the us it´s 110V/60 Hz? The hole chain must be perfect "from the power in the wall" to the "speakers". We are talkin about very very fine detials here.. "isolation transformers" for the 230V / 50 HZ is quite expensive, not all people have them. And without them you gets a lot of dirt from the Power net.. It dosen´t matter how good your stereo is if you don´t have Clean Power. "isolation transformers" for the 230V / 50 HZ is one of the best uppgrade i ever done! This makes the hole stereo isolated from the power net. -opaqueice My girfriend did a blindtest on me yesterday, yes it´s not in my mind.. "Hammer65" and i are goning to try with a Benchmark Dac or some Jitter Measure device. We think if we got some lines of code to the slimserver thats do the same thing that happens during power off /On when you jumping between tracks, our problem would be gone. Fragmentation of the buffer in SB3 ? Jitter ? we realy don´t know. But some thing happens when you jump between tracks... If we start a hole album at power on the sound i good all the time. (if we leave it on Track 1,2,3,4, etc) Best Regards /Mats :-) -- omega omega's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9336 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36503 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Design miss in SB3 digital output? or Slimserver problem ?
Why have you not tried a blind test? It would take you 5 minutes - far less time than has been wasted so far discussing this. -- opaqueice opaqueice's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4234 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36503 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Design miss in SB3 digital output? or Slimserver problem ?
Is the isolation tranformer internal or external I've built a unit that just plugs into the dig out and the dig ic connects to it Oh by the way the effects i'm hearing are via a dac ! [either a src2496 or the dac section of the quad 99cdp2] So that discounts the ana output stage in my case thought the sb3 volume still operates..there for it must be working in the digital domain ? -- zanash zanash's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36503 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Musical Fidelity X-DACv3 and X-PSU v3
Perhaps you could offer the mods as a service? /Nick zanash;212164 Wrote: > fit the schottky diodes [I used 11dq10's] the little bridge thats > fitted is pooh ! at 50p each ..you need six its a stonking upgrade ! > > but the fitted caps are the real weakness and its worth spending the > £30 on getting them changed. > > if you hold the removed case by the corner and flick it with your > nailit will ring and ring and ring > > I use bitumin roof flashing [plastic coated] add as much as you can > with out fouling the pcb rails. a couple of layers on the top bottom > and sides will work wonders. While your at it add a couple of layers to > the crystal too. -- ntang ntang's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11710 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36396 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
