Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] lust object speakers
Here's a closeup of my Summit's 5 star WAF Bubinga finish! +---+ |Filename: Summit.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4149| +---+ -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) > benchmark dac-1 > modwright swl 9.0se > belles 350a reference > ml summits. blue jeans cables. secondary sb3 systems in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speakers) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers). sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42393 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] lust object speakers
Right now, I'm waiting for my Harbeth Super HL5 to be shipped to me, so I'm pretty much sated. (Still, I want to audition the 40.1 monitors.) But I've begun dreaming about that one day when I can bring in KEF 207/2s. I never got to audition the Martin Logan speakers, but the Summit looks beautiful! -- selfdivider selfdivider's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14941 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42393 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker Trouble--Spica TC-50s
I also have a pair of TC50s, and I had to replace a tweeter about 1 year ago. I ordered my replacement from madisound (just use their search feature to search for TC50). The tweeter and their service were both great. A few things to keep in mind: 1. The original tweeter will be glued or caulked in place, so once you remove the screws, you'll have to pry it out. 2. As stated on the above-mentioned web site, the terminals are positioned differently on the replacement tweater, so I had to open up a gap in the cabinet using a rasp so that the tweeter would slide in. Don't make the gap any bigger than necessary as the box will need to be air-tight when you are done. 3. Make sure you observe the polarity when you solder in the new tweeter- the terminals should be color coded, although you'll have to look closely. 4. You should caulk the tweeter in addition to screwing it in place. I used 100% silicone sealant (the permanently flexible type in case I ever need to replace it again - available at home depot). My speakers now sound as good as new! (BTW, I also am using an NAD amp and an SB3.) -- gordon gordon's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10711 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42522 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] OT - $1000 budget for loudspeakers
Hey, I think the Spendor 3/5 se's might do it for your room, especially if you're in for very musical & accurate speakers for your money. There's one on Audiogon for sale right on yr budget: http://buy.audiogon.com/cgia/cls.pl?spkrmoni&1206129421 I second other people's nominations of used Vandersteens. To me, they're one of the best big-sounding speakers which also sound great played in lower volumes. You can also find used Quad 22L2s on Audiogon for a bit more than $1k. There are MANY options for you. -- selfdivider selfdivider's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14941 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42541 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker Trouble--Spica TC-50s
The drivers turn up occationally, you just missed a set of early tweeters on ebay. Madisound does sell a 4 ohm Polydor/Audax replacement tweeter but it is unlcear if it a betrer match for early TC-50 or late TC-50i units. Another good resource, other than the kind link to my site above :-) is the Spica Lovers User Group (SLUG) http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/britststr/ I always try and post to the SLUG forum when I find drivers on ebay. -- dadster dadster's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15150 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42522 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] OT - $1000 budget for loudspeakers
what kind of music and what attributes are you drawn to in systems you've heard? - imaging, midrange, rhythm, etc? I've had my 2 channel stuff in a smaller room (about the dimensions you stated) on various occasions. Unless you're willing to do some serious room treatment, anything that realistically plays below 35-40 Hz may overpower your room and be very fussy, placement-wise, to avoid boominess. I'd look for some small footprint floorstanders or small monitors (although the cost of stands as mentioned may be 1/4+ of your budget). -- twylie Thecus N5200 -> transporter -> Krell KRC2 -> nuforce 8b -> Sonus Faber Concertos / Audio Physic Sparks twylie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=956 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42541 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] OT - $1000 budget for loudspeakers
opaqueice;261275 Wrote: > Genelec and B&W to name two. > Biamped Genelec's are absolutely amazing! The only problem is the price and good speaker stands (what also adds to the total price). I doubt it's possible to stay within $1000. -- alekz alekz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13574 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42541 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] OT - $1000 budget for loudspeakers
The good thing about Thiel CS 3.6 (apart from their sound, of course) is that they can be placed at 1 foot from the real wall. The bad thing is their low sensitivity (86 db/m) and low impedance 2-4 Ohm. OTOH, your room is quite small (that can help your amplifier), your NAD can withstand 2 Ohm load and can provide the recommended 100W. Also see: http://www.thielaudio.com/THIEL_Site05/Pages/FAQs/faqpower.html. The recommendations are good to create a "top5-10" list. Then it's upto your music, system, personal preferences, etc. If you could borrow speakers before buying them, that would be the ideal situation. -- alekz alekz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13574 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42541 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] OT - $1000 budget for loudspeakers
That's a relatively small room - you might consider smaller speakers over full range floorstanders. ATC SCM-7's are an option (might be slightly over $1000 new). I haven't heard that specific model, but I've heard several others, and they're probably the premier studio monitor manufacturer in the world, so I don't think you could go wrong. There are lots of other good choices in the small monitor category as well - Genelec and B&W to name two. In a totally different category, a lot of people swear by Gallo Reference 3.1. I don't care for them personally, but I've seen used pairs recently on agon for only slightly over $1,000. Here's a pair that just sold: http://buy.audiogon.com/cgia/cls.pl?spkrfull&1205169285 -- opaqueice opaqueice's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4234 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42541 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] OT - $1000 budget for loudspeakers
Thanks iPhone. I didn't realize Vandersteen's could be had in this range used. I'm assuming my NAD 2400 wouldn't have any problems driving them properly? -- Kurt Kurt's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2153 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42541 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] OT - $1000 budget for loudspeakers
Kurt;261061 Wrote: > I didn't want to hijack the "Lust Object Speakers" thread and I'm sure > this has been addressed before, but what are some high quality > louspeakers in the $1000/pr range? I realize that some compromises > need to be made in this range. Looking for some sugggestions in the > new or used market. You don't really need to compromise unless you want a bookshelf speaker that is trying to make bass it physically can't. Go listen to a pair of Thiels or Vandersteens and see what a budget full range speaker can do and sounds like. A pair of used Vandersteen Model 2CE (or newer Signature Is) with true biwiring would sound great for $1000. Check Audiogon or Ebay or your nearest Vandersteen dealer for used Model 2s. Do not worry about the number of them that you find, Vandersteen Model 2 is the best selling American made speaker ever, period. It has been in production for 30 years and constantly improved. Lastest is the Model 2Ce Signature II. New: Thiel CS1.6 in black ash or Vandersteen Model 1Cs Used: Meadowlark, Vandersteen Model 2, or Thiel Model 2 or some older 3s http://buy.audiogon.com/cgia/cls.pl?spkrfull&1206128846 http://buy.audiogon.com/cgia/cls.pl?spkrfull&1204918658 http://buy.audiogon.com/cgia/cls.pl?spkrfull&1204839897 http://buy.audiogon.com/cgia/cls.pl?spkrfull&1204656411 -- iPhone iPhone Last.FM http://www.lastfm.com/user/mePhone Media Room: Transporter, Vandersteen Quatro Signature, Ayre MX-R Mono Blocks, VTL TL-6.5 Signature Pre-Amp, VCC-5 Reference Center Channel, four VSM-1 Signatures, Runco 710, RAM Oppo DV970HD, VeraStarr 6.4SE Living Room: Squeezebox 3, Vandersteen Model 3A Signature, Two 2Wq subs, VCC-2, Two VSM-1, ADCOM GTP-870HD, Cinepro 3K6SE III Gold Bedroom: Squeezebox 3, Thiel 2.3, NAD C370 iPhone's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13622 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42541 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] OT - $1000 budget for loudspeakers
alekz;261176 Wrote: > o- 100W into 8 Ohm (continuous) > o- Short term: > 370 @8 > 400 @4 > 440 @2 > > o- "The high-current output stage of the 2400 delivers peak currents up > to 40 amperes for precise control > of voice-coil motion with speaker impedances as low as 2 ohms." > > So, difficult loads should not be a problem, right? I wouldn't think so. While not a real high-end design, I always felt NAD produced decent equipment. -- Kurt Kurt's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2153 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42541 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] OT - $1000 budget for loudspeakers
Kurt;261177 Wrote: > about a foot from wall. Pity... The amp can drive stuff like Quads or Magnepans, but dipoles can be completely forgotten. -- alekz alekz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13574 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42541 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] OT - $1000 budget for loudspeakers
Kurt;261133 Wrote: > Older NAD 2400. o- 100W into 8 Ohm (continuous) o- Short term: 370 @8 400 @4 440 @2 o- "The high-current output stage of the 2400 delivers peak currents up to 40 amperes for precise control of voice-coil motion with speaker impedances as low as 2 ohms." So, difficult loads should not be a problem, right? -- alekz alekz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13574 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42541 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] OT - $1000 budget for loudspeakers
About 15' long and 12' wide. Speakers would be on long wall about 6 feet apart and about a foot from wall. -- Kurt Kurt's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2153 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42541 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] OT - $1000 budget for loudspeakers
How big is your room? How much space around (between, behind, to the side walls) the speakers is available? -- alekz alekz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13574 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42541 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] lust object speakers
tyler_durden;261137 Wrote: > I'm in school so I don't have the budget (school gets all my money- > dental for me, medical for my wife - about $80k total, just in 2007) > and I really don't have time for either audio projects or listening to > music, so I'll probably just go back to headphones. I have a couple > pairs of Koss ESP-950s that sound really good... > > Thanks for the offer. > > Now I have to get back to studying for tomorrow's head and neck anatomy > exam. > > TD eek! You're giving me test anxiety. btw...I have this occasional pain Cheers and good luck on the exam. . -- haunyack Transporter -> Box-O-Wires (audiophile grade) -> Vandersteen 3A Signature . haunyack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9721 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42393 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] lust object speakers
haunyack;260933 Wrote: > Hi TD, > I'm getting ready to list my B&W Matrix 805's (pre-Nautilus), along > with high pass alignment filter on ebay. > > Maybe a pair of quality bookshelf (monitor) speakers will fill the > gap. > > If interested pm me. > Cheers! > > . I'm in school so I don't have the budget (school gets all my money- dental for me, medical for my wife - about $80k total, just in 2007) and I really don't have time for either audio projects or listening to music, so I'll probably just go back to headphones. I have a couple pairs of Koss ESP-950s that sound really good... Thanks for the offer. Now I have to get back to studying for tomorrow's head and neck anatomy exam. 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=42393 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] OT - $1000 budget for loudspeakers
Older NAD 2400. -- Kurt Kurt's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2153 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42541 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] OT - $1000 budget for loudspeakers
What power amp have you got? -- alekz alekz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13574 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42541 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiophile Music File Protection
Then, while you are at it, run the flac test on the flacs in your backup! ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] OT - $1000 budget for loudspeakers
I have a pair of Sierra-1 speakers from Ascend Acoustics (www.ascendacoustics.com) that I really like. Great range and imaging. Although my point of reference is in comparison to a pair of Paradigm Atoms they replaced, various reviews and other owners seem to agree that the Sierras are a great speaker for the money (~$800). Mitch -- Mitch G Mitch G's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=548 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42541 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Wadia iTransport Dock
Many apps (for example foobar2000 & dbPoweramp) will convert FLAC to whatever you need without reripping. That's one of the big advantages of FLAC in the first place :) -- radish radish's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=77 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41823 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Wadia iTransport Dock
Hey I'm sure you don't have to re-rip any stuff. Have you tried the decoding option of the flac converter? Something like: flac -d *.flac I haven't tried this but that's what the documentation states (I would try this from a copy of your music files) Regards Harald N -- haraldo haraldo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13472 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41823 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiophile Music File Protection
When flac test shows an error on a file, you should manually replace that file with an error-free file from another backup. The theory is that separate backup copies will not develop "bit rot" on same files. If, for some reason, the error has propagated to all copies, then that file must be re-ripped from the source. -- Timothy Stockman Timothy Stockman's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8867 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42358 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] OT - $1000 budget for loudspeakers
I didn't want to hijack the "Lust Object Speakers" thread and I'm sure this has been addressed before, but what are some high quality louspeakers in the $1000/pr range? I realize that some compromises need to be made in this range. Looking for some sugggestions in the new or used market. -- Kurt Kurt's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2153 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42541 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What is the best method & codec to get the 1's and 0's off the CD to the hard drive?
DennyL wrote: > I don't understand how this dicussion can continue without reference to > error correction. My understanding is that the clever people at Sony > and Philips who developed the Red Book CD standard anticipated that > there would be problems getting the data off the CD, and incorporated > error correction, meaning that there is a lot more data on the CD than > we actually want to end up with, because there is redundancy required > by the error correction. Yes, the RedBook has several clever error detection and correction schemes. But the spec defaults to a "fake it" mode when errors exceed what it can handle. The player is required to continue making music with the most recent frequency spectrum -- sort of the equivalent to a piano player saying "I don't know that tune, but if you hum a few bars, I'll fake it" > My understanding is that the the Red book standard allows an > error rate of about one error bit per second. The other big problem is that data file extraction (used in ripping) uses different read technologies than music playing. It took several years from the release of the CD spec to when computers had CD readers (I got my first CD player ~86 and my first computer CD (1X) in ~91.) A computer does not read the disk the same way a vintage 85 CD player would play it. Back when I was really into this, I even knew the differences. There were a few small changes to the CD spec that if Sony/Philips had included, would have made computer extracting much easier, faster, and more reliable. Of course, the CD was designed to be (1) a replacement for cassettes that lead to rampant bootlegging and (2) read only. -- Pat Farrell http://www.pfarrell.com/ ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] lust object speakers
tyler_durden wrote: > pfarrell;259967 Wrote: >> I wish that quads, or maggie's, were compatible with my wife. > > I used to have a big house in Texas when I built my 2'x4' ESLs, and > later got a pair of ESL-63s. My wife didn't seem to mind them then, > though they were not much to look at. Now I live in a smaller place > and the speakers don't really fit. She's starting to bug me about > them. That I can understand. Up thread folks suggested some Martin Logans. There is zero chance I could even get the boxes into the house. I got a lot of concern with my Sonus Faber Concertos, which are small and have beautiful wood. -- Pat Farrell http://www.pfarrell.com/ ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What is the best method & codec to get the 1's and 0's off the CD to the hard drive?
DennyL - there are several threads on this kicking around. However, one of the things to bear in mind is that you can assume your CD (or DVD) Rom drive is doing a good job on Red Book but really you need to KNOW if it is or not. Red Book read errors requiring correction or interpolation may be non-existant on some discs and widespread on others. Some errors give rise to audible problems (usually some type of repetitive "clicking" or "ticking" noise). Yellow Book is intolerant of non-recoverable errors because in computing "every Bit counts" whereas in music you could make a case that this is not so important. I agree that nobody is going to notice the odd bit in a million... Using EAC or whatever you get some reassurance that Data Access is OK or not - it's not subjective. I would argue that using EAC to rip a CD is not following strict Red Book protocol. AFAIK only proper CD Players do that. Red Book error correction is more problematic for normal CD players because (usually) they only get one bite of each cherry (sector) and therefore on average they have to make more use of their correction mechanisms in order to keep the music coming. -- 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+Stontronics PSU - Altmann JISCO/UPCI - TACT RCS 2.2X with Good Vibrations S/W - MF X-DAC V3/X-PSU/X-10 buffer (Audiocomm full mods)- Linn 5103 - Linn Aktiv 5.1 system (6x LK140's, ESPEK/TRIKAN/KATAN/SEIZMIK 10.5), Townsend Supertweeters, Kimber & Chord cables Phil Leigh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=85 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42435 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] More specifications and photos of your audiofool setup please!
Here's my version which we showed at the Heathrow Hi-Fi show in 2006 - total cost less than £3K excluding the rack (Isoblue) and the Power Conditioner (James). It's our SB+ and SB Amp with Neat Motive 1s. Cables are Mogami 2972 for speakers, and Mogami 2549/Eichmann bullet plugs for the I/C. I also have a pair of Oak Motive 1s and a Silver Transporter for sale should you be interested ... +---+ |Filename: SB+ System.JPG | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4145| +---+ -- Patrick Dixon www.at-tunes.co.uk Patrick Dixon's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=90 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42532 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] More specifications and photos of your audiofool setup please!
I am about to upgrade my 2-channel setup (just finished upgrading my AV systems) I have looked around the threads in the audiophile forum and there are not enough postings showing specifications and photos of what people are running... It would be great to have full specs and photos from a 'starter audiophile setup' (which I am aiming for / can afford) through to the full monty / madness that we can we can but just drool over (but never afford)! I currently have the SB3 and am about to upgrade my stereo with a Transporter, new amplifier and new speakers. I have about £3000 for 'Phase I' and I am thinking of buying: - Transporter - Cyrus 8vs2 Amp - Neat Motive 2 Speakers - Speaker cables (QED/Chord?) Does this sound like a sensible 'audiophile starter system' that can be upgraded (eg add extra Cyrus power supply etc later)? Your specs and photos much appreciated with your thoughts on how audiofool / how happy with the results of your setup you think you are! Cheers Mark -- markwoodroof markwoodroof's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10338 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42532 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What is the best method & codec to get the 1's and 0's off the CD to the hard drive?
I don't understand how this dicussion can continue without reference to error correction. My understanding is that the clever people at Sony and Philips who developed the Red Book CD standard anticipated that there would be problems getting the data off the CD, and incorporated error correction, meaning that there is a lot more data on the CD than we actually want to end up with, because there is redundancy required by the error correction. The allowed error rate is very low for Red book and even lower for Yellow Book (computer CD ROMs) because software can't stand any errors whereas music can stand a few. I assume that if my CD player is working properly then the error correction is working properly. My understanding is that the the Red book standard allows an error rate of about one error bit per second. I don't know, but I can only imagine that this would not have an audible impact on sound quality. When one puts a music CD into a computer CD ROM drive I guess that one ends up with Red Book error correction, although I don't know. Is trying to recover a whole CD, or even a track, with zero errors a reasonable goal? Once the music exists as a computer file I assume there is no further problem because it will be manipulated using the same mature computer technology that banks and insurance companies seem pretty relaxed about. -- DennyL DennyL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8446 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42435 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiophile Music File Protection
Just run FLACTester on one of my backup drives. It took about 8 hours to scan 19548 FLAC files and found 2 error. What do these errors mean? 13954/19548]X:\SqueezeBox Backup\Various Artists\Sounds of the 70s - More Hits From 1977 - Disc 2\Isn`t She Lovely (1977).flac... ERROR_FRAME_CRC_MISMATCH @ 0m 19s 16121/19548]X:\SqueezeBox Backup\Various Artists\The 80's Collection - 1987 - Disc 1\Sweet Sixteen 1987).flac... FLAC__STREAM_DECODER_END_OF_STREAM -- norderney Transporter (Black) - Arcam A85 Amp - B&W CDM1NT Speakers - Yamaha CDRHD1500 Recorder norderney's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42358 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
