Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter sans preamp w/Endler Att.
It's been a few months for me with the Endlers. I compared them to the Luminous Audio Axiom Mono XLR passive pre (extensively) and preferred the Endlers. The Axiom preamp allowed for a better soundstage overall but the Endlers were a bit more forward and seemed a bit purer. We aren't talking huge differences here, but I could see how someone could swing either way. -- xand1x Linksys WRT54G --> Slim Devices Transporter (Black) --> First Watt F1 --> AKG K1000 xand1x's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48232 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does computer influence Sound from Transporter?
The OS can make a difference, but not in the way that the audio dealer suggests. If you have a PC that runs any form of Windows, you already know about the antivirus, antispyware, security updates and accompanying frequent reboots windows requires just to continue to run. If windows is updating and rebooting in the middle of a party or while you are showing off the system to friends, it could be very embarrassing. Antispyware and antivirus programs also require frequent updates and sometimes reboots. If you want a system that works reliably with minimal maintenance, get a Mac or run a PC with linux. The performance of SqueezeCenter will be better (faster serving of web pages, etc.) and you won't have to do nearly as much maintenance as with a windows machine. Any OS will provide the exact bits required for reconstruction of the audio and barring total interruptions of service due to some of the less reliable OS's, the bits will sound the same. 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=48214 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does computer influence Sound from Transporter?
kimballhouse;306385 Wrote: > Thanks all. It would appear from your unanimous comments that the > dealer in Summit NJ is ignorant, and as suggested I will steer clear of > him. > > Curiously he has sold several Transporter and understood that they > transfered a digital file and did not use the sound card from the > computer. > > I will try the experiment with the Transporter. A couple of years ago, this thread would've turned into a flame war. Glad to see how much progress this community has made - and maybe it's a sign of the audiophile community at large. -- ezkcdude There are 10 kind of people in the world - those who understand binary and those who don't. SHINYMETAL '*Site*' (http://www.ezdiyaudio.com)| '*RSS*' (http://www2.kumc.edu/students/ezamir/rss/ezdiyaudio.xml) |'*Forum*' (http://ezdiyaudio.informe.com) ezkcdude's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2545 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48214 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter sans preamp w/Endler Att.
I've been using the Endler attenuators for almost three years now with a Squeezebox, external DAC, and Parasound Halo A23 amp. I don't use a preamp. The attenuators are basically "set them and forget them". I've adjusted the attenuation all of two times in the past three years. Highly recommended. In fact, if you did a search on this forum, you'd probably find my old posts. -- ezkcdude There are 10 kind of people in the world - those who understand binary and those who don't. SHINYMETAL '*Site*' (http://www.ezdiyaudio.com)| '*RSS*' (http://www2.kumc.edu/students/ezamir/rss/ezdiyaudio.xml) |'*Forum*' (http://ezdiyaudio.informe.com) ezkcdude's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2545 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48232 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does computer influence Sound from Transporter?
aweitzner;306390 Wrote: > The K-mixer story sounded familiar. I found it here on Benchmark's > website: > > http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/computer_audio/advanced_usb_audio.html > > They claim this issue arises when the DAC-1 is connected to a PC via > USB > > Andy I wonder if his dealer is a Benchmark dealer? The issue is that when using the USB port the file seems to already be converted to audio. In the audio state using the USB port, MicroSuck makes all audio go through the K-mixer. Again, as if MicroSuck knows best. >From Benchmark: "Windows® 2000 and XP operating systems have a digital mixer known as 'Kmixer'. All audio streams must go through the Windows® Kmixer to reach native USB audio devices. The performance of Kmixer is critical to any native USB audio solution, so we tested it extensively. We found that Kmixer can perform with full or near full bit-transparency under the right conditions. But, under the wrong conditions, Kmixer can do a great deal of damage. Kmixer's sample-rate-conversion is of very poor quality (under XP and 2000) and must be avoided. Benchmark's Advance USB Audio solution allows Kmixer to default to a transparent mode of operation that avoids sample rate conversion." Back to the real world of Network Audio Players (Slim Devices) that transcode digtal files and do not use a USB cable as their input source (which a Benchmark USB does). The K-mixer is not an issue for ANY Slim Devices product, because their devices transcode digital files and output either analog audio or standard digital signal. They do not use USB Digial Audio out as their source. -- iPhone iPhone Last.FM http://www.lastfm.com/user/mePhone Media Room: Transporter, VTL TL-6.5 Signature Pre-Amp, Ayre MX-R Mono Blocks, Vandersteen Quatro, VeraStarr 6.4SE 6-channel Amp, VCC-5 Reference Center, four VSM-1 Signatures, Runco RS 900 CineWide AutoScope 2.35:1 Living Room: Duet, ADCOM GTP-870HD, Cinepro 3K6SE III Gold, Vandersteen Model 3A Signature, Two 2Wq subs, VCC-2, Two VSM-1 Bedroom: SB3, NAD C370, Thiel 2.3 Home Office: SB3, Parasound Vamp v.3, VSM-1 Sigs iPhone's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13622 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48214 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does computer influence Sound from Transporter?
The K-mixer story sounded familiar. I found it here on Benchmark's website: http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/computer_audio/advanced_usb_audio.html They claim this issue arises when the DAC-1 is connected to a PC via USB Andy -- aweitzner aweitzner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12298 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48214 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does computer influence Sound from Transporter?
Thanks all. It would appear from your unanimous comments that the dealer in Summit NJ is ignorant, and as suggested I will steer clear of him. Curiously he has sold several Transporter and understood that they transfered a digital file and did not use the sound card from the computer. I will try the experiment with the Transporter. -- kimballhouse Chan Duet > Cary SLP 50B Mod > Cary CAD 808 > QED Biwire > Ruark Prologue II kimballhouse's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15215 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48214 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does computer influence Sound from Transporter?
Anne;306337 Wrote: > Dealers, and manufacturers are still frantically trying to sell the > obsolete cd player, and soon we will have the reason why cd players are > still in use, "Its so cozy to load a cd", and this brings us back to the > great vinyl discussion > With the Duet, or SB3 you need a good dac, or a good cheap dac like the > Beresford 7510, then you are in business., you will never regret > it. > A tip for a very very good dac : > http://www.pacificvalve.us/LTDAC38.html Yup, I bought my dad a SB3 a while back, setup a server with an automatic insert/rip/eject script. I even loaded about half of his CDs into the server to get him going. He unplugged it and hasn't used it ever. He would rather go swap CDs. -- SuperQ SuperQ's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2139 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48214 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter sans preamp w/Endler Att.
mr_bill;306360 Wrote: > Hi, > I have my Transporter directly xlr connected to my amps and control > volume with my TP digital control. I have no other sources in my > system. > Any long term feedback (good or bad) on using your TP straight to amp > (no preamp) or using Endler Attenuators in your system ? > Have you been happy with the Endlers? > Has anyone gone back to a preamp? > Nice to have to spend the big money if you don't have to. Love the idea of going with the least possible components in the signal path. I have listened to my system using only Transporter, Ayre Mono blocks, and Vandersteen Quatro Speakers. I enjoyed the way it sounded. But after having my SB3 go into the "white noise of speaker death" twice, it was back to using the VTL pre-amp. I figured after being lucky twice that nothing was damaged; I would not push my luck. One can imagine how loud and how harmful the Ayre Mono Blocks would be to the Quatro Speakers at wide open volume. I have been thinking about some of the high-end passive pre-amps as a way to protect the speakers. The Transporter can run wide open using a passive pre-amp to control the volume. The Channel Islands Remote Passive Line Controller would be perfect for me if it had balanced inputs and outputs. Note: "White Noise of Speaker Death" is when the SB3 wakes up at full volume and is spitting out digital white noise instead of audio. It is at a higher volume level then music (which I can't explain). Power cycling was the only way to restore the SB3 to regular operation. This most likely happened after whole house power was rapidly cycled during a storm. Yes, Gray Power Company products protect my Transporter and the circuit is on a commercial UPS, but I am not taking any chances with the TP, Ayre Mono blocks, or Quatro Speakers. Has anyone ever had his or her Transporter do this? Mine has not. But again, not taking any chances. -- iPhone iPhone Last.FM http://www.lastfm.com/user/mePhone Media Room: Transporter, VTL TL-6.5 Signature Pre-Amp, Ayre MX-R Mono Blocks, Vandersteen Quatro, VeraStarr 6.4SE 6-channel Amp, VCC-5 Reference Center, four VSM-1 Signatures, Runco RS 900 CineWide AutoScope 2.35:1 Living Room: Duet, ADCOM GTP-870HD, Cinepro 3K6SE III Gold, Vandersteen Model 3A Signature, Two 2Wq subs, VCC-2, Two VSM-1 Bedroom: SB3, NAD C370, Thiel 2.3 Home Office: SB3, Parasound Vamp v.3, VSM-1 Sigs iPhone's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13622 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48232 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter sans preamp w/Endler Att.
Hi, I have my Transporter directly xlr connected to my amps and control volume with my TP digital control. I have no other sources in my system. Any long term feedback (good or bad) on using your TP straight to amp (no preamp) or using Endler Attenuators in your system ? Have you been happy with the Endlers? Has anyone gone back to a preamp? Nice to have to spend the big money if you don't have to. -- mr_bill mr_bill's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6737 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48232 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Missing link? A little help please.
Through Stax headphones the sound from my dvd /cd player, and the wireless SB3, both digitally into my dac is identical. -- Anne Squeezebox 3 > Stereovox XV2 > Bryston B100-DA SST > Carlsson OA50.2 > Sennheiser HD580 Precision Anne's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=47988 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does computer influence Sound from Transporter?
Dealers, and manufacturers are still frantically trying to sell the obsolete cd player, and soon we will have the reason why cd players are still in use, "Its so cozy to load a cd", and this brings us back to the great vinyl discussion With the Duet, or SB3 you need a good dac, or a good cheap dac like the Beresford 7510, then you are in business., you will never regret it. A tip for a very very good dac : http://www.pacificvalve.us/LTDAC38.html -- Anne Squeezebox 3 > Stereovox XV2 > Bryston B100-DA SST > Carlsson OA50.2 > Sennheiser HD580 Precision Anne's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48214 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does computer influence Sound from Transporter?
>an audio dealer who assured me that the computer system has a huge effect on the sound quality coming from a Transporter< Forget buying audio and ask if he can cut you in on what he's smoking! -- amcluesent amcluesent's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10286 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48214 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does computer influence Sound from Transporter?
To further stress this point, some here run the Server on machines that does not even have audio hardware or proper software drivers for it, read NAS boxes etc. I'm running a small server with ClarkConnect Linux , i think the sound drivers are broken/not installed, but it doesn't matter. -- Mnyb Mnyb's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4143 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48214 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does computer influence Sound from Transporter?
kimballhouse;306217 Wrote: > I am still trying to resolve whether I can switch from CDs to a > computer-based music system. Why not both? Besides in time, it is entirely possible that it will end up being the only way to acquire new music. kimballhouse;306217 Wrote: > The Controller is a terrific navigating device. The convenience > features and ability to use playlists and to find music has really > changed the way I enjoy music. The access to Internet only radio > streams has sold me on the device. I live in a location with terrible > over-the-air radio, and this solves the problem. Here here, I have to completely agree. This should make the choice easier. kimballhouse;306217 Wrote: > The sound is decidedly not as good as my CD player, a 10-year-old Rega > Planet on its last legs. I'm considering upgrading to a Transporter, > which is a simple enough experiment. Alternatively I may buy a better > CD player and use the Duet for radio. I would think that the Rega Planet and the Duet would be close with maybe a slight edge going to the Planet. Don't own one so I can't say. Can you borrow a DAC from your local dealer to put with the Duet? Bet that is a Planet beater! Moving up to the Transporter in my opinion will be a huge improvement. kimballhouse;306217 Wrote: > In the course of sorting this out I spoke to an audio dealer who assured > me that the computer system has a huge effect on the sound quality > coming from a Transporter.. Is this nonsense? Absolute nonsense! Computer hardware and operating system have no effects whatsoever on the file or the way the Duet or Transporter handle it. One can even use only a headless file server if one so chooses. We are not using the computers sound card, a media sound program, or the PCs operating system to play music (other then providing a place to run SqueezeCenter). The PC is just a file server running a server program (either SS or SC) feeding digital files to the device. Are some computers and operating systems better interfaces? Yes some are but this does not affect the quality of the sound unless the PC is not up to the job and is causing dropouts. Better computer hardware and Operating Systems just tend to make the interface faster and more enjoyable. Tell your dealer to stick to iPods or do some serious research into network media players not playing music "from or on" a computer. Network Media Players do not play music from a computer, they take digital files from a computer and transcode them into analog music in the device or output them in standard digital format to an external DAC. Again if you like the Rega Planet, IMHO you will enjoy the Transporter or Duet with a nice DAC. -- iPhone iPhone Last.FM http://www.lastfm.com/user/mePhone Media Room: Transporter, VTL TL-6.5 Signature Pre-Amp, Ayre MX-R Mono Blocks, Vandersteen Quatro, VeraStarr 6.4SE 6-channel Amp, VCC-5 Reference Center, four VSM-1 Signatures, Runco RS 900 CineWide AutoScope 2.35:1 Living Room: Duet, ADCOM GTP-870HD, Cinepro 3K6SE III Gold, Vandersteen Model 3A Signature, Two 2Wq subs, VCC-2, Two VSM-1 Bedroom: SB3, NAD C370, Thiel 2.3 Home Office: SB3, Parasound Vamp v.3, VSM-1 Sigs iPhone's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13622 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48214 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Lavry DA10 DAC: Subjective Impressions and Listening Tests (Long)
Hi Ron, No problem. I was out of town as well. I had the chance to try a Mark Levinson 36s DAC with my SB3, and I found it to be a little light in the upper bass and lower midrange (~300-500Hz)compared to my Rega Apollo. The Rega had a warmer sound that I prefer. Comparing the Apollo with the SB3 analog out, I do notice a more 3-dimensional sound with the Apollo. The Apollo also seems to sustain the notes a little longer. Not a dramatic difference, but noticeable if you're paying attention. I'm searching for a DAC that will be a step up from the DAC in my SB3 to give me a sound comparable to the Apollo. The convenience of the SB3 is tremendous. Can you tell if the Lavry has a different tonality than your Rega? Rega Apollo --> VTL 2.5 preamp --> Classe 100W/chan amp --> Thiel 2.4 speakers. -- duke43j duke43j's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15911 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42797 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does computer influence Sound from Transporter?
kimballhouse;306217 Wrote: > > In the course of sorting this out I spoke to an audio dealer who > assured me that the computer system has a huge effect on the sound > quality coming from a Transporter. This sounds like a canard and I > would welcome the input of the forum. His statment was that the > 'K-Mixer' in Windows XP wrecks the sound, even if the digital file is > transfered to a wireless player and stored there. He further > maintained that the sound quality from the Transporter would depend on > the choice of computer system, with Mac better than Vista, better than > Windows XP, even if all were storing and sending the same uncompressed > music file. Is this nonsense? The audio dealer has no clue what he is talking about. Ie, that would be true if you were using the PC's sound card and the myriad of layers of software... But you're not. Does he believe that if you download a song from iTunes Music Store on a Mac, it will sound better than the same song downloaded to a PC? At the core level, the various music players basically do: "GET /something" from SqueezeCenter, using HTTP which is exactly how iTunes downloads work... So, really, this dealer is arguing that if you want to use an iPod, you will get better sound quality on a Mac than on Windows. The analogy above is exactly what he is arguing. He is nuts or, perhaps, he has a vested interest in something else and wants you to buy that and is either a fool that can not see reality or he is a liar that doesn't care about reality, only the sale. I wouldn't buy anything from him ever. -- snarlydwarf snarlydwarf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1179 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48214 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does computer influence Sound from Transporter?
I am still trying to resolve whether I can switch from CDs to a computer-based music system. I bought a Duet and am transfering much of the library to FLAC and exploring the internet radio possibilities. A couple of observations then a question. The Controller is a terrific navigating device. The convenience features and ability to use playlists and to find music has really changed the way I enjoy music. The access to internet only radio streams has sold me on the device. I live in a location with terrible over-the-air radio, and this solves the problem. The sound is decidedly not as good as my CD player, a 10 year old Rega Planet on its last legs. I'm considering upgrading to a Tranporter, which is a simple enough experiment. Alternatively I may buy a better CD player and use the Duet for radio. In the course of sorting this out I spoke to an audio dealer who assured me that the computer system has a huge effect on the sound quality coming from a Transporter. This sounds like a canard and I would welcome the input of the forum. His statment was that the 'K-Mixer' in Windows XP wrecks the sound, even if the digital file is transfered to a wireless player and stored there. He further maintained that the sound quality from the Transporter would depend on the choice of computer system, with Mac better than Vista, better than Windows XP, even if all were storing and sending the same uncompressed music file. Is this nonsense? -- kimballhouse Chan Duet > Cary SLP 50B Mod > Cary CAD 808 > QED Biwire > Ruark Prologue II kimballhouse's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15215 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48214 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does computer influence Sound from Transporter?
kimballhouse;306217 Wrote: > In the course of sorting this out I spoke to an audio dealer who assured > me that the computer system has a huge effect on the sound quality > coming from a Transporter. This sounds like a canard and I would > welcome the input of the forum. His statment was that the 'K-Mixer' in > Windows XP wrecks the sound, even if the digital file is transfered to a > wireless player and stored there. He further maintained that the sound > quality from the Transporter would depend on the choice of computer > system, with Mac better than Vista, better than Windows XP, even if all > were storing and sending the same uncompressed music file. Is this > nonsense? Yes, complete garbage. Provided it actually works, the computer itself has no affect on the SQ whatsoever (excepting the rip process where things like choice of drive & ripper can make a difference). -- radish radish's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=77 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48214 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] AKG 940 AFC Wireless Phones
Yes I've seen these phones. They don't seem to be distributed in the UK or Austria, so I guess I would have to order them direct. I see from the other thread that you have ordered a pair. I would be very interested in your impressions of them when they arrive. -- bigfool1956 David Ayers Music is what counts, hifi just helps us enjoy it more bigfool1956's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13782 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=47652 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] AKG 940 AFC Wireless Phones
Maybe try these: Amphony 5.8 GHz DIGITAL Wireless Headphones, Model 2500 http://www.amphony.com/products/h2500.htm The Model 2500 Digital Wireless Headphones from Amphony combine the best of headphone technology with the best of wireless audio transmission technology. As a result, this model achieves audiophile sound reproduction and eliminates any noise or audio distortion by using digital audio transmission. By transmitting its signal at 5.8 GHz, the Model 2500 is fully immune to interference at 2.4 GHz (wireless networks etc.). Similar to our Model 2000, the Model 2500 offers an extended audio frequency response and excels at reproducing every subtle nuance of your favorite songs. The transmitter provides fully digital audio interfaces in order to eliminate any unnecessary digital-to-analog or analog-to-digital conversion and achieves unsurpassed signal-to-noise ratio. The audio data is transmitted to the headphones without applying any audio compression or sample rate conversion. A noise shaping filter which is part of the headphones removes any quantization noise from the audible frequency band. The Model 2500 features velours ear cushions to maximize comfort as well as battery charging bays to keep your headphones working at any time. -- dsendecki HP MediaSmart Server EX475 > Linksys WRT54G > 4 Squeezebox Receivers SBR#1 > Yamaha HTR6060 > Klipsch Quintet II (Living Room) SBR#2 > Audioengine A2 (Bedroom) SBR#3 > Creative Gigaworks T20 (Kitchen) Planned: SBR#4 > Amphony 5.8 GHz Digital Wireless Transmitter/Amplifier (Model 1520) > Yamaha All-Weather Speakers (NSAW150B) (Outdoor Patio) dsendecki's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16816 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=47652 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] AKG 940 AFC Wireless Phones
Well, after some time listening to these, using the Duet I bought for the purpose :) ,I am now very disappointed with them. Why? For one single reason. I can't imagine what they were thinking, but they have got undefeatable automatic gain control (AGC) included. This means that any music with wide dynamic swings becomes virtually unlistenable. Take the band Porcupine Tree as an example. Typically they will have relatively quiet sections followed by huge jumps to the full band. What the AKGs do is to turn up the volume of the acoustic guitar, and then slam the volume back down once the full band crashes in. They advertise these phones for use with DVD-A and SACD, nowhere in their specs do they mention AGC, although for other models they do. I don't personally consider AGC as suitable for DVD-A / SACD playback. I wrote to AKG to see if they would confirm the AGC, and to see if they had any suggestions. They haven't given me the curtesy of a reply. AVOID! -- bigfool1956 David Ayers Music is what counts, hifi just helps us enjoy it more bigfool1956's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13782 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=47652 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] naim volume control with squeezebox controller
Phil Leigh;303974 Wrote: > This is the audiophile forum - we don't do "threads" :o) LOL How about pertinent replies? -- FaberOptimé FaberOptimé's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17602 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45736 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
