Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Finally bought some new speakers
Congrats :) I've got a pair of red ones and I couldnt be happier. I listened to a lot of small speakers up to about $1000 a pair and IMO the little S-520 are better than speakers easily 2x their price. What I love most is the fluid midrange and delicate top end. I dont find them overly bright either and in a small room, bass is surprisingly extended. I cant think of anything I dont like about them. -- svtcontour svtcontour's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12637 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55258 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Direct to power amp?
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55246 Question: Direct to power amp? - Yes - No Sorry, but the way the question is worded now, I am afraid that the result will not make a lot of sense. Answering correct to your question, I voted "No", because I have passive attenuators soldered in my plugs right at the power amps. But for me this is nevertheless a direct connection from the transporter to the power amp, so voting with "no" just because of the attenuators feels totally wrong. bye Wolfgang -- wolfzell wolfzell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8643 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55246 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Direct to power amp?
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55246 Question: Direct to power amp? - Yes - No To me, through an attenuator is direct to power because no pre is used. I can't imagine too many people go from the SB/TP to power w/o some attenuation as most would be way too loud. Perhaps, two questions are in order: direct into power w/no pre, but attenuation and direct w/no pre or attenuation. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55246 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Linear PS with Power Console?
About 2 years ago I "heard" a difference in my SB3 when I plugged the WW into my power conditioner as opposed to the wall outlet. It seemed to effect the same improvement I "heard" using the linear PSU I had bought. I am unwilling to argue that this wasn't placebo because I didn't do this particular comparo blind. However the improvement seemed pretty obvious and that's why I didn't bother with blind testing. I concluded I didn't need the linear PSU if I had a good power conditioner. If I had to do the comparo again blind I don't know if I would hear a diff. -- tomjtx tomjtx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7449 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55364 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Direct to power amp?
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55246 Question: Direct to power amp? - Yes - No Like another poster I use an upgraded Quad 405-2 which has had its input sensitivity decreased. I drive the 405 from the variable output of my Beresford DAC. I adjust the volume pot on the Beresford to a suitable volume with the SB volume at about 85%. That gives me room for adjustment when sitting in comfort. I flip the volume right down for adverts on commercial radio - and clearly I am not interested in quality at that time - only in knowing when to turn the volume up again. Sometimes I turn down an irritating or loud announcer! -- Labarum Brian Beresford DAC - Quad 405-2 refurbished by 405man - Quart 980s German Tower Loudspeakers. FLAC through Foobar, XP and ASIO Squeezebox 3 Classic Virgin Cable Box No FM reception for Quad tuner - but both digital radio sources are better Labarum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19963 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55246 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Direct to power amp?
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55246 Question: Direct to power amp? - Yes - No Surprisingly (to me anyway) the Y's lead the N's 14-6. I'm wondering how many of those who voted with a Y did so even though they run through an attenuator and not direct to the power amp? How many of those who voted with a Y wish to retract their vote and go N? -- Pneumonic Main: Transporter Squeezebox 3 > Sonic Frontiers Ultra Jitterbug > Roksan DAC/PS Modwright Sony SCD 777ES Sonic Frontiers SFL-2 Pre S.A.R. Labs MOS 450 Power Martin Logan CLS II Speakers Office: Squeezebox 3 > COEM Lite Audio DAC AH McCormack TLC-1 Pre Sonic Frontiers SFS80 Power Elipson Circee Speakers Pneumonic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10091 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55246 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is External DAC What I'm Craving?
ashmore;357559 Wrote: > So I love the SB3. It's hooked up to a Rotel RA 05 + Quad 11L + a KEF > sub. But I notice from listening comparisons of CDs through a modest CD > player that the SB3 has less range than the CDs, particularly at the > bass end of things, and to my ears sounds 'thinner' somehow. > > I've tweaked the bass with Inguz, but I can't help feeling that the > purist/consumerist in me is craving another solution. > SuperQ;357592 Wrote: > That's probably the best use of £100, getting an SPL meter. DeVerm;357606 Wrote: > Absolutely agree. Don't forget a good test-CD for the measurements. > ashmore;357695 Wrote: > > I absolutely take the points made about the subjectivity of the > listening experience. > I agree an SPL meter/test CD is essential for purchasing-decision comparisons. If you're comparing bass you will notice the same bass played louder sounds more impactful and deeper somehow. Also (as with other parts of the frequency spectrum) distorted bass can paradoxically seem to have more 'impact' than clean unclipped bass. But comparing apples with apples in terms of loudness is essential. In the scheme of things changing your source is not the right thing to do to improve bass. You're already using Inguz, done properly you can improve the bass greatly with this. I use 12 bands up to 125Hz (nothing above that) - Inguz does a great job of fine adjustments to get a more even bass response. You will notice some 'great bass tracks' not sounding so great with flat bass response. Some others will sound more amazing. But you will notice music in general sounding better, drums and bass guitar get separated and everything sounds a little more realistic. Depends what you're after. You're limited by the speakers (or sub) in the end though. A new source won't give you that big advance. The SB3 is pretty good - especially once you take into account the distinction between a difference and an improvement. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz -> Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) -> PMC AB-1 Dell laptop -> JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10799 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=54783 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Linear PS with Power Console?
Hello, Currently I am using my Squeezebox3 with the standard PS connected to a Belkin PF50 power console: http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=250844# I am using the digital outputs of the SB connected to an external DAC. The system sounds great as it is now and the Power Console already made a huge improvement in definition, instrument separation, aeration and bass impact. In this situation do you think it would be still worth considering replacing the standard PS of the SB with a Linear PS? Thanks for any input! -- amatala amatala's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15972 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55364 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Economist Article: Analogue or Digital
Nonreality;362099 Wrote: > I agree with you. I don't buy the "gun to the head" argument anymore as > it's more of just not knowing better as the promotion team tells you > that "louder is better" and it's up to you to believe it or not. I > hope that musicians start taking matters into their own hands and put a > stop to this madness. I think Themis had the key in that all musicians > are not musicians. Someone brought this up in an earlier discussion on this subject but I think it's worth repeating. On their newest album (that won the Mercury Music Prize) they state that the album has be mastered at a lower volume than most and you should just turn it up a bit. http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45094 -- funkstar funkstar's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2335 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55212 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Economist Article: Analogue or Digital
cliveb;361068 Wrote: > A few years ago I would have agreed with you. But I fear that we've > fallen off the cliff recently. The race for loudness at any cost seems > to have become recording industry dogma (at least in the pop & rock > world). I get the uneasy impression that there are a large number of > so-called engineers who actually believe that the way it's done these > days is how it should be. > > And why do I believe this? Loudness for its own sake is really only > relevant in the mass market, where attention-grabbing radio play is > required. But every single "remaster" of old obscure albums that will > NEVER get radio play has the same treatment. Sure, they haven't been > "Metallica'd", but they are over-compressed nevertheless. If the > engineers responsible really understand the damage it causes, then > considering the marketplace for these releases, the damage would not > get done. But it does. > > There is the beginnings of a backlash - reactions to Death Magnetic > being the most famous recent example. But I fear that even if the > message gets through, the compression will only be backed off a > smidgen. We'll never get back to realistic dynamics until the RMS > levels of rock & pop releases go down a full 10dB or so. I agree with you. I don't buy the "gun to the head" argument anymore as it's more of just not knowing better as the promotion team tells you that "louder is better" and it's up to you to believe it or not. I hope that musicians start taking matters into their own hands and put a stop to this madness. I think Themis had the key in that all musicians are not musicians. -- Nonreality -IF THE RULE YOU FOLLOWED BROUGHT YOU TO THIS, OF WHAT USE IS THE RULE.- HTTP://www.last.fm/user/nonreality Nonreality's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15723 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55212 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Sound of Ripped CDs not good, what do I do?
honestguv;360698 Wrote: > If you prefer the sound of processed music as indicated by your > preference for valve amplifiers and the sound of internet radio then I > would suggest obtaining some suitable software and learning how to use > it. I would also suggest keeping your FLAC files unprocessed and > creating processed MP3s because experience suggests that ones taste > often changes with time. What is initially impressive often becomes > fatiguing with more familiarity. I love the way you put all that. :) -- Nonreality -IF THE RULE YOU FOLLOWED BROUGHT YOU TO THIS, OF WHAT USE IS THE RULE.- HTTP://www.last.fm/user/nonreality Nonreality's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15723 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55079 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
