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 sxr71;364650 Wrote: ...I've decided on the Endlers + Behringer DEQ + Endler's Mods to the DEQ... - any thoughts anyone? I think you made a great decision. :) -- NewBuyer NewBuyer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7862 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] Transporter versus Duet, trying to decide
Use the digital output of duet into an external dac of your choice or into the reciever. I thik the TP is way OTT for what you get and it's DAC isnt the best thing since sliced bread. -- Rodney_Gold Sb3/Z-sys RDP1/meridian DSP5500's TP/X-cans v3/Senns 650's TP/TACT 2.0/SCM 50a's TP/Meridian DSP5000's The nicest thing about smacking your head against the wall is...the feeling you get when you stop Rodney_Gold's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14618 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55672 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] DAC problem, VTL DAC does not lock !
I already have read quite some threads about the Squeezebox, however none of them could clearly explain me why certain DACs do not lock on to the Squeezebox SPDIF signal. Could you explain me what the reason is ? and if it is possible to change the output frequency from the Squeezebox itself ? Maybe the solution can be found in using something like a Genesis digital lens or a device like the Apogee Big Ben to resample ? I use a a Yamamura 1000 cable (1m) as a digital interconnect, because gives the best sound. (I also tried Siltech HF9 G3 75 Ohm digital interconnect, but aslo nothing...) My problem: I would really like to use the VTL Studio tube DAC as it is by far the best, however it cannot lock the signal from the Squeezebox ! This is pretty frustrating. Please advice ! My set: VTL 70/70 power(heavely modified) VTL Maxline pre(heavely modified) VTL Studio tube DAC (now only for ML) Mark Levinson No27 transport Sphinx DAC Model Three (for Squeezebox) Yamamura and Cardas interconnect, loudspeaker and power Cables Navcom feet (tube gear) JMlab Vega loudspeakers I will soon start looking for an upgrade of the Squeezebox power supply... ;o) (specific project) Thanks already for all the advice ! Laurens, Netherlands -- bigwheel bigwheel's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21509 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55680 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter versus Duet, trying to decide
Although before I bought my system I though I'd use the Controller exclusively, I would REALLY miss the graphic display of my Transporter and the ability to choose/change a song with my Harmony remote as well as my Controller (I use them each about 50% of the time). The VU meters are an invaluable (and stylish) tool as well. For that reason, I'd go with a SB3 (or Transporter) w/ Controller combo over the Duet anyday. Good luck! -- newy newy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18530 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55672 ___ 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 No question that setup will sound great. -- 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] Transporter versus Duet, trying to decide
Themis;364673 Wrote: Try to plug your Denon player through your digital coax input of your Yamaha : this would give you a clear enough idea of how the Duet will sound through it. If you find the result acceptable compared to your Denon CD player's analog outputs, then you can go and get a Duet. If you find that the sound of the Yamaha's dacs are somehow not as good as the CD player's one, then you probably need a Transporter. ;) There's also the Duet/external dac option, but I believe you'll need a better dac than the Dacmagic to outperform the Yamaha's internal dacs. Thanks for all the replies thus far. Themis, I currently have an HDMI connection from my Denon player to my Yamaha receiver - so I guess I'm already using the Yamaha's DAC, right? If so, then given that I think CDs sound fantastic now, I suppose that would suggest that the Duet would be on par with my current CD sound... right? -- brianz brianz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21500 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55672 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter versus Duet, trying to decide
brianz;364775 Wrote: Thanks for all the replies thus far. Themis, I currently have an HDMI connection from my Denon player to my Yamaha receiver - so I guess I'm already using the Yamaha's DAC, right? If so, then given that I think CDs sound fantastic now, I suppose that would suggest that the Duet would be on par with my current CD sound... right?Oh... it's a DVD player... I thought it was a CD player. :D So, yes, if your Denon has no analog outs to the 2700, then you're right, it's the Yamaha's dac you're using. So the (future) Duet will sound as good, you're correct. :) -- Themis SB3 - North Star dac 192 - Denon 3808 - Sonus Faber Grand Piano Domus Themis's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14700 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55672 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Benchmark DAC1 USB vs Transporter
I used to use ASIO in XP but haven't bothered to look into it since changing to Vista. All my playback problems are gone. This is what I did: 1) Attached Benchmark DAC1 USB to a PCI to USB controller by itself and all other USB devices to the motherboard USB controller 2) Fresh Vista install 3) Examined device manager by connection and by resources. Moved the card to different PCI slots till it got an unshared IRQ 4) Installed Mediamonkey and found perfect playback 5) Have been adding other software slowly with restore points and saving images of my C: drive. Will revert as soon as I notice any problems. -- guptaas Quiet PC Benchmark DAC1 USB PS Audio HCA-2 power amp Polk RT35i PSW250 FreeNAS Squeezebox duet Squeezeslave guptaas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21096 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=54951 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Dummy Guide to Digital HiFi
I am a dummy and the following website proved to be the most condensed introduction to the subject for me http://www.thewelltemperedcomputer.com/HW/USB_DAC.htm The complex subject is intelligently divided, information is concise and reliable, the opinions are objective and practical - a job well done. -- guptaas Quiet PC Benchmark DAC1 USB PS Audio HCA-2 power amp Polk RT35i PSW250 FreeNAS Squeezebox duet Squeezeslave guptaas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21096 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55131 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter versus Duet, trying to decide
brianz;364649 Wrote: Hi, I am trying to figure out whether to get a Duet or a Transporter. I currently have a Yamaha RX-V2700 receiver which I guess would be mid-upper range ($1700 when bought new two years ago). I also have a Rotel 200x5 amp powering my Polk LSi speakers and a big SVS subwoofer. Given how amazing CDs sound on my Denon player, I plan on streaming only FLACs through either the Duet or the Transporter. I am trying to decide on the below options. 1) Have the Duet unit's digital-out send the signals to the Yamaha receiver for processing, bypassing the Duet's DAC and other processors. 2) Have the Transporter do all processing and send the analog output to my Yamaha to play in pure direct mode. 3) Other options? Maybe the Duet with the Cambridge DacMagic outboard DAC? I believe there's much more to the Transporter's sound quality than just the DAC, such as the overall signal processing in terms of things like reducing jitter. But I do know my Yamaha is fairly upper end for receivers, so before I spend a lot on the Transporter, I want to know if the Duet/Yamaha combo can be expected to match the Transporter's performance. Any thoughts? Thanks, Brian Keep in mind you can RIP the DTS sound track off DVD-A's and play them back in multi-channel if you hook up digitally. I probably have 30-40 DVD-A or DTS CD's ripped and they sound great. -- mswlogo XP Cat5 Transporter SPDIF Meridian G68 DSP 6000, 5500HC, 33 XP Cat5 SB3 SPDIF Meridian DSP 5000 XP Cat5 SB3 SPDIF Meridian G91 DSP 5000 'My Transporter Setup' (http://forums.slimdevices.com/showpost.php?p=350741postcount=45) 'Hitch Hikers Guide to Meridian' (http://www.meridianunplugged.com) mswlogo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9090 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55672 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter versus Duet, trying to decide
I would say you should try out the Duet first. I have a Transporter and to use it with my Onkyo AVR I had to buy a crossover and use the multi-channel analog in order to get the sub to work. -- cdnpaul Transporter - Onkyo 905 - Dali Mentor 6 SB3 - Denon 3805 - Energy Take 5 SB3 - Tivoli Model Three cdnpaul's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3270 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55672 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
