Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] US Amplifier advice please
riffer;476604 Wrote: What's your budget? I could recommend Mark Levinson, Lamm, Herron Audio, but these can get pricey. Simaudio is good (that is what I am running), if you are willing to go Canadian. Not huge, it depends if my Rega amp works, if it does then I'll just spend $500 to replace my old Creek, but if the Rega doesn't then I am going to have to spend serious money to buy something decent. -- Seineseeker SlimServer: 7.4 Amp: Rega Mira (Salon) / Creek 4040 (Pallier) / Denon System. Speakers: JMLAB Chorus (Salon) / Scandyna MiniPods (Pallier) / Old Missions. Clients: 3 x Squeezebox 3 Seineseeker's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4591 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70001 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter knob as volume control only
your momo;475085 Wrote: Excellent, but just notice that I cannot login on http://bugs.slimdevices... Should be same user account and PW than here, or do I miss something ? Anyway I fully support the idea having TP center knob behavior being configurable between: 1) current mode, should be default so former users don't care ;-) 2) center knob is volume and user can go to navigation mode by hitting back button first. Center knob returns to volume after user do a play action or automatically after 10s of inaction. You have to register another account for bugzilla it is not the same as the forum , would probably filter out some noise and spam this way . But I think it would increase the bug reporting if it where the same login. -- Mnyb No it can NOT be controlled with iTunes Mnyb's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4143 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69868 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter suddenly dead and not responding to anything
I think my transporter is completely dead. While listening to music today it suddenly switched off. Now it is not responding to front panel or remote or anything other. I tried removing power cable and any type of reset but nothing helps. While plugging power in even the clicking sound of the sound power relay is missing. I immediately wrote a mail to logitech support (support form is down, but I had an support e-mail address from some earlier warranty communication). Anyone with similar experiences? I hope they will find a quick solution. Regards Aurumer -- Aurumer Aurumer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31601 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70283 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter and Tact RCS 2.2X
Phil Leigh;475873 Wrote: One thing I urge you to try (for either option) is to set the SB Server to upsample EVERYTHING to 24/96 before sending it to the TP. This will force the TACT to do no ASRC internally which IMO improves the audio performance. We can explain how to do this when/if you are ready. I'd be interesting in learning how to do this. Does this affect only the TP and not any SBs which are also connected? -- aeo12 aeo12's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10883 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70166 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter suddenly dead and not responding to anything
Ouch, that sucks. I hope you hear from support soon. It's possible the PSU fuse is blown. If you open up the unit (don't worry, that won't void the warrenty) and inspect the fuse next to the power socket. -- SuperQ SuperQ's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2139 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70283 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB Server settings advice
I wondered if i could get some input on the best use of the settings in Sqeezebox Server for optimal sound quality. I use the Transporter AES/EBU digital out to a Berkeley DAC. Files are ripped to FLAC from redbook, no high resolution files for now, on a Windows Vista laptop (until i decide on the best storage option). It seems the software has evolved over time and there are many options/settings related to audio, file conversion, sample rates etc. Any suggestions would be appreciated. -- richardw richardw's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32135 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70314 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB Server settings advice
For Squeezebox Server there's no good reason to use anything but FLAC for the file format. Your choices for streaming the FLAC files are 1) as FLAC (natively decoded in the Transporter) 2) as uncompressed PCM, whereby Squeezebox Server decodes the file at the server computer The first is the default setting. The second can be had by going to Settings Advanced File Types and changing Code: File Format Stream Format Decoder FLAC FLACNative PCM flac to: Code: File Format Stream Format Decoder FLAC FLACDisabled PCM flac The disadvantage of the second is that it requires more bandwidth (generally, about twice as much) to stream the music to your player. If you're using a wireless connection, this may result in dropouts. The probability will increase if you stream hi-res formats like this. If you have a wired connection, you'll have plenty of bandwidth. FWIW, I hear no difference on my system streaming either way. Try using PCM and if you think it's better and you don't experience dropouts, use it. Otherwise, keep the default settings and enjoy. -- JJZolx Jim JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70314 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Phase?
This isn't TP or SB specific but I thought I'd give it a shot here since I can't find any real good info on it: My DAC has the ability to invert Phase from 0º to 180º. I can't tell the difference. Should I be able to? How can I tell if I'm in need of Phase Inversion? Can I buy a Dilithium Crystal Phase Inversion field to prevent catastrophic mixing of phase and anti-phase? I'm guessing that I need to switch it when I listen to Canadian artists. Or is it for Indie music or that from south of the equator? -- kphinney *-Hopefully a new trend:*- I'm not endorsing or advertising any of my gear, nor flaunting it as an Audiophile setup. I like it, you may not. I understand and respect that. kphinney's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10409 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70323 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Phase?
kphinney wrote: This isn't TP or SB specific but I thought I'd give it a shot here since I can't find any real good info on it: My DAC has the ability to invert Phase from 0º to 180º. I can't tell the difference. Should I be able to? Nope. Some folks claim otherwise. In theory, the kick of a bass drum should start out coming towards the listener. Stereohile lists whether a component inverts phase, which if you really cared, could mean that you could find two that invert it to get back to normal. There are other things to worry about. IMHO, YMMV, etc. -- Pat Farrell http://www.pfarrell.com/ ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB Server settings advice
There shouldn't be any settings you NEED to change in the defaults. The only thing you may want to change is to set the volume to fixed 100% so the DAC gets the native file data and doesn't do any volume scaling. Sending FLAC to any squeezebox is the optimal setting for quality, compatibility, and bandwidth. -- SuperQ SuperQ's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2139 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70314 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3+DAC: Optical or coaxial best?
There is no sound quality difference between the coax or Toslink. They are both transmitting binary code not an audio signal. If you are receiving noise with the coax when you are turning the lights down its time to resolve your home's electrical grounding issue. -- sgumnit sgumnit's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=23018 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69641 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] [SPAM] Re: SB3+DAC: Optical or coaxial best?
On 24/10/09 23:38, sgumnit wrote: There is no sound quality difference between the coax or Toslink. They are both transmitting binary code not an audio signal. If you are receiving noise with the coax when you are turning the lights down its time to resolve your home's electrical grounding issue. You're new to this, aren't you? Read up on SPDIF to understand why it's not as simple as you seem to think. R. ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3+DAC: Optical or coaxial best?
There is almost difference. Optical induced jitter through the DAC magic should not be an issue. And the because the DAC Magic is a 24bit system it should handle the optional 24 bit resolution. That is assuming that the duets' receiver optical output is 24 bit. Outside opinions: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S/PDIF S/PDIF specifies a Data Link Layer protocol and choice of Physical Layer specifications for carrying digital audio signals between devices and stereo components over either optical or electrical cable. The name stands for Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format (more commonly known as Sony Philips Digital InterFace), the two companies being the primary designers of the S/PDIF format. It is part of a larger collection of international standards known as IEC and defined by IEC 60958 (often referred to as AES/EBU), where it is known as IEC 60958 type II. S/PDIF is essentially a minor modification of the original AES/EBU standard for consumer use, providing small differences in the protocol and requiring less-expensive hardware. There are no differences between the signals transmitted over optical or coaxial S/PDIF connectorsboth carry exactly the same information. Selection of one over the other rests mainly on the availability of appropriate connectors on the chosen equipment and the preference and convenience of the user. TOSLINK cables do not work well (and may even suffer permanent damage) if tightly bended, and their high light-signal attenuation limits their effective range to 6.1 metres (20 ft) or so. On the other hand, TOSLINK cables are not susceptible to ground loops and RF interference, like coaxial cables.[1] Another deciding factor for many is cost: any standard 75 #937; A/V cable can be used for coaxial connectivity, while TOSLINK requires a specific cable which, until recently, was not very affordable. So, in this scenario the grounding is an issue and the Toslink is resolving his problem. Otherwise, the Coax is an easier and cheaper alternative. Please remember there isn't always THE answer, sometimes there are multiple best solution answers. -- sgumnit sgumnit's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=23018 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69641 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Phase?
kphinney;477086 Wrote: Can I buy a Dilithium Crystal Phase Inversion field to prevent catastrophic mixing of phase and anti-phase? No. Governments go to great lengths to keep this away from the general public. Besides, the Dilithium Crystal Phase Inversion field CAUSES catastrophic mixing of phase and anti-phase, and why would you want to do that? This dimension is so much fun! -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70323 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] [SPAM] Re: SB3+DAC: Optical or coaxial best?
On 25/10/09 00:55, sgumnit wrote: There are no differences between the signals transmitted over optical or coaxial S/PDIF connectors—both carry exactly the same information. In theory, yes. However: They are both transmitting binary code not an audio signal They are actually transmitting an analogue signal that contains encoded binary code including the timing information. It is possible for this to be affected by both the SPDIF transmitter/receiver and the cable. So, it's not quite as simple as there are no differences. R. ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Phase?
konut;477133 Wrote: No. Governments go to great lengths to keep this away from the general public. Besides, the Dilithium Crystal Phase Inversion field CAUSES catastrophic mixing of phase and anti-phase, and why would you want to do that? This dimension is so much fun! Actually, the Dilithium Crystal should allow for non-catastrophic mixing of phase/anti-phase. To quote -The Mineralogy of Star Trek- by Jeffrey de Fourestier, et. al. (Ottawa, Ontario) ...when dilithium is subjected to a high frequency electromagnetic field, it becomes porous to antimatter, and that it is the only substance known to possess this quality. Since passing through its crystal structure slows down or moderates the flow of the antimatter, dilithium can be used to moderate the reactions in the matter-antimatter reactors. I think I may have found a DIY starter here: http://cgi.ebay.com/STAR-TREK-DILITHIUM-CRYSTAL-PROP-USED-ON-STAR-TREK_W0QQitemZ230391281900QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0#ht_1632wt_754 -- kphinney -I like it, you may not. I understand and respect that.- kphinney's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10409 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70323 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3+DAC: Optical or coaxial best?
Hawkmoon;470929 Wrote: Any agreed verdict on whether the coaxial or optical digital out from the SB3 sounds better? I have both options when using my DAC but wondered which might be best so I can save my money and only buy one kind of cable? I went back and forth a few times with no discernable difference, then I realized my old Rotel CD sounded much worse than either. The Rotel only had a coax-out and my DAC had both coax and optical in, so now my SB3 is optical into the Dac and the Rotel is coax into the Dac. Keep your options open: a good cable is at the lower end of the price scale of upgrades. If you can get your hands on a good Coax and a good Optical then you can cover all bases. ((I'd really like to see (hear) the difference between a good coax cheep optical or vice versa. Maybe even 'broken-in' vs. 'non-broken-in interconnects too'.)) -- kphinney -I like it, you may not. I understand and respect that.- kphinney's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10409 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69641 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New transport user queries
Dont put the DAC on the amp. Dont put anything on the amp. First of all - The Rotel is second rate. Sorry - I had a Proton back in the 80's. It was great so I thought. It's all relative. When you get into the real stuff you are going to put your Rotel up for sale lickety split! My bias is get the hell out of class A/B. Either go tubes, or class T, D or pure class A. I tried mosfets - no way - I'm into class T now and I'm not turning back. I though about tubes at one stage but cap tweaking has done the trick. The Transport is one awesome sounding front end. Work on the other stuff and dont bitch about the Transport! -- earwaxer Waxer Transporter Winsome labs mouse (modified) Maggie MMG's (modified) JPS Labs power cords Audioquest Granite speaker wire Silver Bullet interconnect HSU research sub earwaxer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32040 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70132 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
