Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] STAX and Squeezebox
I dont have a Touch, I use a WOO Audio GES as the amplifier and a naim DAC fed by a mac mini. Its true, the Stax are very revealing, but the 4040's are also forgiving, so I doubt you will have issues with the touch, as I assume you will be buying an outboard dac later on... the 006t is an OK amp, I assume you are getting a discount or buying used, right? -- GuyDebord '*LAST.FM*' (http://www.last.fm/user/bloodyrosa) ' Speaker System' (http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vaslt&1262482481&view) ' Headphone System' (http://www.head-fi.org/forums/members/guydebord/) GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80859 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] STAX and Squeezebox
The energizer/amplifier that comes with the Stax package is all you need, apart from some rca cables to connect them to the touch. The 4040's are superb headphones, I used to have them until I bought the 4070's and 007's not long ago Stax launched a limited edition series, try looking for those, you might still find them... -- GuyDebord '*LAST.FM*' (http://www.last.fm/user/bloodyrosa) ' Speaker System' (http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vaslt&1262482481&view) ' Headphone System' (http://www.head-fi.org/forums/members/guydebord/) GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80859 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter to headphone amp options
Phil Leigh;517974 Wrote: > The 4070's are nice aren't they! Every day more and more! I also have the SR-007A's which are overall the best headphones in the world (imo), however I always end up using the 4070's more which leads me to think that to my ears they are equal or best the 007's, there is just something about them... here's a pic of my hp setup, cheers! [image: http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu192/GuyDebord_Photos/woo-2.jpg] -- GuyDebord '*LAST.FM*' (http://www.last.fm/user/bloodyrosa) - SPEAKERS: Kharma CRM 3.2FE -> v/dHul Inspiration - PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20 - ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen SilverReference II XLRs - DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter -> Siltech GoldenRidge AES/EBU -> Lyngdorf DPA-1 - AC: PS Audio PowerPlantPremier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR MagicCord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=75310 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter to headphone amp options
kphinney;517631 Wrote: > Good stuff. I'm happy with my 701's and looking to hold them for quite > some time. For the k701's the SPL Phonitor is one of the best options, plus it has a balanced input. I actually have had this combo among others until I settled with my Stax 4070 monitors :), the phonitor brings out the bass from those AKG's. If you dont care for the crossfeed the go for the SPL Auditor. -- GuyDebord '*LAST.FM*' (http://www.last.fm/user/bloodyrosa) - SPEAKERS: Kharma CRM 3.2FE -> v/dHul Inspiration - PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20 - ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen SilverReference II XLRs - DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter -> Siltech GoldenRidge AES/EBU -> Lyngdorf DPA-1 - AC: PS Audio PowerPlantPremier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR MagicCord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=75310 ___ 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;485958 Wrote: > Guy, I know nothing about Macs, on XP the file is called > "custom-convert.conf" and is in the c:\program > files\Squeezecenter\server folder. > regards, > Phil Thanks Phil! I searched and I couldnt find a file with such name in mac osx Does anyone know where it is?? -- GuyDebord '*LAST.FM*' (http://www.last.fm/user/bloodyrosa) - SPEAKERS: Kharma CRM 3.2FE -> v/dHul Inspiration - PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20 - ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen SilverReference II XLRs - DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter -> Siltech GoldenRidge AES/EBU -> Lyngdorf DPA-1 - AC: PS Audio PowerPlantPremier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR MagicCord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 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 and Tact RCS 2.2X
Hello Phil, I wanted to try your custom-config file but I couldnt find out how to replace it, as I didnt find any file with the same name could you please let me know how? I use mac os. cheers! -- GuyDebord '*LAST.FM*' (http://www.last.fm/user/bloodyrosa) - SPEAKERS: Kharma CRM 3.2FE -> v/dHul Inspiration - PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20 - ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen SilverReference II XLRs - DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter -> Siltech GoldenRidge AES/EBU -> Lyngdorf DPA-1 - AC: PS Audio PowerPlantPremier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR MagicCord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 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 vs. Duet+DAC?
loserica;477588 Wrote: > Hi guys > My question was pretty simple I guess is it viable to buy a > transporter only to use it as a transport (via the digital outs), when I > already have a SB3 and a SBC ? In my case was the opposite of themis. I use the transporter as a transport-only with aes/ebu digital out to my dac. It might be the aes/ebu implementation the equipment, the cable or both, but the TP was recognizably better than a coax out sb3. -- GuyDebord '*LAST.FM*' (http://www.last.fm/user/bloodyrosa) - SPEAKERS: Kharma CRM 3.2FE -> v/d Hul Inspiration - PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20 - ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II XLRs - DIGITAL: Slim Devices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU - AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for the Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=67682 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter and Tact RCS 2.2X
I use the Lyngdorf DPA-1, after comparisons with the tact I thought it was a superior component, anyway they share the same origins, but the "Room Perfect" plus the magnificent D/A conversion simply sold it. I have the transporter feeding a digital signal via the AES/EBU out and into the DPA-1. The d/a in the Lyngdorf is better to my ears than the one in the TP, lets say it is less dull and more analogue. -- GuyDebord '*LAST.FM*' (http://www.last.fm/user/bloodyrosa) - SPEAKERS: Kharma CRM 3.2FE -> v/d Hul Inspiration - PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20 - ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II XLRs - DIGITAL: Slim Devices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU - AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for the Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 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] Music Hall dac25.2 recommended
seriously!!! Im glad you liked it, but I didnt along with 8 other's including the dealers. We changed the valves three times to much more expensive ones, valvo e188cc's and phillips miniwats, it improved but the sound was still bloated, opaque and soft, null resolution, even compared with the cheaper dac magic. There is no way to my ears that it can touch the transporter dac, its at least 2 leagues bellow. Im sure it could better a duet's dac, but definitely not the transporter's. You should be happy your ears arent that picky, you saved 1400... -- GuyDebord '*LAST.FM*' (http://www.last.fm/user/bloodyrosa) - SPEAKERS: Kharma CRM 3.2FE -> v/d Hul Inspiration - PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20 - ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II XLRs - DIGITAL: Slim Devices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU - AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for the Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66109 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is this a good combo?
I second superQ in his recommendation of Paradigm, and NHT(out of business). I feel that Klipsch speakers are good on the higher price range, their lower models have a somehow narrow dynamic range. A speaker I believe is a great bang for the buck is the Paradigm Monitor 7 series, in your price range and very good sound The NAD is a very good value, you could also listen to a Cambridge Audio 340A in that price range. -- GuyDebord '*LAST.FM*' (http://www.last.fm/user/bloodyrosa) - SPEAKERS: Kharma CRM 3.2FE -> v/d Hul Inspiration - PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20 - ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II XLRs - DIGITAL: Slim Devices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU - AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for the Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64548 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter with external DAc
lxgreen;430726 Wrote: > I was looking to improve on my Duet Dac combo. I connect the Duet to a > newly modded Music Hall 25.2 DAC with very nice results. I see lots of > discussion about transporter vs SB with external DAC. But what kind of > improvement can i anticipate if i get a transporter and connect this to > either the Music Hall DAC or a more expensive (presumably better) DAC. I am using the transporter with the AES/EBU digital out to a Lyngdorf DPA-1, and I can say that the improvement was immediately audible, specially in the resolution, presence and transparency of the mid-high and high frequencies. I always felt that the transporter DAC was a bit boring and veiled in those freqs, like it lacked air around it. Transporter dac is very good, better than most in its price range but its not SOTA, of course you can do better, for the same money or a bit more. Since this is a slimdevices biased forum, most will tell you that you need to spend 10k+ to do better I have at the moment a 25.2 DAC on lend and already changed the tube to a e188cc nos, however Im still not totally impressed, I will be using it in my office rig where I currently have a becnchmark dac1. My favorite dealer always gets me to try new stuff, so I did, but I think Im staying with the benchmark. Can I ask you what types of mods did you get in you 25.2? -- GuyDebord '*LAST.FM*' (http://www.last.fm/user/bloodyrosa) - SPEAKERS: Kharma CRM 3.2FE -> v/d Hul Inspiration - PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20 - ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II XLRs - DIGITAL: Slim Devices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU - AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for the Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64319 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Which headphones?
Labarum;426070 Wrote: > Thanks for your tips. > > Searching for the Beyer DT770 seems to bring up a wide range of prices > and a variety of different versions. > > The official site shows a 80 ohm and a 250 ohm model, but I don't see > 600 ohm anywhere. > > Can you clarify this? > > The AKGs claim 62 ohm - does that make them easier to drive with a > dedicated headphone amp? > > What is the advantage of the higher impedance which seems to be > preferred in the more expensive phones? The extra wire in the voice coil > must have mass implications. Sure, the Beyerdynamic DT770 600ohm is only available through their website: http://shop.beyerdynamic.de/hifi/manufaktur/dt-770-manufaktur.html They are part of a program they call "Manufaktur" where they take custom orders. Normally (not always), high impedance headphones have minimal moving mass and therefore distortion is more controlled and detail/soundstage/air is accentuated, but due to this, they require high voltage amps (tubes are better for this, obviously not always). On the other end, low impedance headphones require more current (amperage) and normally operate better with solid state amps, again this is a generalization, as always things are a bit more complex. There is no rule for best sounding, good headphones bring their thing on both spectrums... also good amps drive well both sides, for example, my tube and solid state amps drive both headphones very well. hope it helps. -- GuyDebord '*LAST.FM*' (http://www.last.fm/user/bloodyrosa) - SPEAKERS: Kharma CRM 3.2FE -> v/d Hul Inspiration - PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20 - ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II XLRs - DIGITAL: Slim Devices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU - AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for the Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63677 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Which headphones?
Well, In the office setup, where I do all my headphone listening, I have 2 headphone sets that I use with a SB connected to a Benchmark dac1 amplified by a graham slee solo or a custom van Waarde OTL tube amp: The AKG 701's and a Beyerdynamic Manufaktur DT770 600ohm. I prefer both of this to the Senheiser's 600-650 and the Grado's 325, RS-1 which I used to own. Grado's low impedance makes them very tricky to drive well and I found the Senheiser's also very picky and lacking of spatial depth, boomy, inaccurate and colored. I settled on the AKG's because of all the headphones I have tried (except the stax 4040mkII and the 007 Omegas, that I might get some day) they are the most natural sounding, transparent and the sense of space is magnificent. The DT770 600ohm are without question the best closed back headphones I have heard, and the list includes the expensive denon's and audio tecnica's. They require a good headphone amp, my van Waarde suits them perfect. I still prefer the 701's but they leak a lot of sound and when there is people around me Im sure its annoying so I use the dt770's. Dont go for the "cheap stax", they are not worth it, minimum start with the 3050mkII good luck, -- GuyDebord '*LAST.FM*' (http://www.last.fm/user/bloodyrosa) - SPEAKERS: Kharma CRM 3.2FE -> v/d Hul Inspiration - PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20 - ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II XLRs - DIGITAL: Slim Devices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU - AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for the Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63677 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New System, Transporter Final Piece?
parkmad;424512 Wrote: > Thank you for the quick responses, any thoughts on the DAC in the > Transporter versus the Rotel? no contest! TP is superior to any midfi inegrated dac (nad, rotel, arcam...) -- GuyDebord '*LAST.FM*' (http://www.last.fm/user/bloodyrosa) - SPEAKERS: Kharma CRM 3.2FE -> v/d Hul Inspiration - PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20 - ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II XLRs - DIGITAL: Slim Devices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU - AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for the Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63465 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Blind Testing Controversy
honestguv;411263 Wrote: > How does somebody voice a cable - what do they change to achieve the > desired sound? > > How do you know for a fact that your cables were voiced? because I have a close relationship with siltech and kharma, and have been present at their voicing auditions. -- GuyDebord '*LAST.FM*' (http://www.last.fm/user/bloodyrosa) - SPEAKERS: Kharma CRM 3.2FE -> v/d Hul Inspiration - PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20 - ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II XLRs - DIGITAL: Slim Devices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU - AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for the Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61877 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Blind Testing Controversy
probedb;411347 Wrote: > Since when did music smell? have you ever gone to a concert venue, a symphony hall? I never said that music smells, but you involve all your senses in a musical experience... -- GuyDebord '*LAST.FM*' (http://www.last.fm/user/bloodyrosa) - SPEAKERS: Kharma CRM 3.2FE -> v/d Hul Inspiration - PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20 - ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II XLRs - DIGITAL: Slim Devices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU - AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for the Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61877 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Blind Testing Controversy
opaqueice;43 Wrote: > > But the part of my comment that seems to have irritated you wasn't > directed at listeners - it was directed at audio engineers, the people > that design and build audio gear and make recordings, and have to worry > about this stuff professionally. They shouldn't listen to audiophiles > any more than MDs should listen to witch-doctors (which means very > rarely there might be something with a kernel of truth, but the vast > majority is nonsense). > I know by fact that most of the components I own, once designed were voiced by ear(s) including my expensive cables. Of course some companies (i.e. YG acoustics) believe in pure measurements, the result sound is most of the time: analytical, clinical, un-organic and lifeless. Something a sound geek will love. So while aiming your comments at designer professionals you must admit that subjectivity is always at the end game -- GuyDebord '*LAST.FM*' (http://www.last.fm/user/bloodyrosa) - SPEAKERS: Kharma CRM 3.2FE -> v/d Hul Inspiration - PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20 - ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II XLRs - DIGITAL: Slim Devices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU - AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for the Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61877 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Blind Testing Controversy
opaqueice;410870 Wrote: > the industry needs to focus on the areas that matter, and stop getting > distracted by mysticism and bogus received wisdom. Clearly what matters to you and other posters here is NOT the feeling of music! Listening to music is by all means a SUBJECTIVE action, there is nothing scientific about it unless you dont care about music and just sound! this forum is populated by sound geeks. You guys arent sensible enough to feel shivers thats why you resort to (pseudo) science. Listening to music involves all the senses, sight, touch, smell... you guys just dont get it... continue convincing yourselves of perfectly reproduced SOUND! -- GuyDebord '*LAST.FM*' (http://www.last.fm/user/bloodyrosa) - SPEAKERS: Kharma CRM 3.2FE -> v/d Hul Inspiration - PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20 - ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II XLRs - DIGITAL: Slim Devices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU - AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for the Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61877 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Help with ampmatching - are these specs ok?
cybervision_;404896 Wrote: > > I am thinking of getting a Class D amp based on Hypex UcD400HG modules. > > Which Hypex amp are you considering? take a look at the genesis reference and of course, the kharma mp150's which are made by hypex and designed by the same guy but the module is made for higher fidelity specs. I really struggled to choose between the kharma's and my current Halcro. I wouldve been happy with the kharma's their sound has an incredible relaxed resolution and immense depht among other qualities... the Halcro's uncanny volume(space) and transparency were the factors that made it sound slightly better in my system. But I repeat, the kharma's are in the same league, just different. I doubt you can buy better amps for less than 10k, I auditioned everything I could get from dealers around. good luck, -- GuyDebord Kharma CRM 3.2FE -> v/d Hul Inspiration. PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II XLRs. DIGITAL: Slim Devices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU. AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for the Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter. GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61156 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 16-44 vs 24-96
fun... this is the next generation endless argument of lossy vs. lossless -- GuyDebord Kharma CRM 3.2 -> v/d Hul Inspiration. PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II XLRs. DIGITAL: Slim Devices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU. AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for the Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter. GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=60973 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Can you hear the difference?
Phil Leigh;401317 Wrote: > > Maybe one day Sony will wake up and smell the coffee - and then again, > maybe pigs will fly. Pigs already are flying, and with a lot of money. I will try to do the conversion suggested, first I must get a spidf cable... Im very curious, and as usual skeptical, -- GuyDebord Kharma CRM 3.2 -> v/d Hul Inspiration. PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II XLRs. DIGITAL: Slim Devices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU. AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for the Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter. GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=60665 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Can you hear the difference?
Since I got the Lyngdorf DPA-1 I listen everyday from the transporter (16/48 alacs) and from my vinyl source which gets converted to a digital 24/192 signal, and boy is there a difference! Even my 5 year old kid detects it and Im not kidding... Last friday I was doing comparisons, before the DPA-1, I knew that almost any record played on my vinyl system would sound better, an easy referral for all would be Miles Davis "Kind of Blue" special gold remaster edition vs the 180gr vinyl no special edition, vinyl makes the gold remaster sound like a 128mp3. My surprise came when I experienced the ADC 24/192 conversion, the digital version kept every subtlety and nuance of the vinyl, resolution and soundstage was rendered equal, as a matter fact, I am still surprised and cannot help to positively speculate on the future capacities of High-res digital audio formats! So to my ears, the quality of 24/192 playback is way beyond 16/48. Either Linn is doing some up sampling trickery or you used to work in an airport platform close to the planes... -- GuyDebord Kharma CRM 3.2 -> v/d Hul Inspiration. PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II XLRs. DIGITAL: Slim Devices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU. AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for the Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter. GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=60665 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Attention Audio Mythbusters!
Phil Leigh;398914 Wrote: > > Thoughts? Does this correspond to the findings of other? Thank you, thank you, what youre doing is great! and although im somehow skeptical of measurments=good/bad sound (I have my reasons) with this one, you have helped me clear a psychological perception myth I had about the display!! Keep it up! -- GuyDebord Kharma CRM 3.2 -> v/d Hul Inspiration. PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II XLRs. DIGITAL: Slim Devices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU. AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for the Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter. GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=60041 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Digital Preamp w. Remote Volume Control
I have been using the Lyngdorf DPA-1 for less than 2 months and I am very, very, very happy with it, I am using it as my main DAC as I liked it better than the transporter and its ADC stage is impressive, my vinyl sounds as it should (24/192), would totally recommend it! and of course has many inputs and remote, good luck, -- GuyDebord Kharma CRM 3.2 -> v/d Hul Inspiration. PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> Kharma Grand Reference XLR's -> AMP: Halcro MC20. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II XLRs. DIGITAL: Slim Devices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU. AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's for the Lyngdorf, Halcro & Transporter. GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59154 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] suitable DAC to match current setup?
price range? If it is around the DAC magic then this is your option however If you can stretch it get a used C.E.C. DA53... the difference is worth it, otherwise I would just look for a used benchmark dac1, good luck -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's -> v/d Hul Inspiration. PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> AcousticZen SilverReference2 XLR's. AMP: Halcro MC20. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> AcousticZen SilverReference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU. AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's(Lyngdorf & Halcro) & v/d Hul Mainserver(Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=60107 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Burn in time?
As a 91% skeptic, I agree with Themis that almost ALL highly regarded manufactures claim some kind of in-factory burning process, not to say the "critics" in the industry, which in most reviews mention the B word. Companies that produce in my opinion some of the best equipment available, such as Halcro ( http://www.halcro.com/factory.asp ), Acoustic Zen, Siltech, Kharma... I mention this manufacturers because I know their equipment quite well, but of course there are many many more. Does this mean that one should believe them, well im not sure, but when I visited Kharma's facility here in the Netherlands, all I can tell you is that they invest a lot of money (speakers and electronics alike) in taking care of the B process... same as Siltech... something must be true... or would you argue it is a marketing scheme? I dont buy that, since this companies mention that they burn in equipment so you dont have to... -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's -> v/d Hul Inspiration. PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> AcousticZen SilverReference2 XLR's. AMP: Halcro MC20. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> AcousticZen SilverReference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU. AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's(Lyngdorf & Halcro) & v/d Hul Mainserver(Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59381 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] OT: Preamp choice.
kphinney;393414 Wrote: > Hi All, > Please forgive the Off Topic question by I value your opinion more > than most. My Linn LK1 Preamp has died and I'm in the market for a new > phono preamp. Any suggestions? > Best, > K After auditioning and owning several phono amps in your price range, I got the most satisfaction from the ASR Mini-Basis, tight and full bass, deep soundstage and resolution, but most importantly a very very dark noise floor, its musical rendering comes close to my current preamp, the ASR Basis Exclusive, which to my ears beats the Manley Steelhead in many of the areas that matter to me. I would argue that the mini-basis was the first preamp that introduced me to true hi-fi analogue, which of course sounded much better than the transporter. When I had the mini-basis I was using a Michell Gyro SE with a Denon 103-R. Second in my list would be the Whest Audio Model 2 and after, the Trigon Advance, In the cheaper range the Lehmann Audio Black Cube. -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's -> v/d Hul Inspiration. PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> AcousticZen SilverReference2 XLR's. AMP: Halcro MC20. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> AcousticZen SilverReference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU. AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's(Lyngdorf & Halcro) & v/d Hul Mainserver(Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59370 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] PC or Transporter
Schindler;392986 Wrote: > Hello, currently I use a PC with a soundblaser X-Fi and Softsqueeze. The > card is connected analogue to my amp. > > Would a Transporter with analogue output sound better than my pc? > > Christian organic Italian tomatoes or geneticaly modified californian tomatoes? -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's -> v/d Hul Inspiration. PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1 -> AcousticZen SilverReference2 XLR's. AMP: Halcro MC20. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono pre -> AcousticZen SilverReference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge AES/EBU. AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's(Lyngdorf & Halcro) & v/d Hul Mainserver(Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59313 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter + TacT RCS 2.2XP - how to hook up?
Kuro;391009 Wrote: > > So what I want is to replace the Duet with the Transporter. I want to > take the Transporter's digital out, feed it to TacT for room > correction, and then take the TacT's (room corrected) digital out and > feed it back to the Transporter's DAC. I just got a Lyngdorf DPA-1 and on first impression (one week) I like the DAC in it better than my transporter's. Duet with the TacT as dac might sound better -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's wired with v/d Hul Inspiration. PRE: Lyngdorf DPA-1, -> AcousticZen SilverReference2 XLR's. AMP: Halcro MC20. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp -> AcousticZen SilverReference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter -> Siltech Golden Ridge XLR Digital AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's(Lyngdorf & Halcro) & v/d Hul Mainserver(Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59024 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Lyngdorf: Digital Analogue / Analogue Digital
Teus de Jong;388075 Wrote: > > How would you use the DPA 1 Guy? Without using RoomPerfect, I was not > particularly impressed. And if you only use the DPA 1 for room > correction, would it not be nicer to use the digital loop feature of > the transporter with some other high quality room correction device? > Since I listen to vinyl a lot, I need to have the A/D switching capabilities, so I cannot only rely on room correction for my transporter... What Im very curious about is the the sound of the A/D conversion of my analogue components, although after listening to the benefits of the "room perfect" software, im not sure if tiny differences would matter. I must say that I have tried the behringer dsp before (only for digital) and didnt like it at all, in this case, I got the impression that lyngdorf's offering is way better... I let you all know how the demoing goes... -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's wired with v/d Hul Inspiration. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite(MiniSub), PS Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's(Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver(Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58617 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Lyngdorf: Digital Analogue / Analogue Digital
First and foremost greetings to all. After a long break Im posting several questions that Im sure will be an insightful topic of discussion... In several instances, I have expressed in this forum my love and preference for analogue (vinyl) musical reproduction, however, during my holidays I had the chance to listen to the magic of Lyngdorf's 'room perfect' and now I am tempted to test the digitalization of my analogue system. Next week I will have Lyngdorf's preamp DPA-1 in my system, I will demo it for about a week and then, of course I will take what might the radical decision of acquiring it. The curiosity has driven me to look for every information I could find in the net about the unit, but for some reason, none of my most important questions were addressed... I assume this questions can be applied to any digital amp or preamp in the market... 1. About the A/D conversion, are we talking 24bit-96mhz, 24-192, or...? does this mean that all my analogue content will be digitalized in high-resolution and if yes, how would this high-res will be played back? which brings me to the following question... 2. About the D/A conversion, what type of converters are we talking about? do they upsample? do they use the same resolution of the original input? how well implemented are the D/A converters 3. Would you use the Balanced Analogue out from the Transporter? or would you rather use a digital out? and why? and this question of-course refers back to the first one. 3.1 Hypothetically, if I use the digital out of the transporter to play a regular flac, all info will be kept 16bit, but if I use the analogue out, the lyngdorf will upsample the info and make it 24bit high-res, I assume some info will be lost in that process, but I leave it to you guys to help me understand what goes on Before this, for me digital was digital and analogue was analogue, two different worlds, now I am forced to think in a hybrid, I guess thats why I am a bit confused... Thanks in advance -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's wired with v/d Hul Inspiration. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite(MiniSub), PS Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's(Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver(Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58617 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Rules
ar-t;358179 Wrote: > Yes. It exists at their bequest, for the promotion of its products, and > interaction with their customer base. The fact that they permit *any* > discussion outside of that realm should be regarded as a privilege that > should be appreciated, and not abused or taken for granted. > > Don't you guys have enough other forums to discuss non-Slim Device > related topics? > > Pat If this forum was just about slimdevices we would have been bored long time ago, I like to see this forum as "community service" from the logitech side, since they profit so much from us, this is the way of saying thankyou; by providing to us a free platform of discussion. -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's wired with v/d Hul Inspiration. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite(MiniSub), PS Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's(Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver(Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=54775 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Rules
thanks SK, this reply sets the perfect example. Disagreement (he couldve gone further, no problem) and mediation, while making a point. By the way, I disagree with you about the "web monkey" thing, thats how he calls himself, it shouldnt be an insult, dont you think? -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's wired with v/d Hul Inspiration. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite(MiniSub), PS Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's(Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver(Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=54775 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Rules
I am a Marxist that loves music, hates repression and confronts stupidity. Must I be a fraction of myself in this forum? The world outside is collapsing in front of our eyes (Obama cant undo the damage done) and you are supporting a ban on people that use words like "idiot" in an audiophile forum!!!... It doesnt surprise me that the many of you live under the oppression of the "patriot act", and even probably some support it. I participate in this forum because it relaxes me and helps me relieve stress, I never take it to seriously, although I have fun sometimes pretending I do. People have responded to me with personal comments and who cares, nothing has happened, besides that. However, there have been some pathetic members that really get offended in an audiophile forum!!! I remember a guy nicknamed Alekz that complained because I posted in his thread an Image of an Alien holding an esoteric ethernet cable in one hand, and a bag of sugar in the other, very soon the "Web monkey" (as he refers to himself), had the thread locked! All because a guy got offended or scared by what might have been for him dangerous terrorist threats hidden in a 2 minute photoshop... seriously, what needs to be censored is the censor himself! A public forum belongs to the public, right? no! This one belongs to slimdevices, and thats probably my mistake. It clearly belongs to the Web monkey, as he makes the absurd rules of censorship by listening to the cry of ineffectual offended members that take so super seriously the discussions. You should be mediating instead of censoring! thats what happens in public open forums! Please, everyone should be demanding this, we are the ones that make this forum, instead of letting yourself be subverted. I say it again: Web monkey, or should I say censor, MEDIATION INSTEAD OF CENSORSHIP, if what you want is to have some control... -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's wired with v/d Hul Inspiration. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. AC: PS Audio Power Plant Premier, Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite(MiniSub), PS Statement(PPP), ASR Magic Cord(ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's(Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver(Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=54775 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] This is something you dont get fromdigital
opaqueice;347132 Wrote: > > What most audiophiles believe is as far from a reliable guide to > reality as you can get. I'd trust what most sound engineers believe, > or most consumers, or most researchers in acoustics - and that's that > digital is far superior to vinyl as a format. Most sound engineers? Almost all would argue that digital is far more convenient, practical and economical, but in regards to sound, I really disagree with your comment, in fact, I think is a fabrication of your "know it all attitude". In recording, vinyl has a cult status, and its seen as superior format of music reproduction. However, very few can achieve superior reproduction of vinyl, since a lot of care and patience is needed for this. Very different from handling cd's, pressing an open button and dropping it in the tray Red Book compact discs have this advantage, and when you balance it, the sound of cd's is not that bad. Besides, recording studios have hundreds of thousand, if not, million euros invested in digital equipment. Since the early 80's almost everyone trusted digital blindly. Its a matter of market (capitalism) over format, economy over format, convenience over format, but for shure not music over format. Most consumers? Any regular consumer would buy what sells in your average consumer electronics store. The consumer's will is limited by decisions taken at Sony, Philips or Samsung. In the early 80's the reality was simple: CD's cost much less to manufacture! therefore they are faster to produce, easier to distribute and had the novelty to be able to attract consumers into the "future", plus they sounded OK, for sure better than cassettes, and almost as DAT's, not to mention the manufacturing of the players. For a regular consumer it was simple. Most of them never heard vinyl reproduced in a high quality system; Cd's were marketed fiercely and vinyl vanished, it was just to delicate, difficult and complicated. Researchers in acoustics? There we go again... THIS IS NOT ABOUT PSEUDO SCIENCE OR SCIENCE, MEASURABLE ACCURACIES, AND CONTROLLED LAB EXPERIMENTS, ULTIMATELY, IT IS ABOUT THE REPRODUCTION OF MUSICAL EMOTION, FEELINGS, WONDER, ITS ABOUT MUSIC!! AND THIS AREA IS WHERE GOOD QUALITY VINYL PLAYBACK IS STILL THE KING AND WHERE AUDIOPHILES KNOW MUCH BETTER THAN YOUR "ACOUSTIC RESEARCHERS." I THERE ANYONE TO LISTEN TO WELL PLAYED VINYL AGAIN OR FOR THE FIRST TIME, YOU WILL BE SPEECHLESS! Opaque, you are part of a crowd of pseudo scientists or a scientists, or a want to be scientists, and these are the ones I trust the less for anything related to art, they are actually the worst! -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's wired with v/d Hul Inspiration. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. AC: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite (MiniSub), ASR Magic Cord (ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=53355 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] This is something you dont get from digital
Did Anyone besides Themis took a look at the link in the post? or were you too distracted by the indisputable visual sublime of the album cover? The link is of a very elaborated match between the some of the "best" digital and some of the "good" analogue equipments, HERE IT IS AGAIN: http://aca.gr/event08-9.htm Opinions? -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's wired with v/d Hul Inspiration. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. AC: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite (MiniSub), ASR Magic Cord (ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=53355 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] This is something you dont get from digital
To be able to touch, caress beautiful album covers like this one makes me certain that analogue is still the king... of course, sound is much much better, please go to this link, its very interesting, convinced? http://aca.gr/event08-9.htm +---+ |Filename: 200810011126.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5953| +---+ -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's wired with v/d Hul Inspiration. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. AC: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite (MiniSub), ASR Magic Cord (ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=53355 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Amplifier comments
Teus de Jong;332242 Wrote: > Above that, the site says: Ship to: US only. > > Teus For NL, Take a look at this sites, I have used them all and got very good deals,: http://www.audio-markt.de/_markt/browse.php? http://www.hifi.nl/tweedehands/ http://www.highend-broker.com/highend2/ good luck, -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's wired with v/d Hul Inspiration. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. AC: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite (MiniSub), ASR Magic Cord (ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51122 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Open Question to Audiophiles
opaqueice;323256 Wrote: > > One interesting experiment is to listen to your system from down the > hall a little way, and ask yourself whether the sound you are hearing > could be live. I thought all speakers except MBL's, German Physiks and some other exotics, were uni or duo directional... live music is omni-directional, and even omni-directional exotics dont come close... so how can you compare the sound of uni/duo speakers to live music? All speakers need to be positioned with precision to sound their best and the listener needs to be placed at a certain precise distance from the middle of both speakers to hear clarity, soundstage and focus. Down the hall a little way? really...? Although I must confess that Ive been fooled sometimes my some reproduced sounds (voice and some solo instruments)from my STAX SRS-4040II earspeaker system. And I attribute this by the openness and transparency of an electrostatic driver at less than two centimeters from my ear. Of course, 98% of the music I listen through this headphones sounds really, really good, but absolutely incomparable to live music. As I said before. Comparing live music to reproduced music talks of an absolute lack of ear, a fallacy, an improbability and a great way to market speakers. Live and reproduced music are two very different ways to feel and listen. -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's wired with v/d Hul Inspiration. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. AC: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite (MiniSub), ASR Magic Cord (ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49757 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Open Question to Audiophiles
opaqueice;323189 Wrote: > Exactly. I've tried the same with a trumpet, a piano, and also with > plain recordings of voices. To my ears my speakers come pretty close, > probably closer than any others I've heard, but you can still tell. So let me understand more clearly, please! Just to be more brief and make a point, I will choose the piano guy you experimented with: you are saying that you had the same piano player as the recording, using the same piano from the recording, in the same space of the recording studio and placed in the same way as in the recording studio, and then played the recording to make comparisons? or you made the comparison with Yamaha GB1 piano played by a friend in your house and a recording of Keith Jarrett playing a Steinway Concert Grand D in a totally different setting than yours? Could you please be more accurate about your claim of accuracy? To your ears your speaker come pretty close!? wow! that's a very accurate statement! congratulations! -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. AC: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), ASR Magic Cord (ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49757 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Open Question to Audiophiles
opaqueice;323088 Wrote: > > Let me put it this way. Take any trumpet (within reason) and play it > for me, live. I'll be able to tell you it's a trumpet (not a trombone > or a french horn or a cornet). Now play some recordings of trumpets, > and (at least if the recording isn't terrible and the stereo system is > decent) I'll be able to tell you it's a recording of a trumpet. But > it's unlikely I'll ever have any difficulty distinguishing between a > live trumpet and a recorded one. > > The harder it is for me to tell, the more accurate the reproduction is. Ok, Opaqueice, I love your persistence! Could you please explain me how accurate is the reproduction your Miles Davis recording of a kind of blue? or choose among the 99% of your recordings where you were not present when they were done. How hard will it be for you to tell us that? -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. AC: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), ASR Magic Cord (ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49757 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Open Question to Audiophiles
opaqueice;322843 Wrote: > Certainly two different trumpets played by two different trumpeters in > two different rooms can sound very different. But they still sound > like -trumpets-, not like speaker cones in sealed boxes. > > > Really? In any halfway decent recording I can easily identify a > trumpet as a trumpet. > > It doesn't follow from the fact that instruments can produce a wide > range of different sounds that there is no such thing as accuracy in > reproduction. The distortions by audio recording/playback have a very > different character from the differences in sound produced by playing > two different trumpets in two different rooms. Ohh! Opaqueice, How much I missed your dry scientific input in this thread! how were your vacations? Scientist and whales are mammals, 5.6 litter twin turbo v10 and a 1.6l turbo diesel are car engines, and you know I can go forever with this analogies. The point is that the biggest virtue of a musical instrument is its capacity to present a tone in direct response to the performers input, which is of course subject to every thing that affects him directly. Constantly shifting accuracies are not by definition something you can call a reference, therefore the word accuracy in sound reproduction looses a lot of relevance. So yes a trumpet is a trumpet but the infinite variations of the sounds of the trumpet renders the use of the word "trumpet" (as reference) incredibly ambiguous to even talk about it on terms of accuracy or any terms that are not related to the object per se. -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. AC: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), ASR Magic Cord (ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49757 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Amphony 2500 5.8 GHz DIGITAL Wireless Headphones
MikeWynneDub;321531 Wrote: > Jeez! I was just asking ;-) > > I well know that corded is superior but a cordless solution would suit > my particular needs... > > Is there ANY cordless can scenario worth bothering with? How about buying an Apple Airport Express for 100 dollars use itunes to stream wireless and get some 150 dollar corded headphones, like the grado's sr125's... it will certainly be better than a wireless solution... this is a very good option if you are listening in a stationary place away from your system, if you move around, of course you will have to go with the airport wherever you want to listen... and sorry about the tone of my previous post, it wasnt meant to be read that way. It was my immediate reaction to wireless headphones -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. AC: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), ASR Magic Cord (ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=50033 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Amphony 2500 5.8 GHz DIGITAL Wireless Headphones
are you serious? for +/- 250 you can get real cans and not this toys... looks like the d/a conversion is remade by the headphones!!!... I wouldnt spend 20euros on them, besides, they look very cheap. Find yourself some Grado's SR-325 or SR-125's, AKG K701's or Sennheisers 600's, there are real audiophile quality options at that price. And yes, the cord will be necessary, but the sound will be worth it. However if you are just looking for headphones to watch tv at night, go ahead... -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. AC: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), ASR Magic Cord (ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=50033 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] NOISE Pollution
It would be useful to see some pictures of your fridge setting and glass stand. The fridge issue will require some surface transformation or casing. 1)Try placing in which ever way you can acoustic absorption material (foam or panels) in the reflective vertical surfaces around your fridge, back or side walls. Other more severe option is to box the fridge with a kind of furniture like structure and use acoustic lining or acoustic panels, always being careful not to block the heat dissipation system. Of course the best option is to buy a quieter fridge... -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2FE's wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. AC: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), ASR Magic Cord (ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=50025 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Open Question to Audiophiles
Rodney_Gold;320297 Wrote: > What exactly am I missing? > > > This is what I said in an earlier post in this thread!! > > At any rate , there is no audiophile truth in music reproduction cos we > all have our personal tastes . Most components and rooms colour music > reproduction so colouration to personal taste is actually what most > audiophiles look for. Ok Rodney, Im not in the mood for a useless exchange, Im happily listening to Terry Riley's A Rainbow in Curved Air, on Vinyl!, so the answer will be happy. you wrote "however there are a fair percentage here that know how an instrument ought to sound and what a philharmonic or voice should sound like" so you affirmatively know how an instrument should sound... wow, nice! I actually dont... If I didnt know better, I couldnt tell if the trumpet that Miles Davis plays is the same instrument as the one Arve Henriksen plays -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2's wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. AC: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), ASR Magic Cord (ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49757 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Open Question to Audiophiles
Rodney_Gold;319650 Wrote: > Maybe one doesnt know how a recording ought to sound , however there are > a fair percentage here that know how an instrument ought to sound and > what a philharmonic or voice should sound like. > So there is a reference of sorts. If you "average" out your recordings > , you can get some semblence of where there are problem areas in your > system. It is not at all difficult to realise that perhaps your bass is > real soggy or your midrange is coloured etc , especially if a change > "improves" this. > Audio systems are much like innacurate bathroom scales , perhaps it > doesnt reflect your true weight , but you can certianly see whether you > are gaining or putting on weight with one. I think you are missing a lot from this thread. In an anechoic chamber a guitar will sound way different than in your living room or a concert hall or in a park, and even the guitar itself has its own distinct sound signature that differs from other guitars. Of course, we all have an idea of how instruments should sound, but to talk about reproduction accuracy is a bit absurd once you realize that your references are always colored by the emotion of a musical experience in a specific space and a specific condition. Actually, this imprecision or inaccuracy which is inherent every time we listen to playing instruments is one of the wonderful properties of music. Music is emotion, and emotions are always in relational shift to the many conditions at play. Transmission of emotion is what one should look for in a speaker before anything else. But be aware that emotions are ALWAYS colored, embrace them. -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2's wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. AC: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), ASR Magic Cord (ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49757 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Open Question to Audiophiles
Phil Leigh;319378 Wrote: > The problems is... you (indeed all of us) have no idea exactly how it is > supposed to sound 99% of the time... Therefore you can't say that your > system is more accurate in its reproduction than any other. The moment > you take speakers out of an anechoic chamber and into a real room and > listen to it with your brain, all claims to complete neutrality are > lost. Why is this a problem? what is there to solve? "Problematizing" issues without solution in a hobby like ours, is symptomatic of a psychiatric condition called consumerism! the endless chain of short term satisfaction of imaginable needs. -- GuyDebord Kharma Ceramique 3.2's wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), ASR Magic Cord (ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49757 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Apple Lossless a compromise?
jgs;316821 Wrote: > What were your settings before (that weren't so good)? ALAC -> FLAC -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), ASR Magic Cord (ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34122 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Apple Lossless a compromise?
I just changed the settings in squeeze center to ALAC->WAV and I couldnt believe the difference, I still cant believe it, already did blind comparisons with my wife helping change the squeeze center settings and It was clearer than water from Swiss springs. The bass tightened, the highs became ridiculously airier and the mids sweetened, how much I was missing!!! Still vinyl rules in my system but now digital doesnt fall to much behind as it used to, now i can really consider listening sessions with the transporter... I dont know what goes on in circuits or codes, all I know is that it sounds much better... -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), ASR Magic Cord (ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34122 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Kharma 3.2FE's or Reference 3A Grand Veena's
Time to move up the chain and this are my final 2 options after taking a long auditioning tour. The Kharma's are incredible, simply stunning almost perfect in all regards, but something tells me to go to the others as I remember the sweet and lifelike midrange of the R3A's. This is by no means a cheap expedition, the kharmas retail for 10,000 euro and the Grand Veena's for 8,000 euro, so I have been very cautious in selecting, auditioning and comparing specs. Now I turn to you, does anyone have experience with any of the 2? -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), ASR Magic Cord (ASR), Siltech SPX30 MKII's (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49442 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Apple Lossless a compromise?
iPhone;315886 Wrote: > Just to chime in with my two cents, I think it is a compromise. Not in > the sense that I don't think lossless is lossless, but in the sense > that it is not open source. I don't trust Apple and there are more > layers involved in all process from ripping to playback. > I totally agree with your statement, however, you not trusting and criticizing apple when your moniker is their logo and your name is iphone... it just doesnt fit... -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (ASR), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34122 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD Player as DAC recommendation?
alexdemaet;312002 Wrote: > Please note, this is my first time on this forum. > Sorry but I haven't figured out yet what "sb3" means. Is it an > amplifier, Creative sound card? > I would be very interested to upgrade my pc to a very decent music > server. > I have upgraded everything, except my source. If anyone could give me > some advice/tips on how to upgrade my pc? No need to upgrade, if you want XLR, just get a Transporter, as easy as that! by the way, SB3 means "squeeze box 3" the number 3 refers to the version, which is the latest. an SB3 or Duet dont give you the balanced option... -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (ASR), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42020 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: roll up! roll up! Get your �350 network patch cable here!
killie99;311528 Wrote: > I truly believe I have now seen everything. This has to be the snake oil > of all snake oils .. > > http://www.avland.co.uk/denon/akdl1/akdl1.htm I still think no snake oil is purer than the sleek offers of geoff kate's: http://www.machinadynamica.com/ this ethernet cable is space cake compared to what this guy sells, and he apparently sells a lot!! -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRÂs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (ASR), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48834 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Streaming Digital Audio from Video to TP
bpa;310782 Wrote: > You can set up an appropriate custom-type.conf and custom-convert.conf > to play DVD using mplayer. Video on the PC running mplayer (or I think > VLC) and audio redirected to SC. > > In the setup you will need to configure mplayer to delay video compared > to audio in order to get them in sync when audio goes through SC but > even then it may not be perfect (although some users report success) My technical vocabulary on this issues is not so refined, sorry, but could you explain a bit more how to set up custom-type.conf and convert.conf? how do i get into mplayer thank you all for the input! -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (ASR), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48754 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Streaming Digital Audio from Video to TP
I want my iMac (new model with digital out) + Squeezecenter to stream the audio of any video file (while playing the video) to either the toslink or the coax digital input of my Transporter. Basically I want my squeezecenter and Transporter to hijack the audio stream from video files, reason for this is that I would like to use the mac also as a media server, the video out is no issue at all, but the audio of course I can connect a 3.5" jack to the mac and stream the analogue sound, but I want better sound than that, hence the TP option. Is it possible? how would you do it? or what would you do if it isnt possible? -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (ASR), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48754 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Matching integrated amp for speaker
You ask a question and you get no answers but more for the list of confusion. I am going to assume you already researched enough and that list represents what you want. GET THE CREEK!! Its the warmest of all (tube like) without leaving the neutral range, a perfect match for your sonus and for the type of music you listen to. The others are great, specially the naim, but they lean towards a much more analytical and cold representation, which I wouldnt think of matching with sonus speakers. -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (ASR), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48599 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] And another review...
Responses? http://www.dagogo.com/SlimDevicesTransporter.html enjoy, -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (ASR), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48435 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ground Loop and Transporter
mmg_fan;306896 Wrote: > I also am having ground loop issues with my Transporter but NOT due to > cable inputs...I don't currently have cable installed. > > Using a 'cheater' resolves the issue but I assume that is not > recommended. > Any recommendations? I think I have tried every tweak available, except re grounding, since I live in a large apartment building changing the wires its a no no. I use this devices, and the combination has left me with a total black, empty and velvety noisefloor: Isotek minisub GII -> PS Audio Power Plant Premiere -> Granite Audio "Ground Zero" My situation is a bit more radical than most, I live less than 300 meter from a sub-station and 200 meters from a radio station. The first thing I would try is the "Ground Zero" It works amazingly. I tried all the cheap tricks first, none helped, sadly good luck, -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (ASR), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40112 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] FLAC on a Mac with iTunes - CAN DO!
kphinney;303996 Wrote: > > > 2) "Max" will convert all of your FLACs in one go - no question there, > but it DOES NOT retain all tag information. The last time I tried Max I > found myself retyping and hunting cover art for many, many, hours. > > If youre tags were correctly done you wouldnt have any problems, I guess that keeping FLAC also helps avoid some organization... Good luck with your virtual drive. -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (ASR), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=47878 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] FLAC on a Mac with iTunes - CAN DO!
kphinney;303651 Wrote: > Esoterica was exactly what I wanted to avoid. Twisted + FUSE = iTunes > playing FLAC. > > Converting my entire FLAC library would require a lot of esoteric > programs that do not work as seamlessly. > JUST USE "MAX", IT WILL CONVERT ALL YOUR FLACS IN ONE GO, CANNOT BE EASIER.. -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (ASR), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=47878 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] FLAC on a Mac with iTunes - CAN DO!
kphinney;303541 Wrote: > It's been a while since I lasted posted or even had time to read this, > my favorite Community Forum. But I found something that may be of > interest to the Mac users out there. If you're like me you've been > waiting for Apple to include FLAC capabilites in iTunes (& QuickTime). > Apple has eschewed FLAC for it's propriatory ALAC and 10.4 didn't add > FLAC, nor did 10.5. > > I just discovered TwistedFLAC. TwistedFLAC and it's subordinate helper > program, MacFUSE, allow FLAC files to be read as WAV files. > > When you install MacFUSE, "MacFUSE implements a mechanism that makes it > possible to implement a fully functional file system in a user-space > program on Mac OS X (10.4 and above)." yadda yadda... it allows you to > create a virtual disk. When I say "you" in this instance I mean > Twisted. > > Twisted uses this virtual disk as a virtual repository for alias files > - your FLACs now as WAVs - without taking any real disk space. > > I just started working with setting this up and I wanted to offer up > the idea as well as get your Mac insight. Here's what I did: > 1) install both programs > 2) point TwistedFLAC to my FLAC folder (the highest level folder, not > each subfolder). > 3) Pointed iTunes to the virtual disk image Twised made on my desktop > and turned off "Keep iTune Music folder organized" and "Copy files to > iTunes Music folder when adding to library". > 4) Dragged the disk image to iTunes. > > 20 minutes later iTunes had added all of my FLACs to itself without > taking any more disk space. > > AND it plays all of my music as if they are WAV files. Have You Cake > and Eat it to! > > The only problem I am having, and I'm sure it is because of step 3 > somehow, is that I have duplicates of nearly every song in iTunes. But > again, it didn't actually copy anything so no hard drive space was > used. > > I like it. It was easy, free, and I didn't have to convert or > duplicate any files. Now, why couldn't Apple have done that for us? > > (By the way, I posted this here because I'm sure 99% of the audiophile > crowd is using FLAC or ALAC. If I should move and repost elsewhere, > please let me know. Thanks.) But why got thru all of this if you can easily convert flacs to alacs and viceversa? I assume that if you are using mac server you will never "need" flacs, not even if you want to take them to go... Is there some esoteric belief behind this post? -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (ASR), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=47878 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker upgrade
tank121;302226 Wrote: > I'm UK based Try this: http://www.audio-markt.de (in my opinion the best in europe) http://www.hifi.nl/tweedehands/ (the best in the Netherlands) Since both are in the EU, you dont pay any customs nor taxes... good luck, -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR Basis Exclusive phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (ASR), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=47681 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Linn Klimax DS - Network Music Player
opaqueice;295990 Wrote: > When you get it at home will you do a blind comparison? For that kind > of money, taking ten minutes to make sure the difference is really as > big as you think seems well-worth it... you should do double-quadruple blind testing and go to a shrink (for mind clearance) and do some yoga immediatily before the testing, and 10min? you need at least ten days... good luck.... -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38815 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How many reasons...
Phil Leigh;295235 Wrote: > Well - no not really. > Naim is OK. Not definitive. IMHO. > I find it rather tiresome personally. Please dont! do the NAIM vs LINN In my view both brands are worth 50% of their sound in the brand. I have never understood coorporate brand name loyals – mcintosh, naim, linn, b&w... – I guess fierce marketing this days is still pounding strong. -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46767 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Songs you use for critical listening
iPhone;295199 Wrote: > Pfarrell is right, no can do. Copyrighted file sharing is not legal in > the States and probably not anywhere else either. Live performances > fall into a semi-gray area when the performance is recorded by an > individual with premission of the artist for personal or not for profit > use. If you are plugged into the mixing board, you have premission, but > one could still not have the right to post it to the Archive depending > on what one signed to be able to plug into the board. The Archive is a > place to post legal live recording for the sole purpose of not for > profit sharing. These recording fall into three types. Board direct, > band allowed mike setup area, and the poorest quality is the fan with > two mikes held above his head. Digitalsoundboard.net > http://app1.dsbd.net/dsb/index.jsp is the legal for profit place to > pick up high quality live performances right off the soundboard. > > What I thought of a long time ago was to setup a music storage service > like Music Locker but allow anybody paying to store music access to all > stored files (listen/read only not able to download). The RIAA said no > even though the non-owner of a song could only listen to it and not > download it to keep, share, or burn. I have had three personal > experencies with the RIAA. Have never been sued by them, but have been > told that if I or my band members/friends continued doing what we were > doing that they would. It is not a fair thing that one can not even > play live ones own published music in the bar that one owns. Ive heard and read stories about the RIAA, sure plays along the contemporary meaning to "freedom" in America today. Sorry to hear that. -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46640 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How many reasons...
just to warm up, I see a fan there, I sure hope those HD are well isolated, it rips only in wav? imagine ripping 20,000 cd's in a 4,500 pound device? doesnt seem to have extra digital in's or out's, no to say world clock inputs, and its excessively pricey. -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46767 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 2 weeks without LP's!
ralphpnj;295122 Wrote: > Luckily in the Netherlands there is another way to safely and legally > relieve the pain of no LPs but it does require visits one's local > coffeeshop every now and then. Yes, you are completely right, if you want to find an "all digital" audiophile here in the Netherlands, go look for them in a Coffeeshop, they are always there relieving the alienated pain of not having vinyl. They say the therapy actually does work, however it only last a few hours; the only permanent cure is, well, you all know...to buy a hansom LP playback system. -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46547 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Songs you use for critical listening
Iphone, Your latest intervention got me thinking could we "legally" start a share site within all of us friends in this forum? Im an urbanist, so I have no clue how to do this, but i launch the question to all of you I would surely cooperate fully.... -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46640 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Trade: My silver Transporter for your black Transporter
bigfool1956;294825 Wrote: > It's the same transporter, it is dual voltage. The power chord will be > different though, but no problem there I assume. If this is the case I will be going to NY the 2nd week of may... although im not sure how US customs will take it... the intercontinental trade might work afterall... -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46717 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Trade: My black transporter for your silver transporter (Europe)
Interested, send me a PM... -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46718 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Trade: My silver Transporter for your black Transporter
Well, I actually have a Black TP and would like a Silver TP, however I am in the Netherlands and the voltage is different. So I would like to take this opportunity to also offer my black TP for trade... -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46717 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anybody bought one (or 4) of these..?
check out this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42094&highlight=sugar The thread was locked due to some complains from people that were "defending" st..id tweaks in this forum, so this could serve as warning -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46700 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter relays?
True, sometimes I get annoyed by the strange sounds than come from within... -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46696 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Songs you use for critical listening
ModelCitizen;294513 Wrote: > Crikey, someone else who has heard of SuperSilent! > > MC I pity the ones that haven't! regards, GD -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46640 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter + Rowland Concentra II phase question
dagordon;294518 Wrote: > Thanks so much for your reply. > > AFAIK, the Rowland itself doesn't have a feature to invert polarity. I > was indeed doing it on the Transporter itself -- in SqueezeCenter, in > the player settings. > > Everything works fine until I select Inverted polarity in SqueezeCenter > -- you really think this is a problem with the amp? That Im aware of, all rowlands with "pin 3" have a polarity switch, this is a must since they have to prepare them to communicate well with other brands... However, I am not very familiar with the concentra family, are you shure it also has a "pin 3" modality? -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46672 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter + Rowland Concentra II phase question
Dagordon, reversing the phase polarity on your rowland should have worked and for shure it shouldnt have made strange noises. It is not clear if you have tried already to reverse the polarity of the TP (not even sure if that is possible). you have to reverse the polarity of both channels in your system -- between the tp or the rowland, if this makes noises i would suggest giving jeff a call... The cable idea should also work... good luck, but I strongly believe something might be wrong with your rowland... let us know, good luck -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46672 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 2 weeks without LP's!
opaqueice;294348 Wrote: > Voice!?! Sounds?? Heard through all that nasty air, ear wax, etc.?? > True Audiophiles don't need any of that - they just imagine the music! How would the speaker placement be in their imagination? -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46547 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Songs you use for critical listening
This are the 8 I use the most for that purpose, but of course they are on my top favorite records list. Supersilent 6 , Rune Grammofon Arve Henriksen Chiaroscuro , Rune Grammofon Steve Reichs music for 18 musicians, ECM Terry Rileys Rainbow in Curved Air , Columbia Arvo Pärt Tabula Rasa - Fratres ECM John Coltranes Ascension Impulse! Robert Wyatts Rock Bottom , Thirsty Ear Alva Noto + Ryuchi Sakamotos Insen , Raster Noton -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46640 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter + Rowland Concentra II phase question
I think you just found out the correct way the hard way Hope your speakers are ok, next time you experiment turn down the volume... -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46672 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 2 weeks without LP's!
penda;293705 Wrote: > No doubt about it Vinyl sounds far better - even with the odd click! > > However, as for less listening fatigue, I have often wondered if thats > because we get a break & have to get up every 15/20 mins or so to > change sides / LPs. Nice thought, or it could also be because the medium is more involving, you have to do far more things than pressing a button from your couch... But this is precisely part of the experience of vinyl. However, ultimately, the sound that comes out of an LP caresses your ears while you listen, and that is less fatiguing anyhow. -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46547 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 2 weeks without LP's!
darrenyeats;293610 Wrote: > Well you asked for it. :) > > I think vinyl is laughable. Utterly ridiculous. The last time I heard a > turntable was at a hi-fi show a few weeks ago. A piece of classical > music was playing and as soon as the pops and crackles started I walked > out of the room directly. Totally off-putting and just unacceptable for > realistic reproduction. > > Maybe not all vinyl makes that noise, but the fact a vinyl loving > exhibitor thought THAT was acceptable speaks volumes about the > tunnel-hearing vinyl crowd. > > Maybe if there was an analogue format that didn't have glaring and > frankly anachronistic short-comings then I would give it a second > listen. > > This is only IMHO and I realise YMMV. [Blows smoking pistol barrel] :) > Darren Dear Darren, I agree with you that pops and crackles are inconvenient, but the truth is that vinyl lovers are more than prepared to live with those seldom annoyances just for the real and incomparable pleasure vinyl gives 99% of the time. As with digital you have to live 100% of the time with fake sound floor and digital sounding lows and highs, among its other problems. Playing vinyl has become a pleasurable ritual for me, from the selection of the album, removing it from the sleeve, looking at the album art, cleaning it, turning on the TT, brushing the stylus, fixing the record clamp, lowering the arm, LISTENING, repeating steps to change to the B side, LISTENING, removing the clamp, the record, and putting it back into the sleeve... So yes, maybe vinyl is more difficult and inconvenient, but usually it is from the most difficult things that we get more pleasure out of. Of course I dont play vinyl all the time, when I have friends in or my family is in the room, when I want to play music that was not released on vinyl or when Im exhausted I have the Transporter, which also gives me great listening pleasure, but I realized that this pleasure last max 2 hours. You should give it a try, audio shows are the worst place to audition equipment, go to your dealer and seat quietly in the audition room, and then Im sure you will begin to understand why digital just hasnt cut it...yet.. -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46547 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 2 weeks without LP's!
opaqueice;293441 Wrote: > Try moving your speakers. Let me understand correctly. You mean that digital needs an alternative speaker placement than analogue? -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46547 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 2 weeks without LP's!
Long version: 2 weeks ago I received an email from the Benelux distributor of Nagra, my phonostage (VPS) had to go for some factory upgrades I was told that since I had purchased one of the very first units that came out of Nagra (this january) they lacked of some modification done to them after the second batch (february?)... Anyway, I sent it immediately, I really wondered how much better could it sound after the mods, I had never heard anything so liquid and transparent from reproduced music, the resolution and spatial render of the VPS was already heavenly.. so its been 2 weeks and Im getting desperate. I thought that going purely digital for some weeks wouldnt be such a big deal, I use one of the best digital frontends my ears have heard: the incredibly regarded Slim Devices Transporter! but something has gone wrong!!! with relatively long listening sessions (3-4) hours) Digital has become torture!!! Whats wrong with me??? I just keep thinking about vinyl I tried to change cables, I borrowed two other digital frontends from friends (MBL noble line and Creek destiny), just to check if it was the TP that was causing fatigue, and actually the TP did well in the comparison, but after some hours of any digital, my ears began to suffer. Recent experience: Just a few hours ago I was listening to Leonard Cohen's "songs for love and hate" and I had to stop it, something I would never do to Leonard in vinyl, but the digital version just lacks any sense of musical liquidity, the noise floor sounds artificial, the lower cords of the guitar sound electronic, the atmosphere flat and his voice filtered... And this experience is repeated whenever I listen in digital what I normally listen in vinyl... I think that living without vinyl for 2 weeks (until now) is proof to me of how much I love it... The TP is a great digital front end, but after a few hours (as with other good digital frontends) it just tortures me with listening fatigue, and this, after years of listening to digital, is something I just found out. Anyone in here shares the same view? -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46547 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Duet Sound
opaqueice;292813 Wrote: > Mine's about $10k (ATI/Linkwitz Orion+). I'm using a Benchmark DAC1 as > a source only because it's also serving as a preamp. I was quite happy > with the sound of the SB3 (apart from an issue with noise from the > display circuitry, which the SBR doesn't share). > > I guess we're not "true audiophiles". Oh well. 10k system with benchmark you are totally right, adding zeros to the price makes no difference. You might not be a "true audiophile" as you say, but you shure spend similar amounts of money as real ones! -- Since I use my TP mainly for convenience and for those albums that dont come in vinyl, I sincerely dont pretend to get more from digital, for me the TP as digital source is good enough, of course, for some, the Duet might be good enough, but of course there are those who use a benchmark with it -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46079 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Duet Sound
ModelCitizen;292598 Wrote: > Vinyl, obviously. > > :-| > > MC Im not sure if you were being sarcastic, but I second your 'opinion'. Havent heard anything digital (no matter how cheap or expensive)that comes close to good Analog. Analog still remains the benchmark for most "audiophiles" but also for the majority of companies that produce 'high end' digital front-ends, just read any comment or review And for sure the Duet with all its abilities is far in the top digital list. Unless you have the 400 dollar duet connected to much more expensive psu, clock and dac, you are not going to get into whatever you guys want to call 'audiophile' territory, or lets call it the realm of very hi-fidelity music reproduction. So I completely defend the new member who has been badly treated by the knowitall forum hijackers by calling him offensive names. -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46079 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Burning amp in with dummy load
iPhone;291405 Wrote: > My amps do not have an Off switch and since I listen to over 10 hours > of music a day, I never shut my tube pre-amp off. > > Iphone, how long do your tubes last? I treat my beloved Valvo's E188CC's from my preamp stage like jewels, If I forget to turn them off one night, the next day I feel bad -- GuyDebord Reference3A RoyalMaster monitors biwired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46295 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Burning amp in with dummy load
agentsmith;291356 Wrote: > LOL how true (re buyer's remorse) > > Unfortunately wife doesnt work and just stays home and bosses me around > lol. you could send her to your in-laws? Just enjoy the "burning" its part of the process, why accelerate it? -- GuyDebord Reference3A RoyalMaster monitors biwired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46295 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MP3 VBR - Squeezebox or Transporter
Superkikim;290547 Wrote: > Thank you all for your advices. > > For instance, right now, all is MP3 VBR. And I plan to buy more online > music then CDs. Therefore, no lossless (don't think we will find > lossless at Amazon MP3 when available in europe :-) ) > > About the setup, for now, none. Ho yeah... A vague entry yamaha AVR. > But I expect to buy something better soon. I'm looking for some good > PMC, JMLab or JMR speakers (budget ~ 2500$) and then I'll buy an > adequat integrated amplifier. > > > > The choice for the Noxon2 is because my NAS doesn't allow to install > SqueezeCenter on it. It has a uPNP and an iTunes servers so far. > However I'm in contact with Zyxel for them to add SqueezeCenter to the > next firmware release. I have downloaded the soft yet, and it is great. > Even without the Squeezebox it is amazing, as based on a web server, and > allowing distant streaming over MP3... > > So. I think I'll go for the Squeezebox 3 at 1st, and I might add a DAC > later, or I buy an integrated with DAC... I'll see later > > Or... I buy the Transporter for the look, and thinking to go back to > CDs and therefore lossless encoding later Ho gosh, I don't know :-D > > I must say the transporter is so nice :-) I wish they could make a > squeezebox with the same form factor... If you plan someday to re appreciate the quality of uncompressed music then get the Transporter, otherwise just get an SB or Duet and spend the rest of your money in downloading more 192kpbs VBR's. My advice is to consider the TP-lossless, you would be surprised how much detail and magic you are missing. Try going to your local library, Im not sure if it has a music collection, but here in rotterdam, the library has the largest music archive in europe and I can lend a cd for 2 euros Try searching other options on how to get your music, i.e. used cd's are everywhere and cheaper than downloads -- GuyDebord Reference3A RoyalMaster monitors biwired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46186 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Duet w/Benchmark dac1 vs Transpoter?
agentsmith;290221 Wrote: > I sold my Benchmark-DAC1 with the intention of getting the all-in-one > Naim SuperNait with a built in DAC. But when I went to the store I > ended up getting the Naim 202/220 seperates instead. Now I am really > missing the DAC1, the 202/200 is really revealing the weakness of the > SB2's analogue section. > > I am thinking of getting either a Transporter or a Cambridge Azur 804C > CD player with built in DAC. Just get the Transporter, CD's are already dead -- GuyDebord Reference3A RoyalMaster monitors biwired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45997 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter - Is it worth it?
MacMini;289939 Wrote: > I think that the DAC is the most important difference between the SB3 > and the transporter. So when you already use an excellent external DAC, > the difference will be much smaller than for others who buy a > transporter instead of a SB3. > > Of course there are other advantages: faster processor, better prower > supply, etc. So it's up to you to decide, if this is enough additional > value for the extra money. > > But you know, we audiophiles always pay a lot for these minor > differences. Well... apart from the DAC, I believe the handling of the clock signals by its crystal oscillators makes quite a difference. I find the transporter a notch up from your tag combo -- GuyDebord Reference3A RoyalMaster monitors biwired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46111 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Daylight Robbery!
funkstar;287471 Wrote: > Thats a littel on the optamistice side don't you think? > > £300 will barely get you to NYC, yet alone accomodation :) Not really, you can easily get a round trip ticket for 200-220 pounds if you book it 2 weeks in advance, and for the accommodation, I guess it depends on how much comfort you are willing to sacrifice... but for shure you could do a weekend in NY for around 350 pounds, -- GuyDebord Reference3A RoyalMaster monitors biwired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45764 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Daylight Robbery!
Pay yourself a ticket to NY, buy the TP there and enjoy a weekend, all for the same price of a UK bought TP... Of course smuggling it might be an issue, but im sure if its "used" Extra comment: Ive being trying to get my hands on a PS Audio Power Plant Premiere, talk about ripoffs, you pay at least 30% more for it over here... And lets no talk about the prices you have to pay in the Americas for European equipment... this global economy is on the verge of collapse... just wishful thinking. -- GuyDebord Reference3A RoyalMaster monitors biwired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45764 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 20 min documentary on Real Audiophiles
Found this link and thought of sharing with you, its actually very well made and for sure interesting for us in this forum (vinyl, vinyl...), get the popcorn and enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs1aUws0Lrs&feature=related -- GuyDebord Reference3A RoyalMaster monitors biwired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR MiniBasis Exclusive preamp, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Transporter), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (ASR). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45430 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: Virtual Dynamics Power 3 � 2000% Profit Margin
tomjtx;284123 Wrote: > ..NO. could you be so kind to elaborate? -- GuyDebord Reference3A RoyalMaster monitors biwired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR MiniBasis Exclusive preamp, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRÂs. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Transporter), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (ASR). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45323 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: Virtual Dynamics Power 3 � 2000% Profit Margin
although this profit margin that you are arguing on is completely wrong, it excludes 2 incredibly important factors that determine the commodity value: labor and technology (im not claiming that the cable is high tech, but technology is involved in the production). Without mentioning costs like marketing, representation, distribution, etc. Suddenly the 15 dollars of components are worth so much more, arent they? This is elementary economics... -- GuyDebord Reference3A RoyalMaster monitors biwired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR MiniBasis Exclusive preamp, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRÂs. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Transporter), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (ASR). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45323 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] audioengine a5 or amp/speaker for same $$$?
"but wonder if i can get more bang for the buck with a separate speaker/amp setup." Not for 400 dollars... have fun, -- GuyDebord Reference3A RoyalMaster monitors biwired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR MiniBasis Exclusive preamp, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Transporter), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (ASR). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44767 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What is connected to your Transporter?
Mine is simply connected to the pre/power via xlr's Wireless, you should also look at the Isotek mini-sub and the sigmas as a very good alternative to the hydra, they are quite popular in Europe but im not sure they are in the US market... The inclusion of the min-sub to my system was heavenly, probably my best purchase since it made all my equipment sound as it good as it should, good luck searching... +---+ |Filename: setup2.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4609| +---+ -- GuyDebord Reference3A RoyalMaster monitors biwired with van den Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR MiniBasis SQ preamp, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Transporter), van den Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & van den Hul Mainserver (ASR). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33868 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiophile Deathmatch: Monster Cables vs. A Coat Hanger!
opaqueice;277367 Wrote: > Evidently your understanding of English is about equal to your ability > to write it. > > I'll let the "alert reader" draw their own conclusions. So now you are resorting to insults, you are unbelievable, and who asked everyone to be civic? Keep the insults inside your farm. No one in this forum should be entitled to make fun of someone else english abilities, this should be a rule and anyone that does it should be kicked out. We shouldn't let this forum become a redneck's forum. So the alert is against this bullish attitudes. -- GuyDebord Reference3A RoyalMaster monitors biwired with van den Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR MiniBasis SQ preamp, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Transporter), van den Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & van den Hul Mainserver (ASR). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44124 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] $1k Speakers
I helped my father audition speakers in this price range and without hesitation went for the NHT's Classic 3. I cannot recommend them more, find a dealer and audition them you wont regret it. But if you want to buy used, it all depends on how good of a deal you get, I love the transparency and ultra high resolution of Reference 3A speakers, and you could get a used pair of Dulcet's for less than 1000. Also dont forget the mighty Vandersteen's 2ce's, you could get lucky and get a pair for around a grand. have fun auditioning, -- GuyDebord Reference3A RoyalMaster monitors biwired with van den Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, ASR MiniBasis SQ preamp, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Transporter), van den Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & van den Hul Mainserver (ASR). GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44420 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
