Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Rotel RX-1052 SBD
Though I have no experience with the airport express, I did sell the RX for a couple of years. Considering the Rotel has no digital inputs, your only option is to connect the SB into a free input (Video 1, 2, 3) with a decent pair of interconnects. If your material is good, there should be a noticeable difference in sound quality from your Airport Express. As for interface, the duet will absolutely blow the airport out of the water. I've only used an SB3, but even the interface on that is amazingly simple and effective. I listened to way more music once I got my SB, even though before I had a pc connected that could stream via itunes (in much the same way the airport does). The remote control capability of the SB alone is incredible; the duet takes that to whole new levels. I wholeheartedly recommend it. It'll work well with your machine, and the awesomeness of the interface will surely change the way you listen to music. -- LikeButtah *2-Channel:* SB3 Rothwell Attenuators + AudioQuest Diamondback Cables Quad 303 Dynaudio Audience 52 *Home Theatre:* Yamaha DVD-S657 Yamaha RXV-557 Tannoy Fusion F3s/F1s/FC You gotta start somewhere I suppose... LikeButtah's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7258 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45615 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What is connected to your Transporter?
Has anyone here paired the Transporter with Bryston and 800-series BW? I'm wondering how that would sound in the end, because I love the Bryston B-60 with the BW 805s when they are fed by a Rega Apollo, but I wonder how the TP would compare? -- LikeButtah *2-Channel:* SB3 Rothwell Attenuators Quad 303 Dynaudio Audience 52 *Home Theatre:* Yamaha DVD-S657 Yamaha RXV-557 Tannoy Fusion F3s/F1s/FC Not bad for a student, eh? LikeButtah's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7258 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
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] BW 805s
So... I just started working at a new store. We sell 8-series BDubs. I think I've fallen in love with the 805s, and may well have to bust out the employee discount to buy them. The question is, what to be driving them with? At the store, all we have for upscale amps is Bryston, which has mucho power, but I feel is too prominent at the top, particularly with BW. I've heard good things about Naim, but it seems pricey! Or I could get bryston for cheap, but I'd need something (preamp?) to smooth out the top. Thoughts??? -- LikeButtah *2-Channel:* SB3 Rothwell Attenuators Quad 303 Dynaudio Audience 52 *Home Theatre:* Yamaha DVD-S657 Yamaha RXV-557 Tannoy Fusion F3s/F1s/FC Not bad for a student, eh? LikeButtah's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7258 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40244 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] BW 805s
Cool. Thanks for the replies guys. I had in fact wondered about how a tube preamp would resolve the Bryston problem. For budgetary reasons, I'd rather stick to what I carry, but I know there's great value in used electronics. I'll look into the old Classe amps, that sounds neat. About tubes though, what were some of those preamps at around ~$1000? -- LikeButtah *2-Channel:* SB3 Rothwell Attenuators Quad 303 Dynaudio Audience 52 *Home Theatre:* Yamaha DVD-S657 Yamaha RXV-557 Tannoy Fusion F3s/F1s/FC Not bad for a student, eh? LikeButtah's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7258 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40244 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Longevity and getting old stuff serviced
I still roll with 25+ year old Quad gear, and I love it! Both my amp and preamp really need to be rebuilt to some degree, but I'm a student, so I can't complain for now. I hope to continue to use my SB3 for centuries to come, but, like all things computer related obsolescence is probably more of a factor than lifespan. That being said, if my SB lasts me 10 or so years I'll be pretty happy. -- LikeButtah *2-Channel:* SB3 Quad 33 Quad 303 Dynaudio Audience 52 *Home Theatre:* Yamaha DVD-S657 Yamaha RXV-557 Tannoy Fusion F3s/F1s/FC Not bad for a student, eh? LikeButtah's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7258 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34591 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Some advice - two different pairs of speakers
Yeah, I think that's the way I'm leaning right now. I do really like BW, especially their 600 series in terms of quality/price. But I think for the tastes of my buddy, and at that price point the paradigms will be a better fit. Anyway, thanks for the help guys! -- LikeButtah *2-Channel:* SB3 Quad 33 Quad 303 Dynaudio Audience 52 *Home Theatre:* Yamaha DVD-S657 Yamaha RXV-557 Tannoy Fusion F3s/F1s/FC Not bad for a student, eh? LikeButtah's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7258 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33902 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Some advice - two different pairs of speakers
Well... The Paradigms always have a sort of forward sound, if that makes sense. They tend to jump out a little more, but without really being aggressive. They create more of a wide stage, and disappear a little more? Also more prominent in the bottom end. In general I don't have a lot of complaints about what these do for the price, the only drawback is maybe that they can be a little thin in the middle sometimes. The BDubs sound a little more refined, less edgy, but more full in the midrange. The bass is a little shy, but is present nonetheless. They offer just as much detail up top, but without ever sounding overly bright. I think sometimes though they almost sound a little too subdued, not soft or overly warm or anything, but it seems like they lack the ability to put themselves out there as much as the paradigm. My reference amp and source for both listenings was a Rotel RA-1062 and RCD-1072. I hope that makes sense... -- LikeButtah *2-Channel:* SB3 Quad 33 Quad 303 Dynaudio Audience 52 *Home Theatre:* Yamaha DVD-S657 Yamaha RXV-557 Tannoy Fusion F3s/F1s/FC Not bad for a student, eh? LikeButtah's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7258 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33902 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Some advice - two different pairs of speakers
I have a buddy with an Arcam A65 integrated amp, and a modified Thorens TD-145 turntable. I can get him a deal on either a pair of BW CM1s, or Paradigm Studio 20s (v4). I'm not overly familiar with Arcam, but have heard both pairs of speakers and like them both for different reasons. In all of ya'lls infinite wisdom and experience, which would be better suited to the Arcam? Thanks in advance! -- LikeButtah *2-Channel:* SB3 Quad 33 Quad 303 Dynaudio Audience 52 *Home Theatre:* Yamaha DVD-S657 Yamaha RXV-557 Tannoy Fusion F3s/F1s/FC Not bad for a student, eh? LikeButtah's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7258 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33902 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CDs burned from FLAC not working properly
Hey team, I've been burning CDs from FLAC for use at work, and not all of them seem to be working with a Rotel RCD-1072. I'm burning them with Nero at the lowest speed possible (8x). Is there a better program I should be using? What about using music cd-rs? Any help would be greatly appreciated! -- LikeButtah LikeButtah's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7258 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30662 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Looking for advice
Phil, Your advice seems sound to me. Unfortunately (or fortunately?), I don't live in the UK. I live in Canada, but the Rothwells are certainly still an option. They wind up being something like $75 shipped, so pretty reasonably priced. As far as servicing goes, I'll check with the guy I bought the 303 from and see what he had done to it over the years. He's a bit of a technician himself, so perhaps he's already had a go at a few of the things you've mentionned. Although servicing is not in the budget for the moment, it's something I want to keep on the horizon for the next few months. I'm thinking of having the DIN and the power plug jack changed for more conventional stuff at the same time. I'll order the Rothwells, have the cable made, and I'll be sure to let you know how it goes. Thanks for all the advice everyone! -- LikeButtah LikeButtah's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7258 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29722 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Looking for advice
Hey team, I've just put together a new system, and am looking for the best way to get good sound of my (unmodded) SB3. At the moment I'm using a Quad 33 Preamp, and 303 Poweramp to a pair Dynaudio Audience 52s. My speaker wire is some flavour of Ixos, and my interconnects are complete garbage (i'm having a friend custom make some good ones, having Quad stuff means DIN and that makes things tricky). It seems to me that for at least the next sixth months, until I get a turntable, the Squeezebox will be my only source. Should I run it through the 33, or just go direct to the poweramp and use the SB volume control for everything? At present, I find myself using the SB volume control a lot anyway because the Quad doesnt have a remote. Strangely, I find the whole thing sounds better when the SB volume is lower (~50) and I increase the volume on the Quad. Does that make sense? Anyhow, I'm hoping you guys can offer some relatively inexpensive advice, as I'm a student, and can't really afford much of anything. -- LikeButtah LikeButtah's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7258 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29722 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Looking for advice
Whoa, thanks for all the responses in such short time! You guys are awesome... Skunk, that's exactly my problem, before reaching 1/4 on the 33 volume control the level isnt even on balance between the two speakers. It seems to click in at about that level. How could I check to see how much attenuation is needed? (i'm pretty new to the technical side of all this stuff). I know the specs of the 303 are listed here, but I'm not quite sure which figure to use: http://www.retrohifi.co.uk/quad_303.html . The speakers recommend upwards of 25w for a small sized room, which is what I'm rolling with for the moment. Phil and Adam, your advice seems sound and it looks to me like that's the direction I should be heading. I realize that the 33 isn't a great piece of equipment, and it certainly is getting long in the tooth. I'm fairly certain it has not been rebuilt ever, and I certainly am having a few problems with the volume control, and the balance. The rothwells seem like a solid solution. I was reading up a bit on them, and people suggest that you plug them in directly to the power amp. Considering I've got 4 pin din and not RCA, would it be a disadvantage to plug them into the squeezebox directly and then run a custom rca - 4 pin from the SB to the 303? Attenuators definately seem like something promising, and would certainly save me the effort of getting up to change the volume all the time. I'm also going to look further into an Elpac power supply, and perhaps a Bolder mod also. -- LikeButtah LikeButtah's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7258 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29722 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ethernet or wireless; is there a difference in quality?
Hey gang, Long time listener, first time caller. I'm a budding audiophile thinking of getting a squeezebox. My question is fairly straightforward: if I was looking for the best possible sound quality, how should I connect the box to my network? I know wireless isnt great for audio streaming, but doesnt slimserver stream files THEN play them on the box itself? Help please! -- LikeButtah LikeButtah's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7258 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26949 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
