[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter status
I have owned a TP for over 4 years and love it. A couple of years a go, I heard (probably in this forun) that the TP was being discontinued. But, then, Logitech released a new TP-same except for knob. And, they are still selling them albeit at a discount. So, are they really discontinuing it? Are they still producing the version w/o the knob? If they discontinue, will they still issue new firm ware so the TP will work with new software releases? Any updates would be appreciated. Thanks. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=94031 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter status
Thanks. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=94031 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter as preamp
I ran my TP straight to power w/no pre for 2 years. Because I used balanced outputs, I needed to use an attenuator (Endler stepped was excellent) to control the gain. Worked very well, although I eventually added a really nice pre and it sounded even better. Anyway, yes, it is easy to switch to the digital inputs. Scroll through the menu to digital inputs, hit select, scroll through menu to pick desired input (whichever input to which you have connected your cd player), and hit select. That's it. Easy as pie. TP is highly recommended. High WAF for me as it allowed me to get rid of our thousands of cd cases. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=76483 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] speaker amp recommendations please
Check audiogon (high end audio's ebay). Aerial, Dynaudio,Dali, Totem, Tyler (to name a few) make nice monitors or small floor standers that you can pick up for under $1k. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61984 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Afew tips for a Transporter newbie
What are the in-walls? No offense, but i too have never heard an in-wall in the league of the TP. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=56769 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Absolute Sound reviews AppleTV and Squeezebox Duet
Btw, the Bon Iver cd is easily one of the best of the year. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49614 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Direct to power amp?
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55246 Question: Direct to power amp? - Yes - No No question that setup will sound great. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55246 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Direct to power amp?
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55246 Question: Direct to power amp? - Yes - No Endler stepped attenuators fit the bill perfectly. Mine are great. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55246 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Finally bought some new speakers
I heard the Ushers at a high end audio show last year and was very impressed. Very good choice (and price). -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55258 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Direct to power amp?
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55246 Question: Direct to power amp? - Yes - No To me, through an attenuator is direct to power because no pre is used. I can't imagine too many people go from the SB/TP to power w/o some attenuation as most would be way too loud. Perhaps, two questions are in order: direct into power w/no pre, but attenuation and direct w/no pre or attenuation. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55246 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Direct to power amp?
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55246 Question: Direct to power amp? - Yes - No I run my TP into 2 Classe CAM-350 monos into Aerial Model 9 speakers. I use Endler attenuators to control the gain. I think this setup sounds great. Better than with a pre. I run my SB3 through an integrated amp into some 25 y/o Klipsch Heresys. I think the SB3 benefits from the pre. Sounds great for what it is. COnsidering cost, I think the SB3 is even more impressive than the TP, although I love both. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55246 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Amplifier comments
I have not heard the CAP-2100, but have heard a lot of Classe. I also own a CAP-150 and CP 350 monos. I am a big fan. Their amps are very detailed yet still musical. Mostly neutral, but with a little underlying warmth. I do not like Bryston, although I know many do. A touch cold for me. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 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] Online source for sensible interconnects?
I have had good results with anti-ics (and cables). Very well priced. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=50932 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter sans preamp w/Endler Att.
I, too, run my TP directly into my power amp w/no pre. I have been using Endler's for two months and also highly recommend them. Great product. They control the gain, but do not color the sound. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48232 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker upgrade
I would look at Audiogon. Your money will go much farther. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 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] Speaker upgrade
I know you are UK based. I am pretty sure that there are European sellers on Audiogon and I know that US sellers (not all) will ship to Europe. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 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] FW42, and revisiting some FW40 bugs
I can't provide you with information on the other bugs, but I am quite pleased about the release of fw. 42 as I have been experiencing the bug it fixes. Thanks much for the upgrade. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=47315 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] output inpedance of the TP
Wireless, I did not use the built-in attenuators in the TP, because I am running balanced ics and the built-in attenuators only work w/RCA. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46347 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] output inpedance of the TP
Wireless, not sure you need all that power for the Aerials. FWIW, I have Aerial Model 9s-pretty similar to the 7bs except with more bass. When I first got them, I powered them with a 150 watt Classe intergrated. Sounded teriffic. However, I had been told by numerous sources that the 9s would only really sing with more power. I then purchased 2 350 Classe monos off of Audiogon. Not a great purchase. The bass may be a little punchier, but all in all not a significant improvement. I have heard the Aerials w/Mac gear and that is definitely a good match. Perhaps relevant to your original question, I run my TP directly into my power. Without attenuators, my amps had way way too much gain. Added Endler stepped attenuators and am now happy as a clam. Good luck. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46347 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Experiences with fw. 40
Any more experiences. I am a little worried to do this. Thanks. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46120 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Experiences with fw. 40
As others have experienced, when I activate the digital inputs on my TP, I get a horrible burst of volume. Issue was supposedly fixed in fw. 33, but when i installed fw 36 w/SC 7.0, the issue persisted. I now have been told that 40 has fixed the problem. I want to install 40, but have heard anecdotes that it can mess up the function of the TP. I was wondering whether or not I should take the risk? All input and shared experiences appreciated. Thanks. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46120 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What is connected to your Transporter?
I will post about the Endlers when I get them. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 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] What is connected to your Transporter?
Rydenfan. What do you think of the 36.5? Have you compared the sound of the MW TP directly to power w/no pre- to the sound with the pre? Just ineterested; I am really impressed with Dan's work. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 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] What is connected to your Transporter?
Great review Rydenfan. Thanks. Some day, I may need one of those. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 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] What is connected to your Transporter?
Phil. I have followed the MW TP posts and can't believe how controversial it has proven. Kind of funny. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 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] What is connected to your Transporter?
Modwright TP directly into Classe CAM-350 monos w/no pre. Denon 2910 universal player through digital inputs in TP. Aerial Model 9 speakers. Anti-cables and ics. Very happy with this set-up. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 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] What is connected to your Transporter?
Mr. Bill. Thanks. I did not own the stock, but I did some extensive listening to the stock version before I sprung for the mod. Both are teriffic, but I really like the warm tube sound of the Mod. I am pretty happy running the TP directly into the monos. It definitely sounds better than it did with my old integrated as the pre (pre and power separated). I cannot imagine a pre adding much as it really sounds great as is. The only drwback is the volume; the lowest volume setting is way too loud. I have Endler attenuators on order, but have not received them yet. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 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] Which Software/Firmware sounds best???
FWIW, I recectly upgraded to 7.0 for my TP and SB3. I have found it to be a significant advancement. Thus far, less buggy and easier to use. Most importantly, rescans are way way way faster-minutes, not hours. I also like being able to monitor the progress of the rescan as 7.0 permits. Highly recommended and I have not noticed a degradation of sound quality. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45458 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] ModWright Transporter experience: truth vs. beauty?
Disappointing review, I agree. As I have said before, I have heard both the stock and the Mod and while both are great, prefer the Modwright. Definitely worth a listen for anyone who has interest.I think the 6Moons review is not very valuable without a comparision to the stock model. As with all magazine rviews, it must be taken with a grain of salt. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43269 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] volume burst w/digital inputs even w/firmware 36
Radish. I just read your link and unless I did not understand, it sounds like 40 has not fixed this longstanding problem. Kind of frustrating as the digital inputs were a big selling loint for me w/the TP. Anyone have any ideas on how to solve this problem? -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44882 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] volume burst w/digital inputs even w/firmware 36
Cliveb-thanks. I too thought 33 solved the noise burst. Anyone have any ideas how I might fix this? -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44882 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] volume burst w/digital inputs even w/firmware 36
I have only used optical and rca as well, but obviously 36 has not worked for me. Does anyone have any idea what could cause the problem for me and not for others? -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44882 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] volume burst w/digital inputs even w/firmware 36
I have not tried 40. I have heard there are issues w/40. Should I be concerned? Anyone know how to download 40 w/a Thecus Nas? There is no module for the 40 download. I have heard/read that you can download the trunk for 40 and then download on the TP (hold brightness down). Can I just download the trunk on Windows and then to the TP w/o putting it on the NAS? If so, how? Thanks for the help. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44882 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] volume burst w/digital inputs even w/firmware 36
UGH. When I first got my TP, every time I tried to use the digital inputs, I would experience a burst of volume whenever I hit play or switched modes. I learned that that problem had been fixed w/new firmware (I had been running fw 31). However, because I have SS (now SC) running on a Thecus NAS, I couldn't update the firmware until a module came out for the new version of SS/SC (or at least i couldn't figure out how to do it). Anyway, today, I downloadaed SC 7.0 w/the new Thecus module. The firware was updated to v.36. Unfortunately, the burst still comes when I turn on the digital inputs. I have tried reloading the fw a couple of times. I even reloaded 7.0. NO LUCK. ANy ideas how I can fix this problem? Thanks for the help. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44882 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] volume burst w/digital inputs even w/firmware 36
Thanks. I thought it was fixed b/w31 and 36. oops. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44882 ___ 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!
Morris..antis are excellent..see my previous post.. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 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] Audiophile Deathmatch: Monster Cables vs. A Coat Hanger!
I am very skeptical of big dollar cables. I use the antis Pale Blue linked (both cables and ics). Very good for the price. They compare favorably to the big dollar cables I have heard. In fact, a few months ago, I borrowed MITs, Kimbers, and Esoteric cables/ics for a weekend comparison and the antis were as good or better than all but the $12k MIT cable (and who would pay for that?). Worth checking out. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 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] A slightly different speaker upgrade question
I agree w/ SuperQ. For 400lbs/$800, you can get a pretty nice pair of monitors off Audiogon. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43944 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Attenuators-recommendations
Ryden. I have a Modwright TP also. I run it directly into my power amps w/no pre. Sound quality is teriffic that way. However, w/no attenuators (yet), on many discs the volume at even its lowest level is too loud for casual listening. Thus, I have been shying away from cds recorded at a high volume (typically recent recordings). The attenuators supposedly will solve that problem, but I have not received them from Endler yet. So, short answer, TP into power w/no pre works w/o attenuators, but not perfectly. Attenuators recommended. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42698 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Attenuators-recommendations
I ordered Endlers. I don't expect to receive them for another month. There are other options mentioned in this and a couple of other posts. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42698 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Attenuators-recommendations
Yup, the built in attenuators pnly work w/unbalanced outputs. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42698 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Wishlist for Transporter 2
I think the TP as is works quite well as a pre (or in lieu of a pre). I agree that being limited to the top end volume is a problem, but that can be solved quite easily with a relatively cheap pair of attenuators. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43466 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] ModWright Transporter experience: truth vs. beauty?
FWIW, I, too, own a MW TP. The TP is great, but i have never been happier w/ a piece of audio gear than the MW TP. As has often been described on this forum the TP can be a tad cold and analytical. However, w/the modded MW TP, anything other than terribly recorded music sounds absolutely live. Vocals and many instruments have a presence and weight that suggest a musician(s) in my room. Needs to be heard to be judged. I disagree that a tube buffer or pre will provede the same sound. I have heard the TP through very nice Mac tube amps and even a MW 9.0 tube pre; they sound good, but not as goos at the modded TP. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43269 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] ModWright Transporter experience: truth vs. beauty?
This is silly. I heard it before I bought it. I also heard various alternatives, such as the super nice tube pres I described. Has anyone w/ a negative judgment on the MW TP actually heard one? I don't think so. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43269 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] ModWright Transporter experience: truth vs. beauty?
I spent months auditioning gear. Many DACs-Benchmark, Lavry, Musical Fidelity, Bel Canto, unmodded TP. Pres-MW9.0, Mac, Classe. All excellent. I chose the MW TP direct into my amps over the other options, ie nice Dac into nice pre, TP into nice pre, great Dac w/no pre. You may disagree with my taste, but I didn't just just make this up or go on an on-line review. I did not just like it because it was expensive, because everything I auditioned was expensive and this was what I chose. I have read many discussions on this forum in which modified Sbs or TPs were criticized. All, All, of the criticism, as far as I could tell came from people who head never heard the gear. Give it a listen. I suspect most will like it. If not, you will be able to make an educated judgment. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43269 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] ModWright Transporter experience: truth vs. beauty?
I am not an engineer and do not know why different gear sounds good or bad. I cannot predict from reading design specs whether a piece of gear will sound good or not. I am just a huge music fan who has heard a lot of good gear. To me, the MW mods are good; in fact it's the best kit in my pretty nice system. Give it a listen before you judge. I don't know how else one could judge. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43269 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] THIS is how to do a tube mod...
I have had one for 10 days or so. It is a real knockout. The unmodded TP is teriffic, but the MW is really amazing. More musical. Very live sounding. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41957 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New transporter firmware (v.40) in nightlies
Thanks. I would sure love to see 7.0 get released. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42960 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New transporter firmware (v.40) in nightlies
Phil. I need the 7.0 release because I am using a Thecus NAS and there is no install module for the beta. I assume the formal release will lead to the module. Oh well. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42960 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter digital connections
I did the same thing as you. I then learned that you cannot play DVD audio (DTS) without a DTS/AV encoder. Only AV receivers or TVs have them. Thus, you need to run interconnects from the analog outputs on the dvd player into the analog inputs on your tv. Then, run an optical cable from the tv to the optical input on the TP. Should work perfectly, did for me. If your dvd player is a universal player, your cureent setup should play cd audio. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42907 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter digital connections
Cool. If I understand correctly, if I select PCM (LPCM) on my dvd player, I can play the dvd audio directly from the digital outs on the dvd player to the digital ins on the TP? And, thus, I don't need to go through the tv? -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42907 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] firmware update for TP
Hey. My TP makes an ugly, loud, and potentially destructive pop when I try to use the digital inputs. As I learned in a related post, that problem was solved w/firmware ver. 33. Unfortunately, I am only running 31. I was told that I need to run SS/SC 7.0 to update the firmware. However, I am currently running 6.5.4 and 7.0 will not work on my Thecus NAS until 7.0 is formally released and someone is kind enough to build a module that allows me to install it on the NAS. Anyway, is there another way to update the firmware prior to installing 7.0? Thanks. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42882 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] firmware update for TP
Thanks for the help. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42882 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Attenuators-recommendations
Hm. I could really use mine soon. Things are a bit loud -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42698 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] pop when switching to/from Digital inputs w/TP direct into amp
Cool, that sounds like it. I don't know what firmware I am running. I thought it updated automatically? If not, how do I update? -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42856 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] pop when switching to/from Digital inputs w/TP direct into amp
I am running my TP directly into my power amps w/no pre. When I select a digital input (rca for cd, optical for dvd), the only way I can consistently get it to work is to push play. However, when I do, I get a horrible pop. Same problem when I go from input to play music from SS (although I can power off to avoid that). Very annoying and I fear for my speakers. On a couple of occasions, I have been able to successfully select an input by pushing right on the remote or pushing the knob on the TP. It does not pop when I do that, but I cannot consistently select the input that way.The manual says that I must exit both SS and SN to select w/right push/knob method. However, I seem to always be in one or the other. Does anyone know how to fix this problem? I know many run the TP directly into their amps. Any help will be much appreciated. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42856 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] pop when switching to/from Digital inputs w/TP direct into amp
It's playing 31. How do I update? Any idea why it did not update automatically? Thanks. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42856 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] pop when switching to/from Digital inputs w/TP direct into amp
OK. Thanks. Sure wish they would release 7.0. I can't run the beta on my NAS. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42856 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Attenuators-recommendations
Based on the apparent consensu recommendation, I also went w/the Endlers. In addition to sound quality, I like the step function. Thanks for the help. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42698 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Attenuators-recommendations
I just ordered them Saturday. A month? -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42698 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] BW 802D Speakers. Tempted.
Definitely don't trust the reviews. I like the BWs. Can't go wrong w/those. As was pointed out, at that price, it is worth listening to a lot of speakers. I have been very impressed w/Von Schweikert and Dali. I own Aerial 9s, which I love and highly recommend. Check Audiogon for great prices. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42808 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Attenuators-recommendations
$600? Good God. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42698 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Attenuators-recommendations
I can barely screw in a lightbulb let alone solder an attenuator. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42698 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] no sound from Transporter
Fixed now, all up an running. Impressive little unit. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42659 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Attenuators-recommendations
Morning. Just got my TP up and running. I am quite pleased. One issue: I am running the TP straight into my amps w/no pre and balanced ics. The volume is way too loud at the lowest levels. In essence, I have no low volume setting. I assume I need attenuators (TP ones won't work because I am using balanced ics). I want to use ones that do not impact the audio quality one way or another (I am happy with the current sound). Which ones do people recommend? I have seen the Rothwell name but know nothing about them. I was wondering if Rothwell is the way to go or whether there is a better option? ALso, is there any way to deal with this issue w/o external attenuators. Thanks in advance. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42698 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] no sound from Transporter
UGH. Got my new TP yesterday. Removed my cdp, which had been working fine, and hooked the TP up to my mono power amps' unbalanced inputs (no pre-amp used) w/RCA ics into the TPs unbalanced analog outputs(will switch to balanced soon). Setup went smoothly. I have a Squeezebox already and know my way around SD players, SS, and my network. SB3 and network work perfectly, as does/did my stereo. The TP streams/plays properly. I select music and the VU meters move, remaining time changes, and songs change. However, no sound comes out of the speakers. I have tried everything I could think of to get the thing to play music. I checked the connections on my ics both to the amps and the TP, I turned everything on and off, I checked the TP settings in SS, I called a techie friend who owns a TP, I adjusted the volume, etc. I even plugged a pre-amp back into the system to see if that was the issue. Still, no sound. The box appears to be functional, so I am assuming I just have a setting wrong somewhere. Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions about resolving this, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks much. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42659 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] no sound from Transporter
Thanks. I think that's what I did, but I will check. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42659 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 6moons preview ModWright Transporter
FWIW, I heard the Modwright TP at R. Mtn. Audiofest and thought it was awesome. Very different and in my opinion superior to the standard TP.But, then again, I like a warm tube sound. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41756 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] TP straight into power amp
Hey. I am about to get my new TP. My preamp is the weak link in my system. I am using a Classe CAP-150 integrated as the pre (pre separated from power) w/Classe CAm-350 monos. The 150 is a very nice integrated but not a great pre. Anyway, does anyone have experience running the TP straight into the power amp? I would appreciate any input as I am considering that option. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41288 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] TP straight into power amp
Thanks SuperQ. I didn't see that. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41288 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Heresy
Mark. You may have hit on the answer to my question. In reading about NAS devices, I thought I had been told that I could run ethernet cable directly from the NAS to a router and then from the router either wirelessly or with ethernet to the Transporter/SB3. Wouldn't it be the same for any DAC? Slim Server comes installed on several NAS devices, including NetGear ReadyNAS NV+. The power supply issue is interesting, but I thought I had read that many good DACs (Benchmark comes to mind) have a built in solution for the jitter issues caused by a poor power supply. Those are my thoughts. I am very knowlegeable about music, fairly knowledgeable about audio, but very ignorant of computer related issues. I may be way off base here; that's why I am asking. Thanks for the input. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40647 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Heresy
I am no expert but I have been told that I can run a lengthy etherenet cable from the NAS to the DAC. Because of the noise issue you idenitfy, I plan to put the NAS in my laundry room whether I go Slim Devices or not. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40647 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Heresy
OK. Makes sense re: the sound card. Perhaps, I should change the scenario. Other than the ability to use a NAS, why do I need a Slim Devices product if I can stream music directly from my PC to a DAC? -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40647 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Heresy
Hey. Thanks for all the great responses. Interesting and I learned a lot. Great forum, BTW. Transporter/SB3, it is. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40647 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Heresy
Mitch, I agree. As I have read the responses here, it did occur to me that the PC/dac option would definitely not work well for two players. Thanks. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40647 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
