[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Interesting Transporter review at Soundstage AV
jhm731;161692 Wrote: My TacT 2150s are used as power DACs and don't need any preamps or volume controls. Yes, I believe the Transporter would be a better value, if it was exclusively dependent on a remote control with a display, but if you and George like playing with the knob and buttons, it's your money. The $25. remote for my TacT gear, DL and transports works just fine, would a more expensive one make my system sound better? Are you saying the Transporter isn't revolutionary? I don't think the Transporter is revolutionary. Its core functionality is hardly new. I don't think a $25 remote would make things sound better, but if you are completely dependent on a remote, it could improve your versatility. You could create macros and separate visual pages for each component. I use the Philips TSU7500 and find it very useful for my myriad of components. Nevertheless, i don't like having to carry my remote when I walk up to my components to change things such as CDs or DVDs. It isn't a matter of liking to play with buttons. It is simply about having choices. The Transporter isn't meant to be the best value. If you want that, stick to the SB3's digital outs. Unless you are using the integrated Tact amps, aren't you driving it with some sort of preamp, whether that be your source or a true preamp? The only reason the S2150 doesn't need a volume dial is b/c it can't act as a standalone integrated. All of Tact's other gear which can, have an enormous dial. The one on my TCS MKII is the mother of all dials. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, esoteric d-03/p-03, hd650, k701 sony qualia *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4, aberdeen northstar transport, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, panaonic th-65pf9uk Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30243 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Interesting Transporter review at Soundstage AV
jhm731;161065 Wrote: I haven't seen any volume knobs on DVD players, most power amp don't have any volume controls and my TacT S2150 amp's volume is controlled by a remote. I've also got a Genesis Digital Lens that has no buttons or knobs, it's totally controlled by a remote. I've got all my gear controlled by a single universal Sony remote($25. at Wallmart). IMO, the revolutionary Transporter should have been packaged in a plain 1U case with no knobs or buttons controlled by a programmable remote with a display like the Sonus and offered in a basic digital only version, with expansion slots to add daughter cards for a DAC, ADC, etc... I was obviously referring to the various controls on different types of components. No, a DVD player has no volume knob, but it also doesn't function a a preamp and has many other buttons. I have many TACT pieces. Unless you are using them as amps, they most certainly have a voume dial. Amps don't need controls, tht's what preamps are for. So you believe being exclusively dependent on a remote control would be better for the Transporter? So that everyone is forced to use a remote? You think that being forced to use a remote is required for something to be revolutionary? Why not just give both options as they have. Not everyone wants to be tied to a $25 universal remote. By the way, if you love remotes so much, why not get a better one? And why do you keep calling the Transporter revolutionary? Does SD use that in their marketing somewhere? -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, esoteric d-03/p-03, hd650, k701 sony qualia *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4, aberdeen northstar transport, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, panaonic th-65pf9uk Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30243 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Interesting Transporter review at Soundstage AV
jhm731;160897 Wrote: Good point. Makes you wonder why SD put that fancy knob and all those buttons on their revolutionary Transporter, when everything can be control by a remote. Do you also wonder why they put buttons and/or volume knobs on DVD player, amplifiers, etc.? -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, esoteric d-03/p-03, hd650, k701 sony qualia *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4, aberdeen northstar transport, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, panaonic th-65pf9uk Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30243 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Interesting Transporter review at Soundstage AV
jhm731;160591 Wrote: You said: Ever since I got my Transporters, they are the only transports that have been used with my TACT based systems. Hence, I thought you were no longer using the Aberdeen Northstar. The fact that you plan to keep your Northstar and Esoteric transports, IMO, proves the reviewer's commments: The Slim Devices Transporter marks a shift in the way we audiophiles play music, and I believe it signals the death of the CD transport. In fact, I think someone would be foolish to spend much money on a CD transport today. are wrong. Audiophiles will continue buy and use CD transports. I don't run home and rip every new CD I buy. I can't imagine being without a transport. I don't think I spent much on the Aberdeen North Star and the Esoteric is a SACD player. I think some people who are diligent enough to burn their CDs right away won't need a CD player. That's just not me. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, esoteric d-03/p-03, hd650, k701 sony qualia *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4, aberdeen northstar transport, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, panaonic th-65pf9uk Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30243 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Room correction products
You should also check out GIK acoustics. Effective and fairly cheap. I use a combination of their panels and Echo Busters, which are much more expensive. GIK's new corner traps are fantastic (not pictured). +---+ |Filename: DSC01162r.jpg| |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2102| +---+ -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, esoteric d-03/p-03, hd650, k701 sony qualia *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4, aberdeen northstar transport, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, panaonic th-65pf9uk Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30350 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Interesting Transporter review at Soundstage AV
jhm731;159831 Wrote: Thought you already posted that the Aberdeen NorthStar transport sounds better than the stock Transporter. If you now think your Aberdeen Transporter is better, you should post the Aberdeen NorthStar for sale. There are lots of TacT users waiting to get one. Nothing I said would contradict that. Nevertheless, I also said I thought it might be because the North Star upsamples. North Star isn't going anywhere, b/c I do continue to want a CD transport in my 2.2. system. I'm too lazy to promptly burn my CDs when I get new one. I only have 500 CDs in FLAC right now. I have 500 more CDs (and growing) to go. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, esoteric d-03/p-03, hd650, k701 sony qualia *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4, aberdeen northstar transport, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, panaonic th-65pf9uk Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30243 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Interesting Transporter review at Soundstage AV
I have and Esoteric D-03/P-03 combo and modified Northstar transport in some of my own high end setups. Ever since I got my Transporters, they are the only transports that have been used. Transparency is all we can ask for and I think the Transporter delivers that to the T. If I had time, I would love to check out the open house, but I don't need confirmation that the Transporter belongs in high end setups b/c I know they work beautifully in my own. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30243 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Room Correction/EQ available for mac users NOW
totoro;159490 Wrote: I'm actually using the inguz drc right now. I don't have a lot of knowledge, but I got the behavior to change a lot by reading the drc docs and fiddling the config files, and the sound right now is _way_ better than without it. I've been wondering whether or not to learn how to use acourate instead of using the inguz impulseprep utility, but, as I said, the learning curve for acourate looks a little steep to me. I agree with you: drc is pretty amazing. If you are happy with that solution, no reason to make things more complicated right now. I think it is great that the Inguz solution is available to the community. Every audio lover deserves the technology. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30255 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter review
I have a fully modded and stock Transporter. I haven't done any critical A/Bing, nor do I really intend to, but, for what its worth, they both sound fantastic as transports. Living in Los Altos, I'd be happy to bring them by SD if someone over there wants to compare them. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29450 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter review
jhm731;158555 Wrote: The mods to Sleestack's TP were done by Aberdeen(mauimods.com). If you're interested, I suggest you contact him directly for more details. PS- Sean, glad to hear you're off the pills. Send the leftovers to George. Yes it was. Anthony does all of my TACT ger and sources. I had him do full mods on one piece for my reference headphone system, whatever that may include. I have much trust in him and his work. He never goes overboard and provides and measurements whenever possible. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29450 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: About Amps (Nuforce/Bel Canto), for a change
I use 4 BC Ref.1000sin my 2.2 setup. I had been using Meridian amps. I never had a chance to use the nuforce amps, but I did buy the BCs from someone who is a dealer for both amps. His opinion was that they sounded similar, but that the form factor and the build quality of the Nuforce amps are not so great. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29704 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: About Amps (Nuforce/Bel Canto), for a change
mp006ltk;155064 Wrote: The new ref. amps are literally ICE modules in a box. The module is good, and I'm told solves some of the problems with their previous technology, but at the expense of the clarity they use to have. I'd disagree with that. I'm pretty demanding of my setups and if anything, hear more clarity with the Ref.1000s than i did with any of the SS amps I have used. I think that lack of clarity som epeople hear is simply the Ref. 1000s and the slight high end rolloff they exhibit. The lower power modules do not have the same rolloff. Nverthless, IMO, most sytems benefit from slight rolloff, especially at louder volumes. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29704 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Any fellows SB3er using Icepower class D w/ BW speakers ?
i shed all my SS amps (Parasound and Meridian) for 4 Bel canto Ref1000s and TACT BOZ 216/2200s. Couldn't be happier. The BelCantos never blink. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29446 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter review
ezkcdude;153082 Wrote: What would be the purpose of this? My thought exactly. Digital source selector? -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29450 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter review
kbelinski;153096 Wrote: Yes. It could be use as a digital source selector. But more importantly, many audio enthusiasts prefer outboard DAC. I think digital-out only transporter will have its market. Sorry. I misread your statement. I'm just coming of 5 days in the ER with multiple shots of morphine, lorazipan and promethezine still in my system, so I'm easily confused right now. I'm not using the Tranporter DAC in either of my Tranporter setups. I use one out to a TACT 2.2.XP and the other to an Esoteric D-03. I like the versatilty of having the DAC, but I don't know that I'll ever use it. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29450 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SB3 into TacT - how good can it get?
I use an Aberdeen modified TACT TCSMKII, RCS2.2.XP and BOZ 216/2220s in my HT and 2.2 setups. I use an Aberdeen modified North Star transport and Transporter in my 2.2 setup. Personally, I feel that the North Star transport is the best redbook transport for the TACT units. I moved my Esoteric D-03/P-03 to my headphone setup after hearing the North Star in my TACT system. While I feel that the Transporter is an excellent piece that I happily use for 90% of my listening, the North Star via AES and w/ upsampling on, achieves perfect transparency and adds a smoothness to the TACT setup that I have yet to hear w/ any other transport. +---+ |Filename: TP1.JPG | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1913| +---+ -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28307 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SB3 into TacT - how good can it get?
Are you the other Korean Kim that loves his TACT gear? I haven't tried that. I should take the time to try that with the Esoteric P-03 as well, as I can output that signal at multiples of 48 or 44.1. krochat;150789 Wrote: I and other Tact owners think the sample rate converter in the TacT equipment has audible problems with non-integral conversions. The TacT gear works internally at 96kHz, so feeding it 48kHz, 96kHz, or 192kHz sounds better than feeding it 44.1kHz. Have you tried using Adobe Audition (30-day free trial if you don't have it already) and using it to upsample a CD track to say 96kHz/24 bit (the maximum the Transporter will handle) and then comparing that track played through the Transporter with playback through the North Star? I have used Audition to upsample all my 44.1kHz files to 48kHz for playback through the SB3 to my RCS 2.2X. Granted, it's not as convenient to upsample with Audition as it is in the North Star, but it only needs to be done once. Regards, Kim -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28307 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SB3 into TacT - how good can it get?
krochat;150798 Wrote: I'd characterize my relationship with my TacT gear as more of a love/hate relationship! Regards, Kim That goes w/o saying. I think all experienced TACT users share your sentiments there. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28307 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 Question: Should there be a new forum for photos? - yes - no - maybe [image: http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i24/sleestack666/DSC01001.jpg] -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporters have arrived!
WSLam;139621 Wrote: The ANALOG output of the Transporter is amazingly good! Even when compared to the Digital output feeding into a SOTA EMM Labs DCC2 SE! The difference is really not as significant as you may think. For those getting a Transporter, you have to think HARD before you decide to actually use an external DAC. If the DCC2 SE can only edge so little ahead (if at all) of the Transporter, what other DAC can you use to pair it with the Transporter? I'm awaiting delivery of my pair of Transporters and am happy to hear your report thus far. I'll be running one of them in a balanced headphone setup with my Esoteric D-03. I'm definitely interested to hear how the XLR out of the Transporter will compare. I'll be able to A/B them directly in the headphone setup. Great pics. and impressions. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27857 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: word clock output
Wait, so the Transporter doens't have WC input so it can be slaved to the clock of an external DAC? What if one doesn't want to use the Tranporter's DAC and want's to clock the Transporter to an external DAC. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26202 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: word clock output
radish;138489 Wrote: Yes, it does have a WC input. See the specsheet http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_transporter.html. That's what I thought. Thanks. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26202 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Digital only version of Transporter?
highdudgeon;136659 Wrote: Word clock: who cares? If you have a DAC that properly re-clocks and does away with jitter, like the Lavry Blue or DA10, then you don't need or care about a word clock. These things are the darlings of mastering studio types. They know something about audio. Think about it. AES/EBU? Silly and pointless if you're running a two foot cable, as I am, into a re-clocking DAC. Not necessary. Yes necessary for really long studio runs. I can see buying the Transporter. Everything in one box, it looks cool, and I am sure it will sound terrific. But a high end digital box? That's silly. Throw your money at a proper DAC and, more importantly, better speakers. However, a $300 SB3 and a $855 Lavry DA10 (Bayview Pro Audio, check it out!) is bound to be the sonic equal or superior to the Transporter, although aesthetically and in terms of convenience nowhere close. Cheaper, though, and cheaper buys you more CDs or a speaker upgrade. Why would I buy any of that gear with the gear I have? I think you are missing the point. The Transporter isn't for you and understandably seems silly to you. For other people with setups and priorities different than yours, it makes perfect sense and is a much welcomed component. You also make a big assumption, as the DAC and analog outs on the Transporter may be excellent. As for word clock, imagine an all digital TACT based system like the one I use in my 5.1 setup. You can clock the amps directly to the same clock as the Transporter. With the development of other Class D amps that accept digital inputs, the benefit of having word synch is fairly clear, especially when you are using bi-amping or tri-amping with those digital amps as I am. Why is AES silly when it will allow people more flexibility in where they put their Transporter? Someone might want to incorporate the Transporter into a system where the Transporter serves as a remote display. It really isn't that difficult to imagine. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27458 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: 1K Balanced impedance
seanadams;136662 Wrote: Yes - the boards have already been made so we will rework them. Will that cause any delays? -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27445 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Digital only version of Transporter?
mauidan;136771 Wrote: As for word clock, imagine an all digital TACT based system like the one I use in my 5.1 setup. You can clock the amps directly to the same clock as the Transporter. With the development of other Class D amps that accept digital inputs, the benefit of having word synch is fairly clear, especially when you are using bi-amping or tri-amping with those digital amps as I am. Since you're running the digital signal through a TacT TCS or 2.2XP which don't have word clock inputs, having the Transporter and amps connected to the same word clock will produce very little if any improvement. You'll need to have word clock inputs installed on your TCS 2.2XP and sync the whole thing to an iClock or something like it to get the full benefit. This isn't in the 2.2. system. This is in the 5.1 system where I use BOZ 216/2200s (where each amp has word synch input) to bi-amp and externally crossover each of my Eggleston Andra IIS. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27458 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Digital only version of Transporter?
highdudgeon;136741 Wrote: I don't think it's that silly. I have an order for a Transporter set! ;) I think it's a great all in one solution. My only point was to say that a stand-alone version, assuming you have a great, re-clocking DAC, is more or less irrelevant. AES/EBU is nice, I suppose, if you have reason to place your digital source more than twelve feet from your system. Word-clock, again, is not necessary, assuming a re-clocking DAC. I see. Yes, even I will not utilize most of the functionality of the Transporter as I will be using external DACs and probaly not use the anlog outs. Again, while word synch might not matter for reclocking DACs, I think the future of digital amps (and the availble TACT digital amps)will benefit from digital devices with word clock. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27458 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: 1K Balanced impedance
seanadams;136793 Wrote: No it's not a big deal. The boards are done - just waiting for all the machined parts to arrive. Great. I ordered mine when the announcement came out, so I'm hoping to see my pair of black Tranporters within the next week or so. The SB3 has been great, by my systems beg for Transporters. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27445 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: 1K Balanced impedance
Patrick Dixon;136573 Wrote: But isn't the point of balanced to drive long cable lengths? Unbalanced is just fine for normal 0.8m stuff. Pro audio and domestic hi-fi are just not the same thing! Almost all of my gear is set up using balanced connections from source all the way to amps. In some case those are for setups where I need long runs, but not always. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27445 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: 1K Balanced impedance
Patrick Dixon;136583 Wrote: Balanced really only makes sense in a domestic environment if you have active speakers and a long run between the pre and power amps. Perhaps in you setups, but I can think is quite a few other situations where they are necessary. In one of my audio rooms, my speaker setup sits at one of the room. The Transporter will be in that setup. 20 ft across the room, I have a headphone setup that accepts and outputs balanced signals. I can run an analog signal directly from the Transporter to that headphone setup rather than having to get another Transporter for that setup. right now I use the SB3 coax out into my Esoteric D-03, and use XLR outs that run across the room to the headphone setup. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27445 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Squeezebox Class D!
joncourage;136621 Wrote: What I don't really understand is a Class D award after JA saying that he could barely tell the difference from a component that (I'm guessing) got a Class A or B. I honestly think it's based on a reluctance to assing a more glowing rating to a device that a) is less expensive by an order of magnitude than other devices in higher classes; b) is techie in nature, and doesn't have any tubes. A shame, really. Stereophile should take a more courageous stance. To heck with whether they piss off their high-end advertisers. But as said, at least it's a start. For that we should be appreciative of JA's efforts. Wasn't the favorable comparison with respect to the SB3s digital output? I think the original post points out that the Class D rating was attributable to the analog outs. Knowing some of the products that get a B or C rating, I don't think the Class D rating should be viewed as negative unless one relates it to a school grading system. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27452 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Digital only version of Transporter?
krochat;136646 Wrote: Well, not quite - the Transporter supports higher resolution files (96/24) than the Squeezebox (48/24), and also has AES/EBU digital outputs. I, for one, would be very interested in a digital-output-only Transporter for (say) $795. + word synch. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27458 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Stereophile review
highdudgeon;134309 Wrote: So, tell us about how your corner-loaded woofers are working out? I've been entranced by this idea and it is one reason why I keep thinking hard about TacT/Lyngdorf solutions. That with great monitor could be, in theory, a fantastic system. Corner loads are amazing when coupled with TACT's room correction and its time alignment. It is unlike any other speaker setup I have heard. The impact you feel in the lower frequencies is uncanny in that it is completely controlled, yet has amazing power. I have tried dual Velodynes in the same setup and they simply can't compare for music. In addition, I use a 220Hz crossover for the corner loads, which really frees the line source speakers to focus on those frequencies it handles best. With the TACT room correction and crossovers, the subs and mains are seamlessly integrated into one perfect sounding speaker. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26306 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Stereophile review
Unfortunately without the time alignment provided by advanced room correction corner loads can just sound overloaded and muddy. I couldn't imagine using them w/o some sort of time alignment. Pat Farrell;134331 Wrote: Sleestack wrote: Corner loads are amazing when coupled with TACT's room correction and its time alignment. It is unlike any other speaker setup I have heard. There is a reason that the original corner loaded Klipshorns were popular. They sounded good, not just good for their era. But you have to have the right room shape and size to make them work. their high end is not what we expect now. -- Pat http://www.pfarrell.com/music/slimserver/slimsoftware.html -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26306 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 Question: Should there be a new forum for photos? - yes - no - maybe Loftprojection;134202 Wrote: Here is my transportable around the house setup. A modded battery powered RedWineAudio SB2 feeding a RaySamuelsAudio XP7 amplifier to AudioTechnica W1000 headphones. Music nirvana in every room of the house! (exterior of the rack still need a finishing layer!) Hey, Ray Samuels you can't go wrong with his stuff. Great guy and great builder. I used to own his SR-71 and XR-10B. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Who's getting a Transformer soon?
Kyle;134391 Wrote: Will you then have an SB2 or SB3 you don't need? I'm looking to pick up a used unit. E-mail: jhk3rd (at) nc (dot) rr (dot) com. Then when your Transformer comes and your significant other says, You paid $2,000 for that??!!!, you can say, Relax, honey, I've already recouped a significant part of my investment by selling this extra unit to some goofball on the Slim Devices forum. Not me. My kid can't wait for the new Transformer, but personally, I think it has too many little pieces. I spend far too much time looking for missing parts when I could be listening to music on an SB3 or the upcoming Transporter. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27146 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Stereophile review
krzys;134044 Wrote: Robin I understand that, but I'm questioning the sense of doing it this way. As SD users we already use the PC for music. Then why somebody would want to use an expensive(not the DEQ) DSP based device (DEQ, Tact, name it) if the PC can do exactly the same processing? Ok some folks are computer disabled ;-) but they must be a vanishing minority. I admit that there is a place for standalone devices but the mainstream is going in the PC DRC, isn't it? BTW all the problems of looping the Transporter disappear with the pc DRC. , easy and cost effective. Cheers, Chris Because the TACT based system is easier to use and has very well developed software and hardware. I've seen PC based solutions. In one case I did see a very robust setup, but in most cases, people are using software that just isn't that great. They use auto EQing software that primarily deals with frequency respinse issues using a simple sweep tone, rather than addressing time, level, freq. resp. and phase issues using an impulse response. also, i'm not sure of any other software out there that does dynamic room correction using fletcher-munson curves to make volume dependent corrections. Furthermore, the TACT gear allows yo to easily manipulate external crossovers and siwtch setups on the fly. I'm sure some people have implemented advanced room correction trhough their PCs, however I have yet to see a setup (especially a multichannel setup) that actually does what the standalone systems can do right now. Personally, I'll be going from Transporter via AES out to the TACT in my main rig. I really don't see a need to use the Transporter DAC when i am using the TACT DACs. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26306 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Stereophile review
I know Uli from the TACT forums. He has done some great work for the audio community and his software did furher refine some issues in the old software. That being said, TACT is on a new generation of software and hardware and DEQx has been coming out with some great pieces as well. Hiroyuki Hamada;134053 Wrote: Some people have been having great success with a software called Acourate ( http://www.acourate.com/ ). The developer, Uli Brueggemann, is a former TacT RCS user who has come up with the software after having good deal of experience with the TacT system. According to him the software overcomes some of the drawbacks of TacT RCS. Many of the Acourate users are also former TacT RCS users (many of them still use the TacT amps which are great if you know what to do with them) and they seem to be very happy with the results with the Acourate. One of the former TacT RCS users I know has a digital multichannel system with it. He is very happy with the results. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26306 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Stereophile review
Phil Leigh;134079 Wrote: Not wishing to disagree violently and noting your subjective point...I've yet to hear any physical room treatments applied to a domestic setting that comes close to the TACT solution in terms of end-result...and believe me I've spent 25 years trying! I'm not saying it is perfect (what is?) - but if possible it should at least be tried/heard. You also don't need to use the TACT amps. In my 5.1 setup I have my TACT TCS MKII feeding a digital signal to my TACt BOZ 216/2200 amps and in my 2.2. setup, I use the analog outs of the RCS2.2.XP into Bel Canto amps. I, like you have tried many things and having lived with TACT gear for the past 2 years, could never do w/o them again. In my 5.1 setup, I can't even imagine the headaches of trying to achieve what I do with the TC MKII with any other setup. Every single audiophile that I have had listen to my TACT setups, has walked away stunned by the audible difference. I think it is something one needs to experience to fully appreciate. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26306 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 Question: Should there be a new forum for photos? - yes - no - maybe mr_bill;133160 Wrote: Sleestack, How much was the power suppply for the SB3 you have and did you get it from mauimods? Thanks, Bill Yes, it is from Anthony. I bought it with several other things, so I don't know the exact price. $400 - $600. Another pic in the 2.2 rig: +---+ |Filename: Squeze.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1636| +---+ -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 20-21s, tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 Question: Should there be a new forum for photos? - yes - no - maybe opaqueice;133430 Wrote: I think you win, Slee :-). Naive question - why do you need 4 monoblocks? Do you have a simple crossover in each speaker, with an amp for each? It always seemed to me the ultimate in that direction would be to have the crossover be digital (say in some sort of super TacT) and customized to the speaker, with a dedicated channel for each cone (tweeter, woofer, etc.), and with a seperate amp on each channel. Of course for you that would mean 24 monoblocks if I count correctly... The TACT systems allow you to use an external digital crossover (up to 24th order Butterworth or Butterworth Squared). In my 2 channel rig, this means that I use the TACT to set a crossover at 220Hz to separate the mains from the TACT corner load subs. What you are talking about can be done already with the TACT BOZ 216/2200. I use that system in my 5.1 setup with the TACT TCS MKII. While I don't have 3 amps for each of my 5 Eggleston Andra IIs, I do use 2, separating the lower driver (at 135hz) from the upper drivers on each of my Andra IIs. I use a total of 10 amps in that system (not including the sub) and set the crossovers via the TACT BOZ 216. Here is a pic of the 3 front Andra IIs in my 5.1 audio setup. Each one is bi-amped and uses external crossovers. I had Eggleston build them with the lower crossover disconnected. +---+ |Filename: andra.jpg| |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1639| +---+ -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 12-12s (waiting for my 20-21s), tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 Question: Should there be a new forum for photos? - yes - no - maybe Waiting for the Transporter... +---+ |Filename: DSC00939.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1622| +---+ -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 20-21s, tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Stereophile review
I finally tried the SB3 with a Mauimods linear power supply within the last 2 months. I got it while I was waiting for my 2 Transporters. Until then, I was definitely a high end source fiend. I ripped my collection in FLAC and can say that it has been a fantastic addition to my system. I'm not crazy about the SB3 form factor and definitely look forward to getting my Transporters. Neverthless, I was happy enough with the performance to get rid of my Bel Canto PL-1A, Classe Omega SACD2 and Meridian G08. I kept my reference source, the Esoteric P093/D-03 combo and my Denon 5910ci, but the rest of my audio sources will be replaced with Transporters. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 20-21s, tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26306 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Ethernet or wireless; is there a difference in quality?
Pat Farrell;132913 Wrote: LikeButtah wrote:[color=blue] But true audiophiles drag Ethernet cable from a high speed switch. -- Pat http://www.pfarrell.com/music/slimserver/slimsoftware.html How does this impact sound quality? Is there any data/evidnce of the differences? I really would like to know. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 20-21s, tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 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
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Ethernet or wireless; is there a difference in quality?
Thanks. Haven't had any problems with dropouts thus far, so I'll stick to wireless unless it becomes an issue. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 20-21s, tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 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
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Help: Headphones The Choices!
Kobe Wrote: Really annoyed as I can't locate (via the web) that will stock high end headphones in London. I'd know where to look but that means heading to the streets. Probably wait till next weekend for that then since im busy during the day. The AKG K1000 look mad, like straping speakers to your head. I like the look of Grado's real retro vibe but I dont like how they sit on the ear to be honest, I've read that when broken in they'd be a bit more comfortable but I have a big head so that may take some time! I've had cheap Sony In-Ear buds before so they wouldnt bother me too much. And I've only ever used cans at college not sure what their like to live with (to carry around). Do you need isolation? Are you primarily oging to be on foot or sitting on atrain, bus, etc.? -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 20-21s, tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26363 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Help: Headphones The Choices!
TomDac Wrote: Can't believe nobody mentioned Stax Electrostatic earspeakers.. Uber expensive, but well worth it IMHO. http://www.goodcans.com/HeadphoneReviews/stax2020.htm Nice, but more of a specialty item and not really a bass monster... and not really all that expensive, but certianly not cheap. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 20-21s, tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26363 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: S/PDIF sounds poor
I use several TACT pieces, including the fully modified 2.2.xp in the picture linked below. I'm waiting on a couple of Tranporters, but I recently picked up a SB3 with a linear power supply to hold me over. I have ripped 200 of my CDs thus far in Flac. I really can't complain about the sound quality, although I look forward to the Transporter. You might want to try picking up a linear power supply and drawing some curves with slighlty more rolled off high end. http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i24/sleestack666/DSC00961.jpg http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i24/sleestack666/DSC00939.jpg -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, teac esoteric p-03/d-03, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4, classe sacd2, epiphany 20-21s, tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26332 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: S/PDIF sounds poor
mauidan Wrote: FYI- the TacT units don't have word clock out. The only TACT pieces with word synch are the BOZ 216/2200 amps. They have inputs which would allow you to externally clock the Transporter with the TACT amps via a clock like the G-01 or iClock. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, teac esoteric p-03/d-03, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4, classe sacd2, epiphany 20-21s, tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26332 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: S/PDIF sounds poor
mauidan Wrote: Mauimods.com and db-systems can install word clock inputs on any TacT product you like. Mauimods.com can also give you word clock out if you like, but no stock TacT unit has word clock out. I doubt you will hear any difference between the Transporter's digital output and your SB3's, but I look forward to your report. For less than $2K, you can buy a very nice music server and eliminate the need for a PC and SB. Anthony has modded all of my TACT gear. Don't think I want word clock output from the TACT pieces, but it would be nice if you could slave the DACs in the RCS and TCS to an external clock. For now, I'll just clock the BOZ216/2200 setup and the Transporter to a master clock. I like the Transporter b/c it has the perfect combination of functionality, connectivity and aesthetics. I have a PC running in another room 24/7 anyway and don't really want to have to keep a server and monitor in my audio room to do what I can do with the Transporter. At a cost of under $4K for 2, it is relatively cost effective solution for me. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, teac esoteric p-03/d-03, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4, classe sacd2, epiphany 20-21s, tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26332 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: S/PDIF sounds poor
PhilNYC Wrote: It's not a question of absolute range as much as it is about resolution. If you've ever listened to a state of the art vinyl rig compared to a start of the art digital rig, there's no comparison which has more nuance and sophistication in the sound, even though vinyl doesn't actually legitimately achieve the same dynamic range as digital. I know this is going to sound cliche and like some audiophile BS, but it is completely dependent on the recording, the acoustic environment of the audio system, the quality of the system, and the listener's hearing ability (in that order, IMHO) as to whether (1) there is a significant audible difference, and (2) whether its worth the dollars paid to get there. On a tangent, it does knock me out when someone buys really expensive gear and then does nothing with regards to acoustic treatments etc. Room acoustics is 50% of the equation *at least*... I'm going to have to disagree on the vinyl v. digital... of course just my opinion. Given quality recordings, I feel a digital rig achieves just as much detail (if not more) and sophistication as a vinyl rig, without the sacrifice to dynamic range and inevitable surface noise. I had a very solid vinyl rig (VPI Super Scoutmaster w/ Grado Statement and Ray Samuels XR-10B) and a wide range of audiophile vinyl, but simply didn't think it compared to my digital setup. I do think vinyl can be excellent and envy the library, but the sonic benfits didn't weigh out for me. Totally agree on the acoustics. What further surprises me is that given that making a room with perfect acoustics is almost impossible, that more audiophiles haven't opened their ears to the benefits of advanced room correction. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 20-21s, tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26332 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Help: Headphones The Choices!
What kind of music do you generally like? How do you like your bass? You can get some good ideas and fairly accurate descritions here: http://www.headphone.com/products/headphones/all-headphones/ -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 20-21s, tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26363 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Help: Headphones The Choices!
ezkcdude Wrote: I know you can get some good advice here, but you may also want to go over to head-fi.org. There's some real sicko...I mean totally devoted headphone gurus over at that place. I proably qualify as one of those sickos... http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i24/sleestack666/Resized_DSC00929.jpg -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, classe sacd2, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4,teac esoteric p-03/d-03, epiphany 20-21s, tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26363 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: digital room correction
vdorta Wrote: Inguz, the future of audio is here thanks to you. I don't know if it's possible or not, but I hope you can add a fourth type of equalizer with several filters in the 20Hz-100Hz bass range. Hmmm.. its been around for quite some time. He, however, seems to be making some headway into making it available to the masses. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, teac esoteric p-03/d-03, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4, classe sacd2, epiphany 20-21s, tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24519 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: digital room correction
What would you like to know? As you can see in my sig, I'm quite an avid TACT user. Keep in mind TACT gear makes correction for time, level and freq. responses, in addition to allowing you to design fletcher munson curve for volume dependent corrections. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, teac esoteric p-03/d-03, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4, classe sacd2, epiphany 20-21s, tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24519 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Any way to improve sound quality ?
Patrick Dixon Wrote: You need a better CDP. Or better CDs. I had a very robust TT setup. VPI SuperScoutmaster w/ Grado Statement and Ray Samuel XR-10B. It sounded fantastic, except for the inevitable surface noise. In the end, i gave it up because I built rigs focused on digital. I found that properly mastered CDs and SACDs sound better than vinyl, however, finding them is a different story. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, teac esoteric p-03/d-03, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4, classe sacd2, epiphany 20-21s, tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25957 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: digital room correction
Mike Anderson Wrote: I mean the signal processing that does the room correction is all done in the digital domain. Nothing analog is generated until after the EQ is done and the signal is sent out of the DAC1. Do the amps from Nuforce an Flying Mole even accept digital inputs? Don't they accept analog input like most digital amps. The new TACT amps accept digital inputs only. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, teac esoteric p-03/d-03, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4, classe sacd2, epiphany 20-21s, tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24519 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter missing the boat.
If the Transporter is aimed at adding a whole new group of audiophiles to their customer base, they have far from missed the boat. The SB3 is something I would put in my office, but not my main racks. It lacked the connectivity I desired and looked a bit like a bedside clock. Finally, a product that has enough aesthetic appeal to sit front and center and all the conectivity to integrate into even the most demanding setups. Add to that, an upgraded DAC that can be shared by multiple components, the Transporter is not too far from being an audiophile bargain in my book. In any case, I'm glad it's here. -- Sleestack *headphone:* singlepower sds-xlr at, teac esoteric p-03/d-03, hd650 *2 channel:* tact rcs 2.2.xp w/ full aberdeen mods, bel canto oneref. 1000 monoblocks x 4, classe sacd2, epiphany 20-21s, tact w210 corner load subs *5.1 channel:* tact tcs mkii w/ aberdeen power supply, tact boz 216/2200 (x5) w/ aberdeen power supply, tact adc6 w/ full aberdeen mods, denon 5910, bel canto pl-1a, eggleston andra ii (x5), velodyne dd-15, pioneer elite pro 1130hd Sleestack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25800 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
