Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Higher Sampling Rate for Transporter
Before I had my dedicated room, diff resolution files make little diff. I think you really do need a very revealing system and a proper room for the difference to shine through. Also, if RR is now selling HRx being 24/176.4, it will nice if SD has a player that can play back this format without resampling on the fly. I am not one of those tweakers you think I am... -- WSLam WSLam Slim Devices Transporter - Berkley Audio Design Alpha DAC - dartZeel NHB-18NS - darTZeel NHB-108 Model B + Magico Mini II 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/Hi-Fi) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66761 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Higher Sampling Rate for Transporter
You mean the new Meridian apodizing filter? Tempting huh. But the next best thing is certainly the Berkeley Alpha DAC. Amazingly smooth sounding. -- WSLam WSLam Slim Devices Transporter - Berkley Audio Design Alpha DAC - dartZeel NHB-18NS - darTZeel NHB-108 Model B + Magico Mini II 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/Hi-Fi) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66761 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Higher Sampling Rate for Transporter
You know Sean has left the company right? I also just got words from Sean that the TP maxes out at 24/96. =( I hope there will be a TP2... -- WSLam WSLam Slim Devices Transporter - Berkley Audio Design Alpha DAC - dartZeel NHB-18NS - darTZeel NHB-108 Model B + Magico Mini II 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/Hi-Fi) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66761 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Higher Sampling Rate for Transporter
Yes, I went to the 'source' and emailed Sean directly to ask him about the possibility of anything higher than 24/96. His reply is this No, 96KHz is the maximum. There are many limiting factors that come into play above that, mainly CPU cycles and memory for buffering. The forums might be a good place to ask about resampling, I'm not really up to speed on the best server-side tools but I think there may be a way to do what you want on-the-fly, in SC. -- WSLam WSLam Slim Devices Transporter - Berkley Audio Design Alpha DAC - dartZeel NHB-18NS - darTZeel NHB-108 Model B + Magico Mini II 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/Hi-Fi) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66761 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Higher Sampling Rate for Transporter
When the Transporter was first launched, I recalled Sean Adams mentioning that there's plenty untapped horsepower under the hood. I am wondering if there is any plan to support higher sampling rate to pass through... I use the Transporter as a 'transport' feeding into the Berkeley Alpha DAC. Companies like Reference Recordings are now selling higher sampling material. It's a great way to get better sound. e.g., RR offers 24 bit 176.4 kHz material for purchase. But the Transporter maxes out at 24/96... On a separate note, what is the best way to down and re-sample from 24/176.4 to 24/96 on OS X? Thanks. -- WSLam WSLam Slim Devices Transporter - Berkley Audio Design Alpha DAC - dartZeel NHB-18NS - darTZeel NHB-108 Model B + Magico Mini II 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/Hi-Fi) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66761 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transportrer with high end DAC
agentsmith;391232 Wrote: Has anyone with a Transporter used it with a higher end DAC with word clock input? circa DCS/EMM Labs/Esoteric/Opheus/Acoustic Arts? Or even the plain old DAC64? I'd be interested to know if anyone has managed to improve the Transporter substantially with an external DAC. I use a DCC2 SE. As with all mix and match, you can always get a DIFFERENT sound, but whether different equals good, that's a whole different topic. The Transporter, imho, gives most high end DAC a run for its money. The DAC is excellent. I have it setup so that I could listen to the Transporter's analog out vs DCC2 SE processed signal with a click of a button, and in a casual listening session, everyone (3 people) preferred the Transporter's sound. The DCC2 SE is a little more extended on the top end... but I really don't know if that mean it's better... I have also tried using the DCC2 SE as master clock. I PREFER to stick with the internal clock on the transporter. Using the DCC2 SE as master clock give a slightly more clinical sound. Perhaps cleaner, but definitely more clinical. -- WSLam WSLam Slim Devices Transporter - TacT RCS2.2XP (Digital Crossover and RCS) + EMM Labs DCC2 SE - darTZeel NHB-108 Model B + Acoustic Reality eAR1001 - Wilson Benesch Torus Infrasonic Generator + Magico Mini II 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/Hi-Fi) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59067 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Lyngdorf: Digital Analogue / Analogue Digital
teros;388325 Wrote: 4. Hmmm. I hadn't tried that. I think another poster mentioned using the processor loop of the TP, a similar approach. The main drawback of either approach is the insertion of another transmitter/cable/receiver chain in the signal path. Not perfect, but not a disaster either. As in most things audio, try and listen! So this loop CAN be done already? -- WSLam WSLam Slim Devices Transporter - TacT RCS2.2XP (Digital Crossover and RCS) + EMM Labs DCC2 SE - darTZeel NHB-108 Model B + Acoustic Reality eAR1001 - Wilson Benesch Torus Infrasonic Generator + Magico Mini II 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/Hi-Fi) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58617 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Effect Loop function
Hi, just wondering if anyone can share the exact procedures in setting up the Effect Loop function on the Transporter? I would like to try using the DAC in the Transporter while looping out to a Tact 2.2XP for Room Correction. Many thanks in advance. ws -- WSLam WSLam Slim Devices Transporter - TacT RCS2.2XP (Digital Crossover and RCS) + EMM Labs DCC2 SE - darTZeel NHB-108 Model B + Acoustic Reality eAR1001 - Wilson Benesch Torus Infrasonic Generator + Magico Mini II 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/Hi-Fi) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59025 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
Jenks;151828 Wrote: WSlam - easy to agree with you on that one. Being a scientist I bristle unnecessarily at any self-professed scientist stating their knowledge as uncontrovertible facts - idiotic given the very nature of science. I should stop doing that. I do all my system selection by listening for at least a week and asking myself the simple question 'am I enjoying the music?' I admire scientists a great deal, but frankly I do not think that all scientists thing like that. Applying curiosity on appropriate matters is one thing, but applying it to every facet of life will only over complicate things. If nothing can be 'proven' as you stated previously, then there simply are no 'facts'. Back to stereo equipment, you are right that it should be about enjoyment. I am not sure what you are using at the moment, but if you want a simple setup for your music files, then TP is likely an excellent choice. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
Jenks;151830 Wrote: Sorry WSlam, our posts crossed - I was of course referring to your earlier post. Thanks for the clarification - exactly what I wanted to know. Seems like I will probably be placing that order when I get paid for my Genelecs. Congrat! I dont think you will regret! =) -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
Jenks;151833 Wrote: Yes there simply are no facts. All we have is models of the world that we choose to use, to uncomplicate things, as you say - but as soon as we stop challenging our models we stop learning anything new. People don't like that kind of ambiguity, but if you embrace it you are closer to the universe's secrets. If there is anything I have learned in this life it is that answers do not lie at the extremes, no matter how convenient that would be. The best answer is usually found in the middle somewhere. I ripped the board out of a SB2, modified it a lot, stuck it in a box with a DAC board and some linear power supplies and it sounds fab - as good as anything I have had or borrowed. But I think with the TP I could ditch my preamp too so may be the business. Hi again Like I said, I admire scientists' curious minds. Without questionings some of the fundamentals, many breakthroughs would not have happened. But imo, you have to draw a line when enough experiments are performed and verified a certain theory or model, that you have to accept that it is the 'truth' until some one manages to come up with a new angle for an experiment and disprove it. If you do not accept the possibility of some form of truth and facts do indeed exists, you no longer live in a world that we can touch upon, feel upon. Reality will become virtual if you have absolutely no 'facts'. In fact I just recently read one of Richard Feynman's lectures in the book The Meaning of It All, in which he went in depth about what the term 'scientific' means. If you just dream of models after models, then I guess you will be glad to get into the String theory camp. At some point, you do need to draw a line to differentiate facts vs fictions. imho. i am no scientist. But again, this is just a piece of consumer electronics. I see no reason why you would put yourself through that kind of torture. Buy it. If you dont like it, I am sure you can get rid of it on audiogon in no time with minimal loss. Then you can go back to your modified SB3. The Scientiifc American article I referred to in an earlier post is called The Tyrrany of Choice. Highly recommended! -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
Jenks;151851 Wrote: I understand the point. What any individual is most comfortable with - facts/theory/ambiguity/chaos will depend on what brain type they are I guess. But there are times when it seems to me it is useful to treat something as a fact and sometimes when it is not. For example we might treat the following as a fact 'aspirin relieves headaches'. It might not be true for everybody or every headache, but it is a useful truth for the vast majority of people when they have a headache. But when a Copernicus postulates that the facts fit better with the outrageous idea that the earth revolves around the sun, the so-called fact that everyone accepts the sun revolves around earth, is not so useful. Its useful to know that jumping from the 26th floor will almost definitely kill you. But its not so useful to be told a human cannot fly using his self as the only power source. Its useful to know increasing the shunt capacitance will roll off high frequencies, but not so useful to be told that changing a power cable cannot improve the sound of your stereo system. =) And that is why no one can tell you how good the Transporter is to your ears/preference! You have to try and see! Just like if I have a headache, I will need to try if Asprin works on me or not! -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter: front panel button trouble
Did you try to reinstall your firmware? -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28574 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Vibrating knob
it does that ocasionally. should not be every half a sec though... -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28494 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Why does it sound better?
mr_bill;143011 Wrote: Do you run balanced out of the Transporter into your ice amps or single ended? If SE do you use the jumpers inthe Transporter? Thanks, Bill I had XLR throughout only. I did not connect the Transporter direct to the ICEamps. They went through the DCC2 SE Preamp section. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28126 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporters have arrived!
SoftwireEngineer;142294 Wrote: Hello WSLam, saw your letter to the editor in Stereophile, October issue. Very good description of the typical use of the Squeezebox in the audiophile community. Congrats on getting it published !! It was published?! I didn't even know! haha... need to go check it out. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Why does it sound better?
Two of my friends just came over to listen to my setup today. We compared the Transporter Analog out to DCC2 SE Preamp vs Transporter AES out to DCC2 SE DAC + Clocked. They both felt that the difference is so minute... and in some cases, they like the Transporter slightly more relaxed sound then the ultra precision of the clocked combo sound. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28126 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporters have arrived!
PhilNYC;142095 Wrote: Yeehaw! It's here!!! And hey, right out of the box, it sounds pretty darn good! Very nice Phil, but it's time to sell that Oracle CDT... =) -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporters have arrived!
It's a matter of time Phil. I sold both my Linn Sondek CD12 and Unidisk 1.1... -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Why does it sound better?
I tried to understand how these graphs translate into real world performance, but I can never do it. I just do not have the technical knowledge. What I know, however, is when I first connected the Transporter and listened to it in my setup, the sound was shockingly good. I have no doubt a great deal of top notch engineering has gone into the design and execution, and the sound, and imo, sound alone, is enough to prove that. That is why I have replied on those threads wanting to modify the Transporter to wait and listen first. The Transporter is indeed an excellent sounding machine, even when compared to my DCC2 SE which costs over 10x more. The Transporter presents a real value and shows how solid design and engineering can make a true audiophile grade product affordable. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28126 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
seanadams;141256 Wrote: Yes, although I doubt you'll find any standalone DAC today that sounds much better. It could be considered a future proofing feature though. Quite the statement, and yet I have to agree, espcially at the price range, or a few times exceeding the price range of the Transporter. Except for maybe a few of the 'top' DAC out there, I would say the Transporter is extremely competitive. And with its capability to be used as a standalone DAC, it is indeed an extremely good value. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
jhm731;140905 Wrote: Ego? I don't own a five figure DAC or speakers. Why don't you contact Mr.Meitner at EMM Labs and ask him if he thinks clock cables make a difference or if he would tell people they could use a coat hanger for the connection. ;-) Money does not translate to ego my friend. Get that straight first. EMM is introducing their own line of cables. I think I know what they will say. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
jhm731;140905 Wrote: Ego? I don't own a five figure DAC or speakers. Why don't you contact Mr.Meitner at EMM Labs and ask him if he thinks clock cables make a difference or if he would tell people they could use a coat hanger for the connection. ;-) I don't want to turn this thread into a hostile one. But just our of curiosity, have you tried different clock cables and were you able to tell the difference? -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporters have arrived!
davep;140898 Wrote: My set up is nowhere near as exotic as you two guys. I have been running an SB3 into a new Musical Fidelity X-DACv3 (with seperate external PS) and then through an oldish MF X-Pre into four X-50 power amps to bi-amp a pair of BW Nautilus 805s. When the Transporter arrives (hopefully today) I am assuming I will be able to retire (and ebay) the DAC but I also want to experiment with bypassing the preamp and feeding direct to the power amps. I am a bit hesitant about doing this long term and the potential for it somehow hitting the speakers with full power if something (or somebody) goes wrong. davep Do let us know how the direct setup works out. You can limit the max vol of the SB3 or Transporter in case you hit it at full vol... it's under the Player Settings in SS. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporters have arrived!
Deaf Cat;140933 Wrote: I've had these thoughts regarding my SB2, a software glitch/someones finger hits the wrong remote buttons and POW speakers ears. Does the Transporter not have actual physical/mechanical jumpers/switch so the max o/p is set physically, so even if the software/someone screws up, the mechanical settings inside the Transporter still only let throught what is supposed to get through...?? Hmmm perhaps a little paranoid? I think the vol limit in slimserver should be quite safe -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporters have arrived!
Deaf Cat;141031 Wrote: Yep me and computers don't mix too well, they always seem to fall over even when doing the simpliest of tasks for meho hum I did have my SB straight into my power amp when the option first appeared in the software, as my pre was in for repair, worked fine for a good few weeks, switched it back when the pre re-appeared. I just have a fear from past experience my pc just does what it wants now and then, I don't understand the things =( If I had not have come across a SB, and been so pleased with it, the pc would definatly be out of the window by now :) Have some fate! you should just sit back and relax the 'new way' we are enjoying to access our music collection -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporter Reception -- for Sean or others
I used to get 80% with SB3, now 99 to 100% with Transporter -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28078 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter knob is very cool
I can hear sound from the knob every now and then. Rather random. I do hope that eventually the sound can be eliminated completely though. And it is not just for vol. you can use it to navigate... that is when it is cool. when it hits the root, it wont let you go 'up' anymore. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27981 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter ventilation
Fifer;140508 Wrote: Utilising the case/chassis as a heatsink is a much more elegant and efficient design solution compared with drilling lots of holes on the case which let a little heat out and a load of dust in. yah, my x times more expensive emm labs dcc2 se has holes on the top cover... -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27991 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
ajmitchell;140506 Wrote: I agree, WSLam has take some great pics here in a modern setting. I particularly like http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618/2/97851478/Large as this shows the actual unit working with the real displays. The problem you would have with the pre-production is that you would not have the displays running. If you are taking some more, I'd like to see more of the silver unit too. Thank you! =) I will take more... but the silver one is not mine... I will see if I can go and take some of the silver one. The silver one is being used with a pair of Acoustic Reality eAR1001 and Sonus Faber Guarneri. He just emailed me and told me he is finally, completely, disc-free. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporters have arrived!
davep;140521 Wrote: Mine, according to the UPS tracking site, has been sitting in Ontario, CA for 28 hours now. It is driving me crazy - I can only hope that the tracking thingy is wrong and the departure scan for the onward flight did not get posted for some reason and it is actually on its way. I am checking the UPS site on a half hourly basis hoping to see 'Arrived Hong Kong' pop up. Really want it for the weekend. davep Hi Dave, You are from HK too! =) I am sure you will get yours soon! It is worth the wait! -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporter, Inside Out
seanadams;140295 Wrote: Yes, a coat hanger will work too. :) Bought a 2m 50ohm BNC Cable for US2.5. I think this is as cheap as they get... =) -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporters have arrived!
davep;140594 Wrote: Well, as I predicted, the UPS data was missing the info on despatch from LA and my Transporter was actually making its way towards me all along and has now landed in HK. I should have it in my hands by Friday evening, so no prizes for guessing what I am going to be doing this weekend. WS - did you start getting any sleep yet? davep Tonight will be the first night (to try to sleep), but I have a feeling the thought that yay tomorrow is Friday is not gonna help! -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporter, Inside Out
Ok, so hooked up the BNC cable on the Transporter to the Word Clock Out from my DCC2 SE. Turned off Slave mode on DCC2 SE, and went to Player Settings: DIGITAL OUTPUT ENCODING - AES/EBU (using XLR) CLOCK SOURCE - Word Clock Input That's all the changes I need to make right? It sounds different, but I am not sure if I like what I am hearing... maybe I just need to get used to it, or maybe I did something wrong with the settings? -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
shokunin;140664 Wrote: Ideally you would want 75 ohm cables and not 50ohm. I'm using a non-signature DCC2 with Stealth XLR cable and Stealth BNC cable for the word clock. I've not received my transporter yet, but hopefully soon. According to Sean, a coat hanger would do for the clock cable. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
Thanks Wayne. I had a Big Ben too, that I used briefly with my SB3 and TacT. so yes I am sort of aware... but I am not familiar with the DCC2 SE Master Clock mode... need to explore more. Wayne;140669 Wrote: Hi WSLam, I use Big Ben for master clock input to SB3. For Big Ben, I need to select internal clock as well as the clock frequenct for the output clock reference. Same logic may imply on the DCC2. Good luck and please share more detail on what you feel wrong on the sound. Wayne -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
Ok, done more listening. Let me describe what I am hearing. Using DCC2 SE in Master Clock mode, BNC out to Transporter Word Clock In. Changed settings in Player Settings... It sounds different. I was at first a little confused to the sound, but after more listening, and comparing it with and without the DCC2 SE as master clock, I think I am coming to realize the difference. Images are more defined and seem to be more precise with the clock cable. This clearer outline of the images make things more 'position' oriented. And somehow, the sound seems slightly less blended then without the clock cable. The size of the sound is now very defined. The amount of 'space' (air some would call) seems to have been enhanced. I need to do further listening. On some music, the clocked setup is obviously more transparent and reveal more subtilties. But on some recordings, it almost makes things a tad too dry for my taste. need more time... -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
SoftwireEngineer;140740 Wrote: Your description seems to fit in with my experience in reducing jitter. Either when using a better digital cable (a glass toslink) or when I added a modded Elpac to my SB3. Again, I feel the jitter spectrum of the SB3 (and based on your 'too dry' description, the transporter as well) seems very 'euphonic' ie. when there is jitter the SB3 sounds smooth (and actually soft). I feel the 'air' or space/ambience is actually the best indicator of high fidelity. The 'dryness' will be perceived as 'realistic' at higher volumes. It will also be more dynamic and the bass should be tighter (is it ?) as well. And I thought I would have an early night! 4am here. Did nothing by A/B/C listening between A) unclocked Trans+DCC2SE, B) clocked Trans+DCC2SE and C)Trans Analog Out. You are absolutely right. I think what shocked me initially turns out to be a level of fidelity I have not experienced before. Things are SO clear it's a little eerie at first, but I am learning to appreciate it. Bass is indeed tighter. The most difference I still find is in the imaging. Images are now in a much more 3D soundstage. The 'air' quality is definitely higher as well. So in short, these descriptions apply to ABC. Frankly, C can often be the most comfortable sounding one. Whereas A has this surreal realism that is hard to resist. When I listen to C, I hear little wrong with the sound. But when I switch to A, things become much clearer. B is a good compromise, but if I have to choose, I will set up A and C and that will be an easy switch on the preamp. Must sleep. Hope I am still making sense. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
jhm731;140765 Wrote: I know a DCC2 owner who feels digital clock cables make a difference. He now uses BNC digital cables from: www.cerioustechnologies.com[/url]. No offense, but I think I will trust Sean. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
You are absolutely right. I meant to say BAC. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
atkinsonrr;140861 Wrote: WSlam, I am wondering if it would be possible to see pics of the innards of the DCC2SE? I would love to hear some of the more technically-savvy folks here do a compare and contrast between the DCC2SE and Transporter, and speculate on what gives the DCC its superior clarity, spatial cues, air, etc. As you have a SOTA DAC sitting side by side with Transporter, its a unique opportunity. Haha, I just took some last night as EMM sent me an updated EPROM to install. I didn't think it was relevant, so I didn't post the link, but here you go: http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1942885 I have NO idea what is what when I take the photos. Hopefully the pics sort of make sense. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
seanadams;140785 Wrote: You don't need to trust anyone. Just read about how clock syncing works and you will understand! Once you have confined the clock integrity issue to the DAC, the only issue then becomes getting the data to it. I'm sure there are those who will claim that clock sync cable quality is critical, just as some will claim that a particular hard drive or ethernet cable sounds better. All these claims are equally false, all for the same reasons. You are way too nice. Some people listen with their ego. you just can't help those. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
seanadams;140778 Wrote: WS: I think you need to make sure the word sync is really working. If you connect the _analog_ outputs on Transporter and then set it to word clock in mode, then try to play a track, what do you get? It should be playing back very slowly, like maybe 1/2 speed, since it has no valid clock input. Forget what I said before about clicking - that's applies only you're going the other direction. In this case, if the work clock is not working then you would get no sound at all over s/pdif. If you unplug the clock cable and you still get sound, it means the clock sync was not functioning beforehand. Ok this is what I just tried, all with Transporter set to Word Clock in Mode. 1) Transorter Analog Out - Sounds NORMAL 2) Transorter Analog Out, I physically disconnect the clock cable - Sounds like a snail 3) Transporter Digital Out, Turn off DCC2 SE Master Clock - No Sound. DCC2SE cannot lock the signal. Sounds right? -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
I think most of us here agree the top notch support SD provides. They just fixed a WMA Lossless bug that has been bugging me for ages! Very glad... And porn... well, the clothes is back on and it is once again singing. =) I need to get a clock cable soon to try out the clock function... any coax cable with BNC connectors will do? -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
seanadams;140278 Wrote: Any cable will do for the clock sync. The whole principle of clock slaving is that it confines the effective clock path to the circuits inside the DAC. Thus it truly makes absolutely no difference what kind of cables you use as long as the data makes it across. Thanks, so not even 75ohm spec? Any normal phono cable will do? If so, I will DIY it. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
seanadams;140283 Wrote: For the sync cable, correct. It is only a 44.1khz square wave. Thanks again. I have a 75ohm cable lying around already with one BNC connector on one end. All I would need to do is to change the other connector. Will that do too? -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
seanadams;140295 Wrote: Yes, a coat hanger will work too. :) haha got it! =) Will try using my body as a conductor first =) -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
Ben Diss;140399 Wrote: Sean- Not fer nutin' but you should think about licensing WSLam's photos for your marketing. I think he just put me over the edge towards getting one as I sit here and drool over his audio porn pics. Seriously, it's good work. -Ben Thank you Ben! The Transporter (the way it looks, functions, and sounds) should really sell like Hot Cake if the world has 'perfect information'. And information will never be perfect unless we see the naked truth right?! -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporters have arrived!
Innards of Transporter. Overview. Surprised how empty it is. The case finishing is top notch! The fit is nice. And they put some very nice touches to it... putting tiny pieces of tapes close to the screw mounts, I believe to damp the chassis a little. No metal-to-metal rubbing. +---+ |Filename: 98101199-S.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1746| +---+ -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporters have arrived!
Is this the DAC? +---+ |Filename: 98103926-S.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1749| +---+ -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporters have arrived!
Amauta;139897 Wrote: Nope, the dac's you can find on the right side of the board. icic. so the AKM one is not it? -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporters have arrived!
seanadams;139902 Wrote: No, that is an s/pdif transmitter chip. It is not used at all by the current firmware (we use my own design) but we may enable this chip in the future to support things like the TacT tape loop idea, higher sample rates, etc. VERY nice! So there's actually 'spare' power that is yet untapped?! wonderful! -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporters have arrived!
Amauta, Sean just showed me what is what, so I will be taking more photos... bare with me, it's 2am here, I work kind slow. Larger pics are avaialble. Will post link when I post next batch of photos. Pat, the Transporter is no emptier then my TacT RCS 2.0S. In fact, I find the Transporter's components better organized, have better craftmanship, and the case finishing is also better then the more expensive TacT. Scooby, Congrat! So I am not dellusional right? The Transporter sounds phenomenal right? I used to own a Linn CD12, a Unidisk 1.1 and now have a EMM Labs DCC2 SE. All three are regarded as some of the best by most audiophiles. I can't say the Transporter tops them all, but for the price... wow. I cannot imagine how any DAC in this price range can top the Transporter. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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] Transporter, Inside Out
I just put up a full gallery of photos of the Transporter, Inside Out! Thanks to Sean for pointing out to me what is what. You can access the full gallery here: http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618 Enjoy, ws -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
=) Full Size photos are avaialble for download as well. Please note the full size photos are around 4MB each. Enjoy. One advice for all the people waiting for their Transporters. Get some sleep NOW. Since the Transporter arrives, I have not slept before 4am every night. It's draining...but so exciting! -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
It is worth the wait. I do not think you will be disappointed! -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
Wombat;139989 Wrote: Great photos! This thing is pretty well build. NE5534 in the exit... At least some space left for experimenting :) Before I listened to it, I was full of ideas about modifying it. After I listened to it, I have NO desire to 'experiment' with such a fine design. Give it a good listen before you send it to someone who claims that they could improve it... I rather spend the money to get another Transporter instead of risking it and have it modified. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
Wombat;139998 Wrote: Well, myself wouldn´t resist. Just a little soldering on the OPs :) What do you plan to do? Please share... -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
I am no DIY person. Can you directly replace the OP? Are they perfect substitues? -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out
Chaka;140048 Wrote: Hi Sean- No, I can't claim it would be but historically many find discrete stages sound better than opamps, but its a long debated thing that I amn sure you are fully aware of. Nice unit you got there btw, congrats!!! Hope to hear one some day. Maybe Sean's engineering has rewrote audio history! =) Listen with an open mind! -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27927 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporters have arrived!
Bob Bressler;140056 Wrote: I had been using the SB3 with a CEC DAC and the Transporter sounds cleaner and richer. Very nice. (Not quite as good as the SB3 through my AudioNote DAC5 - but that's not fair). I had an Audio Note DAC5 Signature. Sold it, GLADLY, after 1 yr of ownership. Not my cup of tea. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporters have arrived!
jhm731;140047 Wrote: Interesting. DSD playback via the EMM Labs DCC2 is awesome. IMO, more than worth the inconvenience of getting up to change the disk. When they start selling DSD tracks for downloads, wake me up from my little world. =) -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporters have arrived!
cliveb;140039 Wrote: WSLam: thanks for all the great info you've provided. One request, if I may: when you get around to trying out any of the digital inputs, please can you tell us what sequence of button presses is required on the remote to actually switch inputs? I'm interested in using a Transporter as a preamp/DAC with other digital sources (DVD player, PVR), and would like to know how convenient (or otherwise) switching inputs is. In the Transporter, there is a new item (customizable) called Digital Inputs in the Root Menu. You just neeed to scroll there and then select. It's not as easy as having a direct button on your remote, but pretty convenient nonetheless. It should be good enough... -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) - 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of Transporter, Inside Out' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1930618) | 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Clock Sync Cable
EMM is introducing their own line of cables. So I am sure that is what they will be recommending... -- WSLam WSLam 'SB3' (http://www.slimdeviceas.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27592 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporters have arrived!
All effort to resist will be futile at the end. May as well buy now given there's already a backlog! -- WSLam WSLam 'SB3' (http://www.slimdeviceas.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporters have arrived!
Ok, 30 mins with the Transporter, using ANALOG out. A brief impression: 1) Dual Display is way cool. SlimServer 6.5 allows you to customize each display, which results in a much more complete visual display compare to the limited display on the SB2/3. 2) The KNOB is COOL. It makes a little noise (not during playing), but the 'tension' varies. Very cool. I don't really know HOW it works yet, but I KNOW it is way cool 3) The backlit remote is great! It is still very much plastic, and quite light, but it is totally functional. Definitely a step up from the SB2/3 era. I wish the plastic isn't shiny though. Fingerprints all over it in no time. 4) SlimServer6.5 has many Transporter only features, such as the word clock function, polarity etc. Still exploring 5) Dual WiFi Antenna. Where my SB3 used to get 80% strength, I now get *98%*! 6) LOVING IT! -- WSLam WSLam 'SB3' (http://www.slimdeviceas.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporters have arrived!
In actual use: +---+ |Filename: 97851478-M.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1743| +---+ -- WSLam WSLam 'SB3' (http://www.slimdeviceas.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporters have arrived!
Yes Pat, I think that should be doable! Right now, when you hit the 'root' level, you just can't turn left anymore. Very cool! You can also 'push' on the knob to 'enter' (go right)... very nice touch. -- WSLam WSLam 'SB3' (http://www.slimdeviceas.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporters have arrived!
ok, a few quick comments... only short ones because I am in shock! 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 had full intention to compare the Transporter Digital Out vs the SB3's Digital out, but the excellent performance (right out of the box) of the Transporter's ANALOG performance has totally grabbed my attention. Give it a good hard listen before you plan any mod. I think Sean has put a great deal of engineering genius into the Transporter. The Power Supply in the Transporter is clearly REALLY good... no way could you get sound like this from a so-so power supply. I just told my friends via email, for those who are waiting for their Transporter, be a little more patient. For those who plan to buy a DAC to go with a SB3, hold your decision... andfor those who has a 'so-so' DAC with a SB3, it may be time just to get the Transporter. One thing I did notice is that the Analog Out of the Transporter is much lower in volume then the vol I get with the digital input going through my EMM Labs DCC2 SE. So when you guys compare the sounds eventually make sure you 'sync' the volume. The DCC2 SE has independent vol settings for each input, which made comparisons very easy. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporters have arrived!
Did some more listening, still doing Trans Analog vs Trans Digital + EMM Labs DCC2 SE. EMM is definitely a little richer and fuller sounding, but no way does the Transporter sounds thin in anyway. In fact, the Transporter has excellent resolution throughout. DCC2SE also seems to have a slight edge in the overall balance which imo, affects the overall soundstage (not imaging). But the Transporter is gonna give many 'hifi' DAC a run for its money. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporters have arrived!
Sleestack, I dont think you will be disappointed. I want to let it break in a little more before I comment further, but so far so good. Unless it takes a turn for the worse after break in (which is unlikely), I think this is another landmark product from SD. ModelCitizen, I shared your feelings when I looked at the photos. But the black one I am using now, from a distance (12 ft or so), the buttons are really not intrusive. What I thought was surprising is that if you really use the front panel to choose music etc (instead of remote) the buttons are actually extremely functional. No menu and no multi-function buttons/navigation. direct buttons... very very functional. Going from a button-less SB3 may takes a little getting used to, but I have a feeling it will be easier to live with then you may think. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporters have arrived!
A few issues, which I am sure SD will fix with the next firmware. And none of these affects the way the T sounds... 1) The very cool knob makes a rattling sound occasionally. Apparently, when the player firmware interacts with the rotary encoder firmware. This causes a click sound when the magnetic brake in the encoder to be audible. It's not very loud, but new Transporter owners should be aware that it is normal (at this point anyway) to hear that little rattling sound. It happens a few times during initial setup, then during operation, it seems to be rather random. 2) On my unit, when I power off, there's a tiny green dot on the left that gets lit up. just ONE pixel. I can only see it when I am within 5 ft of the unit. Just a few quirks in case the fuutre perfectionist Transporter owners wonder... =) -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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] Transporters have arrived!
Transporters have arrived! Will post some photos soon. A few quick comments: Packaging is excellent. I do not like overpacked things, but this is very sensibly packed. Well done. The Transporters themselves are very highly finished. Wil post a few pics soon. But in short, SD knows what they are charging and know what they must deliver. VERY well done. Even among my 'hi end' equipment, I have to say this is one of the better looking ones. I have a black and silver on hands now. Silver is not mine... so after the initial photos, I will only have the black one... now what sucks is I have to go to work! so can't play with it until tonight! -- WSLam WSLam 'SB3' (http://www.slimdeviceas.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporters have arrived!
Some photos here: +---+ |Filename: 97758512-M.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1730| +---+ -- WSLam WSLam 'SB3' (http://www.slimdeviceas.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Transporters have arrived!
The boxes: +---+ |Filename: 97766039-M.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1736| +---+ -- WSLam WSLam 'SB3' (http://www.slimdeviceas.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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: Clock Sync Cable
Thank you Jeff! I figure even audiophiles cannot go crazy on a clock cable! =) -- WSLam WSLam 'SB3' (http://www.slimdeviceas.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27592 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SB3 sound degrading with time?
P Floding;138083 Wrote: ok, I upgraded the server and firmware to the latest. The only problem so far was that I tested the Default2 interface and got stuck there, unable to change back, and unable to use it. I found out how to get out of it from searching the forum here. I'd recommend removing or hiding incomplete skins to avoid users getting into this catch 22 situation. you can manually navigate to any skin by doing http://slimserver:9000/skin_name, like /nokia7700/ -- WSLam WSLam 'SB3' (http://www.slimdeviceas.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27640 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Clock Sync Cable
In anticipation of the Transporter, I will be using the Transporter digital out into my DCC2 SE and since the DCC2 SE has a clock out, I could connect it to the Transporter clock in. So I need a BNC to BNC cable. What kind of cable? Anything will do? Or is there a certain type of wiring I need for the clock sync? Thanks -- WSLam WSLam 'SB3' (http://www.slimdeviceas.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27592 ___ 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 how do you guys embed the photos to show inline? -- WSLam WSLam 'SB3' (http://www.slimdeviceas.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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 Here are some photos of my setup. The DCC2 has been upgraded to SE. And eagerly waiting for my Transporter to arrive... ws +---+ |Filename: 76134123-M.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1704| +---+ -- WSLam WSLam 'SB3' (http://www.slimdeviceas.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179activeNavBar=productsactiveSubNavBar=Source) - 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) - 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 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] A real commitment to SB: sold my CD12
Just want to share. Ever since I got the SB2, I had not listened to a single CD. So there it was, a nice Linn CD12 sitting on my shelf collecting dust (while I sit on the couch collecting dust). So I finally sold off my CD12. And the thing is, as perfect as the CD12 was as a CD player, I do not miss it a single bit. I am now using the SB2 with a EMM Labs DCC2. Great sound, much greater convenience. I use a Tablet PC (X41T) as my remote. Using the Touch skin, I see that as the perfect setup for me for now. -- WSLam WSLam SB2 | Linn CD12 | Unidisk 1.1 | TacT RCS2.0s | EMM Labs DCC2 | Mark Levinson No.33H | Revel Ultima Salon 'Photo of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/thumbnails.php?album=62) ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: A real commitment to SB: sold my CD12
bjackson Wrote: I think you probably don't miss you Linn a single bit, becuase you arn't missing a Single Bit with your SB2 with lossless CODECs.. LOL, I couldn't resist. haha! exactly! -- WSLam WSLam SB2 | Unidisk 1.1 | TacT RCS2.0s | EMM Labs DCC2 | Mark Levinson No.33H | Revel Ultima Salon 'Photo of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/thumbnails.php?album=62) ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: A real commitment to SB: sold my CD12
PhilNYC Wrote: WS...congrats! But I did notice that your signature still has the Linn Unidisk; are you still using that? By many accounts, the Unidisk is better as a transport than the CD12. And of course your beautiful EmmLabs DAC is also probably a lot better sounding than the CD12. Hmm, EMM has a diff sound from the CD12. CD12 is still a tad bit more 'musical', or rather maybe the EMM just offers more 'resolution' and details that the CD12 tends to 'smooth over'. But I am fine with either. I think it boils down to personal preference. There really is no absolute. Unidisk... yes I do have it, but rarely use it. I do have some SACD that I use the Unidisk with. CD performance on the Unidisk 1.1 is so-so...SACD sounds very good, but ironically, I think DVDA sounds the best. I also use it as my DVD Video player. PhilNYC Wrote: FWIW, I'm finding that I like listening to music using my SB2 to feed my Dodson DA-218 DAC. On critical listening (and in system demonstrations for potential customers, since I am an audio dealer), I will use my modified Sony S7700 transport because it does sound a little bit better than the SB2. But it's damn close...and my S7700 has about $1300 worth of mods on it (more than the cost of my SB2 and eMac combined!)... I have personally tried many transports vs the SB2. Honestly i think if the RIP are perfect, there should be NO difference. The perfect transport is to deliver the bits accurately. And once you are there, you can't go 'beyond' that. -- WSLam WSLam SB2 | Unidisk 1.1 | TacT RCS2.0s | EMM Labs DCC2 | Mark Levinson No.33H | Revel Ultima Salon 'Photo of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/thumbnails.php?album=62) ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Some photos: SB2, DCC2 and TacT
Big Ben just arrived last night. These photos were taken a few days ago. http://photos.lam.ws/thumbnails.php?album=250page=1 SB2 as 'transport' is very impressive. -- WSLam WSLam SB2 | Linn CD12 | Unidisk 1.1 | TacT RCS2.0s | EMM Labs DCC2 | Mark Levinson No.33H | Revel Ultima Salon 'Photo of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/thumbnails.php?album=62) ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Some photos: SB2, DCC2 and TacT
I got my Big Ben off someone on the TacT Yahoo User Group. A lot of people there tried it and gave up on it, claiming it makes absolutely no audible difference, and in some cases, actually degrade the sound (collapsing soundatage etc). I hear a difference, but I a not ready to make my judgement yet. It all boils down to 'personal preference'. But using the SB2 with the BB, the 'highs' are indeed a little more tame. Less 'Digititus'... -- WSLam WSLam SB2 | Linn CD12 | Unidisk 1.1 | TacT RCS2.0s | EMM Labs DCC2 | Mark Levinson No.33H | Revel Ultima Salon 'Photo of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/thumbnails.php?album=62) ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: I want a SB2, but...
I believe mine is universal (HK)... but it's plugged in somewhere hard to reach now, can't really tell. But it will basically run off any 5V DC... including batteries! -- WSLam WSLam SB2 | Linn CD12 | Unidisk 1.1 | TacT RCS2.0s | EMM Labs DCC2 | Mark Levinson No.33H | Revel Ultima Salon 'Photo of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/thumbnails.php?album=62) ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: I want a SB2, but...
Hi kbelinski I am in similar situation. I have maybe 10% of music in Chinese. But let me tell you, get the SB2 now. 1) you can control your music via a computer UI (notebook, tablet pc) using SlimServer web UI, all chinese will display there. 2) the SB2 is already ready, so it's a matter of font library via firmware upgrade? it's a matter of time. and you can easily listen to the 70% of music you have now. ws -- WSLam WSLam SB2 | Linn CD12 | Unidisk 1.1 | TacT RCS2.0s | EMM Labs DCC2 | Mark Levinson No.33H | Revel Ultima Salon 'Photo of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/thumbnails.php?album=62) ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Companion to SB2?
Will this be what we should all be looking at for Jitter-correction? http://www.monarchyaudio.com/DIP.htm Has anyone tried this? -- WSLam *** *** *** WSLam SB2 | Linn CD12 | Unidisk 1.1 | TacT RCS2.0s | Placette Audio Balanced Passive Preamp | Mark Levinson No.33H | Revel Ultima Salon ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB Audiophile Wish List
I am so happy with the SB2 (replacing slowly, my Linn CD12) that I really hope SD will build an 'audiophile' version of the SB. Here are a list of features I could think of! Hope you guys can all pitch in: - No Internal DAC. Save the cost, and spend it on elsewhere - AES Digital Out (That would make my day!) - No Volume control, the simpler the circuit, the better - WBT or Neutrik connectors - Make it heavier! =) audio nuts are all for heavy equipment! (otherwise, the AES cable is gonna make the SB2 'move') - A even better, higher resolution display. - more 'solid' feel remote control Anyone else? ws -- WSLam *** *** *** WSLam SB2 | Linn CD12 | Unidisk 1.1 | TacT RCS2.0s | Placette Audio Balanced Passive Preamp | Mark Levinson No.33H | Revel Ultima Salon ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SB Audiophile Wish List
Oh one more... Remote Display... maybe something like the Sonos controller. =) Audiophiles will pay! -- WSLam WSLam SB2 | Linn CD12 | Unidisk 1.1 | TacT RCS2.0s | Placette Audio Balanced Passive Preamp | Mark Levinson No.33H | Revel Ultima Salon 'Photo of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/thumbnails.php?album=62) ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Introducing myself
Hi Awylwin, The SB2 is suprisingly good as a transport. I guess in theory, it has every right to be. the idea makes sense. In fact, assuming you have perfectly ripped music, the SB2 should take the variable of the transport out of the equation. I am now using awaken.com to rip the rest of my music. They provid excellent customer service and are very accomodating (tagging wise). I really look forward to having ALL my CDs in a lossless format. Other then the PSU, the unit should be 'bit perfect', right? But I suppose the remaining issue will be the jitter/clock issues? -- WSLam *** *** *** WSLam SB2 | Linn CD12 | Unidisk 1.1 | TacT RCS2.0s | Placette Audio Balanced Passive Preamp | Mark Levinson No.33H | Revel Ultima Salon ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
