Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What is the best top end player now ?
Hi, I happen to owned both the Transporter and a Naim DAC. Since then I have "upgraded" to dCS Debussy driven by Mac Mini and Pure Music. I never made a comparison between these DACs, but I still miss the Transporter for its excellent display and interface. And my memory of it, not having made comparison side by side, is not too shady either. Question for below, have you tried mating the Transporter with one of those DACs, especially the Debussy? Will I reap the full benefit of the improvement? Or is USB/Pure Music or Amarra the connection of choice. I am about to order a Transporter SE before they disappear from the face of the earth, which it seems is the direction it is heading. thanks in advance. jh901 wrote: > The top digital players are manufactured by dCS and their "ring DAC" is > pretty much the king. For redbook only, the Naim CD-555 is world class. > Those and many, many other players (excluding the many outboard DACs) > have sound quality that will surpass the sound quality of the > Transporter by a huge margin. Here's a shortlist: > > > dCS "Ring DAC" (Scarlatti, Paganini, Debussy, Puccini) > Naim DAC (CD-555) > CH Precision C1 DAC > APL DAC-M (Designer: Alex Peychev) > Light Harmonic Da Vinci > Playback Designs MPD-5 > MSB Diamond DAC IV > EMM Labs DAC2 > Burmester (069, 089, 113) > Wadia 9 series > Audio Research Reference DAC > Simaudio 750D (built in transport but mainly a DAC) > Zanden 5000S > > > Note that the next level down includes players such as the Cary 306 SACD > Pro, which is now my reference player. The leap in sound quality over > the Transporter was shocking. My speakers are very high resolution, so > that's part of the equation, but nonetheless I would not have recognized > the sound of my system by ear with the Cary replacing the Transporter. > And that's no hyperbole. Anyone who suggests that DACs sound pretty > much the same either (a) have never heard a great one (b) have other > weak links in their chain (c) have such a poor set up that no system > will sound good or (d) have limitations with hearing. There's a good > reason why many seeking the very best pay $5, 10, 20 thousand or even > much more for a digital front end. > > Note that dCS is set to release Vivaldi soon. Priced at over $100 > thousand. I'm betting it will be worth it for those with "statement" > speakers and amplification. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96407 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Bryston BDP-1
I looked at that Bryston paper and it looks very draft and confusing. There is supposed to be a LAN port built in and they would be incredibly clueless and stupid if they would not include LAN file access i the first release. I think it is a work in progress and I am sure that when it comes out it will have that function built in. It'd be suicidal not to. -- agentsmith Main System: Source: Macbook Pro/M2Tech HiFace/Naim DAC/Teddy XPS Amplification: Naim 282/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC Speakers: Harbeth Monitor 30 Bedroom System: SB2 or Airport Express + Meridian AD88 Missing my Transporter agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79732 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Can Squeezebox play streaming radio at 320 kbps?
Yes Linn stations at 320 Kbps plays beautifully with no drop outs -- agentsmith Main System: Source: Macbook Pro/M2Tech HiFace/Naim DAC/Teddy XPS Amplification: Naim 282/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC Speakers: Harbeth Monitor 30 Bedroom System: SB2 or Airport Express + Meridian AD88 Missing my Transporter agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79452 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Small form factor Amp/receiver
Why the new Naim Uniqute of course! http://www.naim-audio.com/unitiqute/index.html -- agentsmith System 1: Macbook Pro+Weiss DAC+Hi-Line+Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 Bedroom System: SB2 or Airport Express connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian Alfred Dunhill AD88 Missing my Transporter agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=75439 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Octoshape p2p HQ radio streaming
RTHK Hong Kong has just announced using Octoshape for peer to peer high quality radio streaming. Clients are available for MAC OSX and Windoze. I tried it on my Macbook/Weiss setup and it sounded good. Any chance of Squeeze supporting this? -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line RCA-DIN, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Naim NAT03 tuner, CD5X, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 or Airport Express connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 Headphone: Naim Headline+NAPSC and ancient Senn HD580 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69177 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter vs. Duet+DAC?
Depends on the DAC. I have had SB with Benchmark DAC1 and Lavry DA10. The Transporter sounded much more natural than both in my system. I have since sold my transporter and is waiting for delivery of a Weiss DAC to be connected to an SB2 and a new Macbook. Looking back, I should have kept the Transporter as well. It really is a gem. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line RCA-DIN, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Naim NAT03 tuner, CD5X, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 or Airport Express connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 Headphone: Naim Headline+NAPSC and ancient Senn HD580 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=67682 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter Versions?
dennis55;443349 Wrote: > Agentsmith = "just sold my transporter and is already missing > it"why?. The Transporter was one heck of a nice box that sounded nice, I am now using the SB2 as a substitute while waiting for my Weiss DAC. The sound of course is nothing like the Transporter. While waiting for the Transporter I am learning about how to set up a PC to be a media client using MediaMonkey. And trust me, SqueezeCenter is the best platform out there for computer based audio. MediaMonkey and Foobar are just so hard. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line RCA-DIN, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Naim NAT03 tuner, CD5X, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 or Airport Express connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 Headphone: Naim Headline+NAPSC and ancient Senn HD580 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65745 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter Versions?
Hi I just sold my transporter and is already missing it. My transporter was about 2 years old. Just wonder if there ever were upgrades to the hardware since its introduction? If I buy a new one now, would it be the same box as the last one I bought. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line RCA-DIN, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Naim NAT03 tuner, CD5X, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 or Airport Express connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 Headphone: Naim Headline+NAPSC and ancient Senn HD580 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65745 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Apodizing Filters in Perfect Wave DAC and Hopefully Meridian Preamps
Current issue of TAS has a review on Meridian 808.2 CD player with Apodizing filter. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line RCA-DIN, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Naim NAT03 tuner, CD5X, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 or Airport Express connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 Headphone: Naim Headline+NAPSC and ancient Senn HD580 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65327 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Help - distorted sounds!
Yes this must be frustrating. By all means you should demand an exchange from the seller. Since SqueezeCenter is updated very frequently, there is an off chance that you could have hit some bugs under a certain configuration. But apparently your problem seems to be physical. If you still have the patience you can always try switching cables etc, just to make sure it is not something smaller. If you haven't already. Oh and RCA should not sound terrible. It will have less gain, and there may be subtle difference in quality. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line RCA-DIN, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Naim NAT03 tuner, CD5X, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 or Airport Express connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 Headphone: Naim Headline+NAPSC and ancient Senn HD580 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63669 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Help - distorted sounds!
Suggest you try to see if the audio signal is fine. Try outputting to a DAC if you have one. Or try Balanced output Vs RCA or vice versa. I forgot, have you tried different SqueezeCenter versions? -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line RCA-DIN, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Naim NAT03 tuner, CD5X, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 or Airport Express connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 Headphone: Naim Headline+NAPSC and ancient Senn HD580 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63669 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anyone tried a 96k 24 bit download
DanH;427817 Wrote: > You can get them from HDtracks and Linn records. That is the main reason > I would buy a transporter. Crutchfield has a deal right now for 1800 you > get a transporter and a squeezebox controller. It is very tempting. I > just wish I knew if you can hear a difference in higher sample rate > audio. That is a smashing good deal! To tell you the truth, in my mid range Naim system I could not hear obvious differences between 44.1/16 and 96/24 tracks. I've been called deaf by other members but to me they both sounded very good on the Transporter. I can hear obvious improvements between a Naim Powerline or Hi-Line and ordinary cables. But dont buy it for the hires files alone. The Transporter is extraordinary with 44.1/16 files alone. The rest is just bonus. IMHO, the quality of the master/mix is far more important. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line RCA-DIN, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Naim NAT03 tuner, CD5X, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 or Airport Express connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 Headphone: Naim Headline+NAPSC and ancient Senn HD580 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63908 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Help - distorted sounds!
Actually you mentioned you did the xilinx reset. I personally never did that before. But there is also a Factory Reset procedure, last time I had a problem with the Transporter caused by playing some 24bit 192Khz files, a Factory reset fixed it. To do a factory reset: 1. Disconnect the power 2. Press and hold "Add" on the remote 3. Reconnect the power 4. Release the "Add" button when you see "Factory reset..." on the screen You then have to go through the initial network setup procedures etc. again. Give it a shot, it fixed my Transporter a few times. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line RCA-DIN, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Naim NAT03 tuner, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 or Airport Express connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 Headphone: Naim Headline+NAPSC and ancient Senn HD580 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63669 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Help - distorted sounds!
Have you tried different firmware? Also, have you tried resetting the machine? -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line RCA-DIN, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Naim NAT03 tuner, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 or Airport Express connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 Headphone: Naim Headline+NAPSC and ancient Senn HD580 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63669 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Help - distorted sounds!
Phil Leigh;426726 Wrote: > You definitely need to get the TP swapped for another one. Definitely. Agreed, this is definitely not normal. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line RCA-DIN, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Naim NAT03 tuner, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 or Airport Express connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 Headphone: Naim Headline+NAPSC and ancient Senn HD580 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63669 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter Review in TAS
wayne325;426531 Wrote: > Does an airport express decode at 96 kHz? > > If not then maybe it's "just as good" for CD, but that's it. To my ears, it was not even "just as good" for 44.1/16 CDs, not even close. And I believe the AE outputs 44.1/16 only. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line RCA-DIN, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Naim NAT03 tuner, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 or Airport Express connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 Headphone: Naim Headline+NAPSC and ancient Senn HD580 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63161 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Help - distorted sounds!
Does it only happen on certain songs? I had a very bad distortion problem before and it turned out to have something to with the tags on replay gain. I turned "Volume Adjustment/Replay Gain" OFF and everything was OK. Not sure if this is the same problem, but worth a try I guess. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line RCA-DIN, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Naim NAT03 tuner, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 or Airport Express connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 Headphone: Naim Headline+NAPSC and ancient Senn HD580 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63669 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter Review in TAS
Anne;422791 Wrote: > http://stereophile.com/mediaservers/207slim/ this is over 2 years > old...did it ever get a bad review? Actually, yes. There was an extremely biased and carelessly written review from audioenz.com, highlighting only on how operating the Transporter is as difficult as learning a new instrument, and that it sounds good, but a Airport express+DAC is just as good for less money. Both highly untrue of course as I used an Airport Express with Lavry and benchmark DAC before and none of them came close to the Transporter. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line RCA-DIN, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 or Airport Express connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 Headphone: Naim Headline+NAPSC and ancient Senn HD580 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63161 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] beginner audiophile setup?
I opine that Audioengine speakers are no match for redwine modded SB3. You need something like the Adam active speakers or the Dynaudio desktop speakers. I personally do not understand the near obsession with the Audioengine speakers, they sounded rather boomy to me. They may be good for their prices and built quality, but to me do not quite match any half decent audiophile speakers. Just my opinions. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line RCA-DIN, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 or Airport Express connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 Headphone: Naim Headline+NAPSC and ancient Senn HD580 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63242 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter Review in TAS
silverlight;422578 Wrote: > Looks like they allow the download of the "current issue" in pdf format, > however on the website they're still on the May/June issue. hopefully > will be posted soon. they also clearly provide a subset of their > reviews open-access online as well, so the Transporter may be in the > category as well. in the meantime, I have no idea how to get physical > magazines as a one-off from a store... haven't done that in 10+ > years... No if you zoom in to individual issues, the latest issue is available for purchase. Alternatively, if you subscribe to the yearly subscription, you will be presented with the latest issue to download. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line RCA-DIN, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 or Airport Express connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 Headphone: Naim Headline+NAPSC and ancient Senn HD580 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63161 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Sonic Studio Amarra
Has anyone heard of this new Sonic Studio Amarra? Is there anything to it? -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line RCA-DIN, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 or Airport Express connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62958 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter with aftermarket power cord
aspendl828;419333 Wrote: > Can I ask Agentsmith if you ever actually tried the Powerline into the > Transporter? > > I also have a 202/200 combination and am looking at a Transporter / SB+ > to replace my SB3 Just found some time to try what Aspen suggested, and I was plesently surprised. I have one Powerline and one 3 in 1 Grahams Hydra. Originally, the Powerline is connected to the HiCap and the Hydra connected to the 200+NAPSC+Transporter. First I tried swapping the Powerline from the HiCap to the 200, the system sounded somewhat muddier and less dynamic. Switching it back brought back the dynamics right away. I then switched the Powerline to the Transporter. Now all three Naim devices that need power (200/Hicap/NAPSC) are connected to the Hydra. Right away I know I am getting more resolution. The system is sounding crystalline, may be a little less dynamic than when the HiCap was fed by the Powerline. But overall the system just sounds more transparent. So my initial verdict is the source first (even non-naim source), HiCap comes second and 200 benefits least from the Powerline. Now I will need another Powerline. Or maybe upgrade to a 282? And yes for now the Powerline is staying on the Transporter, which is not even Naim. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line RCA-DIN, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 or Airport Express connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62241 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter with aftermarket power cord
Just wondering if Transporter owners can share their experience with using after market power cords. I have always been sceptical of power cords making a difference. But after hearing how much of an improvement a Naim Powerline made with my Naim kit, I am now interested in hearing people's experience with after market power cords and their Transporter. I have yet to try the naim Powerline with my Transporter, may be this weekend I wil try. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 or Airport Express connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62241 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] transporter Extremely loose TOSLINK receptacle
My Transporter TOSLINK input receptacle is extremely loose. I tried connecting a PS3 to it but it becomes so loose that it keeps falling off. I tried 2 cables, one from Van Den Hul and the other from Apple. Is there a way to chance the receptacles inside the Transporter? Secondly, am I missing something? Are there different sizes of TOSLINK connector? O know there are mini-Jack types, and no I wasnt using a mini jack cable. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=60991 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Can you hear the difference?
Mnyb;401146 Wrote: > Ok I have an outlier opinion here, i think the linn masters I sampled > sound not so good at all ? they (imho) are nothing special. > One item "Barb Jungr - Walking In The Sun" is rubbish, the sound is bad > I see some flat tops in audacity ? But the production and artistic > values are even more horrible. > If I had to use the linn track's i have. I'm sure they will sound the > same. > I have not given up completely i might get something else from them to > try > (there is not many sources of 24/96 ) > Any hint of "real" artist on 24/96 not audiophile records ? > > I canot do dbx tests with you as i only have a sb3 all my hirez goes > trough my DVD-A player. > I do have a lot of aix disc they sound fabulous, the blues , acoustic , > and bluegrass records and some of the jazz stuff. their classical stuff > is a tad lame to. most of their stuff is by "real" artist but not so > well known. > > chesky have some good 24/96 recordings to, regarding chesky I think one > could compare disc to disc with these. I don't think they do the > different masters trick to fool you, but who knows ? There is quite a bit of good classical music from Linn records. I bought their Bach St Matthew's Passion and Handel Messiah and they are superb. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=60665 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Can you hear the difference?
Anne;400954 Wrote: > Why did you expect to hear a difference? Why? Let me think, I have inherited billions of dollars from a remote relative, and am trying to find a way to spend an obscene amount of money. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=60665 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Can you hear the difference?
probedb;400937 Wrote: > Do an ABX test and post the results, should be an interesting listening > test :) > > There's recently been a big discussion around this on hydrogenaudio I > think. I should find out how to do that. Would I need a mate to help cue the music? Have you done the comparison before? -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=60665 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Can you hear the difference?
Can you tell the difference between 44.1/16 and 96/24? I did an experiment tonight: Music: "When I Dream" from Carol Kidd's latest "Dreamsville" 44.1/16 ripped from CD layer of Hybrid SACD 96/24 downloaded from Linn Website studio master System: Source: Transporter Pre: NAC202, HiCap, NAPSC Power: NAP200 Speakers: Harbeth Monitor 30 I honestly cannot tell the difference. Can you? I'd be interested to know. I thought this Linn album would be a good comparison since they should be from master of the same quality level being so new. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=60665 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Attention Audio Mythbusters!
I use laptops exclusively and none of them have line in. Would the mic input on my Thinkpads work? -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=60041 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Am I imagining this? Squeezecentre 7.3 sounds worse than 7.2.1?
OK I am now convinced that the sudden degradation of sound in my system was caused by loose banana plugs, I had the plugs refitted now everything is sounding right again. For those of you who find that sound changed after your firmware upgrade, it may be worthwhile to seek for other changes in your stereo system. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=56591 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Display sample rate?
DCtoDaylight;395849 Wrote: > > For some reason, my TP is currently refusing to play anything from the > toslink input, so I can't tell if it will display the sample rates or > not! Hmm my TP also is not playing anything from its TOSLINK. I never bothered to report it but the connections to my TOSLINK cables are extremely loose. Do you have very loose connection to your cable as well? The TOSLINK connection is probably one of the worst ever designed. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59323 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Am I imagining this? Squeezecentre 7.3 sounds worse than 7.2.1?
agentsmith;395301 Wrote: > OK I never thought I would agree with this. But tonight I upgrade my SC > to the latest version and now my Transporter sounds broken. Piano is > sounding thin and liveless. > > I have checked all the settings. > > Could someone tell me how to downgrade the firmware without > reinstalling Squeezecenter? > > Also, where do I download previous firmwares? > > Help! Could someone please help with the above? I do not think I am imagining the sound difference. Although come to think of it I did do someone a favor by swapping a Naim cable with him with a non-Naim connector. That guy was paranoid with his non-naim connector used so I thought "knock yourself out". I was never very supersditious about audio voodoos, but this time it looks like I may have been hit by being a "non-believer" But before I go out and redo my cable, I would like to try the firmeware route since this one costs nothing. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=56591 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Am I imagining this? Squeezecentre 7.3 sounds worse than 7.2.1?
OK I never thought I would agree with this. But tonight I upgrade my SC to the latest version and now my Transporter sounds broken. Piano is sounding thin and liveless. I have checked all the settings. Could someone tell me how to downgrade the firmware without reinstalling Squeezecenter? Also, where do I download previous firmwares? Help! -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=56591 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transportrer with high end DAC
DaveBk;392707 Wrote: > I've been a dedicated Naim amp man for over a decade and am unlikely to > ever move away... but, on the forum it's difficult to get many of the > members interested in 'Distributed Audio' let alone a device that was > developed by a company without 20+ years credibility as an audiophile > brand. My dealer was extremely complimentary about my system when he > installed the latest amps - probably the best 'computer audio' system > he had ever heard. I think many of the other members would be > pleasently surprised if they opened their minds long enough. Agree, but curiously the Lavry DA10 has generated such an interest in the forum, even compared to a CD555 with 2 555PS! They should have heard the Transporter, I owned the Lavry and Benchmark DAC. In my humble Naim system the Transporter is way ahead. But with your Naim equipment level, the fact that you are happy with the transporter should be quite an endorsement? If you do a shootout with a CD555 like the Lavry, may be there will be an exodus to the transporter as well. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 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] Transporter on the way vs my exsisting SB3
bigbwb;391984 Wrote: > Dave, > I cant believe no ones interested in a practically brand new TP for > just over $1400:) I am interested in getting one as a spare. THinkg about it... By the way, why cant the original poster return it? I thought there is a 3 weeks trial/ -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58311 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transportrer with high end DAC
DaveBk;392368 Wrote: > Same answer over here then... agentsmith (aka JY) The Transporter's a > really capable source that holds it head up well against some high end > competition! Yes it does sound like the Transporter runs with the best of them. I was wondering how people acquainted with high end DAC costing 10X+ of the Benchmark or Lavry DACs think of how the Transporter analog stacks up. I think that stir that the Lavry is causing at the Naim board is overdone. Wait till they all hear the Transporter in a good system. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 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] Transportrer with high end DAC
Thanks Vereina and Rocket, Considering the calibre of the products mentioned, I guess the Transporter is in good company. I will try to enjoy it for a while before upgrade itch kicks in, or Transporter 2.0 comes out :) -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 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] Transportrer with high end DAC
Thanks WSLAM, I trust your opinion - with equipment of such calibre and no significant equipment changes for a while. (I know many people in Hong Kong who change equipment once every couple of weeks.) I am also at a stage when I do not think my system can easily be improved at its price point, and that is a happy place to be. The Transporter and the Harbeth M30s have managed to bring me to this stage. I am sure it is no Magico but that is a whole different ballgame. I guess I will try to be content and just enjoy my music collection. Currently listening to The Pianist soundtrack and it sounds glorious. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 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
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transportrer with high end DAC
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. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 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] Transporter on the way vs my exsisting SB3
Sorry I did not read thru the whole thread. So you did not think it made enough of a difference. Like I said, A/B test of source component is always inconclusive for me. But I guess if you are content with what you already had than good for you. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap/NAPSC, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58311 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter on the way vs my exsisting SB3
Comparing digital sources is a funny thing. I tried A/B'ing digital sources and they all sounded the same with AB tests. But it only takes a couple of days to realize the sound differences. If your experience is like mine, the Transporter stopped my endless upgrade itch. In the past 2 years I have bought 3 different DACs to mate with my SB2, including Benchmark, Lavry and beresford. All left me want for more. To me the Transporter sounds more open and more detailed than all of the above. I am no good with describing sound but for me a piano sounds like more like the real thing, and violin sounds less edgy. Overall I am a satisfied customer. Since you have bought one you'd be the best judge. I would be interested to know what you think. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap/NAPSC/Ariva System 2: SB2 connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58311 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter samplerate
>A month or two ago, my daughter installed over 700 gig of ram in some servers. You mean hard disk storage right? -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap/NAPSC/Ariva System 2: SB2 connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57631 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Beresford DAC ... Who uses one and how good is it really ?
I have used Benchmark DAC1, which I sold in anticipation of the Naim HDX and bought a Beresford DAC for temporary replacement. I gave up on the HDX idea but finally got myself a Transporter. The Beresford is very reasonably priced but I think it would stuggle to even get close to what your Naim CDI sounded. To me the Beresford sounds different than the SB2 but not necessarily better. The Benchmark and Lavry are in a completely different class, I favor the DA10 more with its warmer sound. But ultimately, the Transporter sounds better than all the DACs by a large margin in my Naim system. Sounding both detailed and unfatiging. Seeing that you have the CDI and an LP12, I think you would be left unsatisfied using the Beresford and would end up upgrading. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter, Naim 202/200/Hicap/NAPSC/Ariva System 2: SB2 connected via TOSLINK to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57619 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Thank you for Transporter
cj3209;377120 Wrote: > Just to clarify, you upgraded from an SB2/Benchmark to SB2/Lavry and > then to a transporter? And that the transporter 'has gobs more > detail...' than the SB2/Lavry combo? Was the Lavry 'better' than the > Benchmark? > > I'm a little surprised that you hear such a difference between the > Lavry and the Transporter. I use a Lavry DA10/Duet connected to pair > of AKG K701s and they sound phenomenal to me. Of course, I've never > heard the transporter - maybe I should do a test drive of the > transporter. > > Thanks, > CJ > :) Yes, actually, to be more detailed, I: 1. Downgraded from SB2/Benchmark to SB2/Beresford, the Beresford was no better than SB2 alone to my ears, 2. Upgraded to SB2/Lavry, sounds warmer and slightly more listenable than SB2/Benchmark. much better than SB2/Beresford 3. Sidegraded to Transporter analogue out to amp I also did not expect the Transporter to be much of an improvement since many in this forum mentioned that they are very close. Somehow in my all Naim system they sound very good together. Perhaps it is system matching? I only know that I no longer have the itch to upgrade. Are anyone else on this board using Transporter in their Naim setup? I;d be very interested in how it compares with CDX2 or CD5X. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57325 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Thank you for Transporter
I mentioned this elsewhere before, but I recently upgraded from SB2/Lavry to transporter, and the improvement is stunning in my system. The Transporter has gobs more detail and yet sounding silky smooth. The SB2/DAC combination does not even come close IMO. I hesitated for a long time, changing from Benchmark DAC to Lavry, because many in this forum opines that SB3/Benchmark sounds just as good as a Transporter. Well in my Naim system it does not. I never believed in night and day differences especially in similar grade digital front ends. Now I witness it first hand. I have also described my experience in the Naim forum, who has been raving about the Lavry like it is manna from heaven, comparing it to a $5K+ CDX2 or evan a CD555, with nary a mention of Transporter. http://forums.naim-audio.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=67019385&f=8772903417&m=7042993617&r=6092926717#6092926717 Thanks SlimD, you deserve a much better review than the recent BS from certain negative review from down under. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57325 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Finally I can play my 2 Channel SACD's on Transporter
This is extremely promising news! I could get rid of at least one SACD player and play my 100+ SACDs on my newly acquired Transporter. If I could ask a few rookie questions, I know nothing about PC pro audio so please excuse my ignorance. >> Modified Clux11SA What is being modified with this box? I searched and this looks like a pretty basic (i.e. non audiophile) device. Would I be able to use a HDMI switcher with TOSLINK out to achieve similar results? >> TASCAM US-144 via ASIO and Wavelab Lite for recording. - Are you using TOSLINK in or analogue in to the TASCAM? - Is the TASCAM simply connected to the PC via USB? So I could just use a laptop to capture the audio? - Is the TASCAM difficult to operate for non studio person? I see a few knobs and buttons and it scares me -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55729 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter versus SB3 with Beresford DAC
OK I owned a Benchmark DCA1, bought a Beresford as temporary replacement and now using the Lavry DA10. Rest of system is All Naim NAC202 pre/NAP200 power/HiCap power supply/NAPSC power supply/Ariva speakers. I have not heard the Transporter, but it would have to pretty poor if it does not sound a whole lot better than the Beresford DAC. The Beresford is a good value considering its price, it sounds different than the SB2, warmer, but not necessarily better. The Benchmark and the Lavry both have a whole lot more details. I personally like the Lavry better, not as clincal as the Benchmark in my humble opinion. By the way my Beresford was bought in September this year so relatively new. I sold it for a song a few weeks ago. -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=54947 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 + Benchmark DAC1 USB
I used to own a Benchmark DAC1 sans USB. I did not recall it being able to go on standby. In fact it tends to get quite warm. Is this a new feature? -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=54859 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 -> Transporter Minireview
andynormancx;313089 Wrote: > Don't forget that the most expensive part of the SB3 is the screen and > the TP has two of them. Also, that knob must be a pricey bit of kit. Hopefully those cosmetic items do not account for a big chunk of the difference in pricing. My expectation is that the main point of the Transporter is to improve on the sound of the SB3, and the difference in cost should be attributed to sound quality. -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49001 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 -> Transporter Minireview
mswlogo;313076 Wrote: > I should have mentioned that I had always hoped Slim Devices would have > released a Tranport only (no DAC) Transporter which was another reason > I waited, but it never materialized and don't expect it ever will. > Probably 1/3 the cost of the transporter is it's analog/DAC section > which is a shame it's wasted. > I would hope that more than one third of the cost is the analogue output section and the DAC+circuitry, I would think that these are just about the only 2 parts that seperates its sound quality from the SB3 which cost a fraction of the transporter. -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49001 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: roll up! roll up! Get your �350 network patch cable here!
Next would be air spray to clean up the ether for WiFi users? -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48834 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB for Bathroom--Need Big (Budget) Sound
Price wise it is a little over the top. But I would think the Meridian F80 in a bathroom would sound awesome. I believe it has some DSP controlled room correction so it may compenasate for the echoy acoustics. Let me try tonight to hear how it sounds in my bathroom. -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48346 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] BNC or RCA which should I use?
Andy8421;297407 Wrote: > The proud owner of a new transporter. Plan to connect it via S/PDIF to > an AV processor to use its DACs. Want to know whether I should use the > RCA S/PDIF output (75ohm, capacitor coupled) or the BNC output (75ohm > tranformer coupled). > Sorry I am curious- If you were going to use the use the DAC of an AV processor, why did you buy a Transporter in the first place? What sets the Transporter against the SB3 is largely its digital audio system. Or do you have a killer AV processor? -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=47046 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How many reasons...
ModelCitizen;295227 Wrote: > The point about NAIM is that their gear just sounds superb. The rest is > details ;-/ > I agree with that being a Naimee. To me it is a Naim quality CD player plus a Transporte minus digital in. I am sure sound wise it would at least give the Transporter a good run for the money. Too bad it is sooo much money. Surely the power supply and case isolation would be a lot more than the Transporter? -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46767 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 2 weeks without LP's!
Come to think of it, ever since I ditched vinyl, I have been hit with constant upgrade bugs and still perpetually dissatisfied with my system. Despite the fact that my current system cost many times more than my modest system used during college, which consisted of a Systemdek IIX turntable with the mighty Naim Nait 2 integrated amplifier. Or this a case of first love being the sweetest? -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46547 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Burning amp in with dummy load
iPhone;291742 Wrote: > All joking aside, at least the wife lets you enjoy your hobby and even > allows the buying of new stuff. Most of us can’t have everything, > so at least having a better half that allows us to enjoy our hobby is > more then half the battle. > > After all these years my better half finally understands the difference > between a boom box and good stereo understanding why something that just > produces sound is not the same as a system attempting to produce music > as it was actually recorded. I think over time good music reproduction > grows on everybody and they begin to realize a boom box for what it is, > a substitute of convenience or last resort! Actually it was quite a battle with my wife to be able to bring these babies home. My wife still does not understand the differences between a clock radio and a good system. But then again I bought the Meridian F80 last month I went nuts in buying new gears in the past few months, now the wife would probably kill me if I bring another black box home. -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46295 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Burning amp in with dummy load
ModelCitizen;291744 Wrote: > I'm perplexed why you asked this here. The Naim forums seem the obvious > place to ask. > > MC Actually I cheated, I asked in both forums. -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46295 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Burning amp in with dummy load
funkstar;291615 Wrote: > Have you considered a new wife? > > Or at the very least a large dose of antihistamines? > > :P LOL a new one wouldnt hurt. Prolly time for an upgrade? Preferably one with a seperate power supply? -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46295 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Burning amp in with dummy load
JJZolx;291542 Wrote: > Does your wife not like music? Turn the system on, tune into her > favorite radio station, tell her to adjust the volume as she likes. Unfortunately, wife is allergic to music. -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46295 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Burning amp in with dummy load
Thanks all. These advices sound quite sensible. I think I will just let the amp settle in by itself in its intended environment. I also was sceptical in burning in amplifiers, but this Naim pair does sound very hard edged in the first couple of days and is improving. -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46295 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Burning amp in with dummy load
pfarrell;291354 Wrote: > agentsmith wrote: > > Trying to burn in my Naim 202/200, but wife would kill me if I blast > it > > 24/7. > > So turn it up when you both go to work. > > Not sure that burn in is real, but it does help get past buyer's > remorse. > > Pat > > -- > Pat Farrell > http://www.pfarrell.com/ LOL how true (re buyer's remorse) Unfortunately wife doesnt work and just stays home and bosses me around lol. -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46295 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Burning amp in with dummy load
adamslim;291344 Wrote: > I've never been a great believer in burn-in, although my speakers are > sounding much better now than when I first got them - unless it's just > me getting accustomed to them... > > Anyway, it sounds like you have a nice system so why not just use it as > normal (maybe leave the amps on 24/7) and enjoy it? The downsides of > wiring up resistors incorrectly - especially with Naim amps, which > usually need some inductance to keep them stable IIRC - are > considerable. From your other thread it sounds like this is a big > step-up already, so relax and enjoy the music :) Thanks I have always used Naim amps and they never get turned off anyway. I did not believe much in burning in either, but the 202/200 were incredibly hard when first arriving and is already improving a lot after a couple of days. I think I would take your adivce and keep it slow, instead of risk buring out $5000 worth of equipment. Thanks by the way. -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46295 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Burning amp in with dummy load
Trying to burn in my Naim 202/200, but wife would kill me if I blast it 24/7. Some Naim head who seems to be in the know told me to buy a pair 20W/8 Ohm resister and connect the two ends to the +ve and -ve of both the left and right channel and play music on it 24/7 1. Is this an effective way? 2. Will it hurt my equipment? 3. What volume should I feed it, if I crank it to max volume will it burn out the amp? Or will it cause a fire hazard? 4. How long can I do it continuously without hurting the amp? This seems like an attrative way to do it as it means stressing the amp without waking up the neighbour and the wife. -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46295 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Not impressed with the Transporter
darrenyeats;291307 Wrote: > I'm not saying you have to agree with anyone...I'm just querying that > you agree with Robin. :) > > I tend more toward the latter view (YMMV etc). > Darren Like your said, YMMV. In my case, I went from not being able to tell between an SB2 nude to a SB2-Benchmark DAC1-Naim Nait5i. Now that I have upgraded my amps to Naim 202/200 , the difference between an SB2 and a mere half decent Pioneer Universal player is quite big to the CD player's favour. Apparently the 202/200 are differentiating the sources much more than the Nait 5i. Then again the amps may not be properly burned in yet. Not sure if they will get more or less revealing. But of course anyone could tell between analog sources. -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46271 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Not impressed with the Transporter
I agree with the previous poster. It very much depend on what the rest of your system is. I just upgraded from Naim integrated to Naim seperates, and the differences between sources went from almost non-existant to glaringly obvious. Now that I have sold my Benchmark DAC1 I really miss it. The SB3 by itself really show its rough edges when driving a higher end, more revealing system. -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46271 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Duet w/Benchmark dac1 vs Transpoter?
CDs may be diminished. But the lure of a good CD player like the Naim CDX2 or CD5X is just too much for a Naimee like me. I have yet to hear the Transporter Vs a Naim CD player. If I am convince the Transporter tops that Naim voodoo, then may be I am ready to chuck those CDs which are filling up a lot of shelf space. -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45997 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Duet w/Benchmark dac1 vs Transpoter?
pfarrell;289050 Wrote: > agentsmith wrote: > > Was it a night and day difference? Or are you selling your DAC1 > since > > now you basically have two DACs? May be a little bit of both? > > The difference was very small. > Both sounded great. > > I like the Transporter's dual displays, which is weird, because I also > > like the Receivers lack of display. > > Just selling the DAC-1 because someone with a SqueezeBox might want it > > as an intermediate step up. There is nothing wrong with a DAC-1, and > nothing wrong with mine, I just don't use it. > > -- > Pat Farrell > http://www.pfarrell.com/ I sold my Benchmark-DAC1 with the intention of getting the all-in-one Naim SuperNait with a built in DAC. But when I went to the store I ended up getting the Naim 202/220 seperates instead. Now I am really missing the DAC1, the 202/200 is really revealing the weakness of the SB2's analogue section. I am thinking of getting either a Transporter or a Cambridge Azur 804C CD player with built in DAC. -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45997 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Duet w/Benchmark dac1 vs Transpoter?
Was it a night and day difference? Or are you selling your DAC1 since now you basically have two DACs? May be a little bit of both? pfarrell;288856 Wrote: > robster61 wrote: > > would a Transporter best my set up sound wise? > > I have a Benchmark DAC-1 that I used with my SqueezeBox. When I got my > > Transporter, I compared them. > > I am using the Transporter now, and the DAC-1 is for sale. > > YMMV > > -- > Pat Farrell > http://www.pfarrell.com/ -- agentsmith System 1: SB2 and a mostly Naim system System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45997 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiophile Deathmatch: Monster Cables vs. A Coat Hanger!
Actually, I found with HDMI cables that it is actually better to buy cheap mass market HDMI cables that is thinner then buying thick and expensive ones. I actually had lots of trouble with thicker cables as they tend to get yanked off the poorly designed HDMI sockets, potentially even damaging the sockets permenantly. And no matter what they say, I am not convinced that digital cables can make much of a difference. -- agentsmith System 1: SB2, Pioneer DV-S733A, Benchmark DAC1, Naim Nait 2 (sold 5i), Naim Ariva. PS 3 for Blu-Ray, Pioneer 43" Plasma, Harmony 880. System 2: SB2 connected digitally to a Meridian F80 Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation, Linksys NSLU2 300GB USB drive, 720GB RAID One USB drive, Slimserver in Thinkpad R61. Network using Panasonic Ethernet over Powerline and DLink DIR-655 agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44124 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New audio format HD-AAC
This is exciting news for us Slim folks. http://www.tech.co.uk/home-entertainment/hi-fi-and-audio/music/news/cd-is-dead-long-live-hd-aac?articleid=237490635 -- agentsmith SB2, Pioneer DV-S733A, Benchmark DAC1, Naim Nait 5i, Naim Ariva Speakers. Playstation 3 for Blu-Ray, Panasonic 43" Plasma, Harmony 880. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation, Linksys NSLU2 300GB USB drive, 720GB RAID One USB drive, Slimserver in Thinkpad R61,. T30 and T40p. Network using Panasonic HD Power over Ethernet and Buffalo WiFi. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42096 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Simply my audio life
darrenyeats;251354 Wrote: > The proper thing to do is to point you to the Inguz forum: > http://forum.inguzaudio.com/index.php?act=idx > > In summary the core of Inguz is a DSP engine which applies correction > filters. > > These filters can be produced by DRC (Digital Room Correction) software > or you can choose to apply just EQ filters only via the InguzEQ bit. > > Personally I do EQ only and my only equipment is a Radio Shack SPL > meter and Stereophile warble tones. The advantage is that there are > calibration figures available for this on the net, if you buy the right > model (see http://forum.inguzaudio.com/index.php?showtopic=12#) > > Although EQ measurements can be fiddly and time consuming they are not > complex to understand. If you like it you can then look at DRC later. I > admit most people at Inguzaudio.com do DRC. > Darren > > PS: I think a current model laptop would suffice. Thanks I will have to do quite a bit of reading up. -- agentsmith SB2, Pioneer DV-S733A, Benchmark DAC1, Naim Nait 5i, Naim Ariva Speakers. Playstation 3 for Blu-Ray, Panasonic 43" Plasma, Harmony 880. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation, Linksys NSLU2 300GB USB drive, 720GB RAID One USB drive, Slimserver in Thinkpad R61,. T30 and T40p. Network using Panasonic HD Power over Ethernet and Buffalo WiFi. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41315 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Simply my audio life
darrenyeats;251349 Wrote: > Naim equipment does have a Marmite quality to it. (For our non-UK > readers see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmite second paragraph!). > Some people love it and some people dislike it strongly. > > You might do well to explore other manufacturers? > > But given your last comments, I recommend you try something for free. > You might be surprised at the difference digital EQ (or some others > would say DRC) makes. Check out the Inguz plugin. Personally I use > InguzEQ and I've had a learning curve with proper measurements. Now it > sounds great (PM me if you want more details). > Darren I am very interested in Inguz but it seems to require quite a bit of technical prowess which I lack. Can it work over a current model laptop? Would I need a professional mic? -- agentsmith SB2, Pioneer DV-S733A, Benchmark DAC1, Naim Nait 5i, Naim Ariva Speakers. Playstation 3 for Blu-Ray, Panasonic 43" Plasma, Harmony 880. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation, Linksys NSLU2 300GB USB drive, 720GB RAID One USB drive, Slimserver in Thinkpad R61,. T30 and T40p. Network using Panasonic HD Power over Ethernet and Buffalo WiFi. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41315 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Digital coaxial cable with mic jack
Phil Leigh;251338 Wrote: > Aux 1 is a standard 3.5mm analogue input - nothing digital about it? Actually that is what it said on the manual. But somehow the dealer told me it is both analog and digital? I need to ask Meridian about this. -- agentsmith SB2, Pioneer DV-S733A, Benchmark DAC1, Naim Nait 5i, Naim Ariva Speakers. Playstation 3 for Blu-Ray, Panasonic 43" Plasma, Harmony 880. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation, Linksys NSLU2 300GB USB drive, 720GB RAID One USB drive, Slimserver in Thinkpad R61,. T30 and T40p. Network using Panasonic HD Power over Ethernet and Buffalo WiFi. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41329 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Simply my audio life
Greg Erskine;251269 Wrote: > Don't forget to update your signature. :) Actually the Nait 5i was sold in a heartbeat, I dug my trusty (and dusty) old Nait 2 and tried it with the Ariva. Boy that amp is sweet. After comparing the little F80 wonder with the main system, I am now having second thought. The little F80 is a minor miracle, but it is still unable to defy physics completely. Dont think I am quite ready to kick this habit yet. I am now thinking to get the Supernait. -- agentsmith SB2, Pioneer DV-S733A, Benchmark DAC1, Naim Nait 5i, Naim Ariva Speakers. Playstation 3 for Blu-Ray, Panasonic 43" Plasma, Harmony 880. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation, Linksys NSLU2 300GB USB drive, 720GB RAID One USB drive, Slimserver in Thinkpad R61,. T30 and T40p. Network using Panasonic HD Power over Ethernet and Buffalo WiFi. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41315 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Digital coaxial cable with mic jack
Actually I already bought the fiber cable that fits the F80. I am looking for a cable for AUX1, which supposedly supports both digital and analog in. Phil Leigh;251296 Wrote: > According to the specs, Aux2 is a 3.5m "mini" toslink so you will need > an Apple toslink or one of these: > http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=29296&C=Froogle&U=29296&T=Alias&MA=mini%20tos > Happy Listening > Phil -- agentsmith SB2, Pioneer DV-S733A, Benchmark DAC1, Naim Nait 5i, Naim Ariva Speakers. Playstation 3 for Blu-Ray, Panasonic 43" Plasma, Harmony 880. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation, Linksys NSLU2 300GB USB drive, 720GB RAID One USB drive, Slimserver in Thinkpad R61,. T30 and T40p. Network using Panasonic HD Power over Ethernet and Buffalo WiFi. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41329 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Digital coaxial cable with mic jack
Just got my Meridian F80 and found that its digital in is a mic jack which also dual as analog in. I am used to RCA digital out from my SB2 to balanced in for my Benchmark. I went to an A/V shop and asked for a digital coaxial cable with RCA on one end and mic jack on the other. The salesman gave me an cheapo analog RCA cable with mic jack on the other end which is usually used for analog. The salesman told me that the cable can be used in both analog and digital. (1) Is this true? (2) If it works, would the sound be compromised? (3) What is the difference between an analog and digital cable? -- agentsmith SB2, Pioneer DV-S733A, Benchmark DAC1, Naim Nait 5i, Naim Ariva Speakers. Playstation 3 for Blu-Ray, Panasonic 43" Plasma, Harmony 880. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation, Linksys NSLU2 300GB USB drive, 720GB RAID One USB drive, Slimserver in Thinkpad R61,. T30 and T40p. Network using Panasonic HD Power over Ethernet and Buffalo WiFi. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41329 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Simply my audio life
OK I broke down and got sick of tuning all my equipment. I am putting all my equipment for sale, including my Naim amp and speakers and various cables, Benchmark DAC1 and Pioneer Universal player. I am replacing all that with the Meridian F80 that I just bought, yes the little clock radio/ghetto blaster. It will be digitally connected to my SB2 for external music and my PS3 for DVD/Blu ray sound. I will let everyone know how my audio life is changed if at all. -- agentsmith SB2, Pioneer DV-S733A, Benchmark DAC1, Naim Nait 5i, Naim Ariva Speakers. Playstation 3 for Blu-Ray, Panasonic 43" Plasma, Harmony 880. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation, Linksys NSLU2 300GB USB drive, 720GB RAID One USB drive, Slimserver in Thinkpad R61,. T30 and T40p. Network using Panasonic HD Power over Ethernet and Buffalo WiFi. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41315 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] iTrax.com has launched!
Why not allow users to pay one price and download all different versions? With all the different formats available, I suspect that many users do not even know what format works best for them, myself being one of them. -- agentsmith SB2, Pioneer DV-S733A, Benchmark DAC1, Naim Nait 5i, Naim Ariva Speakers. Playstation 3 for Blu-Ray, Panasonic 43" Plasma, Harmony 880. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation, Linksys NSLU2 300GB USB drive, 720GB RAID One USB drive, Slimserver in Thinkpad R61,. T30 and T40p. Network using Panasonic HD Power over Ethernet and Buffalo WiFi. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39954 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiopraise product - will it really output SACD digitally?
adamslim;215512 Wrote: > Crikey, that's a lot of dough for a small board! Maybe I have finally > found out a use for my Pioneer 747, as yet unused... > > Anyway, can I presume that ripping SACDs with this would: > - have some dodgy conversion that may introduce errors, even if it is > at high bit depth > - be a real PITA to actually do - something about using the CD CUE file > over the SACD extraction, or searching for gaps > > What is the quality of SACD? How is it converted to LPCM? Can we > suggest how transparent thee process would be? > > If I got one of these and it did what it appears to do (without being > too great a hassle) I would drop £500 on SACDs within a month or > two... > > Adam Adam I notice that you have a Pioneer 747 which I assume is quite a few years old. I have the same model which thanks to Squeezebox has rarely been used. But despite that the unit has been quite unreliable, required out of warranty repair for failure to play discs and recently the remote control only accepts on/off commands. Have you had similar reliability issues with your unit? Or is it really fully unused? I am pondering whether to acquire a last of the line universal player or repair+upgrade the Pioneer. -- agentsmith SB2, Pioneer DV-S733A, Benchmark DAC1, Naim Nait 5i, Naim Ariva Speakers. Playstation 3 for Blu-Ray, Panasonic 43" Plasma, Harmony 880. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation, Linksys NSLU2 300GB USB drive, 720GB RAID One USB drive, Slimserver in Thinkpad R61,. T30 and T40p. Network using Panasonic HD Power over Ethernet and Buffalo WiFi. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36917 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SMPS vs Linear: Jitter
P Floding;124865 Wrote: > Would you care to elaborate on that? (Or was it just a joke?) > > Anyway, I don't quite see what bit errors have to do with jitter > analysis? I believe he is referring to Clinton's question to his questioner regarding his adventure with Monitor Levinsky. -- agentsmith SB2, Pioneer DV-S733A, Benchmark DAC1, Naim Nait 5i, Naim Ariva Speakers. Playstation 3 for Blu-Ray, Panasonic 43" Plasma, Harmony 880. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation, Linksys NSLU2 300GB USB drive, 720GB RAID One USB drive, Slimserver in Thinkpad R61,. T30 and T40p. Network using Panasonic HD Power over Ethernet and Buffalo WiFi. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24392 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter on the cover of HiFiCritic
I guess this is a new magazine. I wonder if they are available to be purchased and downloaded electronically. -- agentsmith SB2, Pioneer DV-S733A, Benchmark DAC1, Naim Nait 5i, Naim Ariva Speakers. Playstation 3 for Blu-Ray, Panasonic 43" Plasma, Harmony 880. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation, Linksys NSLU2 300GB USB drive, 720GB RAID One USB drive, Slimserver in Thinkpad R61,. T30 and T40p. Network using Panasonic HD Power over Ethernet and Buffalo WiFi. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37076 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tried the Mac Mini directly to the DAC
slimkid;198118 Wrote: > He also lets his breathing/mumbling/singing while playing be recorded. > Scared @#$%^& out of me when I first heard some recordings of Bach on > my MG12s. Sounded like somebody was breathing down my neck - I jumped > from the chair :). But, that's Glenn Gould - he can get away with that > kind of stuff. Same thing happened to me after I upgraded my turntable and heard his 1982 Goldberg Variations for the first time. Listening late at night and his music was magical as ever, and when I heard that hum, I thought he was in the room somewhere, or a ghost was enjoying what he was hearing in my room. -- agentsmith SB2/Pioneer DV-S733A - Benchmark DAC1 - Naim Nait 5i - Naim Ariva Speakers. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation, Linksys NSLU2 300GB USB drive, 720GB RAID One USB drive, Slimserver in Thinkpad T30 and T40p. Network using Panasonic HD Power over Ethernet and Buffalo WiFi agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34592 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] HD Music Downloads from iTrax
I own a few of your DVD-As and has read from one of the magazines from an article you wrote about "high definition" audio that you were planning for online downloads. Being a Slim user this is really good news and I am not suprised that you are also "one of us". I was excited about download offering from HDTT and have bought a few of their downloads. But HDTT focuses on historical recordings so AIX with their well recorded material would be even better. One question I have is that SB3's digital output maxes out at 48Khz/24 Bit Stereo. Will you be offering that in addition to 96/24 for the transporter? Another quesiton is: What happened to the Jennifer Warnes recording that I have waited for years? -- agentsmith SB2/Pioneer DV-S733A - Benchmark DAC1 - Naim Nait 5i - Naim Ariva Speakers. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation, Linksys NSLU2 300GB USB drive, 720GB RAID One USB drive, Slimserver in Thinkpad T30 and T40p. Network using Panasonic HD Power over Ethernet and Buffalo WiFi agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34870 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tried the Mac Mini directly to the DAC
I read from one of the stereo mags that Ry Cooder loved the sound coming out of iTunes so much that he used iTunes to add flavor to his new album. Radical but I am sure he knows what he is doing. Sort of like Glenn Gould putting microphones inside his piano to record. -- agentsmith SB2/Pioneer DV-S733A - Benchmark DAC1 - Naim Nait 5i - Naim Ariva Speakers. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation, Linksys NSLU2 300GB USB drive, 720GB RAID One USB drive, Slimserver in Thinkpad T30 and T40p. Network using Panasonic HD Power over Ethernet and Buffalo WiFi agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34592 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Classical "Binaural" recording download
http://www.milwaukeesymphony.org/symphonystore/othermerchandise.asp Saw this from Stereophile forum. There is a free 320Kbps download of Tchaik 5 Adante Cantabile, which is one of my favorites! Planning to download this weekend. Is anyone familiar with bineural recordings? Will it sound good with home speakers? -- agentsmith SB2/Pioneer DV-S733A - Benchmark DAC1 - Naim Nait 5i - Naim Ariva Speakers. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation, Linksys NSLU2 300GB USB drive, 720GB RAID One USB drive, Slimserver in Thinkpad T30 and T40p. Network using Panasonic HD Power over Ethernet and Buffalo WiFi agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33557 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q:BEST classical music review site
The Flying Inkpot http://www.inkpot.com/ This is a little different. It is a Singapore based site with reviews by volunteers. It is meant to be educational in nature and has features focusing on specific compositions. (e.g. this intro to Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2: http://inkpot.com/classical/rachpfc2.html) It was annouunced to have closed down but I believe they are still keeping it fresh. Not sure what the story was but it is at least semi-alive. The site is sort of a treasure trove with a lot of stuff not easy to find so do explore. Also has film and theatre reviews. -- agentsmith SB2/Pioneer DV-S733A - Benchmark DAC1 - Naim Nait 5i - Naim Ariva Speakers. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation, Linksys NSLU2 300GB USB drive, 720GB RAID One USB drive, Slimserver in Thinkpad T30 and T40p. Network using Panasonic HD Power over Ethernet and Buffalo WiFi agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33496 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] HDTT new download store
ebrandon;185611 Wrote: > I downloaded the samples. Did a FLAC->WAV conversion. > > My slimserver is set to send WAV as WAV, not FLAC. The SB3 played the > files without incident, downsampling them to 48khz. > My SB3 is hooked up to an external DAC and a very high-end system. > > I found the samples fairly unimpressive both musically and in sound > quality. Tape hiss was quite intrusive, compared to many tape & film > mastered RCA discs from the 50s and 60s that I have in other formats > (CD, SACD, XRCD, etc.) I have many 44.1/16 CDs that sound much better. Just wondering, how did you check if the SB3 downsampled it to 48Khz? Actually I did more testing, using dbPoweramp converter, I reconverted the WAV file into 24/96, which is the same format as the original file, and the WAV file seemed to work fine. I have not tried compressing it to FLAC yet. -- agentsmith SB2/Pioneer DV-S733A - Benchmark DAC1 - Naim Nait 5i - Naim Ariva Speakers. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation, Linksys NSLU2 300GB USB drive, 720GB RAID One USB drive, Slimserver in Thinkpad T30 and T40p. Network using Panasonic HD Power over Ethernet and Buffalo WiFi agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33156 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Repost: High definition downloads
I am excited about recent development higher definition downloads. This could potentially mean that my computer gear would catch up or rise above my SACD/DVD player. Although my SB2 is problematic when it comes to decoding anything beyond 16/44.1, (I downloaded from HDTT and still have not been able to play without studdering), I can still see the poetential there. However, I just noticed that SB3 only support up to 24bit 48Khz. So my questions for the technical gurus are: 1. Are there any sonic benefits when playing 24/96 or 24/88 through the Sb3? 2. I am connected via coxial from the SB3 to a Benchmark DAC-1, If I play 24/96 or 24/88 thru the SB3, what resolution is passed thru the coaxial? 3. is it problematic for layman to transcode these high def downloads to other formats, e.g. WMA to WAV, 24/88 to 24/48 or 24/96 to 24/48? 4. Not really a question: I think high quality downloads and the Slim are match made in heaven, it would be excellent if Slim and the content provider can work together and provide SB2 or Transporter certified downloads. i.e. Tested with the gears and certified to be the highest quality possible for the gear. I see a strategic alliance there. -- agentsmith SB2/Pioneer DV-S733A - Benchmark DAC1 - Naim Nait 5i - Naim Ariva Speakers. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation+300GB USB drive, Slimserver in old Thinkpad T30. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33345 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Linn Records have launched high quality downloads!!
I am excited about recent development higher definition downloads. This could potentially mean that my computer gear would catch up or rise above my SACD/DVD player. Although my SB2 is problematic when it comes to decoding anything beyond 16/44.1, (I downloaded from HDTT and still have not been able to play without studdering), I can still see the poetential there. However, I just noticed that SB3 only support up to 24bit 48Khz. So my questions for the technical gurus are: 1. Are there any sonic benefits when playing 24/96 or 24/88 through the Sb3? 2. I am connected via coxial from the SB3 to a Benchmark DAC-1, If I play 24/96 or 24/88 thru the SB3, what resolution is passed thru the coaxial? 3. is it problematic for layman to transcode these high def downloads to other formats, e.g. WMA to WAV, 24/88 to 24/48 or 24/96 to 24/48? 4. Not really a question: I think high quality downloads and the Slim are match made in heaven, it would be excellent if Slim and the content provider can work together and provide SB2 or Transporter certified downloads. i.e. Tested with the gears and certified to be the highest quality possible for the gear. I see a strategic alliance there. Sorry for long post, just my humble thoughts. -- agentsmith SB2/Pioneer DV-S733A - Benchmark DAC1 - Naim Nait 5i - Naim Ariva Speakers. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation+300GB USB drive, Slimserver in old Thinkpad T30. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33282 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] HDTT new download store
Veggen;185137 Wrote: > What did you use for your flac to wav conversion? > As i said earlier using flac 1.1.3 with the flac frontend GUI with > "Decode through errors" option checked worked for me. I just used the FLAC Frontend latest version. I did not get any error decoding to WAV. But the music was dropping off wither with WAV or FLAC -- agentsmith SB2/Pioneer DV-S733A - Benchmark DAC1 - Naim Nait 5i - Naim Ariva Speakers. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation+300GB USB drive, Slimserver in old Thinkpad T30. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33156 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] HDTT new download store
agentsmith;185089 Wrote: > The folks at HDTT was kind enough to let me download a new set of > files. > > I downloaded the whole album again, this time the file size and bit > rate of 2,700kbps makes more sense. > > However, I encountered the exact same symptons, the files all started > dropping off consistently at certain spots, tried different connection > methods and all that. This time I also tried to uncompress into WAV > files with exact same results. > > Note that I played from my laptop from WinDVD and it played fine. So > this should be a compatibility issue. > > I do not have the right cabling but I may try to bypass my DAC1 and go > straight to my amp later. Note that for the few seconds when it worked, the sound was glorious. This makes it all the more frustrating May be the gurus at Slim may want to work with HDTT and test them? I do not see 2 more syngestic products than these two. -- agentsmith SB2/Pioneer DV-S733A - Benchmark DAC1 - Naim Nait 5i - Naim Ariva Speakers. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation+300GB USB drive, Slimserver in old Thinkpad T30. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33156 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] HDTT new download store
agentsmith;184815 Wrote: > I just purchase and downloaded the Erick Friedman Violin Show pieces > album and is experiencing drop outs on all the songs. > > I tried network test and it passed all the tests 100% up to the max of > 5Mbps. > > Also tried different connectivity methods, including connecting direct > Fast Ethernet 100Bbps connection same reaults. > > Also tried different Slimserver levels, 6.5.0, 6.5.1 and a much older > version (forgot version) > > The songs are all dropping out at the exact same spots with all > connection methods. > > One curious point is the HDTT 96Khz FLAC files are only streaming at > about 600Kbps, which is only slightly higher than a regular red book > 44.1Khz files. For comparison, my 24bit/96Khz file I ripped from a > DVD-Audio disc (Aaron Neville-Ave Maria)streams at 1.7Mbps, what > gives? > > By the way, my 1.7Mbps 24/192 files streams perfectly on my network. > So I suspect thisa is a encoding or compatibity issue here? The folks at HDTT was kind enough to let me download a new set of files. I downloaded the whole album again, this time the file size and bit rate of 2,700kbps makes more sense. However, I encountered the exact same symptons, the files all started dropping off consistently at certain spots, tried different connection methods and all that. This time I also tried to uncompress into WAV files with exact same results. Note that I played from my laptop from WinDVD and it played fine. So this should be a compatibility issue. I do not have the right cabling but I may try to bypass my DAC1 and go straight to my amp later. -- agentsmith SB2/Pioneer DV-S733A - Benchmark DAC1 - Naim Nait 5i - Naim Ariva Speakers. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation+300GB USB drive, Slimserver in old Thinkpad T30. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33156 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] HDTT new download store
I just purchase and downloaded the Erick Friedman Violin Show pieces album and is experiencing drop outs on all the songs. I tried network test and it passed all the tests 100% up to the max of 5Mbps. Also tried different connectivity methods, including connecting direct Fast Ethernet 100Bbps connection same reaults. Also tried different Slimserver levels, 6.5.0, 6.5.1 and a much older version (forgot version) The songs are all dropping out at the exact same spots with all connection methods. One curious point is the HDTT 96Khz FLAC files are only streaming at about 600Kbps, which is only slightly higher than a regular red book 44.1Khz files. For comparison, my 24bit/96Khz file I ripped from a DVD-Audio disc (Aaron Neville-Ave Maria)streams at 1.7Mbps, what gives? By the way, my 1.7Mbps 24/192 files streams perfectly on my network. So I suspect thisa is a encoding or compatibity issue here? -- agentsmith SB2/Pioneer DV-S733A - Benchmark DAC1 - Naim Nait 5i - Naim Ariva Speakers. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation+300GB USB drive, Slimserver in old Thinkpad T30. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33156 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] HDTT new download store
HDTT;184259 Wrote: > Back by popular demand the link is up, the link is on this page > http://highdeftapetransfers.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=14 > Thanks for the feedback guys here to help > Bob > P.S. Most are not online to buy (the samples) but they will give you a > idea of the quality and compatibility. Thanks! Now that is customer responsiveness! I am trying to download it now and if it works I will definitely get at least the violin showpiece one. BTW, I wonder if there is a way to distribute via some sort of private (secured) bittorrent network? Just a thought, it would save you a lot of bandwidth. 24/96 is a lot of megabytes! -- agentsmith SB2/Pioneer DV-S733A - Benchmark DAC1 - Naim Nait 5i - Naim Ariva Speakers. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation+300GB USB drive, Slimserver in old Thinkpad T30. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33156 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] HDTT new download store
agentsmith;184237 Wrote: > Dear HDTT, > > May I ask the reason for taking down the sampler? I would imagine the > sampler will help with sales. > > Low res would help to illustrate the performance, but it would be > really helpful if you could put up a sampler with full resolutiom, even > 30 seconds is good enough. That would (a) give us an idea of the > quality. (b) Prove if it works with our equipment. > > I dont think you will be sorry, I forsee that Slim Devices users are > right up the top of the list of your target market. > > I cant wait to stream it to my DAC1 I did not read the rerlier responses to the sampler. Judging from the responses, it does seem people from this board are ready with their credit cards. A full res sample, even a small one, would really help. A product like yours is made for SB people who are 100% digital converts, and most are die hard audiophiles AND music lovers. A marriage made in heaven if you ask me. -- agentsmith SB2/Pioneer DV-S733A - Benchmark DAC1 - Naim Nait 5i - Naim Ariva Speakers. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation+300GB USB drive, Slimserver in old Thinkpad T30. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33156 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] HDTT new download store
HDTT;184208 Wrote: > We have taken down the sampler it has been up for over a month, we are > going to have previews to listen very soon, they will have to be played > through Windows Media Player and of course they will be in low rez just > for preview purposes. > Thanks Dear HDTT, May I ask the reason for taking down the sampler? I would imagine the sampler will help with sales. Low res would help to illustrate the performance, but it would be really helpful if you could put up a sampler with full resolutiom, even 30 seconds is good enough. That would (a) give us an idea of the quality. (b) Prove if it works with our equipment. I dont think you will be sorry, I forsee that Slim Devices users are right up the top of the list of your target market. I cant wait to stream it to my DAC1 -- agentsmith SB2/Pioneer DV-S733A - Benchmark DAC1 - Naim Nait 5i - Naim Ariva Speakers. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation+300GB USB drive, Slimserver in old Thinkpad T30. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33156 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] HDTT new download store
Eric Carroll;184185 Wrote: > I downloaded the sampler and it worked fine on my Transporter. The SB3 > will downsample it to 48 KHz and should play fine. Could you provide the URL for the download? -- agentsmith SB2/Pioneer DV-S733A - Benchmark DAC1 - Naim Nait 5i - Naim Ariva Speakers. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation+300GB USB drive, Slimserver in old Thinkpad T30. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33156 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] HDTT new download store
This is great news! I just read about HDTT on Tone Audio. They did not mention downloadability so this is a perfect chance to try it out. Question to HDTT: Have these recordings been tried out on Slim's devices? Also, I read about a sampler with extracts, but cannot find it on your web site. Can you point us to the right direction? Extracts would really help to evaluate the styles and quality of the music, and I am sure for audience of this forum would entice purchases. -- agentsmith SB2/Pioneer DV-S733A - Benchmark DAC1 - Naim Nait 5i - Naim Ariva Speakers. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation+300GB USB drive, Slimserver in old Thinkpad T30. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33156 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Can you tell the difference between mp3 and wav?
Pat Farrell;179027 Wrote: > agentsmith wrote: > > > Also, a "clean" track like Dire Straits "Love Over Gold" would be > very > > nice > > I'm not a great fan of using Dire Straits for critical comparison. The > > tunes are good, and the recording is excellent, but their music has a > lot of distortion in the guitars and synths in the rhythm, which is > very > hard to judge. > > I prefer vocals, typically jazz trios, such as Patricia Barber's Modern > > Cool. Or acoustic guitar, perhaps with vocals. Either of these are more > > likely to have no electronic "enhancement" on the recorded tracks. > > Solo piano playing classical works is also very revealing, but I'm not > > as much of a fan of that type of music. > > -- > Pat > http://www.pfarrell.com/music/slimserver/slimsoftware.html Agreed in gerneral, but Love Over Gold is sort of an exception. It is quite acoustic and used to be commonly used as a demo disc. Agreed with classical piano. MP3 usually makes solo piano sounds grossly distorted with sibilance. Glenn Gould's 1982 Goldberg Variations would be a nice comparison tool. Also, with his humming in the background, on a good headphone system, it sounded like someone is humming to your ears and once it made me jump while listening in the middle of the night. Also, Jazz piano like Bill Evan's Trio or Keith Jarrett would probably shows the downside of MP3. I bought a lot of Bill Evans from eMusic and they sound horrid. -- agentsmith SB2/Pioneer DV-S733A - Benchmark DAC1 - Naim Nait 5i - Naim Ariva Speakers. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation+300GB USB drive, Slimserver in old Thinkpad T30. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32576 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Can you tell the difference between mp3 and wav?
Craig;178976 Wrote: > Thanks > > I have all Dire Straits up to Brothers in Arms and yes I have Dracula > Moon, I'll do another one over the weekend. > I'm just glad you didn't ask for Right Hand Man, that's bl**dy awfull > :-) > > Craig This is an excellent idea! But it'd be nice if you do not tell us whether it starts with MP3 or FLAC Also, a "clean" track like Dire Straits "Love Over Gold" would be very nice -- agentsmith SB2/Pioneer DV-S733A - Benchmark DAC1 - Naim Nait 5i - Naim Ariva Speakers. Storage via Buffalo 250GB LANStation+300GB USB drive, Slimserver in old Thinkpad T30. agentsmith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32576 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
