Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What is the best top end player now ?
chill wrote: Does anyone have a good recommendation for aftermarket/DIY options to convert passive speakers to active? When I built my speakers I deliberately built the passive crossovers in separate enclosures underneath the speaker boxes, and routed the cables from the drive units to a multi-plug on the back of the speaker, with a view to one day converting them to active. I'm now tempted to replace those passive crossovers with separate amplifiers. Hypex offer some interesting plate amps for this type of application (eg http://www.hypex.nl/product/2012-11-23-13-44-01/2012-11-23-13-46-04/as2-100.html), with options for USB and SPDIF inputs. My power amp is built from Hypex Class D modules, and I'm very pleased with their products, but I'm just wondering if anyone knows of similar products that I should be looking at. Check out miniDSP boudy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9829 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] Transporter knob as volume control only
JJZolx;473179 Wrote: Not impossible, but Squeezebox software has a long history of trying to be smarter than the person using it. And an equally long history of doing so poorly. That's why it automatically switches functions instead of simply being configurable. Generally speaking Engineers often make lousy Human Factors decisions. Make it configurable as a volume-only knob please, and while we're young! -- boudy Main system: Transporter - DEQ2496 - Transporter - MA 845 - DIY 206ESR BIB Office system: SB3 - Trends TA10.1 - DIY 2 way Open Baffle (biamped) boudy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9829 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69868 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Knob on Transporter default as volume control?
I'd also like it to default to Volume instead of selection. That's what my family members expect it to do. Is there an appropriate item in Bugzilla? -- boudy Main system: SB3 - DEQ2496 - Citypulse 2.03 - MA 845 - DIY 206ESR BIB Office system: SB3 - DCX2496 - Attenuator - ASL Tulip 2A3 - DIY 2 way Open Baffle (biamped) boudy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9829 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37764 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What a difference a DAC makes...
...to get to, I don't have the time or desire to do proper blind tests and I really don't want to keep reconfiguring my system. -- boudy Main system: SB3 - DEQ2496 - Citypulse 2.03 - MA 845 - DIY 206ESR BIB Office system: SB3 - DCX2496 - Attenuator - DIY 2 way Open Baffle boudy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9829 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43046 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What a difference a DAC makes...
I recently added a Citypulse DA2.03e II to my main system. I was expecting some level improvement, but wow, I am blown away. There is a major improvement in definition and strength of the bass, and an significant improvement in overall clarity. Before adding the DAC, my system consisted of: SB3 (digital out) to DEQ2496 (analog out) to Music Angel 845 tube amp (modified). Present configuration: SB3 (digital out) to DEQ2496 (digital out) to Citypulse DAC to MA 845. I'm using the DEQ2496 for room correction and to help me tune my DIY speakers. I originally found the analog output of the DEQ2496 to be at least as good as the SB3's analog output. Speakers consist of 8 full range Fostex 206ESR's in BIB's (horns that load into the ceiling - they are huge!). I really dig these speakers, they fill the whole house with great sound, and they produce plenty deep clean bass. I went with the Citypulse because I want a remote volume control and because of its excellent reputation. -- boudy boudy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9829 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43046 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What a difference a DAC makes...
... since I have the DEQ2496 digital equalizer in the path. I'm already using a linear supply. I modify tube amps and through hole circuits all the time, but modifying the SB3 looks daunting due to those tiny SMD leads. I'll have to practice first on a junk board. -- boudy Main system: SB3 - DEQ2496 - Citypulse 2.03 - MA 845 - DIY 206ESR BIB Office system: SB3 - DCX2496 - Attenuator - DIY 2 way Open Baffle boudy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9829 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43046 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
