[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Where is the incredible sound?
Upgrade the server to version 6.2.2. That made a huge difference for me in terms of analogue output. Upgrading PS to regulated Linear supply, using decent interconnects all helps to improving the sound as well. -- dwsomers dwsomers's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21173 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Upgrading the Power Supply
My CPC has arrived and I have plugged it in. Connected a snap on ferrite suppressor and WOW what a difference. My amp hasn't even warmed up yet and there definitely is a difference. Bass is tighter and richer sound. I find that I don't have to turn the volume up as much to get full sound. Seems like the PSU is giving the SB3 what it needs. I am really impressed, highly recommend it. I think that these Linear PSU should be shipped as stock with SB3. What's the point of packaging a superior product with an inferior ps. -- dwsomers dwsomers's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20855 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Upgrading the Power Supply
Hi, Is this CPC/Farnell unit a Linear PS? Does it improve sound like the others talked about here? I'm sorry but I don't know what a transformer is. Thanks -- dwsomers dwsomers's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20855 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Recommended inexpensive Linear PSU Wallwart for SB3?
afblaster wrote: I wouldn't have thought it was worth risking it. Not withstanding M3Rocket's comment, the Squeezebox smps wall-wart is rated at 2Amps (10VA), but the CPC 1.5Amp (7.5VA) linear supply works well with the three players I know of. In comparison with the 1Amp (5VA) Power Pax, the size and weight of the CPC unit is substantial, and it's too large and heavy to use as a wall-wart if it had been constructed like that. This suggests to me that the Power Pax transformer may be a tad undersized and working at the limits of its spec, if needs to supply 1Amp continuously to the player(?) With regards to the Powermax model, wouldn't the next model up part no: PAR-0530 from http://www.powerpax.co.uk/ac_dc.htm be sufficient? It has output voltage of 5v and ampage is 300 (mA). SB3 would only take what it needs, that is my understanding. Does anyone think this is advisable? I'm UK based and I am contemplating between this one and the CPC\Farnell model http://tinyurl.com/btdhh to upgrade my SB3 psu. This powerpax seems to be a Linear PSU, but there isn't 100% confirmation whether the CPC\Farnell one is Linear. If it is, then which one would be more suitable. Any ideas anyone? -- dwsomers dwsomers's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19452 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Recommended inexpensive Linear PSU Wallwart for SB3?
Thanks afblaster, You seem to know what you are talking about, so I will settle for the CPC psu. Since people are confirming its success, and your confirmation about it being Linear is good enough for me. I'm pleased that there is an out of the box solution for UK SB3 owners who don't own a soldering iron. regards Dw -- dwsomers dwsomers's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19452 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Upgrading the Power Supply
Just had confirmation from afblaster that the CPC\Farnell ps is definitely Linear. http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?p=85544posted=1#post85544 So I am going for that option instead. Can't wait to see if I can hear the results. -- dwsomers dwsomers's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20855 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Upgrading the Power Supply
Robin Bowes quote I spy a business opprtunity ... :) How much would folk be prepared to pay for a plug and play linear supply? What sort of box would you like (will affect the cost) ? Well Robin, I'm certainly interested. It would be good if you could throw a few options our way in terms of choice. I for one would be happy to buy one, as long as certain conditions were met. Ie: Cost was reasonable, some sort of warranty\guarantee perhaps, oh and that you knew what you were doing of course. Like this was the hundredth time you did this and were an expert. I'm sure you understand how much we value our SB3. -- dwsomers dwsomers's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20855 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Upgrading the Power Supply
Define reasonable. A warranty would push up the price. Of course, I would warrant that it would work, but if you want 12 months or something it would be reflected in the price. As for knowing what I'm doing, I have been doing electronics for 30 years and have a degree in ElectroAcoustics (electronics + acoustics). So, I'm reasonable confident that I know what I'm doing! R. Ok, well to be honest I don't really know much about this so I will assume that reasonable is say a price based on the cost of a plug and play linear psu model Elpac WM075-1950-760 Allied US version which is priced at $38.950 plus shipping. I understand that this may be too cheap for custom make. But I really don't know. Give me some quotes, say like your cheapest with warranty, and then maybe quote a slightly better make with warranty. Obviously your expertise and recommendation is valued. By the way are you US based? -- dwsomers dwsomers's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20855 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Upgrading the Power Supply
Ok so it has been established that the specification should be to: 5V DC, 1.2A+, linear PS. But, can anyone direct me as to where or whom I should specify this to. I take it that Maplins is out of the question? -- dwsomers dwsomers's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20855 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Upgrading the Power Supply
Oh come on guys!, I just want something I can buy and take out from the box and plug in. I don't know how to do all that electronic stuff, and I'll probably make a right pigs ear of it. Can't someone make one for my SB3 and I'll pay them? -- dwsomers dwsomers's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20855 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Upgrading the Power Supply
Hi there, Can anyone advise me where is the best place to buy a cheap and safe power supply upgrade for the SB3. I've read all the reviews in how it improves the sound and I'm interested. All I know is something like it has to be regulated 5 volts at 1.5 amps. I don't want to have to do any extra soldering, and definitely don't want to damage my new SB3. Straight out of the box would be nice, especially if can be bought reasonably cheap. I'm quite new to all this and I'm UK based, so go easy on me. Thanks -- dwsomers dwsomers's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20855 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Upgrading the Power Supply
Thanks Nelamvr6, Looks good, do you know if I could get it with the UK type three pin plug from this place?. I'm currently searching for a UK supplier, which would have the correct plug type. regards -- dwsomers dwsomers's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20855 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Analog output is very weak,
Hi there, I just purchased the new SB3 and although I am impressed with the Digital output, the analog output sound is very dull and weak in comparison. I am running the analog signal to a Cyrus 5 Integrated amp. Is there something I can do to improve the analog output signal\quality? My other problem is because I don't have enough TOS inputs on my Yamaha digital amp, I share the cables by way of a TOS splitter\joiner that shares my DVD player and SB3 digital outputs. But when I ever want to hear by DVD player, I have to physically pull out the power cable to the SB3 so I can hear audio from the DVD player. SB3 seems to remain on, even when it is not connected to any slimserver. Is there a way of disabling, turning off the Digital output on the SB3 when you shutdown your slimserver, other than physically having to remove the cables? Thanks Dwsomers -- dwsomers dwsomers's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20331 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Analog output is very weak,
Hi Ceejay, The output from the analog is very poor to the degree that I think there is a problem. If I was to turn off my digital amp, then the analog sound which is going through Cyrus 5 amp through Cable talk talk cables into Mission speakers, would not even be to any mid range standard at all. I really have to crank the volume up to hear any reasonable volume of sound, and it sounds bright and echoey - very strange. Do I need an external DAC or something? I'll try the update that Peter mentioned, then go from there. As for the Dig outputs, yes I will be voting for this bug fix, it's definitely worth having if you have different audio sources sharing same DAC. Hi Peter, I think I will try the update to 6.2.2 first to see if there is any improvement. My sb3 automatically upgraded the firmware when I first succesfully connected to my network. I think I have the latest. Thanks guys for all your input, very much appreciated. regards Dwsomers -- dwsomers dwsomers's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20331 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Analog output is very weak,
Hey guys, Guess what? I patched with the latest slimserver version 6.2.2 and big improvement. The improvement was so noticeable, even my wife noticed it. Now I'm starting to hear some life in my missions again. I think this patch should be applied when rolling out this product because it could put people off buying it. This is a major bug fix. I can't believe it was that all along. Thanks ceejay and seanadams for your responses, I think we were all worried then. I'm going to stay glued to those patches for new bugs. Wow I'm so impressed with the sound now. I'm off to rip some more of my cds. Thanks Dwsomers -- dwsomers dwsomers's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20331 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
