Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The man in the hi fi shop said...
ashmore;469722 Wrote: > A stockist of Sonos, he doubted how much detail the SB was capable of > 'picking up' (albeit his point of comparison was the £1,200 CD player we > were demoing the speakers with, not the Sonos). > > I've always reasoned that a bit perfect rip, conveyed to the Squeezebox > (by whatever means, wireless or not) should be, well - bit perfect, > should it not? I think the salesman was referring to the ability of the SB3's DAC to bring out the detail of the music rather than the SB3's ability to perfectly use and process every bit making up a lossless audio file. Regarding the latter its bit perfect, regarding the former it's damned good value for money, albeit there are certainly CD players and standalone DACs out there that will outperform the SB3 hands down. -- egd '*Transporter*' (http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/products/transporter.html) > '*SCA2*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/sca2.htm) > '*SCM100SL AT*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/scm100slat.htm). Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). Every story has 3 sides: Yours, mine and the truth. egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69480 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A Photo of your Listening room configuration, please!
Am I to infer we're mostly possessed of great gear in poorly configured rooms? -- egd '*Transporter*' (http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/products/transporter.html) > '*SCA2*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/sca2.htm) > '*SCM100SL AT*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/scm100slat.htm). Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). Every story has 3 sides: Yours, mine and the truth. egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69243 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A Photo of your Listening room configuration, please!
Given the significance of your listening environment as a key element influencing what you actually hear when using your Squeezebox/ Transporter, please post a picture or two showing its layout and a few words describing which aspects work and don't work for you, room treatments you've used etc. My listening room can be found here: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=68428 -- egd '*Transporter*' (http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/products/transporter.html) > '*SCA2*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/sca2.htm) > '*SCM100SL AT*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/scm100slat.htm). Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). Every story has 3 sides: Yours, mine and the truth. egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69243 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Audio System HELP!
mitchf14;456049 Wrote: > Well i am basically using the duet plugged into my stereo which is an > Aiwa NSX-999MkII, typical basic stereo i think.Ok, thats a pretty basic > system. Definitely don't shell out for a DAC, you're far better off spending your cash on a decent power amp and some speakers. What would you typically use the unit for? CD/SB3 + Radio or just CD/SB3, and how much would your budget be? -- egd '*Transporter*' (http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/products/transporter.html) > '*SCA2*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/sca2.htm) > '*SCM100SL AT*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/scm100slat.htm). Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). Every story has 3 sides: Yours, mine and the truth. egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=67610 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Audio System HELP!
the receiver has a fairly decent dac. 1) what is your current setup comprised of, 2) have the speakers been properly placed and 3) have you applied any acoustic treatments to your listening room? if the answer to 2 and 3 is no then I wouldn't bother with a dac, same if you have a nasty amp/preamp. -- egd '*Transporter*' (http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/products/transporter.html) > '*SCA2*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/sca2.htm) > '*SCM100SL AT*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/scm100slat.htm). Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). Every story has 3 sides: Yours, mine and the truth. egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=67610 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] transporter - wired ethernet vs. wifi?
konut;453562 Wrote: > Thanks! Are you SURE its the cable? ;) Absolutely the USB cable makes a difference. It was recently demonstrated that a significant increase in performance can be had by using a double-ended USB with an 0-pass filter directing the 0's to the standard larger connector whilst the 1's are routed to the smaller USB connector. It dramatically improved clarity of the highs and the bass was deep and involving. This of course is because the 0's were able to flow more freely whilst the 1's were packed tightly in single file, reducing congestion and jitter. -- egd '*Transporter*' (http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/products/transporter.html) > '*SCA2*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/sca2.htm) > '*SCM100SL AT*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/scm100slat.htm). Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). Every story has 3 sides: Yours, mine and the truth. egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66445 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] transporter - wired ethernet vs. wifi?
Phil Leigh;453406 Wrote: > I am using a standard $5 USB cableYou paid $5 for a USB cable? -- egd '*Transporter*' (http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/products/transporter.html) > '*SCA2*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/sca2.htm) > '*SCM100SL AT*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/scm100slat.htm). Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). Every story has 3 sides: Yours, mine and the truth. egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66445 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?
thx for your responses guys. Based on the general lack of response I have to conclude that most think its a daft idea or don't feel equipped to comment. -- egd '*Transporter*' (http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/products/transporter.html) > '*SCA2*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/sca2.htm) > '*SCM100SL AT*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/scm100slat.htm). Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). Every story has 3 sides: Yours, mine and the truth. egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=67022 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?
I asked the question before in the recent biamp thread and am interested
in more views/ responses. Thx DCtoDaylight for your response, feel free
to elaborate here :-)
A while ago I read a few of Richard Hardesty's Audio Perfectionist
Journals, which I found quite interesting. In journal # 2 ('*which can
be downloaded here*'
(http://audioperfectionist.com/pages/freejournals.html)) he discusses
the use of sub-woofers in a high-end stereo configuration and suggests
that use of powered subwoofers in conjunction with a passive high-pass
filter inserted between the pre-amp and power-amp (ie sub-woofer takes
its feed from the same interconnects as the power amp) will "reduce
intermodulation distortion in the midrange by a factor of two or more,
dramatically improve the resolution of midrange and high-frequency
detail, double or triple the dynamic range capability of your system
without changing your amplifier or speakers and improve imaging more
than you can imagine". That's a hell of a lot of improvement from
something that initially seems counterintuitive. He then goes on to
describe the characteristics of a sub-woofer suitable for music
listening and gives the Vandersteen 2Wq a big nod of approval.
Thoughts anyone?
--
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(http://www.atc.gb.net/sca2.htm) > '*SCM100SL AT*'
(http://www.atc.gb.net/scm100slat.htm). Integrating MusicIP with
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Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Biamp?
What are your thoughts on adding powered subwoofers to the stereo setup in conjunction with a high-pass filter placed between the preamp and amp driving the main speakers? -- egd '*Transporter*' (http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/products/transporter.html) > '*SCA2*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/sca2.htm) > '*SCM100SL AT*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/scm100slat.htm). Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). Every story has 3 sides: Yours, mine and the truth. egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66796 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Biamp?
ashmore;449632 Wrote: > So I have the Rotel RA 05 amp running SB3 through Quad 11Ls and a KEF > sub. There's an RB06 power amp going cheap. I can plug it into my RA05 > and have a go at biamping (i'm not exactly sure 'how' I do this, but it > can't be rocket science). > > Pointless waste of effort? Lots of faffing about for no gain? Or a > worthwhile modification to the system that also provides an upgrade path > for the future?http://sound.westhost.com/bi-amp.htm -- egd '*Transporter*' (http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/products/transporter.html) > '*SCA2*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/sca2.htm) > '*SCM100SL AT*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/scm100slat.htm). Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). Every story has 3 sides: Yours, mine and the truth. egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66796 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How to switch to different input (digital)
amcluesent;447084 Wrote: > On the TP menu, you should then have Extras->Digital InputsWhy it isn't in a > logical place like Music Source beats me. -- egd '*Transporter*' (http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/products/transporter.html) > '*SCA2*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/sca2.htm) > '*SCM100SL AT*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/scm100slat.htm). Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). Every story has 3 sides: Yours, mine and the truth. egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66497 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New filters for Transporter
I wonder how many out there worrying about things such as apodising and other "upgrades" have even gone to the trouble of ensuring their listening area is optimally configured. Feature mania, factor x, y, z, blah, blah, blah. Many of us probably don't even have the hearing to appreciate our current systems let alone the next great audio invention. -- egd '*Transporter*' (http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/products/transporter.html) > '*SCA2*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/sca2.htm) > '*SCM100SL AT*' (http://www.atc.gb.net/scm100slat.htm). Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). Every story has 3 sides: Yours, mine and the truth. egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65907 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is Your Transport Giving You All The Bits?
ctbarker32;442942 Wrote: > Maddeningly, while they mention they tested 8 players, they do not > identify them. Maybe they don't want to get sued?You've omitted a crucial > point - it seems have been forced to do this... "Cause and Effect Transports modify the high-resolution data in order to comply with digital copyright obligations to the publishers and distributors of music and video discs. The music and film industries are trying to prevent bit-for-bit copying of the recordings. Consequently, manufacturers of DVD transports have been forced to reduce the resolution of digital outputs to prevent digital duplication." -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65895 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter balanced XLR output decreases volume?
Joe Harden;440568 Wrote: > Does it sound like a bad idea to be using the Transporter XLR output to > feed straight into the balanced input on the amp?If you're bypassing a preamp > you should make use of attenuators. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65599 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Help troubleshooting SC/ Transporter
Problem solved - copied mysql db to another drive, removed and reinstalled SC (was due for 7.3.3 anyhow), copied back DB and all's well. Still curious as to what went wrong though... -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65290 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Help troubleshooting SC/ Transporter
Ok, seems it's an SC problem - same result with SB3 in Lounge - on connecting it upgraded firmware but doesn't play anything. I suspect my NAS' file system has popped its clogs, otherwise I'm at a complete loss. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65290 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Help troubleshooting SC/ Transporter
Two nights back I retired to my listening room and found that I couldn't get any sound ou of my transporter. SC looks like it's playing ie a song plays and counts down on SC's web interface but nothing is happening on the Transporter end - whilst it says now playing and indicates the track selected via the IR or web ui, te VU meters don't show any activity and there's no music. To enasure there's no problem with my preamp and speakers I connected ad DVD player via RCA, selected said channel on the preamp and the playback was fine. I've just tried a xilinx reset and that made no difference either. Running Version: 7.3.2 - 24695, firmware 73. I'm a little stumped as to what to look at next, other than to try a SB3 located elsewhere in the house to see whether that works. Ideas/ help appreciated. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65290 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Why Hi-Fi Journalists make my blood boil...
Rodney_Gold;436042 Wrote: > I have a lot of audiophile pals that are totally dismayed that I have > shelved my high end transport and have packed my Cds away...they are > even MORE horrifierd I save in a compressed format and are aghast when > they know its all sent by wireless. I'd call them audiofools rather than audiophiles, albeit the distinction is often somewhat blurry. :-) -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64972 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter to pre- or poweramp
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64028 Question: To what is your Transporter connected - Preamp - Poweramp Schindler;430211 Wrote: > Finally he decided, and that also recommended his dealer, to use a > preamp. Its sounding simply much better with the preamp in the chain he > told me... > > Well right now, I have to get a preamp ($ 2000 and up) from somewhere > to test. As you clearly prefer the colouration caused by many preamps I'd recommend you listen using a few and choose one who's signature you prefer rather than use $'s as a criterion... -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64028 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter to pre- or poweramp
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64028 Question: To what is your Transporter connected - Preamp - Poweramp Ok, I've done quite a bit of listening today substituting my SCA2 with Endler 12-step balanced attenuators. Bottom line is they sound equally good to me, so my recommendation to anyone looking at a single-input music setup is not to bother with a preamp, get/ make yourself some decent attenuators and you're done (at a tiny fraction of the cost). @cliveb: how far are you able to turn down the volume via SC before experiencing noticeable degradation? -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64028 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter to pre- or poweramp
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64028 Question: To what is your Transporter connected - Preamp - Poweramp Haven't used my Endlers for a long time. I'll bypass the SCA2 this weekend and do some listening. Last time I did it there was nothing in it so I settled for the convenience of a preamp. Doubt I'd notice any real differences this time around, albeit I'm in a much better room now. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64028 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter to pre- or poweramp
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64028 Question: To what is your Transporter connected - Preamp - Poweramp Preamp here, but it's also an SCA2 into SCM100SL AT's. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64028 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Oh My, Is All WiFi Limited to 16/44.1
timequest;425562 Wrote: > Where in the world are you literally? And, what are you doing up man; > according to USA Today, less than 5 hours of Z-time over time will put > an end to you!?Top right hand corner of my posts provides location :-). They > have any tips how to stay asleep? timequest;425562 Wrote: > Anyway, I didnt make it too clear. What I mean is, I like the sound > from my external DAC better than I do the sound from a stock Transporter > and since I already have said external DAC and the Duet, why not tweak > the Duet for better performance rather than buy a Transporter.This is my > point though, (if I'm not mistaken) if you're simply using the Receiver to pass the decoded waveform to your external DAC I'm not sure the Receiver will care what resolution the waveform is, it's just passing through and definitely not being processed by the Receiver's DAC... -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63610 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Oh My, Is All WiFi Limited to 16/44.1
timequest;425535 Wrote: > Since I have the DAC, and I like the features of the Duet, it makes > sense that I would look for methods to extend the performance of the > Duet (for less than what a Transporter costs). I do agree that if the > cost to upgrade the Duet surpasses a certain point, it would be prudent > to go with a Transporter, to which I can use my DAC.It's 4:16am here so > perhaps my brain is a little foggy, but hooking an external DAC up to your Receiver will bypass the Duet's DAC, so where's the problem...what you're hearing is the external DAC? -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63610 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] anyone keen to help me out?
Why not just order it yourself http://cpc.farnell.com ? -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58547 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 24/96 DVD Music
dvddecrypter is the way to go and there's a thread on its use in these forums...just search for the term. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58209 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Thinking about the Transporter again
Perhaps I've been lucky, but I've never heard/ seen it. My NAS is running a rather dated SqueezeCenter 7.0/17793 though...been too lazy to upgrade. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57762 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter power consumption
pfarrell;381175 Wrote: > Isn't it on the power plate? Mine is hard to get to, but I know it uses > less power than my cable company's settopbox Thanks Pat, you are correct, > it's a paltry 10W. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57877 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter power consumption
I'm in the process of installing a ventilation and air-conditioning system in my music room and was wondering whether anyone knows offhand what the Transporter's power consumption is. Thanks, egd. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57877 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Apple ends DRM and improves quality
Robin Bowes;381056 Wrote: > It seems that, for most R&B singers, soulfulness is measured as a > function of how much they can warble around one note/syllableCouldn't have > said it better and if there's one thing that makes me reach for the off button on a radio it's that warbling. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57806 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter compared with Linn Sneaky DS
DeVerm;357408 Wrote: > egd: but you're from down under, where talk like about fingers up > nostrils is perfectly acceptable, isn't it? We talk about it all the time :) -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=54622 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter compared with Linn Sneaky DS
DeVerm;357333 Wrote: > May be a definition of attack vs critical-post is what I need in order > to understand this. Here's a clear indication of the type of post I'm > guessing crossed the line: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showpost.php?p=260094&postcount=99. The 2kg sugar just did it for me. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=54622 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiophile rescues masters: collector items!
Have Golden Earring, Anouk, Jan Akkerman, Vandenberg, Ilse Delange & Mathilde Santing. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=54269 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Χ Ο Δ Ε (CODE) format
muski;324088 Wrote: > Presumably all the metadata is correct, too?It's 24/96 WAV so I don't think > there is any embedded metadata. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49956 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Χ Ο Δ Ε (CODE) format
esbrewer;324053 Wrote: > I really enjoy it, and based on the generally positive reviews its > getting I'm apparently not alone. Agreed, I've given it quite a few listens > and am definitely enjoying the album more than I've enjoyed any of his offerings for quite some time. Perhaps it's because he's for the most part returned to introspection, and I have to say, the album does have a definite warmth to its sound. It's a pleasure to listen to. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49956 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Χ Ο Δ Ε (CODE) format
DCtoDaylight;321507 Wrote: > The fun will really start, when I listen to the two uncompressed > formats Are we having fun yet? :) -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49956 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Absolute Sound reviews AppleTV and Squeezebox Duet
I'm curious, why would you buy a mag you know to be crap? -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49614 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Χ Ο Δ Ε (CODE) format
Article covering the topic plus a recorded interview with the man himself http://sympatico-msn-ca.com.com/8301-5_32-9964576-13.html?tag=more -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49956 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Χ Ο Δ Ε (CODE) format
On the face of it I'd agree with you, but I'm guessing what he meant was that if you make a high quality mp3 encoding from a well-produced, uncompressed 24/96 master then the mp3 is probably going to sound better than the average compressed crap CD out there today that has no dynamics, and under those circumstances I'd be inclined to agree with him. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49956 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Χ Ο Δ Ε (CODE) format
DCtoDaylight;321661 Wrote: > The cynic in me wants to believe there's a hidden virus, or worm to the > RIAA! The Optimist in me wants to tell everybody to run out and buy > this album, to tell the world we want better sound, easy inclusion in > our music servers, and are willing to pay for it!On this occasion I think the > latter would be most appropriate... -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49956 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Χ Ο Δ Ε (CODE) format
> The fun will really start, when I listen to the two uncompressed > formats I suspect the only difference between the CD, DVD-rip and DVD > WAVs is that the latter two are higher resolution and enjoy the benefits that stem from that. I'm also guessing the DVD-rip and WAVs on the DVD will be identical so long as the DVD component was encoded using LPCM. Irrespective, tastes aside, the the album does sound good to my ear. I look forward to your views with interest :) -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49956 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Χ Ο Δ Ε (CODE) format
I'll be damned, a "new" audio format and not a smidgen of discussion in the audiophile forum...? -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49956 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Χ Ο Δ Ε (CODE) format
I might add, the album is IMHO actually pretty good. The first Mellencamp album in a long line of albums since Human Wheels & Mr Happy Go Lucky I care to listen to again. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49956 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] ΧΟΔΕ (CODE) format
John Mellencamp’s 'Life, Death, Love and Freedom' has just been released with a CD and DVD. It's apparently the first ever release in the ΧΟΔΕ (CODE) format developed by T Bone Burnett and a team of engineers and purportedly "creates high-definition audio files that are virtually indistinguishable from the original master tapes. The resonance, warmth and presence that has been realized with CODE is unprecedented in the digital era." "The CODE version of Life, Death, Love and Freedom is a DVD that will come packaged with a standard CD version of the album, available at all retail outlets, at no additional cost to the consumer. The CODE disc is playable on virtually all DVD machines including stand-alone players and drives integrated into computer systems. The DVD’s content can be copied into most computer music software including iTunes and can, then, be downloaded onto personal music players such as the iPod. The standard CD is included to answer all possible compatibility questions." I bought the album and had a look at the DVD. The DVD contains 24/96 WAV files, AAC and MP3, as well as what looks like a regular DVD (presumably without video signal) layout for DVD players. As I'm in ther process of planning a move my Transporter and ATC's have been crated and I've had to downsample to listen on the SB3, so I was wondering whether anyone here has bought the album and had a chance to listen to the 24/96 tracks, and if so, would love to read their impressions, especially if you've ripped and/or listened to the CD version also. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49956 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Advice on 24/96 with SB3 Please.
Having purchased John Mellecamp's new album today I'm curious re the maximum resolution the SB3 is able to playback without hiccup. The reaon I ask is because the DVD XOΔE copy includes the tracks in 24/96 WAV. As I don't want to restrict listening to it only on my Transporter I'm going to downsample using Wavelab and have the option of dropping it to 24/88.2, 24/64, 24/48 etc. Will the SB3 play back either of 88.2 or 64? -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49218 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Apple Lossless a compromise?
opaqueice;192974 Wrote: > That's an extraordinary claimAhem, this is after all the "Audiophiles" > forum... -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating MusicIP with SqueezeCenter...'*here's how*' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Integrating_MusicIP_with_SqueezeCenter). egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34122 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Stereophile Article: MP3 vs AAC vs FLAC vs CD
SuperQ;278555 Wrote: > However, the original article is technically correct. There is no > _redundancy_ such as ECC(FEC) or Reed-Solomon encoding.AFAIK there is no > redundancy in WAV files either. Contrary to the author's assertion, compression has nothing to do with it. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44532 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Stereophile Article: MP3 vs AAC vs FLAC vs CD
heh, willyhoops & this stereofool journo should write a joint article titled 'digital audio for dummies". A sure bestseller. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44532 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Turn Me Up!
I suspect a class action suit against the major labels and the RIAA for inflicting permanent hearing damage on consumers would soon put paid to the issue. -- egd "All music also sounded completly different , and extremly musical." egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43045 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Turn Me Up!
I suspect a class action suit against the major labels and the RIAA for inflicting permanent hearing damage on consumers would soon put paid to the issue. -- egd "All music also sounded completly different , and extremly musical." egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43045 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Lushness!
morris_minor;261993 Wrote: > ...Guy's observations about the future are really quite worrying, and > there is a danger that "people like us" (who like good quality sound > systems, at whatever price level we can afford) will get tarred with > the loony brush by those not in the know who assume that all > "audiophiles" share the same wacky beliefs.Why worry, so long as you are > enjoying your music, who cares what others think? -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42583 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] lust object speakers
For a long time I lusted for the ATC SCM150SL AT but settled for the SCM100SL AT as my listening space is nowhere near big enough to accommodate the 150s. Both are superb and their WAF is pretty high too. +---+ |Filename: scm150slat.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4151| +---+ -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42393 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] There's More "There" There!
alekz;259877 Wrote: > All these little tweaks (whether they work or not ;-) even not "heard" > alone could make a big difference if used together. > > Here's an example: > > o- replace not one but all stock power cables with shielded ones > o- turn the informational displays off on all devices in your audio > system (SB/Transporter, preamps, DAC's, etc) > o- check and clean all contacts (signal, mains, etc) > o- replace automatic circuit breakers with usual fuses (or Klangmodul's > http://www.erni-hifi.ch/AHP%20Produkte.htm, > http://www.digitalvd.de/hardware.php4?ID=44 - in German) > o- use dedicated earth leakage breaker > o- connect the "earth" cable from your dedicated power line to the > ground wire below all other devices in you home > o- check if your system has only one connection to the ground (via > power cables and distributor) > o- put ferrite rings on all power lines in your house except the > dedicated audio line > o- put a ferrite ring on the ground wire (only) connected to your > system > o- switch from wireless to wired and removed unused WiFi card > o- put something heavy on top of the Transporter (2kg sugar helped ;-) > > What do you think will the total effect be? > > Stunning in my case. They'd be even more stunning if you popped you index finger into either nostril to change your mind... -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42094 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiophile Music File Protection
alekz;259971 Wrote: > Reason? Compare the prices. LTO3 drive costs ~$1500 (LTO2 $1000). 400GB > LTO3 cartridge ~$60. Personally I think they're worth the peace of mind knowing you have a good offsite backup that is not subject to the whims of operating systems or USB drive malfunctions. Over the years I've seen at least two hard drives suddenly lose all data because of partition/ fat32/fat/mft/ext3 corruption when plugging them in via USB/firewire or pc crashes. I would never be comfortable knowing m only backup is a 2nd copy on another hard drive(s) connected via usb or other means. By the time you consider the cost of 750 or TB drives fr backup, an LTO solution is only marginally more expensive, and gives you the ability to properly backup all your other data too. -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42358 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiophile Music File Protection
why not just go out, buy a lto2 or lto3 backup drive and decent backup software, make a full backup and separate incremental backups and keep them offsite eg safety deposit box? -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42358 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] There's More "There" There!
Robin Bowes;258701 Wrote: > alexz, > > The point you seem to fail to grasp is that... Robin, it's pointless entering into a battle of wits with an unarmed man... -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42094 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter: Balanced XLR vs Unbalanced RCA
alekz;257335 Wrote: > But I'm not sure if the cable is fully broken in yet, I bought it used a > couple of days ago, so I expect more in a week or so ;-) What saddle and bridle are you using? -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42042 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Yet more on Loudness Wars
SuperQ;252334 Wrote: > A bit on the sensational side, not a whole lot of new things on the > technical side.. completely ignores newer things like replay gain that > can eliminate some of the loudness advantages of over compressed > tracks. You're not implying that replaygain can reintroduce dynamics lost? -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41481 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Loss from Ethernet Cable?
thomsens;251193 Wrote: > I have no idea how expensive the gear is that you have bought, but if > you are willing to spend $4k on a DAC, I don't see why you'd have a > problem paying $2K for the streaming transport component of your > system.Fear the DAC will prove to have been overrated...? -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41268 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter reviewed in TNT-Audio
why is it we insist on feeding the troll? -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39093 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Linn Klimax DS - Network Music Player
Funny thing, I feel a marked increase in my degree of "harmony" since I discovered the ignore list... :P -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38815 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Moodlabs
alekz;235504 Wrote: > Two more to think about: > > http://www.norcotek.com/DS-520.php > http://www.infrant.com/products/products_details.php?name=ReadyNAS%20NVPlus you won't find many success stories re the readynas NVx, there are quite a few of us here with 1st hand experience with them that wouldn't have another if they were delivered free of charge. -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39289 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Moodlabs
dennis55;234995 Wrote: > > i will put some of the proceeds towards a Nas server of some sort(which > has to work with Vista Ultimate),once i've digested all the posts on > this subject!. If you're after a fast NAS that can run slimserver independently of any PC and handle a massive library/grow with your needs then the Thecus N5200PRO is an obvious choice. -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39289 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Devolo / Homeplug - noise on the mains
How well Homeplugs works does seem to vary depending on the house wiring. We recently moved and whereas I could drive multiple SB3s at the old place, I now struggle to drive two and get intermittent dropouts (very old house). I also find that they seem to work better in some rooms compared with others in the house. Upgrading to the 200MBPS versions at least got things to the point that i can reliably listen again. I've not tried to mix the 85/200s, though I'm surprised to hear they won't talk to one another. -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39102 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Linn Klimax DS - Network Music Player
harmonic;233911 Wrote: > I was refering to what tom and others said about the klimax ds price > compared to what you get. > > You are misunderstanding my point , my point was that it is expensiv to > make. > > Solid Alu casing of this caliber is very expensiv and will have a > positiv influence on the sound. > (Interresting thourgt a Transporter reference version where it was > build into a similar caseing.) > > I dont know have it sounds compared to the transporter wich is the > hundred dollar questian , however based apone linns history in > makeing transending sources and the first reviews and comments on its > sound i know where i would put my bet in a direct comparison a/b > with the transporter . Harmonic, please d/l firefox and turn on its spell checking. It's hard enough to follow your diatribe without first having to decode it. -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38815 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Can't hear the difference between lossy and lossless!
zanash;233444 Wrote: > The difference is not huge...your looking at the fine detail not the > overal picture. When I did this the apple lossless sounded thinner > [less body] than flac so it was more a question of flavour rather than > resolution. Really, that's interesting. Must be dust on the capacitors that only comes into its own when playing apple lossless. -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39112 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Linn Klimax DS - Network Music Player
thomsens;231617 Wrote: > I had a personal demo of the Klimax DS last week. It's all business. > Ethernet only, no other inputs either. It relies on UPnP and comes > with (or at least suggests you use) Twonkymedia FMG, imagine paying 20k for > a network music player and then having to use Twonkymedia as your interface. ROFLMAO! thomsens;231617 Wrote: > We know there aren't many ways to make the PC part expensive, so the DAC > is basically at least $18K of it. Without knocking the DAC, I'm pretty sure > a very large proportion of the 18k is "brand value" rather than anything of benefit. -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38815 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Advice please hi-fi geeks
tyler_durden;233215 Wrote: > The old one would have a slimdevices logo on the faceplate and the newer > on would have the logitech logo! > > TD Perhaps he could then convince her that as the second is a cheap knockoff it only cost him $20 :P -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39067 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] I want a Transporter!!
Absolutely! -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38654 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] NAS vs. Locally Attached Storage
I'd suggest ethernet as transferring data will be significantly faster -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38314 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 Question: Should there be a new forum for photos? - yes - no - maybe This thread has been a great way to see what audio equipment people have in their homes. What has come as a bit of a surprise to me is that so many of us (myself included) seem to be happy to spend a fortune on our hi-fi equipment, only to house it in less than desirable surrounds. Little wonder our significant others often have little time, tolerance or interest in our pursuit...I wonder how many of us have heard something along the lines of "gee honey, it sounds great, but it looks like sh1t..."? -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Quad 909 Stereo Amp & 99 Pre Amp
In the process of moving home and was reminded I have two 909s and a 99 preamp sitting in their original boxes for over two years now, brand new and unopened - long story, but what might they be worth today? I doubt I'll ever get around to using them unless they end up in a holiday house or something so I was thinking of selling them and purchasing a decent surround sound amp for a home theater and chipping the change in toward speakers for same. -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37543 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] XLR-cables ? How much ? Voodoo ?
I second opaqueice's & Pat's recommendations. I own a Transporter and had XLR cables made using Belden 1800F cable with Neutrik connectors incl. gold-plated pins. Couldn't be happier and it didn't cost anywhere near that typically charged in the audiofool category. In fact after being offered $700+ Chord interconnects I offered to buy them if the store owner could detect which interconnects I was using on his equipment, but countered that he would have to give them to me if he couldn't. No prizes for guessing he didn't put his money where his mouth was. -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37428 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Advice to improve Sound.
Some more information on things you might want to try: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?p=127139#post127139 -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37313 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] This Is An Improvement
Wombat;218891 Wrote: > I slowly see the need of an "esoteric or is it just strange?" forum > besides our beloved "audiophiles" one :) We can name it "Audiofools" :D [ducks for cover] -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2 >> ATC SCM100SLAT egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37251 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] This Is An Improvement
mister pig;218154 Wrote: > How does it sound? In my opinion its a significant improvement to wav to > flac conversion. interesting observation seeing as the flac is decoded to the bit perfect original pcm wav and then passed through the same dac as any wav file would. it's like arguing that a document stored in a zip archive and then unzipped is not a bit perfect copy of the original. -- egd http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_transporter.html? >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/homeamplifier/sca2.html >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/domestic/scm100slat.html egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37251 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Performance Upgrades
nicketynick;217947 Wrote: > You can buy very expensive boxes that automatically rip CD's for you, > but otherwise, getting lossless (CD-quality) music files is still a bit > of a bleeding-edge exercise...Really, you can thank the RIAA for making > 'computer audio' difficult to get set up - they don't want you to do > it! Truth be told I don't think it is that hard at all. Long before I'd heard of the Squeezebox I was ripping my CDs to WAV using Wavelab and creating my own CD based compilations. I later started keeping the ripped audio on my PC and then discovered FLAC (mp3 was never an option for anything but my iPod). It was through this process that I started searching for a digital library with means of playing the audio without having to go through the PC sound card. A little Googling, some reading of these forums and my mind was made up. I've never looked back. All you need to have digital music is some basic knowledge/ understanding and some freeware tools: eac/ grip, FLAC, mp3tag & slimserver. Now if only mp3tag had a native Linux version I could shut down my win pc forever. -- egd http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_transporter.html? >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/homeamplifier/sca2.html >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/domestic/scm100slat.html egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37190 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Performance Upgrades
mister pig;217726 Wrote: > The computer music server is set up on a pair of Western Digital 250G > external hard drives. I-Tunes is the format. A Benchmark media tech > worked with me to get it properly set up for what they call "bit > transparent" playback. Your statement "I-Tunes is the format" coupled with your intention to write a review concerns me because I get the sense you may be going into this without a full understanding of digital audio formats. iTunes default audio format is LOSSY meaning if you are using iTunes ripped audio you are not dealing with the original source as you would be playing a CD via your regular transport. Pay attention to the tips others have provided in this thread to ensure you really are comparing apples to apples otherwise your review will amount to nothing more than misinformation. I don't mean for this to be a personal attack, I just want to be sure that when you pen your review it is written having carried out a like comparison, however subjective it may ultimately be. If you have questions don't hesitate to ask, there are many people here (as you've already seen) who are more than willing to assist. -- egd http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_transporter.html? >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/homeamplifier/sca2.html >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/domestic/scm100slat.html egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37190 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] "Squeezeboxing Alone?"
adamslim;217326 Wrote: > Nokia 770/800 scenario: > Her: "Who's that actor, ooh what's he been in?" > Me: "STFU and look it up on IMDB, here" > > :) ROFLMAO! Which hospital shall we visit you in? -- egd http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_transporter.html? >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/homeamplifier/sca2.html >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/domestic/scm100slat.html egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37062 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Idea for high-end Squeezebox/Transporter accessory
crooner;217204 Wrote: > Excellent idea. Perhaps the greatest excuse to plunge the $400 for it! > > BTW, Fry's was completely out of the N800s last time I was there. I was in Singapore last week and had one in my hand, ready to pay until the Nokia store informed me they don't accept Amex. It was round about then I started wondering whether the N800 is subject to the same quality issues as the last three Nokia phones I've had. I handed it back to the assistant and left empty handed. Whilst I like the device, I think I'm going to wait for others to make the same and then reconsider my options. I hate the thought of dropping $400 only to have the device die inside of 18 months, out of warranty. Not saying it would happen, but my experience with their recent phones does not bode well. -- egd http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_transporter.html? >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/homeamplifier/sca2.html >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/domestic/scm100slat.html egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37079 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Idea for high-end Squeezebox/Transporter accessory
jdbaker;217054 Wrote: > This is exactly what I would like to do, when I open the browser window > all I see are the album names, how do I access the album art. I use > iTunes w/lossless files and have art for most of my albums but it does > not show up in Slimserver. You will need to configure slimserver to identify yopur album art. In my case all albums have their own folder and each folder contrains a 200x200 cover art file called folder.jpg. Slimserver is configured to treat this file as the cover art. If you've previously built your library without cover art you will need to rescan it in slimserver to detect and incorporate the cover art. Following that, once you've done the right click thing, you should be able to choose (through a control near the top right of your screen) whether you want to browse including cover art or a text only listing. Another way of getting to the same place is to click through on Albums, set the browse to cover art and then right click/ open in new window on the first entry in slimserver's navigation aid i.e. the "1 2 3 4 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z" on the top left of the screen. I had to browse through the alphabet and generate around 20 PDF files, but it was simple and has definitely been worthwhile. Now I can just point to the file if they want to listen to something. -- egd http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_transporter.html? >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/homeamplifier/sca2.html >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/domestic/scm100slat.html egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37079 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] "Squeezeboxing Alone?"
Videodrome;217003 Wrote: > she has the uncanny ability to do this right in the middle of the most > dramatic scenes. I think its genetic :P (apologies in advance). -- egd http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_transporter.html? >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/homeamplifier/sca2.html >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/domestic/scm100slat.html egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37062 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Idea for high-end Squeezebox/Transporter accessory
crooner;216956 Wrote: > One thing I have noticed with my current setup is that it takes some > memorizing of my collection to decide what to play. > > Unless I have the laptop on to browse artwork, I no longer have a > visual aid to decide what to listen. With a large collection, it starts > to get a little complicated. As azinck3 points out a barcode scanner plugin is already in existence - so you're in luck. Like you I have a large collection and I find having all my music stored digitally has made it difficult to remember albums. Somehow it seems a visual trigger is often my preferred way of selecting something to play and I also find browsing screen after screen of albumart cumbersome when I don't feel like getting up or grappling with a wireles PDA. To get around this I right clicked and selected "open link in new tab" whilst hovering the mouse over the slimserver Albums link. A browser window opens and lists a series of album covers and album names. I printed this to PDF and then printed the PDFs on a colour printer. I now have a file with all my album covers printed so I can page through it and select albums the way I used to when I still had the CDs readily available. -- egd http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_transporter.html? >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/homeamplifier/sca2.html >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/domestic/scm100slat.html egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37079 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] "Squeezeboxing Alone?"
Phil Leigh;216865 Wrote: > Totally agree - which is why I really want an SB-like solution for my > 600 DVD's... This should be a pretty easy to deal with using either a network enabled DVD player or a purpose built PVR type PC. If you Google the topic I'm sure you will find many howto's on this topic. Storing DVDs on a NAS would be child's play, albeit strictly speaking illegal in most jurisdictions. -- egd http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_transporter.html? >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/homeamplifier/sca2.html >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/domestic/scm100slat.html egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37062 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Headless music server
jdbaker;216038 Wrote: > Man that is so F**ked UP, how is someone supposed to know that, I would > have never figured that one out. Thanks again, you guys are the best. Welcome to the wonderful world of windows -- egd http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_transporter.html? >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/homeamplifier/sca2.html >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/domestic/scm100slat.html egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35806 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Which Interconnect Cable??
Just go out and buy yourself some Belden 1800F cable, add decent XLR or RCA connectors and you've got all you need. -- egd http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_transporter.html? >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/homeamplifier/sca2.html >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/domestic/scm100slat.html egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36667 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Amps without tone controls
just press play :) -- egd http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_transporter.html? >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/homeamplifier/sca2.html >> http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/shopbycable/1800F.htm >> http://www.atc.gb.net/domestic/scm100slat.html egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36887 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Design miss in SB3 digital output? or Slimserver problem ?
zanash;212558 Wrote: > in my system I thought flac sounded better than wav ...In another system > Flac was superior to applelossless on the same track ...flac had more > bit and energy ..the apple sounded light weight. Incredible... -- egd Transporter >> SCA2 >> SCM100SLAT via balanced XLR Linux and loving IT! egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36503 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] ? connections back of Transporter
Heimiko;209991 Wrote: > Oh, thanks. good to know ;-) Now that you know it is off, does it sound better? -- egd Transporter >> SCA2 >> SCM100SLAT via balanced XLR Linux and loving IT! egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36261 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Stereophile review
cliveb;210612 Wrote: > Not really. It's to try and help people understand that it's far too > easy to convince yourself of things that simply are not true. We're all > vulnerable to it - it's human nature. Agreed. I get the distinct impression that those among us obsessed with constantly seeking out yet another improvement in our equipment are so busy trying to discern differences that they forget to enjoy the damned music. -- egd Transporter >> SCA2 >> SCM100SLAT via balanced XLR Linux and loving IT! egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26306 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Switchin between Transporter inputs
I switched inputs on the Transporter to a digital source using the Digital Inputs/Optical S/PDIF (TOSLINK) option so that I could have my DVD's audio going through the Transporter. Any idea how to get the Transporter output back to balanced analogue? -- egd Transporter >> SCA2 >> SCM100SLAT via balanced XLR Linux and loving IT! egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35455 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Different servers sound different
Georgie;202859 Wrote: > I'm playing with buying a transporter and have read all the threads > comparing it with a modded sqeezebox. By chance I changed my server > hard- and software and was astonished that different server sources > sound so different. I think you'd benefit from a lifetime subscription to What Hi-Fi. -- egd Transporter >> SCA2 >> SCM100SLAT via balanced XLR Linux and loving IT! egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35382 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What Hi-Fi - audiophiles or audiofools?
willyhoops;202704 Wrote: > but they don't have that secure mode which is why we all flagellate > ourselves like medival monks with EAC and dbpoweramp to flac :-) AFAIK dbpoweramp now incorporates secure mode ripping as well as allmusic integration for tagging. -- egd Transporter >> SCA2 >> SCM100SLAT via balanced XLR Linux and loving IT! egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35350 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What Hi-Fi - audiophiles or audiofools?
opaqueice;202657 Wrote: > You didn't read very carefully... I was wondering how to point that out without offending ;-) -- egd Transporter >> SCA2 >> SCM100SLAT via balanced XLR Linux and loving IT! egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35350 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What Hi-Fi - audiophiles or audiofools?
DennyL;202634 Wrote: > Of the UK hi-fi mags, What Hi-Fi is by far the worst. I don't know how > hi-fi marketing works, but I had always assumed that this mag has > always seen its role as a provider of hype that can be quoted in > advertisements. I have never been able to take anything about it > seriously. It isn't even funny, and has no use. Like I sad, next time I'm going long-haul I'll grab a comic, it's bound to be more informative. Are there *ANY* decent hifi publications still in existence? -- egd Transporter >> SCA2 >> SCM100SLAT via balanced XLR Linux and loving IT! egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35350 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Flac or Apple Lossless?
willyhoops;202597 Wrote: > well take one of the cds you got a rip on already and scratch it and try > again! or buy one and scratch! > it's vital you test dbpoweramp for this feature or you are waisting > lots of time! for 200 cds it's worth it! assuming you value your original CDs you could always make a copy onto CD-R and then scratch the CD-R. Even easier, install EAC and it will tell you during the configuration routine whether or not your drive supports C2 -- egd Transporter >> SCA2 >> SCM100SLAT via balanced XLR Linux and loving IT! egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34953 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What Hi-Fi - audiophiles or audiofools?
adamslim;202509 Wrote: > You took quite a long post to get there... ;) > > Adam Clearly, however, I couldn't resist quoting some of the crap they extol. Their observations are so ludicrous they had me laughing. Next time I'm on a long haul flight I'll pick up a comic, it's bound to me more accurate and informative. -- egd Transporter >> SCA2 >> SCM100SLAT via balanced XLR Linux and loving IT! egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35350 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What Hi-Fi - audiophiles or audiofools?
Quotes from the June 2007 edition: pages 65 & 66 -"HI-FI Sound From Your Laptop"-- "…the most effective compromise is to rip all your music to iTunes using the Apple lossless format: it sounds significantly better than any lossy compressions, yet is not as slow and hard-drive devouring as the uncompressed file. *It’s a good all-round compromise and one that with the right speakers can sound genuinely impressive"*. "The Apple Lossless of Ibrahim Ferrer's Dos Almas sounds stunningly open, detailed and full bodied: *a remarkable sound for a file using any compression at all*" page 80 -"Sound Advice" : "Quality vs file-size conundrum"-- "*Apple Lossless is the best-quality widely compatible format*…" What planet are these guys on? These statements amount to nothing more than a load of uninformed rubbish! If their so called experts had understood or bothered to research the topic properly they would have 1) realized there is no "compromise" in lossless audio compression, and 2) there is no difference in "quality" of lossless compression regardless of the encoding/compression algorithm. Funny also that FLAC isn't even mentioned - are these guys living under a rock, endorsed by Apple? Clearly, this is a magazine not intended for anyone capable of thinking for themselves, I'd even go so far as to label those articles irresponsible journalism. -- egd Transporter >> SCA2 >> SCM100SLAT via balanced XLR Linux and loving IT! egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35350 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Help: speakers and kid's safety
Sell the kid? ;-) Just kidding. I've got the same problem - my son is going on three and I have a pair of ATC SCM100SLAT's in the lounge which also happens to be his playground. When not in use I keep mine covered with the drivers facing the wall so I can be sure he will keep his fingers, food etc. out of the drivers. It's a pain, but the reality is that for the moment I only get to listen when he and the boss are out. In your case, could you get very heavy stands and attach a retaining bracket to its surface, into which the speakers are then placed? It would mean he would have to give them a very big thump before they fell over and they definitely couldn't slide off. Alternatively, consider putting them on a shelf or something similar and settle in for crappy sound for the next 18 months or so. -- egd Transporter >> SCA2 >> SCM100SLAT via balanced XLR Linux and loving IT! egd's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3425 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35325 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
