Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Attention Audio Mythbusters!
Phil- Have you tested your TACT 2.2X with and without the Linear PSU? -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=60041 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] transporter vs modded duet + monarchy nm24 dac?
kbuzz;344201 Wrote: I disagree about the bolder mods. I really enjoy my modded SB3sorry just one person's opinion. Then please help this guy unload his Bolder gear: http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=59840. I've never said the Bolder gear is shoddily built, but once again, $330.for a DC cable to connect a $1450 PSU to a $300. SB3 is a joke. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=52999 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Toslink question: glass vs. plastic
Phil Leigh;342152 Wrote: glass v plastic is one of the enduring audiophile truism myths...like switched v linear power supplies. Life isn't full of absolutes. I think you should just buy a good quality plastic and enjoy it. Of coure we all know that coax is better anyway ;) If you're listening to a stock PSU in your TacT RCS, you have no clue how good it can sound. On the subject of glass vs plastic Toslink see: www.lifatec.com/toslink4.html -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=52817 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] transporter vs modded duet + monarchy nm24 dac?
tomjtx;343613 Wrote: I auditioned a full modded Bolder SB and a Transporter. I bought the Transporter, it was far more musical. I also fed the bolder into a Lavry DAC, still preferred the TP. The Bolder mods are a waste of money, IME. Just get a good jittter rejecting DAC with the duet if you don't get the TP. In my Headphone system my TP feeds a DarkVoice 337 amp AKG701, Sen 650 and others. The headphone amps in most DACs won't be as good as a separate. I agree, the Bolder mods are an over priced joke. He thinks you need his $300. DC cable to connect his $1800. PSU to his modified SB3.;-) -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=52999 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] audio insanity
opaqueice;291074 Wrote: I've seen my share of ansurd audio systems, but this one takes the cake. No, that's too mild: it utterly obliterates them all. http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=10834 I'm very sure the owner doesn't care what you or anyone else on this forum thinks of his system. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46270 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Power adapter for Duet receiver
http://www.acopian.com/store/9-(7).aspx?min=6max=10 Look at the B9G100. You will have to add your own DC AC cables. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45302 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 6moons preview ModWright Transporter
seanadams;255997 Wrote: But hey, maybe I don't know my head from a hole in the wall if you think that's the case, go ahead and buy one of these modded TPs, and we can have a listen, see what's in it, and test their claims. Maybe you don't I have no need for a stock or modded TP. If you feel Alex's claims are BS, than you should buy one, test it and prove him wrong. PS- I'm very happy with the SB3 that Pat upgraded for me. Thanks for releasing the new Duet remote. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41756 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 6moons preview ModWright Transporter
325xi;255705 Wrote: Oh, you're another believer, aren't you? I've seen a good book of audiophile spells and other magic triks that will most certainly improve sound of your system... in your head. Yes, I believe that all audio equipment can be improved if you know what you're doing. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41756 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 6moons preview ModWright Transporter
seanadams;255739 Wrote: Certain kinds of modifications that involve reducing noise are not physically possible without a board respin. Also, no amount of skill could convert Transporter's digital audio path to 32-bit, unless you redesigned nearly the entire product from scratch. I.e., it is utterly impossible to do it by soldering on some components, regardless of skill level. I could not do it by swapping components, and I have full source code to the entire system and know every proprietary detail of the design. Besides the fact, what benefit would it have? Likewise, claims of being able to reduce jitter to 3ps are complete cockamamie. That is about the amount of jitter introduced by the clock signal traveling across the PCB from the CPLD to the DAC, never mind propagating through the logic itself. Even a theoretically perfect oscillator having 0 jitter (which does not exist) could not reduce the level at the DAC below about 7 ps. And that is completely ignoring the fact that you could never install such an oscillator properly without, again, a board respin. Sorry but you are crazy to accept these claims at face value. If you understood the technology, you would find them just as ludicrous as the lacquered knob and other audiophile jokes. I don't accept anyone's claims at face value, including yours. Assuming the Transporter is perfect, and can't be improved upon is just as crazy as any audiophile joke. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41756 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 6moons preview ModWright Transporter
opaqueice;254680 Wrote: Only $1200 to disable the XLR outputs! What a fantastic deal!! As soon as you have the skills to perform the upgrades that Alex does to the Transporter, please let us know. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41756 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 6moons preview ModWright Transporter
opaqueice;254781 Wrote: I'd be happy to disable your XLR outputs for $1200. Hell, even for $200! I can make the jitter a bit worse too if you'd like... but that will cost extra. You're right. A know nothing like you messing around inside a Transporter could totally screw it up. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41756 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 6moons preview ModWright Transporter
A better Transporter upgrade: http://www.aplhifi.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=688 -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41756 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 24/96 through iTunes help
Do you have your mini set to output 24/96? If not, go to: Applications - Utilities - Audio MIDI Setup and you'll find the settings for the digital output. rhodyavphile;246820 Wrote: I have recently purchased a Mac Mini to serve as my slim server and have seemed to run into an issue with 24/96 files, either m4a or AIFF. First question is, do I need to use Apple formats for iTunes usage? Secondly, if so is the intel base Mac Mini just incapable of what I am trying to do? I can play the AIFF and m4a files through iTunes to my Lexicon through the Mini's digital out, but it only shows 44.1 input. I do have duplicate libraries in both Apple Lossless and FLAC and the music is stored on network storage... Any thougts are appreciated... -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40789 ___ 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 SB3 ala ART +---+ |Filename: SB3-ART.JPG | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3736| +---+ -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 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
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 SB3 upgraded by Analog Research Technology +---+ |Filename: SB3BNC.JPG | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3668| +---+ -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 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
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Squeezbox with Word Clock in, AES/EBU etc.?
Phil Leigh;230519 Wrote: IF that is what you mean, then can someone advise as to how to get wordclock fitted (modded) to my SB, TACT and DAC? Contact www.mauimods.com or www.db-system.ms/ -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38637 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Beating a dead horse: choosing SPDIF cables
Take a look at Audience's Conductor cables: http://www.audience-av.com/cables/c_description.php 325xi;223467 Wrote: I'll need SPDIF cable soon, and I'm curious which one to pick. Although they are fairly simple devices with well defined specifications, I see two potential pitfalls in them. First, if the manufacturer targets mass market, to keep costs low he may allow way too high deviation from specifications assuming his consumer will anyways connect his $200 HT to $30 DVD player, so who cares? Second, RF/EMI shielding can vary between the brands, and there were some experiments where SPDIF cable picked lots of noise which caused DAC to get crazy, and some DIY shielding resolved it. So this is potential issue to look for. What do you guys think - how to know this is the right one? I'm not into Nordost stuff, but I am ready to add few bucks on top just to be sure my cable works as it supposed to... -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37983 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Empirical Audio Pace-Car Reclocker
cliveb;221132 Wrote: The point of this reclocker is the same as everything else sold by Empirical Audio: to part credulous audiophiles from their money (in large chunks preferably). Yes, just like SD got people to pay $1700. more for a SB3 with a few upgrades in a fancy box called the Transporter. PS- there's going to be a shootout between Empirical Audio and the NV Memory Player at the RMAF. Maybe SD would like to bring a TP to the party. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37557 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Comparing stock SB3 to mid-budget CD player
JJZolx;219742 Wrote: My money would be on the Cambridge CDP. That's a good bet. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37447 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any good mods for Transporter out there? Validated?
Sean- If you were concerned with EMI/RF energy during the design of the Transporter, why do you still have an smps with no shielding inside the unit? Why not a linear PSU for all voltage rails? -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36626 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Stereophile review
mswlogo;210461 Wrote: Read these papers. http://www.meridian-audio.com/lib_pap.htm A lot of high end companies are now implementing a lot of the same ideas that Meridian has been doing for the last 15-20. Regarding your other posts. We all have a right to state our opinions. Especially when it's a sales person trying to drum up customers. If I had purchased a $20K digital processor and discovered it was powered by a $40. off the shelf SMPS, I'd also be very careful around sales people. ;-) -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 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
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Stereophile review
tyler_durden;210301 Wrote: Perhaps this can be considered evidence of the relative importance of the power supply in the overall sound of the equipment. If the designers think an off-the-shelf supply is adequate, maybe, just maybe, it is. TD If cheap off-the-shelf SMPS supplies are so adequate, why did Sean go through all the trouble and expense of designing a linear PSU for the Transporter? Maybe, just maybe, some people think adequate just isn't good enough. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 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
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Stereophile review
mswlogo;210257 Wrote: A good question to ask yourself, would be: Does the designer look at the WHOLE power solution? The power solution is staged and a good design takes the initial stage into consideration. If you bought a Porche would you pull the motor and put in a ferrari engine? Just because on paper it's a better engine. Of course not. The whole car is designed with the stock engine in mind (it's weight, it's power, it's torque curve). Unless you truly understand the design and where critical voltages really matter (and are probably reregulated where they need to be) you're just shooting in the dark throwing Better Power supplies at it. Reducing PSU noise is not just shooting in dark. AP understands the critical voltage requirements in the TacT gear. His PSUs have also improved the performance of Meridan equipment. Upgrading the $40. off the shelf SMPS in a $20K digital processor isn't the same the engine in a $70K Porche. As a percentage of product cost/development, Porche puts a lot more time money into designing and building their engines than TacT or Meridan puts into power supplies. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 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
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] modding digital of squeezebox (boldercables)
All TacT units can handle 16/44.1, but SQ improves when feed files upsampled to 48 with Adobe Audition, or 96 using MS Vista. A Vista PC upsampling to 24/96, connected to a TacT via an RME Fireface is an excellent playback set up. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35505 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] modding digital of squeezebox (boldercables)
opaqueice;204658 Wrote: On the other hand it does make sense to judge people by what they've posted in the past, and on that basis I will continue to ignore your posts and read Skunk's. Thanks for reading my all my posts. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35505 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] modding digital of squeezebox (boldercables)
ModelCitizen;204681 Wrote: These are the people mentioned earlier in the thread who advertised mods for the Transporter well before it was released. They could have had a Transporter before they were released to the general public but, bearing in mind the attitude of Sean and SlimDevices to product launches this seems a bit unlikely. MC Dealers had TPs before the public release. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35505 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] modding digital of squeezebox (boldercables)
Skunk;203969 Wrote: I can't believe anyone would buy something from a guy with a Web site like that. There used to be an animation of a dancing club girl at the bottom, but now there is a pool and spa ad. Let me guess, he also runs a pool and spa company? With a site like that it makes me think he wouldn't be above posting rave reviews of his own mods to forums, under a pseudonym. Usually I don't judge people on the forums by their grammar mistakes, because there are a lot of people here from other countries, but he is from Las Vegas! One in particular that bugged me was 'quite'. According to Olive they made the OPUS air tight to make them quite. Quite What??? I wouldn't let anyone modify a 2k transport, but if I had money coming out my ears I'd at least pick the guy who can spell quiet. http://www.aberdeencomponents.com Usually I don't judge people on the forums by their usernames, but I wouldn't believe anything posted someone who calls himself Skunk, and makes negative comments about someone's products/services without any firsthand experience. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35505 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter listening test
tomjtx;200242 Wrote: I will PM you Tom- Thanks for the PM. It seems the traveling modified TP you heard went to a TP user in CA, who was blown away by the improvement over his stock unit. He purchased the modified TP. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35068 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter listening test
tomjtx;200206 Wrote: In a blind test here Transporter balanced outs were easy to discern from it's rca outs. From reading op's description the test at my house appears to have been as well constructed and went on for some time. I was comparing a modded TP to a stock. Then I compared the modded TP's rca to it's xlr: the xlr was identifiable Same results with the stock TP. In both cases we felt the xlr sounded better. Modded TP xlr V stockTP xlr : could not tell a difference either blind or sighted. Absolutely failed that blind test and wasn't tempted to mod my TP. I used a balanced pre amp and levels were matched with rat shack spl. All I can say is that at that time , in my system, 2 people were able to hear differences. I wouldn't want to assume any more than that. I don't think my results would invalidate other's results or vice versa. Thare are so many variables involved in all kinds of tests it is hard to draw definitive conclusions. If I can get my friend back over with his spl meter we can do it again with the SB3. (if he brings a good wine :-) Who modified the TP you tested? -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35068 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?
mswlogo;199203 Wrote: Resampling to 44.1khz to 48khz is a bad idea. If it supported 88.2Khz is fine but unfortunately Slim Devices doesn't support 88.2Khz. Upsampling to 96khz is useless on SqueezeBox 3 since it would down sample back 48Khz. In fact people go to great lengths to get their computers to NOT resample 44.1Khz CD's to 48khz on their SPDIF capable sound cards. Sorry but this would do more harm than good, really bad idea. Many TacT RCS/SB3 users report improvements using Adobe Audition to upsample files to 16/48. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34749 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?
325xi;199355 Wrote: Perceived improvement isn't necessarily a real one. I guess the same could be said for the reported improvements of the Transporter over the SB3. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34749 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?
Ben Diss;198021 Wrote: Summary of the Lavry issue: When the DA10 was first introduced the manual stated that is was not oversampling. A revision of the manual later removed that statement. It appears that the Lavry does indeed oversample. That's it. Nothing more. It still sounds as good as it ever did. -Ben Based on the DA10 PSU info presented by JohnW on the www.diyhifi.org forum, I still wonder if the DA10 would sound better with a linear PSU. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34749 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?
mswlogo;197341 Wrote: My preamp is considered very high end by some Meridian 861 (which has a switching power supply), my speakers are are also considered very high end by some Meridian DSP 5500's (each with there own swicthing power supply), and in total I probably have about 12 other switching power supplies. I'm not about to hack these components apart to remove the switching power supplies. I trust the company that built them knew what they were doing and designed the circuits to properly handle any high frequency switching. This same company puts triple buffers to reduce jitter. But they admit you can never get rid of all jitter. It's best resolved at the source. FYI1-Others have upgraded the SMPS units in their Meridians with PSUs from Mauimods.com and have experienced a big improvements, but you obviously have a closed mind and blind faith. FYI2- Meridan uses SMPS units because they're cheap and conform with European power supply directives, but that doesn't mean they can't be improved. FYI3- power supply noise is the biggest cause of jitter in digital circuits. Happy listening. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34749 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Super Squeezebox Project
crooner;193380 Wrote: Hi guys, Been dreaming this in my head for the last few days. I'm going to build a Super Squeezebox rivaling the Transporter in overall performance with looks to match. For his purpose, I've just purchased a SB2 via eBay that will be modded and then transplanted to a custom made audiophile grade enclosure to match my other components. The enclosure will feature a thick brushed aluminum front panel. There's the option of having a the linear power supply incorporated (and properly shielded) inside the enclosure or using a separate box. For my present SB3 setup, I've been using a Power One HB5-3/OVP-A based DIY power supply with excellent results. See: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32802 For the Super Squeezebox, I will be using a larger Condor MD5-12-OVP-A medical grade linear supply. This unit is rated at 12 amps, which sounds like overkill, but for the Super SB nothing less will do :-) As for the mods on the SB2, I plan to do them on the analog and digital level. For this purpose, I'm considering Bolder's full mods. However, I might just do them myself. Once the Super SB is finished I plan to do comparisions between it's analog outs and the digital out fed to my Lite Audio DAC60. My present SB3 will also serve for comparisions as a stock unit. I think this is going to turn out pretty sweet. I even bought a lighted remote to go with the new unit. Quite frankly, my current stock SB3 with custom DIY power supply and DAC60 sounds pretty sweet as it is. But the adventurous in me is eager to work on a new project. It will surely keep me busy in the months to follow. Stay tuned for updates on this Super SB Regards, crooner I'm sure the thick brushed aluminum front panel and the larger Condor MD5-12-OVP-A medical grade linear supply, will make a big improvement in SQ. PS- if you're going to follow Bolder's full mods, for your Super SB, don't forget to install Bybees on the linear psu's transformer secondaries,output rails, SPDIF output and analog outputs. Please let us know if the silver or gold Bybees sound better. Have fun. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Super Squeezebox Project
http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2668stc=1d=1176051254 HMSB.jpg Not very pretty, but here's a SB2 stuck into a TacT Audio case with a L-Clock. +---+ |Filename: HMSB.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2668| +---+ -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB+ review by TNT - Audio
Patrick Dixon was kind enough to come and demonstrate a basic SB3 along side the SB+ and it is quite clear that in standard form, the SB3 is no audiophile source! - Nick Whetstone - www.tnt-audio.com Great review. Congratulations to Mr.Dixon. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33917 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What's better?
Robin Bowes;189863 Wrote: My expectations are that you cannot say that one digital source should be as good as another. I'm not in a position to say whether one is better than the other or vice versa, but I certainly wouldn't expect them to be the same. I believe that is a more valid expectation than yours. R. You're right, I shouldn't expect the Mac Mini's and SB3's digital outputs to sound exactly the same, so I'd like to revise the expectation of my original suggestion to creativepart Option one: Mac Mini's built in optical digital output to an external DAC. Option two: a Mac Mini wirelessly connected to a SB3, and then digital out to the same external DAC. Revised expectation: Option one should sound better. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33836 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What's better?
creativepart;189638 Wrote: I like the SQ concept, but with the Mac Mini I get a remote control and iTunes and built in WiFi so I'm pretty set. With the AEX I could be up and running off of iTunes in an hour or less using the AEX's internal DAC. With the Mac Mini you also get an optical digital output which you can plug directly into a external DAC. Buy a DAC, optical cable and a small display for your Mac Mini and you're done. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33836 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What's better?
325xi- The Mac Mini isn't a laptop. I haven't seen any published jitter specs for any Mac products other Stereophile's test of the $129. Airport Express, which measured 258ps using a Musical Fidelity X-DACV3 DAC verses their 321ps measurement for the SB3. I'll bet the digital outputs on the Mac Mini, Powerbook or iMac are as least as good as the AE. Mr.Bowes- I've never said all digital sources are the same, and they all work just the same with all external dacs and every possible cable, both coax and optical. I said the Mac Mini's digital output should be atleast as good as the SB3's digital out using a DAC like the Lavry, which others on this forum have reported works well with a SB3. Until you perform a Mac Mini/SB3 comparison/measurements,your expectations are no more valid than mine. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33836 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD Treatments?
325xi;185211 Wrote: 1. Some people seem to overestimate their abilities... You sincerely believe that what you hear is always there? 2. May I suggest you to educate yourself, take this easy reading first: Brain Maps Perceptions, Not Reality http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1104063920.htm. 3.If you get interested in that, go on and read Steps to an Ecology of Mind by Gregory Bateson (rather difficult read, but quite eyes opening). All the links can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Map-territory_relation 1.Yes. 2.No. 3. Not interested in #2 or #3. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32993 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD Treatments?
seanadams;184579 Wrote: How do you know that? And what does +/- mean? Are you even using the clock in your DAC as the master? What do you think it is then? If your hearing is as good as you say, I'd think you could easily identify it. Why would i2s sound good? You are still sending the clock across a transmission line, significantly degrading it from what you would have with the clock on-board close to the DAC. If i2s were a good way of doing an interconnect, lots of devices would use it. There is no reason to speculate about this stuff. With the right equipment it is very easy to see exactly what is going on. I can observe phenomena as minute as the jitter introduced by simply lifting a clock trace up off the PCB for a distance of one centimeter... we are talking far smaller factors than the noise you get linking exteral boxes together with cables, or from biphase clock recovery. Of course that's up to you, but I'm curious why you would think that. The clocks in my DAC are STUNSU STGJ3s which are spec'd to that figure for frequency stability. My TacT 2150 doesn't have a clock output. I never claimed to have special hearing ability. I don't know what's causing the SQ differences I'm hearing. Ask www.empiricalaudio.com about I2S. You obviously aren't amiliar with the TacT 2150. It's a power DAC. It takes a digital signal on SPDIF or AES/EBU. You can install an ADC card, but why would I want to feed the TacT an analog output from the TP's DAC and run it through an ADC? -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32993 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD Treatments?
seanadams;184631 Wrote: Do you have a reference? I've never heard of STUNSU, and as far as I can tell, a STGJ3 is some kind of industrial pulley block: http://www.yzweiyi.com/stgj3.htm I am intimately familiar with i2s. What specifically did you want me to look at? Did you follow the point I was making? What does that have to do with anything? Sorry, it's SUNTSU. Talk with Steve, he seems to think I2S is the best digital interface for PC audio. The TacT 2150 is a DAC, why would I want to feed it an analog signal? Can your DAC output a 150w/ch at 8 ohms? -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32993 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD Treatments?
325xi;184287 Wrote: Feeding the same DAC from two high quality sources located at the same rack is highly unlikely to show any significant SQ difference, unless connection in one of your chains is flawed: bad connection or bad cable. Keep in mind: hearing something doesn't mean it's really there; and vice versa: if you don't hear something doesn't mean it doesn't exist. The SQ difference has nothing to do with cables or connections. If you can't hear a difference between the SB and your CDP, some must be wrong with your chain or your hearing. PS- if you're so fond of the SB, why isn't it listed in your chain? -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32993 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD Treatments?
325xi;184393 Wrote: This eventually became rather pointless... Try to analyse why can two digital sources sound differently, assuming both are in working condition, so data stream is bit-accurate? One simple word - jitter. Applied to various parts of spectrum in different amounts your chains may sound somewhat different. If the effect is well pronounced, your DAC doesn't have a good jitter rejection mechanism, although the latter can never eliminate jitter in full. If so, I would be looking for another DAC - or stick with very low jitter sources. Now, SB is confirmed to have reasonably low jitter, and transporter - even lower. If your Pioneer sounds vastly different, it can mean that it has either significantly higher jitter, and then it can be considered flawed; or it's low, but applied to the part of spectrum where it more audible (the same could be valid for SB as well). Important thing to consider - sometimes, quite rarely, jitter can cause delusion of better sound. I don't know if this is the case. My Pioneer and every transport/CDP I've ever owned or tried sounds better than the SB. Higher jitter can never give the delusion of better sound, unless you like glaring highs, reduced soundstage/separation of images and reduced dynamics. Like I said, something must be wrong with your chain, if you can't hear this. PS- you still didn.t answer my question: if you're so fond of the SB, why isn't it listed in your chain? -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32993 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD Treatments?
seanadams;184436 Wrote: I'll bet dollars to donuts you can't tell any difference in a double-blind test. Then I guess I couldn't hear the difference between the SB and Transporter off their digital outputs either, right? -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32993 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD Treatments?
seanadams;184485 Wrote: Oops, I mis-read your question...I thought you were asking what _I_ could hear. But basically the answer is the same. If you are comparing two devices whose output jitter differ by a few tens of picoseconds, I would not expect you to be able to detect a difference simply by listening to the output of a DAC fed by s/pdif. The interface could easily be adding _another_ 150ps RMS by the time the signal gets to the DAC chip. Although the clock jitter is ~30ps RMS lower in Transporter than in Squeezebox, I would consider both products to be practically ideal *as plain s/pdif sources*, because there's only so good you can get anyway with s/pdif. The jitter that s/pdif adds will dwarf whatever a high quality source is generating. That is why Transporter incorporates an extremely high quality _internal_ DAC, and _also_ supports external word clock sync in either direction. An absurdly low-jitter clock is of little benefit if you're just going to send it over s/pdif. However, I would love to be proven wrong. Thanks for your corrected response. FYI- the clocks in my DAC are +/- 10ps. I never said the SQ differences I'm hearing are jitter related, that was 325xi's call. Like many others who have posted on this forum, I'd like to see a digital out only product with AES/EBU or I2S outputs for use with an external DAC. I don't need the TP's DAC functions. A PDA style display remote would also be nice. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32993 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD Treatments?
325xi;183956 Wrote: So we basically agreed :)I said that major real world advantage of playing ripped CDs on HDD based system vs. standalone CDP is convenience, not SQ. I agree. I like the convenience, but my tranport DVDP still have better SQ than the SB. Has anyone compared the SB's SQ wireless verses a CAT5 connection? -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32993 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD Treatments?
325xi;184074 Wrote: All right, just note this is so not because of old technology is superior, but due to specifics of implementation of your system. Can you describe your systems? Both SB and DVDP based? Modified Pioneer DV45a or SB3 w/linear psu-Aberdeen 2150- Custom Made Speakers(Focal drivers). -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32993 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD Treatments?
325xi;184122 Wrote: Sorry for my ignorance, but what is Aberdeen 2150? I'm just wondering what DAC and amp do you use? An Aberdeen 2150 is a highly modified TacT 2150, which is a power DAC rated at 150w/ch @ 8 ohms. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32993 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD Treatments?
Phil Leigh;183830 Wrote: I've done these tests and an original untreated single track recording coming off one of the high-end cards through a quality DAC/amp/speaker combo -even at 16/44.1 - always sounds better than the same track burnt to a CDR and played back through the same replay chain on high-end CD players. The better the cd player the closer it gets...but - go to 24-bit and these cards will trash the CD player - any cd-player. What soundcard/DAC and high-end CD players were used for your testing? How did the soundcard/DAC combo compare to a SB or SB/DAC combo? PS-CDs can also be upsampled to 24/96 or 24/192 and burnt onto DVDs for playback on a DVDP or Universal player. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32993 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD Treatments?
325xi;183328 Wrote: I accept Nespa might improve readability of CD, which might cause to better sound on an appliance player. However if your CD could be read perfectly before treatment, nothing can make it better. And bit-identical rips cannot sound differently - they are just copies of each other. If you can accept that accept the Nespa might improve readability of CD, which might cause to better sound on an appliance player, why you did you make fun of the sixmoons review? BTW- What is an appliance player? -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32993 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD Treatments?
Phil Leigh;183503 Wrote: An appliance player typically has one shot at reading the CD in real time - and is therefore more prone to all sorts of issues compared to using a ROM drive to rip with re-reads, buffered, asynchronously. Universal players have large RAM buffers. The disc spins at x2 to x10. The data output is free of error and jitter. The idea that computer audio is superior is because it re-reads and buffers is false. Like pablolie, I get the best listening experience out a CD/CDR spinning in my transport or DVDP. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32993 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD Treatments?
GaryB;182654 Wrote: Humor me and do the test. I'd be especially interested to have the test done with the following device: http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/nanotech2/pro.html I can hook you up with someone in NYC who owns one. ---Gary I'm not in NYC, but I agree with the 6moons review. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32993 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD Treatments?
325xi;182916 Wrote: This is a one hilarious article! You've made my day! Interesting if the guys who wrote it were just pretending, or they are indeed... such... ... ... I especially liked the idea of how CD sounded before and after the treatment. I was always thinking that CD can't sound, it's just media - you either can read it without errors, or you can't. I was mistaken I guess :) It's amazing how people who've never heard something feel quailfied to comment on it. For the record, I can't hear(via a SB3)any difference between files ripped from CDs which were Nespa'd, but CDs and CDRs, which have been Nespa treated and played back via a transport/DVDP have the improvements discussed in the sixmoon review. I will also add, these treated CD/CDR played back via any of my transports/DVDPs sound much better than my SB3 feeding exactly the same DAC. Picture quality on DVDs is also enhansed. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32993 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter or Tact 2150XDM
I agree with Mr.Anderson on the value of room correction, but it will not make up the sonic short comings of the SB. If you're interested in the best performance, I'd get a Transporter and 2150 with MauiMods.com's upgrades. If you're going to roll your own speakers, then I look into the DEQX. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32706 ___ 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 Upgraded my SB3's PSU. Here's what it looks like under the hood. http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2395stc=1d=1171155495 LPSU.JPG +---+ |Filename: LPSU.JPG | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2395| +---+ -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 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
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] plug and play linear supply (part 2)
opaqueice;179066 Wrote: Had you bothered to read the thread before posting in it, you'd know the answer is yes. Sorry, I missed j.wales'd comments on the Globe Tek linear supply: The difference, again in my opinion and my wife's is the enhancements to the soundstage, placement of instruments, separation of instruments, clarity, deeper clearer bass- basically you name it - My wife and I heard a significant improvement. His results are similar to improvement I got with my cheap linear PSU, but I wouldn't call them significant. Even with a linear PSU, IMO, the SB3 is still lacking in these areas compared to other digital sources. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32231 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] plug and play linear supply (part 2)
So, opaqueice can't hear any difference between the $9.95 GLOB TEK Model: SA-052A4F-2 linear PSU and the SB3's stock wall wart. Has anyone else tried this PSU and gotten different results? -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32231 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] plug and play linear supply (part 2)
Simple/Cheap EMI/RFI Solution- install some a ferrite cores at both ends of the 6' non shielded leads. Double ot triple wrap the wire around the cores. See www.steward.com for more information. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32231 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] plug and play linear supply (part 2)
ceejay;178417 Wrote: Indeed, I did try that to solve my own extreme EMI problem, and it did reduce the problem somewhat - but nowhere near enough, which is why I coughed $40 for a linear supply... Ceejay My $30. linear, see: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817page=41, is a little better than installing the right ferrite cores on the stock supply. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32231 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: plug and play linear supply (part 2)
tomjtx;175711 Wrote: jhm, As to price, I heard NO difference between a stock elpac, a bolder modded elpac and wayne's prototype ultimate psu NONE, zero, zilch, nada. The bolder 750.00 psu is a monumental waste of money IMO. I'm flameproof at this point so don't bother :-) ( I eat asbestos cereal for breakfast, so don't worry, you'll soon be rid of me) :-) I haven't heard the the Bolder PSU or the stock or modded Elpacs. Suggest you visit the Bolder forum on Audiocircle.com and post your findings on that product. My linear cost $30. Does your asbestos cereal taste better with whole milk or half half? ;-) -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32231 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Audiophile shops
opaqueice;175684 Wrote: I have a year-old Oppo CD/DVD player, which retails for around $200. I also have a Technics CD player from the mid 90's. Neither sounds better than the SB. I haven't bothered to level match them and do a careful comparison, but I suspect neither sounds worse either... The Oppo is an excellent player and an excellent unit to mod. Off the digital outputs, my Pioneer DVDP sounds better than the SB3. It can also output my Classic Records DADs and DVD-As made from 16/44.1 recordings with DVD-Audio Solo at 24/96. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32232 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Audiophile shops
Mark- For sound quality, try a Toshiba SD-3990. I have an SB3 with a linear psu. I haven't heard the Transporter. I don't work for a SB competitor. Have a nice day.;-) -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32232 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiophile shops
Mark Lanctot;175966 Wrote: OK. I can accept that. As long as you own or have at least tried the product, you are entitled to your opinion. Dear Mr.Forum Moderator: Thanks for your approval to post my opinions. ;-) -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32232 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter on the cover of Stereophile, Feb 2007 issue
ezkcdude;175260 Wrote: You're right, the SB3 may not be the *main* source now. However, it is listed under the *Digital Sources* section along with the Ayre. The SB3 isn't listed under Digital Sources in the print version of the review. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31860 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Audiophile shops
thomsens;175516 Wrote: But what I don't understand is how they can look the other way on having 12,000 songs at their instant disposal as a trade-off to a nearly non-existent difference in quality. I guess it's a hobby and it's more about the pursuit of perfection than anything based on reality. Or maybe they feel it threatens a revenue stream for source components and cables. It makes me question all of their advice, though. First and most important, there are loads of CDPs and DVDPs for well under $300. that sound better much than a SB3. Next, everyone doesn't need or want access to 12,000 songs at their instant disposal, and yes, there is a difference in sound quality. How often do you listen to each of those 12K tracks each year? Finally, the average music lover doesn't want to mess with computer based audio. IMO, once the big guys like Sony, Pioneer, etc... start offering music server versions of their DVD HD recorders that currently sell for under $500., SD and the rest of this niche market are toast. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32232 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: plug and play linear supply (part 2)
opaqueice;175497 Wrote: Which brings me to music. So far, I don't hear any differences. I'll try again later when I have more time to listen. As I predicted in your part 1, I didn't think youd hear any difference with this cheap linear PSU. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32231 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Audiophile shops
thomsens- You bypassed: First and most important, there are loads of CDPs and DVDPs for well under $300. that sound better much than a SB3. You and opaqueice need to go down to your local Costco and pick up a $50. DVDP. IMO, the main barrier audiophiles have to the adoption of computer based audio isn't the fear of an unfamiliar technology, it's poor sound quality. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32232 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter on the cover of Stereophile, Feb 2007 issue
ezkcdude;175069 Wrote: I was just reading Wes Phillips' review of the Simaudio Moon Evolution CD player/DAC (now on the website). It appears Wes is now using the SB3 as his main digital source, and he fed the SPDIF into the Evolution, which he said improved the sound a ton. What is interesting is that he didn't say whether the Evolution sounded better via the SB3 or directly as a CD transport. I would assume if there were a significant difference, it would have been noted. He also seemed to prefer the Evolution to the Ayre (his reference), albeit very slightly. I read Mr.Philips' review. He doesn't say the SB3 is his main digital source, and I won't assume he didn't comment of the SB3 verses the Evolution's CD transport because there weren't significant differences. He lists the Ayre C5 as his main digital source. The SB3 isn't listed in his Associated Equipment. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31860 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter on the cover of Stereophile, Feb 2007 issue
Konig;174836 Wrote: why would any1 buy mags filled with pretty nude woman they wont ever have a chance to have sex with? I read these mags for the same reason I read National Geographic magazine, they both have beautiful color pictures of places I'm never going to visit. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31860 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: plug-and-play linear PS (part one)
I'm using a $30. linear, which I've upgraded with some parts(including the plug)left over from other projects. opaqueice;173260 Wrote: You're right, actually - my $20 isn't likely to buy anything that sounds any different than the wallwart... just like your $750! -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31971 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: plug-and-play linear PS (part one)
I believe you've found a cheap piece of crap that won't sound any better than the stock SMPS wall wart. I can't believe you wimps are so afraid of soldering the right size plug onto a simple two wire connection. LOL!!! opaqueice;173040 Wrote: I believe I've found the fabled plug-and-play linear power supply for the SB. The unit is at www.hosfelt.com, click adapters, 3-5V, 4th one down: 5VDC @ 2.4 Amp Regulated, Filtered and Grounded $US 9.95 Mfg. - GLOB TEK Mfg. # - WR92A2400CCP Input: 100 - 125 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz, 0.4 A Model: SA-052A4F-2 Class 1 Power Supply Black with 6 ft. Black cord. Coaxial jack - OD 5.5mm, ID 2.08mm Center is postitive. The specs are perfect, except for one fly in the ointment - the inner diameter of the plug is 2.08mm, and the SB takes 2.5. However, this little problem is easily solved: http://www.kenselectronics.com/lists/coaxpp.htm Scroll all the way down, and this CR30-343 coaxial powerplug size adaptor DCP2155jack to DCP2555plug$2,25 should do the trick. Since they have a $5 minimum I ordered one of each of the 343 and 344, just in case I'm confused about which I need. The PS and adapter plugs are on their way, total cost should be ~$25 (I'm not sure what the shipping on the PS is yet). While I don't expect this to make a difference, it's so cheap and easy I decided to give it a shot. When it arrives I'll do a comparison (blind, of course!) if I think I can hear a difference. I'll also let the forum know if everything works out in case someone else wants an easy solution. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31971 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Suggestion: New mid-market player
The Sonos 80 bundle will give you your LCD remote and wireless connections for under a grand, and there are lots of great DACs both new and used out there for under $500. USAudio;172714 Wrote: J Summary: - Simple but still high-end looking main player unit with power indicator and angled recharging slot on top. - High-end internal DAC and components offering Transporter-like sound. - Rechargable LCD wireless controller. - Priced $1000 - $1200 I don't want much, eh!? ;-) -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31935 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: A Cut-Rate Audio philes Experience With a Linear Power Supply
Did you measure the voltage setting on the PowerOne linear(it's adjustable)? Are you sure you had the AC hot and neutral connected correctly? Too low a voltage setting or incorrect mains connections can cause the linear psu to hum. Yes, AC quality can effect power supply performance. I connect my linear via a filtered IEC. mick_w;171247 Wrote: The final nail in the coffin for the linear supply is the fact it gets quite hot (even outside any enclosure) and makes an audible humming sound all the time (very quiet but it bugged me). I'm now back to the standard switcher and I'm very happy (my system sounds fantastic!). Just a thought, there has been lots of comments about the bad quality of mains power supply in various areas of the US (New York has been mentioned as being rather bad in another post), could this influence the difference people are hearing between linear and switching units? -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31758 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: A Cut-Rate Audio philes Experience With a Linear Power Supply
Thanks for the feedback. With no load, I measured the wall wart's voltage at 5.18vdc. I've build/modified a number of power supplies, both linear and SMPS, and my experience has been that they do improve after being powered up for 48 hours or more. For example, the makers of Black Gate capacitors feel performance improves after 30 hours of use, see: http://www.blackgate.jp/english.htm My linear psu doesn't run hot. If I put my ear right next to my linear psu, I can hear some noise, but I can't hear anything in my very quiet dedicated listening room's listening position. You can also hear noise, if you place your ear right next to the stock wall wart. I'll bet you can also hear noise with your ear right next to your Arcam amp, or any other piece of electronics that has a power supply linear or SMPS. I agree that some people may not hear any improve when they try an off the shelf linear psu. Be well. mick_w;171641 Wrote: Yes I did test the voltage (spot on 5V), yes I did wire the unit correctly, and yes I did have it running for over 4 weeks constantly before I tried the A/B test. (I don't want to start a flame either, but running in a power supply shouldn't really make any difference if its working correctly to start with...) Like I've said above, I couldn't tell the difference even though I really wanted to believe the linear PS was better. My initial impressions that the new PS was better was a pure placebo effect. Is everyone else on this thread using linear power supplies? and are you claiming yours doesn't get hot or hum ? (find a really quiet room and put your ear next to it) To reiterate, I wouldn't dare claim the linear power supply mod is just snake oil, but it my system it didn't make a blind bit of difference; other (more expensive?) systems might resolve the improvements. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31758 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: System shakeup -SB3 on the throne
The upgraded DAC cards from Aberdeen/Mauimods make just as big an improvement as the power supply upgrade. IMO, the digital signal from the SB3 is lacking compared to a quality transport. I'm told by Aberdeen/Mauimods that the Transporter is a big improvement. P Floding;170611 Wrote: Yes, I do use the stock DAC (two of them, one for the sub). Perhaps this is where the weakness lays. Of course, a TacT with replacement power supply (which I have), replacement D/A, etc, is not a stock TacT any more. OTOH I'm throughly fed up with SPDIF. I feel the SB3/Transporter approach is the only correct one (apart from other schemes that clock in data using the D/A's clock). -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31662 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: System shakeup -SB3 on the throne
I tried your suggestion of running parallel ground connectors from my SB3's analogue RCAs to my TacT. It made no difference in sound quality. P Floding;170992 Wrote: I did manage to get digital from the SB3 to sound a lot better than stock by running parallel ground connectors from the SB3's analogue RCAs to the TacT. There must be some kind of problem in the SPDIF interface of either unit. Would be very interesting to try out a Transporter though. Pity I'm not in the USA.. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31662 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: System shakeup -SB3 on the throne
BTW, parallel really means parallel! You need to tie the ground interconnects to physically follow the digital interconnect. What possible effect could this have on the ground path? FYI- the shield/ground connection on the TacT's analog inputs are isolated from the chassis ground by a resistor. I think you have other noise issues in your system. PS- I have shielded pulse tranformers on all of my digital input and unused inputs are shorted. P Floding;171033 Wrote: ok, hard to know why. I might have a faulty digital input on the TacT, a faulty output on the SB3, a different electromagnetic environment or a system that resolves the difference. The possibilities are many. BTW, parallel really means parallel! You need to tie the ground interconnects to physically follow the digital interconnect. Ideally the ground interconnect doesn't have a signal lead either. For the full effect you also want to short all the TacT's unused INPUTS (not the outputs!). I could hear large changes doing all this. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31662 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: System shakeup -SB3 on the throne
Are you using a stock DAC card in your 2.2X? BTW- the real power of the 2.2X comes from using it for biamping with dual corner loaded subs. P Floding;170331 Wrote: I've done a system shakeup, and can report on some findings: 1. The TacT RCS is getting a rest. Room correction is nice, and can get you closer to a feeling of being there. However I feel my RCS 2.2x robs the music of dynamics (PRAT, if you wish). 2. The SB3's analogue outputs now goes straight into the power amp. Much more PRAT than the TacT. (However, I run the SB3 on battery -so it is not stock.) 3. My more expensive Krell FPB-200 has been retired in favour of my much older Krell KSA-50S. I discovered that the KSA-50S sounds a lot better than the FPB-200 with my current speakers! 4. My temporary arrangement for SB3 battery supply has been replaced with a nicer DIY control box which charges one unused battery while the other is being used. The batteries hang off an umbilical, and the control box has a local 1 Farad supercap before the regulator (which has its own caps). The battery are regulated down from 6.4 volts to 5.18 volts. Swithover is still manual (for now), but the simple throw of a switch swaps charging and listening batteries. (And the charging circuit is totally disconnected from the listening circuit, including neutral.) At the moment the sound is scarily good. Unnaturally so... ;-) Compliments to Slimdevices for making the humble SB3 so competent (if the SMPS is junked). Ideas for the future: Get Transporter and use directly into the power amp. Route A/V and other secondary stuff via the TacT (for A/D) and then via Toslink to the Transporter. Use SB3 into TacT to play around with room correction (which in turn uses Transporter for D/A). -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31662 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Nova Physics: Let the Fur Fly
The MP uses a Plextor PX-716AL drive with a feature called IntelligentTilt that controls the laser in three dimensions, to ensure high quality writing and reading if the disc surface has imperfections. cliveb;169917 Wrote: 1. Thay claim that the laser angle is adjusted during re-reads. I have no idea whether this could actually ever hope to successfully read some data that had failed with the laser in standard alignment, but if it can, then it is quite novel. Perhaps they could use that technology to build a CDROM drive that gives the likes of EAC the best possible chance of successfully ripping damaged CDs? -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31595 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: dvd-audio/sacd players with digital input?
You could get one of these: http://www.neodigits.com/new/body/products/Xline/x5000.asp then you won't need a digital input or Squeezebox. jmourik;169487 Wrote: Was reading about the new NAD T585 universal dvd player ( http://nadelectronics.com/products/dvd-players/T585-Universal-DVD-Player ) which is a very nice machine. But one thing I miss is a digital input so I can use the NAD DAC for my Squeezebox. Assuming the NAD will be of better quality qua DAC, of course. So I was wondering if there are any dvd-audio/sacd players that do have a digital input, so they can be used as external dac? Any idea? jan -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31567 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Small Amplifier for Minimalist SB Setup
TacT S2150: http://www.tactlab.com/webshop/ -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31445 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Strange Volume Problem Please Read and try This at you own system !!
Reducing the digital output on the SB3(6.5)from 100 down to 95 helps deal with these poor recordings and stops the TacT's input indicator from flashing. Reducing the digital level down to 80 does not make the music sound more open. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31165 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Problem with Slim Server
He's not an audiophile, he just moderates them. See: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?p=161157#post161157 -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30882 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: 320kbps -- too much?
This typically of the PMs Ive received from highdudgeon since I first encountered him at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/regsaudioforum/ Robin Bowes;163474 Wrote: Robin Bowes wrote: Patrick Dixon wrote: robinbowes;163344 Wrote: Do you throw your toys out of your pram when people have different views to you in real life too? Or do you just save that for us? Just wondering. Yes, there do seem to have been a lot of personal insults from someone who keeps telling us that he doesn't want to be flamed. Ah well, all finished now. Move along, nothing to see here. :) Apparently not... I received this from our good friend Mr. Dudgeon by way of PM. It made me smile so I thought I'd shre it with you: You guessed wrong, silly man. He recorded more than one. Anyway, it's satisfying to see the shit-fest you guys are capable of arousing. The interesting thing is that I'm actually in London now, for a week, and will then be on the continent for the next six weeks...which is why I'm not around and, aside from my curiosity about the immaturity of you and your fellows, I won't have time to hang out on a chat forum. Meanwhile, do enjoy rolling around in your pram. I love England, you know, and hav wonderful friends here; it's too bad that, on this forum, I have encountered at least one hooligan. This guy gets mortally offended if we express disagreement with his opinions, and resorts to insults at the drop of a hat and then believes that it's all *our* fault because we're immature. Quite frankly, I'm speechless. Onwards and upwards... R. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30594 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: 320kbps -- too much?
highdudgeon;163028 Wrote: And, really, I mean it -- I'll be away for a long time effective four hours from now. Goodbye George. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30594 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: 320kbps -- too much?
Robin Bowes;162809 Wrote: highdudgeon wrote: Patrick Dixon;162604 Wrote: I think you should definitely put that at the top of every post where you say that there is no (or an insignificant) difference between transports and DACs! It just goes to show how differently people listen to and hear music, and how unwise it is (IMO) to take advice from people re sound quality on internet fora. Patrick, 1. That's just plain weird, but I know you don't like me, that you resentment for whatever silly reason, and that you find that it makes you feel good to flame me from time to time. I have over 300gb in Apple Lossless. Apple Lossless is not a bad thing. It is, well, lossless. It is -- really -- as good as anything else. However, I am sure that, with fairy dust and a few incantations, you can make far superior scans. I'm also sure you've taken great measures to correct you room and system. 2. No one has to take my advice on a damned thing and I'm certainly to last to insist on it. If you don't like what I have to say (which includes the obversation that the Transporter looks a lot better than your gadget) then bloody well ignore it. Get it? Ignore it. I know some people find that hard to do...but it is worth a try. Certainly more worthwhile than turning a sort-of interesting advice and recommendation thread and turning it into a mudslinging zone. You're just a great chap. sigh Remember this post [1]? You over-reacted then too. It's déja vu all over again. R. [1] http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29875 Patrick Robin, Great posts! -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30594 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SB3 plus DAC vs Transporter with or without DAC
You don't have a TP, and you haven't compared it's DAC to any other DACs, but you feel qualified to give people advise. LOL. opaqueice;162050 Wrote: None - I don't have a TP. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30530 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Anyone found an inexpensive linear PS yet?
Skunk;161703 Wrote: The one you pointed out is 9A on the 5v output, is that why it's better? Re: the welborne ps, it doesn't have any opamps does it? How can it be based on the Jung design? http://waltjung.org/PDFs/Improved_PN_Regs.pdf You'll have to ask Wellborne why they recommend the high current model for the SB. The original Jung design didn't have any opamps, see the description for: http://www.welbornelabs.com/ps1.htm, the circuit is similar to the high current version. FYI- your Power One and the $30. Astec supply(also rated at 9A on the 5V rail) from Salvagetech have an opamp for the sensor circuit. Do you have the sensor leads connected at the SB end of the power cable? -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30501 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Interesting Transporter review at Soundstage AV
highdudgeon;161378 Wrote: Ach, it's not even worth bothering with this. George always has to have the last word. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30243 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Anyone found an inexpensive linear PS yet?
MUCHO;161361 Wrote: I'd like to try one out but I don't want to spend $100 or more on a linear PS. I would spend $30 or so just for the heck of it. Anyone found one out there cheap yet? Thanks! If you can solder on some leads for the AC and the 5VDC connections, here's a great linear supply: http://www.salvagetech.com/products.asp?pid=106 The +/-12VDC can be disconnected, or used to power another devise. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30501 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Interesting Transporter review at Soundstage AV
Sleestack;161547 Wrote: I was obviously referring to the various controls on different types of components. No, a DVD player has no volume knob, but it also doesn't function a a preamp and has many other buttons. I have many TACT pieces. Unless you are using them as amps, they most certainly have a voume dial. Amps don't need controls, tht's what preamps are for. So you believe being exclusively dependent on a remote control would be better for the Transporter? So that everyone is forced to use a remote? You think that being forced to use a remote is required for something to be revolutionary? Why not just give both options as they have. Not everyone wants to be tied to a $25 universal remote. By the way, if you love remotes so much, why not get a better one? And why do you keep calling the Transporter revolutionary? Does SD use that in their marketing somewhere? My TacT 2150s are used as power DACs and don't need any preamps or volume controls. Yes, I believe the Transporter would be a better value, if it was exclusively dependent on a remote control with a display, but if you and George like playing with the knob and buttons, it's your money. The $25. remote for my TacT gear, DL and transports works just fine, would a more expensive one make my system sound better? Are you saying the Transporter isn't revolutionary? -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30243 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Interesting Transporter review at Soundstage AV
Sleestack;160968 Wrote: Do you also wonder why they put buttons and/or volume knobs on DVD player, amplifiers, etc.? I haven't seen any volume knobs on DVD players, most power amp don't have any volume controls and my TacT S2150 amp's volume is controlled by a remote. I've also got a Genesis Digital Lens that has no buttons or knobs, it's totally controlled by a remote. I've got all my gear controlled by a single universal Sony remote($25. at Wallmart). IMO, the revolutionary Transporter should have been packaged in a plain 1U case with no knobs or buttons controlled by a programmable remote with a display like the Sonus and offered in a basic digital only version, with expansion slots to add daughter cards for a DAC, ADC, etc... -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30243 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Interesting Transporter review at Soundstage AV
Skunk;160785 Wrote: Remote control is a great analogy actually, in that lots of audiophiles still get up and walk across the room to adjust the preamp- in spite of RC's ubiquity. Good point. Makes you wonder why SD put that fancy knob and all those buttons on their revolutionary Transporter, when everything can be control by a remote. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30243 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Interesting Transporter review at Soundstage AV
Sleestack;160314 Wrote: Nothing I said would contradict that. Nevertheless, I also said I thought it might be because the North Star upsamples. North Star isn't going anywhere, b/c I do continue to want a CD transport in my 2.2. system. I'm too lazy to promptly burn my CDs when I get new one. I only have 500 CDs in FLAC right now. I have 500 more CDs (and growing) to go. Esoteric is also going nowhere, b/c that's an entirely different set of devices. You said: Ever since I got my Transporters, they are the only transports that have been used with my TACT based systems. Hence, I thought you were no longer using the Aberdeen Northstar. The fact that you plan to keep your Northstar and Esoteric transports, IMO, proves the reviewer's commments: The Slim Devices Transporter marks a shift in the way we audiophiles play music, and I believe it signals the death of the CD transport. In fact, I think someone would be foolish to spend much money on a CD transport today. are wrong. Audiophiles will continue buy and use CD transports. I don't run home and rip every new CD I buy. I can't imagine being without a transport. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30243 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Interesting Transporter review at Soundstage AV
Sleestack;159722 Wrote: I have and Esoteric D-03/P-03 combo and modified Northstar transport in some of my own high end setups. Ever since I got my Transporters, they are the only transports that have been used with my TACT based systems. Transparency is all we can ask for and I think the Transporter delivers that to the T. Thought you already posted that the Aberdeen NorthStar transport sounds better than the stock Transporter. If you now think your Aberdeen Transporter is better, you should post the Aberdeen NorthStar for sale. There are lots of TacT users waiting to get one. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30243 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Personal Introductions: Please Make This a Sticky!
tomsi42;159115 Wrote: I fart in your general direction. I award you the quotation of the year award ;) Will there be a webcast of the award ceremony? -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30141 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter review
tomjtx;158525 Wrote: Who modded your TP and do you know what the mods are? The mods to Sleestack's TP were done by Aberdeen(mauimods.com). If you're interested, I suggest you contact him directly for more details. PS- Sean, glad to hear you're off the pills. Send the leftovers to George. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29450 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter review
Gary G. posts that he's having his Transporter modified and the SD's CEO and one of his dealers, highdudgeon (George Day), attack the guy. Why shouldn't he mod it? In the review that started this thread, J.Bray- said of Transporter: But it isn't,alas, as good as a traditional CD or SACD player of similar price. In back-to-back listening sessions against a Unison Research Unico CD player, which incidentally sells for £100 less than the Transporter, it lacked the punch, presence and sheer excitement on offer from the humble disc spinner. Where the Transporter was clinically accurate, and revealed as much detail, it simply didn't project the music into the room as much as the CD player did. I'm sure Gary G's modified Wadia sounds a lot better than a Unison Research Unico CD player Then acm said it's doesn't sound as good as his stock Denon 5910. KimR said the Transporter doesn't sound any better than his SB3 off the digital outputs. If all the parts in the Transporter are so good, how could this happen? IMO, it's Gary's unit and he can do whatever he wants to it, and he doesn't owe anyone an explanation. PS- IMO, the SD's Transporter marketing statement- And performance that is not matched by ANY product that we've been able to find. Is pure hype! -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29450 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter review
Here's a quote from modifier/designer Alex Peychev(APLHIFI)'s forum about your smoking measurements: Those guys will never learn. At -60db you will need to go and put your ear on the speaker driver in order to hear something, so who cares about -130db noise floor of your digital source which, for example, is usually brought 60db up with a regular tube amplifier. Here is the puzzling thing; the NWO-2.5 has barely -105db noise floor and barely -86db (0.0056%) THD+N. Note the tube stage is non-NFB. According to Mr. CEO, his Transporter should sound around 2 times better than the NWO-2.5 WOW! To prove your statement isn't pure hype, why don't you contact Mr.Peychev and one of the audio clubs on audiocircle.com and arrange for a shootout with his NWO-2.5? Invite the other modifiers to bring their modified Transporters too. seanadams;158255 Wrote: To be clear, I am talking about objectively measurable performance (SNR, jitter, dynamic range etc), which admittedly is not the be-all-end-all of perceived sound quality. However, it's a lot better than nothing! I will happily eat my hat and retract that statement as soon as I (or anyone else) can find anything that performs better than Transporter. Also, all of the test data that I post here on the forums includes all the necessary setup information for anyone with similar measuring equipment to independently verify. For example, here is the Transporter smoking the Benchmark DAC1 and the dScope's built-in signal generator in a noise floor and jitter measurement: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28126 I will _never_ expect you to take my word for it. Go ahead and try these tests for yourself - you don't need a $13K analyzer, you can also get useful comparative measurements with a good sound card and the RightMark software. Try blind ABX listening too. If you're going to shoot down my claim as pure hype then I hope you can back up your position. I've done my best to articulate mine. -- jhm731 jhm731's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29450 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
