Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Audio System HELP!
Please describe your current system so we can give you better advise. -- mac Squeezebox 3 - DacMagic (LM4562 modified) - XdA (balanced input) Teres Turntable - ET2 - DV 20XL - Jensen transformers - Hagerman Cornet NHT X*d* 2.2 mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=67610 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?
Robin Bowes;453009 Wrote: On 30/08/09 05:05, mac wrote: No need to spend that much money (for a SMS-1). The Inguz DSP plugin is ideally suited to this task... and it's free. For not much money one can buy an inexpensive calibrated measurement mic and use either free measurement software or something like TrueRTA. Total investment would be around $100. Just my 2cents. Personally, I found it was a lot less messing around to use a DEQ2496 in the effects loop of my transporter. And not all that expensive either - I paid around GBP 65 for it, I think. R. True, but FWIW, your EQ doesn't provide linear-phase room correction capability like the Inguz/DRC solution does. -- mac Squeezebox 3 - DacMagic (LM4562 modified) - XdA (balanced input) Teres Turntable - ET2 - DV 20XL - Jensen transformers - Hagerman Cornet NHT X*d* 2.2 mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=67022 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?
Robin Bowes;453607 Wrote: On 01/09/09 07:26, mac wrote: True, but FWIW, your EQ doesn't provide linear-phase room correction capability like the Inguz/DRC solution does. Er, I think you'll find it does.R. Sorry mate. Your Behringer uses IIR filters, not linear-phase FIR. Like I said... FWIW. -- mac Squeezebox 3 - DacMagic (LM4562 modified) - XdA (balanced input) Teres Turntable - ET2 - DV 20XL - Jensen transformers - Hagerman Cornet NHT X*d* 2.2 mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=67022 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?
Robin Bowes;453766 Wrote: On 01/09/09 15:13, mac wrote: Robin Bowes;453607 Wrote: On 01/09/09 07:26, mac wrote: True, but FWIW, your EQ doesn't provide linear-phase room correction capability like the Inguz/DRC solution does. Er, I think you'll find it does.R. Sorry mate. Your Behringer uses IIR filters, not linear-phase FIR. Like I said... FWIW. Where did you find that information? Not doubting - just can't find any source of reference. R. My information is based on hands-on experience (ownership) with the Behringer DEQX units, and using (((acourate))), BruteFIR, DRC and convolver filters. Here are some tutorials/papers for you: http://www.dspguru.com/info/faqs/fir/basics.htm http://www.acourate.com/ http://drc-fir.sourceforge.net/doc/drc.html -- mac Squeezebox 3 - DacMagic (LM4562 modified) - XdA (balanced input) Teres Turntable - ET2 - DV 20XL - Jensen transformers - Hagerman Cornet NHT X*d* 2.2 mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=67022 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?
Robin Bowes;453793 Wrote: On 01/09/09 17:48, mac wrote: My information is based on hands-on experience (ownership) with the Behringer DEQX units, and using (((acourate))), BruteFIR, DRC and convolver filters. That's not what I asked. Where did you find out what filters are used in the DEQ2496? Here are some tutorials/papers for you: http://www.dspguru.com/info/faqs/fir/basics.htm http://www.acourate.com/ http://drc-fir.sourceforge.net/doc/drc.html Heh, perhaps I should sign-off with my full academic qualifications: Robin Bowes BEng(Hons) Electroacoustics Final year dissertation: Digital Filter Design My point being that I am more than aware of the differences and relative advantages between Finite Infinite Impulse Response filters. ;) R. Aside it from being common knowledge, call or email Behringer support for confirmation of what I have already told you. Cheers. -- mac Squeezebox 3 - DacMagic (LM4562 modified) - XdA (balanced input) Teres Turntable - ET2 - DV 20XL - Jensen transformers - Hagerman Cornet NHT X*d* 2.2 mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=67022 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?
Robin Bowes;453798 Wrote: On 01/09/09 18:13, Phil Leigh wrote: If the reference signal is swept pink noise I'm almost certain they must be IIR filters - FIR uses impulses (like TACT, et al). Interesting and probably reasonable logic. Perhaps I'll have to give a TACT a whirl some time... R. Right. Not sure where you got pink noise from. If you read some of the material I have already provided you with... Creating an impulse and converting it to wav: http://inguzaudio.com/Tools/ -- mac Squeezebox 3 - DacMagic (LM4562 modified) - XdA (balanced input) Teres Turntable - ET2 - DV 20XL - Jensen transformers - Hagerman Cornet NHT X*d* 2.2 mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=67022 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?
Robin Bowes;453828 Wrote: On 01/09/09 18:33, mac wrote: Aside it from being common knowledge, call or email Behringer support for confirmation of what I have already told you. Cheers. Well, fancy that... Unsubstantiated claims on the audiophile forum. Who would have thought it, eh? R. Not to mention a lot of wasted bandwidth. -- mac Squeezebox 3 - DacMagic (LM4562 modified) - XdA (balanced input) Teres Turntable - ET2 - DV 20XL - Jensen transformers - Hagerman Cornet NHT X*d* 2.2 mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=67022 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?
Robin Bowes;453843 Wrote: On 01/09/09 19:53, mac wrote: Not to mention a lot of wasted bandwidth. So, you make a claim which you are unable to substantiate, I call you on it, and now you talk about wasted bandwidth? I see. R. Mr. Bowes, What I told you _should_not_ even require substantiation, especially given the credentials you cite for yourself. Behringer products implement Butterworth, LR and Bessel filters in the digital domain (check their users' guide if you doubt it). By definition, this implies they are using IIR filtering, with all of the analog phase-byproducts that come with them. If you still find fault with any of the information I've given you, feel free to do as I already suggested (now twice)... check with Behringer's engineering staff. Cheers. -- mac Squeezebox 3 - DacMagic (LM4562 modified) - XdA (balanced input) Teres Turntable - ET2 - DV 20XL - Jensen transformers - Hagerman Cornet NHT X*d* 2.2 mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=67022 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] transporter - wired ethernet vs. wifi?
egd;453574 Wrote: Absolutely the USB cable makes a difference. It was recently demonstrated that a significant increase in performance can be had by using a double-ended USB with an 0-pass filter directing the 0's to the standard larger connector whilst the 1's are routed to the smaller USB connector. It dramatically improved clarity of the highs and the bass was deep and involving. This of course is because the 0's were able to flow more freely whilst the 1's were packed tightly in single file, reducing congestion and jitter. Not only that, but it's a little known fact that most USB cables are optimized for little-endian bit trasfers. The good news for all you audiophile USB cable users is that if you transcode all of your music so that it plays backwards, the fidelity will be completely restored. -- mac Squeezebox 3 - DacMagic (LM4562 modified) - XdA (balanced input) Teres Turntable - ET2 - DV 20XL - Jensen transformers - Hagerman Cornet NHT X*d* 2.2 mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66445 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?
Kevin Haskins;452674 Wrote: A tool like the SMS-1 (Velodyne) is a great investment. If your smart, you can also use it's built-in room measurement tools to optimize the placement of your main speakers. You don't get to keep it in the loop but just having the measurement gives you more information about where to best place main speakers.In an ideal world, we would have room measurement and correction for every device and then a system measurement (because once you combine them in the room it changes the in-room response). Typically a one or two notch filters is all that is needed per LF device. No need to spend that much money (for a SMS-1). The Inguz DSP plugin is ideally suited to this task... and it's free. For not much money one can buy an inexpensive calibrated measurement mic and use either free measurement software or something like TrueRTA. Total investment would be around $100. Just my 2cents. -- mac Squeezebox 3 - DacMagic (LM4562 modified) - XdA (balanced input) Teres Turntable - ET2 - DV 20XL - Jensen transformers - Hagerman Cornet NHT X*d* 2.2 mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=67022 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Better DAC, Transporter, or High End Pre Amp, Help!
John_Dumke;449670 Wrote: It became clear that removing the Yamaha pre amp, drastically improved the sound quality and pleasure. Now what to do for the amp and or DAC or Transporter You're on the right path. IME upgrading to a better DAC will yield as much or more improvement. I'm currently using a DacMagic and recommend it, but I think some of the other units you listed in your first post are good choices too. -- mac Squeezebox 3 - DacMagic (LM4562 modified) - XdA (balanced input) Teres Turntable - ET2 - DV 20XL - Jensen transformers - Hagerman Cornet NHT X*d* 2.2 mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66754 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Superiority of Toslink?
ar-t;445547 Wrote: If the TOSLINK sounds better, then fix the coax out. Doesn't jibe given the excerpt I quoted from JA in this prior post: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showpost.php?p=445269postcount=8 In my case the DAC clearly has far lower levels of jitter ( 10x less) using the Toslink input. This *may* hold true for other DACs too. I'd recommend one to experiment with both inputs if they don't have the means to measure jitter. In summary (and to clarify my original statement), I can't say that the Toslink output on the SB produces a cleaner signal than the S/PDIF output, but in my case, the Toslink connection to my DAC produces vastly superior sound. It seems apparent that this is due to the reduced levels of jitter. -- mac Squeezebox 3 - Entech Number Cruncher (LM4562 modified) - Musical Fidelity X-10 V3 Teres Turntable - ET2 - DV 20XL - Jensen transformers - Hagerman Cornet NHT X*d* 2.2 mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65893 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Superiority of Toslink?
The sound through the Toslink connection is far more relaxed sounding. If you could imagine flipping a switch and having the odd-order distortion cut in half, that's the difference I perceive. YMMV. -- mac Squeezebox 3 - Entech Number Cruncher (modified) - Musical Fidelity X-10 V3 Teres Turntable - ET2 - DV 20XL - Jensen transformers - Hagerman Cornet NHT X*d* 2.2 mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65893 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Superiority of Toslink?
Perhaps the results will be somewhat DAC-dependent. I was looking at the Stereophile review of the DAC I'm using and the measured jitter is substantially lower via the Toslink input Vs S/PDIF. http://www.stereophile.com/digitalprocessors/1298entech/index6.html +---+ |Filename: 98Entfig10.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7901| +---+ -- mac Squeezebox 3 - Entech Number Cruncher (LM4562 modified) - Musical Fidelity X-10 V3 Teres Turntable - ET2 - DV 20XL - Jensen transformers - Hagerman Cornet NHT X*d* 2.2 mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65893 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Superiority of Toslink?
I am astonished by how much better my SB sounds when using a glass Toslink cable instead of a 75 ohm interconnect. Anyone else experienced this? If you have never tried Toslink with your SB I highly recommend you give it a try. -- mac Squeezebox 3 - Entech Number Cruncher (modified) - Musical Fidelity X-10 V3 Teres Turntable - ET2 - DV 20XL - Jensen transformers - Hagerman Cornet NHT X*d* 2.2 mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65893 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Upgrade advice
Gazjam;440271 Wrote: I'd go with a Beresford 7520. Better than Dacmagic to these ears and cheaper too. I've changed the Opamps (5 minute non-soldering job) and its a step up again.. fantastic kit. Some say it's better than the Benchmark too. LOL. http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/1/290370.html -- mac Squeezebox 3 - Entech Number Cruncher (modified) - Musical Fidelity X-10 V3 Teres Turntable - ET2 - DV 20XL - Jensen transformers - Hagerman Cornet NHT X*d* 2.2 mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65476 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: NeoDigits Helios X5000 - Competition for SB/Transporter?
tomsi42;161639 Wrote: Couldn't find anything relevant on sound quality, but if jitter is OK it should work fine with a good DAC. * Wolfson DAC * BB Opamp * Super regulated R-Core linear PS * FLAC support IMO the WM8740 is a serious contender. Too bad they don't say which one they use in the X5000. -- mac mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30537 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SB2 Modifications
Aylwin;47367 Wrote: Maybe a bit more than a smile from me. :D Most of VR's make me feel the same way. :-) -- mac mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=15415 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: DAC's in Transporter
seanadams;132867 Wrote: Exactly - in particular, the AK4396 benefits nicely from the Jung super regulators. Sean, I'd wager that there is a market for a stand-alone DAC offering based on the AK4396 and Jung regulators. Every SB1/2/3 owner would be a potiential customer if the price was right. Cheers, mac. -- mac mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26855 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active speakers for a large room to replace Quads
A local ATC SM100 owner has stated that my system sounds better than practically any other system he's heard (including 'this one' (http://cgi.audioasylum.com/systems/663.html)). I use Linkwitz Orions. 'Linkwitz Lab' (http://www.linkwitzlab.com). +---+ |Filename: Hillman_ORION.jpg| |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1223| +---+ -- mac mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23172 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: 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 [image: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=960stc=1d=1141056393] [image: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=961stc=1d=1141056528] +---+ |Filename: nslu2.jpg| |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=961| +---+ -- mac mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Best mod?
Davey Wrote: but I guess I'm the only one who saw the irony. No, you're not the only one. -- mac mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18491 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Best mod?
Vinnie R. Wrote: The improvement in sound quality is VERY noticeable (assuming you use the analog outputs, of course). Until you at least hear it for yourself and compare it to the stock unit, it doesn't make sense to call someone's opinion of it as audiofool hyperbole. Don't you agree? Hi Vinnie, Can you tell explain to me your justification is for replacing the A/D chip inside the SB2/3 with a PCM1748KE? Sorry if I come across somewhat synical. I bought a Toshiba 3390 based on all the hype that your mod generated and it turned out to be a huge disappointment. I have also done enough experimentation with battery power supplies to know that a properly engineered AC supply is far better. -- mac mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18491 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Best mod?
Mike Anderson Wrote: Are you sure about this? The text on the link you posted specifically says kit and requires soldering. And the picture sure looks like it's a kit. Elpac model WM050-1950-760. http://www.elpac.com/uploads/documents/datasheets/WM%20REV%20A.pdf -- mac mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18491 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Best mod?
seanadams Wrote: FWIW SB2/3 already exceeds the manufacturers' specs for both the E and the KE parts by a good margin - dig back in the archives for some other comments on K vs KE. One off the mods I have tested is the super regulator and this indeed pushes it a bit further in terms of lowering the noise floor. Some test results here: http://www.seanadams.com/sb2_super_regs/ I haven't tried Vinnie's changes yet so I can't really comment except that you will have a 1Vrms output voltage and no LP filter, so the sound will surely be different. Thanks Sean. 1V is about a volt and a half shy what of what it takes to drive my power amp. I also assume that bypassing the audio output opamp raises the source impedance to some degree, which may have an added impact in its ability to drive a power amplifier. As you mentioned, the loss of the two pole filter by Vinney's mods goes against the manufacturers' application notes: -Delta-sigma DACs use noise-shaping techniques to improve in-band signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) performance at the expense of generating increased out-of-band noise above the Nyquist frequency, or fS/2. The out-of-band noise must be low-pass filtered in order to provide optimal converter performance. This is accomplished by a combination of on-chip and external low-pass filtering. Figure 27(a) and Figure 29 show the recommended external low-pass active filter circuits for single- and dual-supply applications. These circuits are second-order Butterworth filters using a multiple feedback (MFB) circuit arrangement that reduces sensitivity to passive component variations over frequency and temperature. For more information regarding MFB active filter design, see FilterPro MFB and Sallen-Key Low-Pass Filter Design Program (SBFA001), available from the TI Web site at http://www.ti.com.- http://focus.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/pcm1748.pdf -- mac mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18491 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Best mod?
Jim Holtz Wrote: The improvements in sound quality aren't subtle... not in the same league... Sounds like audiofool hyperbole to me. Did you ask Vinnie how much the jitter is reduced by his mod? -- mac mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18491 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Best mod?
Mike Anderson Wrote: ^^^ Come on now, do you have to use insulting words like audiofool? Can't you make your point in a more respectful way? Lighten up. I used the term in an endearing way. Btw, the Elpac supply doesn't require any soldering skills. It's plug and play. -- mac mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18491 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Best mod?
Mike Anderson Wrote: Can anyone advise on the best mod for an SB2 -- e.g. Red Wine v. Bolder? Neither! If you really feel the urge to modify the unit simply replace the power supply with a linear one. http://www.electronics123.com/s.nl/sc.8/category.41/it.A/id.476/.f -- mac mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18491 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Best mod?
Mike Anderson Wrote: What does that involve, opening up the unit and soldering? You don't need to touch the unit itself. The mod simply replaces the wall wart switching supply with a linear type. Thre result will be a slightly quieter noise floor. You can build/buy your own (http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=16245highlight=elpac) or spend 15x the cost and get (a presumably nicer) one from Bolder. -- mac mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18491 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Best mod?
Mike Anderson Wrote: OK. What about upgrading the DAC, that's not likely to affect the sound? You sure sound like you're hell bent on modding the unit. Have you determined that the internal DAC is inadequate? The internal DAC in the SB2 is pretty good. IMO it sounds better than many DAC's including my modified Audio Mirror. -- mac mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18491 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Best mod?
agentsmith Wrote: Sorry this is really basic. For the benefit of the non-electrical type, can someone list the exact specifications required to get this power supply? i.e. Volts, Amps, etc etc. And how do I tell between a linear and a non-linear supply? You need +5V @ 1A. The Elpac unit linked to in the above post was one of the recommended units. The manufacturer specs should state if it's a switching supply. -- mac mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18491 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SB2 directly feeding Nuforces distorted sound and a lot of hiss
bowmore17 Wrote: Maybe this could be the problem as the Nuforce are a switching amp. My SB2 drives my Hypex UcD (switching) amps just fine. -- mac mac's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18330 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: switching vs. linear - on a scope
Davey Wrote: Well, you could have fooled me. :) Am I the only one that thinks it's pretty slimy for Wayne to pop into Sean's forum and tout his upgrades? Sean, maybe you and Wayne have talked privately about this and have an understandingif not I admire your restraint. Or maybe I'm just hyper-sensitive to this kind of thing? Cheers, Davey.I agree. His unsolicited infomercials are growing old. -- mac ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: External DAC?
joshk Wrote: I use the SB2 with a DEQX. Not quite a DAC per se, but it does have many DACs inside.Now that's a novel idea. -- mac ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
