Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Looking for used DAC for Squeezebox ~700 $
mglaudiolabs;422409 Wrote: Ahem...may I suggest our Mini DACPre? It's just within your budget with XLR outputs (true balanced) and comes with volume control on the single ended outputs. Plus it's brand-new, not used. The Wolfson has a full-bodied sound signature with great bass and detail. That squeezebox power supply looks rather familiar Great boxes aren't they. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvsESPAudio P09B Active filterNAP140+260ARhapsody, Avondale and Naim cable, Kubuntu Jaunty Jakalope server, linkstation for storage. SB3 Flycatcher 3A linear power supply. Using SqueezeCentre 7.4 testing mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63217 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiophile power supply / conditioning
I've just looked at the stereophile article regarding power supplies and there is a sentence In short, AC provides the raw material used by audio components to do their job. What a load of old bollocks. It seems to read to me that the author is suggesting that AC is required to power an amplifier to produce AC signals. Ac is produced at a power station for generation and transmission reasons not to produce Ac signals. An amplifier power supply is simple in most cases. It is there to provide DC without imparting audible distortion on the output at the cheapest price possible. Audiophile PSU are over designed to deal with perceived issues with cheap power supplies. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvsESPAudio P09B Active filterNAP140+260ARhapsody, Avondale and Naim cable, Kubuntu Intrepid Ibis server, linkstation for storage. SB3 Flycatcher 3A linear power supply. Using SqueezeCentre 7.3.2 testing mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=52348 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Transporter in 2009?
My niche product would be a transporter style half width box with no wireless, no dac just spdif outlets. probably an AES outlet too. (I don't use AES but it might help if the Transporter Mini had some diversity!) On board linear power supply of course. There could be an off board power supply connector too for the lunatics (That includes me) that want to connect a external 24V power supply to it. Build this now, you know it makes sense. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvsESPAudio P09B Active filterNAP140+260ARhapsody, Avondale and Naim cable, Kubuntu Intrepid Ibis server, linkstation for storage. SB3 Flycatcher 3A linear power supply. Using SqueezeCentre 7.3.1 testing mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57677 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Direct to power amp?
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55246 Question: Direct to power amp? - Yes - No I use a quad 405-2 direct, but it has had the input gain reduced to 1.5 volts. The conversion works, but the reduction in gain should be described as a reduction in sensitivity to 1.5 Volts for full output. The standard is 500mV for full output. When connecting my SB3 the standard volume setting seems to be 50% which works very well with the small Mission speakers that I use. Mike. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvsESPAudio P09B Active filterNAP140+260ARhapsody, Avondale and Naim cable, Kubuntu Intrepid Ibis server, linkstation for storage. SB3 Flycatcher 3A linear power supply. Using SqueezeCentre 7.3 unstable mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55246 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Sound of Ripped CDs not good, what do I do?
Radio signals which are playing pop type music are almost always compressed, the quiet stuff is louder and the loud stuff quieter and then the gain is turned up. This makes the dynamic range much less, there are no quiet moments in the music. In the UK the most obvious example of this is radio 3 and radio 1 on the internet. Radio 1 sounds very exciting and immediate and in order to listen to it I would have to turn the volume down. If I then tune to a concert on Radio 3 there have been occasions when there has been no music audible until I turn the volume up to the correct level -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvsESPAudio P09B Active filterNAP140+260ARhapsody, Avondale and Naim cable, Kubuntu Intrepid Ibis server, linkstation for storage. SB3 Flycatcher 3A linear power supply. Using SqueezeCentre 7.3 unstable mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55079 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] NOISE Pollution
For the HD player I use three layers of isolation under the gear. My problem is that the hdd vibrates the player which is transfered to the wooden box tV support. I have a thibk piece of mdf a piece of bubblewarp and then another piec of mdf under the kit. works a treat. every change of audio impedance is likely to adsorb sound and/or vibration. Mike. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvsESP-P09BNAP140+260ARhapsody, Avondale and Naim cable, Kubuntu Hardy Heron server, linkstation for storage. SB3 Flycatcher 3A linear power supply. Using SqueezeCentre 7.2 unstable mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=50025 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hi-frequency content of 24/96 files?
I feel that many people forget the masking effect of frequencies at higher levels than these audiophile frequencies above 20Khz. In the general course of a piece of music there are few occasions when there is space in the overall sound to hear high frequency material. If the high frequencies are more than 20dB down from the main noise level it is unlikely that you would hear the high frequencies at all. I would be interested to see copies of research about high frequency event audiability in the run of a typical music program. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvsESP-P09BNAP140+260ARhapsody, Avondale and Naim cable, Kubuntu Hardy Heron server, linkstation for storage. SB3 Flycatcher 3A linear power supply. Using SqueezeCentre 7.2 unstable mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49412 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Amp Help
Doesn't the sony have pre amp outputs that can feed the alpha?That would give you the best of the alpha if the sony pre amp is OK -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvsESP-P09BNAP140+260ARhapsody, Avondale and Naim cable, Kubuntu Hardy Heron server, linkstation for storage. SB3 Flycatcher 3A linear power supply. Using SqueezeCentre 7.2 unstable mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49279 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Amp Help
Dunno, You may find that you would get a better opinion from another forum. Most here might feel that posting in the audiophile section is a bit rich. On a positive side it appears that the Cambridges both have pre outs if you want to keep your Arcam connected. Use the cambridge with the arcam set to a suitable volume for the fronts. The DAC in the Squeezebox is probably better than that in the cambridge so use the sb connected directly to the Arcam. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvsESP-P09BNAP140+260ARhapsody, Avondale and Naim cable, Kubuntu Hardy Heron server, linkstation for storage. SB3 Flycatcher 3A linear power supply. Using SqueezeCentre 7.2 unstable mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49279 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter Transport?
Personally I would like a transporter transport in a shoe box 1/2 width box. I would buy one of those in a shot. For some odd reason I prefer the smaller boxes, and no, i don't really know why. Ideally I would like to see an agreement with Cyrus to put a squeezebox in one of their cases. I'd pay a good £900 for that and both companies would be in profit. Do it now or I will send the boys round. M. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvsESP-P09BNAP140+260ARhapsody, Avondale and Naim cable, Kubuntu Hardy Heron server, linkstation for storage. SB3 Flycatcher 3A linear power supply. Using SqueezeCentre 7.2 unstable mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49256 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anyone around Manchester/Stockport with a good low-noise power supply?
Surely the test of any improvements to any piece of equipment is if it plays music well to produce a more enjoyable sound. This assumes the modifications meet a basic measurable standard. If the above were not true then nobody would buy any valve gear. I believe that empirical work is very important to producing good stuff. I also believe that it is better to keep your more bizarre theories as to why one scheme works better than another are best kept to yourself. It is very easy to throw credibility through the window. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvsNAP140+260AKEFiQ7, Avondale and Naim cable, Kubuntu Gusty Gibbon server, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. Using SqueezeCentre7 mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40737 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anyone around Manchester/Stockport with a good low-noise power supply?
Surely impulse response is the same as wide bandwidth. An impulse signal has a short rise time and the shape of the wave means high frequency components. if the equipment tests well with single frequencies up to say 40kHz then it should deal with any audible impulse signal. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvsNAP140+260AKEFiQ7, Avondale and Naim cable, Kubuntu Gusty Gibbon server, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. Using SqueezeCentre7 mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40737 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anyone around Manchester/Stockport with a good low-noise power supply?
Some of the above posts are classic myth creation. Just to satisfy my curiosity, how does the SB output a reduced bass response when used in my context. I use the SB into an external dac via the optical connector? Mike. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvsNAP140+260AKEFiQ7, Avondale and Naim cable, Kubuntu Gusty Gibbon server, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. Using SqueezeCentre7 mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40737 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anyone around Manchester/Stockport with a good low-noise power supply?
Quite. Mike. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvsNAP140+260AKEFiQ7, Avondale and Naim cable, Kubuntu Gusty Gibbon server, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. Using SqueezeCentre7 mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40737 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?
Mine sounded better when I got the spelling to how it should be. +---+ |Filename: snpshot.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3809| +---+ -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvsNAP140+260AKEFiQ7, Avondale and Naim cable, Kubuntu Gusty Gibbon server, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. Using SqueezeCentre7 mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40762 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anyone around Manchester/Stockport with a good low-noise power supply?
Hi, I use a sb3 with an openframe power supply and toslinked Cyrus dacX. If you are really stuck I might be able to visit. Mike. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvsNAP140+260AKEFiQ7, Avondale and Naim cable, Kubuntu Gusty Gibbon server, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. Using SqueezeCentre7 mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40737 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anyone around Manchester/Stockport with a good low-noise power supply?
My system doesn't shout at me what the source is. The SB3 is as below. My cd player is an Arcam 93 using the Cyrus DAC. I've tried the SB3 powersupply on and off and I can't tell the difference. My power supply is the convel 3A supply from RS Farnell which is quite similar to the one you use. Perhaps I have cloth ears! Mike. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvsNAP140+260AKEFiQ7, Avondale and Naim cable, Kubuntu Gusty Gibbon server, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. Using SqueezeCentre7 mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40737 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Power Supply Upgrade for SB3?
Oh come on, everyone knows that my power supply is the best. Why I built it i don't know, but it does make me feel better. It's got Italian styling , british components and guaranteed to last for ever. Cool. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Feisty Fawn, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38271 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Power Supply Upgrade for SB3?
Pat Farrell;226228 Wrote: mudlark wrote: It's got Italian styling , british components and guaranteed to last for ever. Italian styling is cool. British electrics, perhaps from Lucas, god of darkness? I once owned a Ducati 350 so don't talk to me about British electrics being crap. The bike would do a good 90 plus but 30 was pushing it in the dark. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Feisty Fawn, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38271 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Power Supply Upgrade for SB3?
And in once owned a scooter.. a triumph tigress 250. handled a dream but the engine was weak. i agree about parking the little buggers and having a gill. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Feisty Fawn, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38271 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Computer Audio Playback : Studio Master Flac Downoads
I've recently discovered this source of what appears to be good stuff including some 24 bit material. Type Flac into the search bit of a torrent programme and you will find lots of stuff that i think is good. Ripped DVD-A and SACDs of various sorts. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Feisty Fawn, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37979 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Have you tried Studio Monitors (Pro Audio gear...) at home?
Hi folks, Studio monitors are highly accurate machines which tend to be used in the near field. Their bass response is often not what most consumers want. my understanding is that in the hands of experienced audio engineers they can be used to set the balance of a recording. As for filling a listening room with pleasant and easy sound and good bass they leave alot to be desired. With a lot of experience it is possible to integrate these near field monitors with a low frequency unit. (I hate the term sub-woofer) -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Feisty Fawn, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37059 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Have you tried Studio Monitors (Pro Audio gear...) at home?
Phil, I would certainly agree that my post was a generalisation. The point I was trying to make is that consumers listening in rooms that have absorbent decoration and can be quite large are not going to be filled with pleasant sound if you use a small studio monitor type speaker. I am sure there are full range studio monitors, but I an sure that the listening experience is often very close to the speakers and in rooms with high reverberation times. T'other guy. I would assume that most speakers are put together in the first place by a knowledgeable designer who uses a PC programme to select drivers and cross overs and enclosure volume etc. They will almost certainly put together many variations and test these in real listening rooms of varying types to refine the design. How these designs can be represented by over complex measurement i don't know. There are so many variables that I wonder which information is relevant for any particular listening experience. At the end of the day, IMHO, the only way to get a good speaker is to try it in the listening room at home. So in short, no. regards, mike. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Feisty Fawn, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37059 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Have you tried Studio Monitors (Pro Audio gear...) at home?
I am surprised to hear that studios and mixing rooms go to the effort of using a listening room that even slightly behaves like a consumer living room. I consider my self to be admonished. It is obvious that some music is produced in studios that like to over-emphasise bass levels and even the higher frequencies to make the cr*p they produce sound good on poor home equipment. If your home gear is good such poorly mastered stuff can sound desperate. thanks for putting me straight, Cheers, Mike. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Feisty Fawn, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37059 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Have you tried Studio Monitors (Pro Audio gear...) at home?
bye gum I'm really enjoying this -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Feisty Fawn, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37059 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Upgrading the Power Supply
I'm a bit disappointed with some of these new power supplies. They are too small, too cheap and there is no ridiculous cast aluminium case with them. I think it should be a given that new supplies should cost at least 25% of the squeezebox price. these supplies are just too sensible. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Feisty Fawn, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20855 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiophile wanna-be
Make a nuisance of yourself by visiting audiodphile dealers and listening to their advice. Try to buy something from them as its an expensive business being an audiophile dealer. Read lots of magazines. To be a real audiophile try listening to your music rather than your system. Visit lots of websites, After a couple of months you can either 1. Listen to some music. 2. Drive yourself mad trying to make your system turn the listening experience into a mind changing delight. Please note there are lots of nice people in the audiophile world, but also a lot of nutters. (respect to normal nutters) who are annoying little bores who should have a spiky audiophile amplifier shuvved where the sun don't shine. Maintain a sense of reality and keep a sense of humour. PS Don't mention power supplies, DACs, in any posts. :D -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Feisty Fawn, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36907 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiophile wanna-be
tyler_durden;215661 Wrote: This thread alone should convince you that aspiring to be an audiophile is the social equivalent of aspiring to be a pederast: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36503 TD This post seems to me to be a kind of chain letter. Suggesting someone does something with a piece of kit can be the worst sort of loony stuff. It's like if you don't join my gang then you can't play with my foot/soccer ball. sad people. manipulative. etc etc. why the moderators don't pull this kind of thing is beyond me. PS not you tyler, I mean the post to which you refer. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Feisty Fawn, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36907 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 and proper 96kHz operation
Hi Folks, And on the eighth day Slim Devices were able to tune the radio transmitter on their SB3 to make the tea and toast the bread. Even then the mortals were unhappy and did request the provider to ensure the SB3 could also help folks to travel back in time and hear Robert Johnson play live. Mr Adams let his head drop in dismay and did think that the buggers will never be happy. Come on chaps give Mr Adams a break Mike. P.S. No disrespect intended to any beliefs of the religious variety. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Feisty Fawn, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36240 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 and external DAC - views
Soupdragon, why not try a Cyrus DACX. I would love to hear what your opinions are. regards, Mike. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Feisty Fawn, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35358 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Power supply (technical)
seanadams;188843 Wrote: Actually, it suppresses EMI from coming _out_ of the box. Tee Hee, M. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Edgy, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33669 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] external DAC for Squeezebox
I didn't post last time this came up. I have a Cyrus DACX and PSX-R which does the digital bits of my SB3. I bought the DACX because it got good reviews, and because I have a Cyrus Preamp system which i like. Due to being slightly crippled I need a remote system for best enjoyment. The DACX is able to collect sound digits from a Cd player, a cd recorder, a dab tuner and a DVD6 player. This gives me much enjoyment. I now have a reduced number of interconnects and a very balanced system. Power amps are Avondale and Quad 303. my speakers are Kef and wilmslow audio (british kit manufacturer) The SB3 holds it's own and is now my preferred method of listening to audio. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Edgy, mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33380 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] external DAC for Squeezebox
Nikhil;186206 Wrote: A couple of quick questions - slightly OT 1) Do you find that the PSX-R improves the quality of the DAC-X? I have 2 PSX-R units, but 3 pieces of Cyrus gear that can be used with the power supplies. I felt the most audible benefit could be obtained while connecting the PSX-Rs to the CD player and Amp, but couldn't recognize any appreciable benefit when a PSX-R was connected to the DAC. 2) Did your DAC-X come with a remote control to switch digital sources? If not, what do you use as a remote control? I know the RC5 codes are provided in the manual, but I've never figured how to use them. Cheers 1) I have to admit laziness. I haven't gone overboard testing things. I bought the PSX-Rs because of recommendation. My system is rather difficult to get to to change cables etc quickly. I am also not very good at testing as i don't claim to have golden ears. Lots of folks suggest better power supplies are good even some of those that think cables can be snake oil. The DAC-X isn't wildly better than my Arcam 93T. The SB3 and dac is fantastic. My speakers have been an issue for while, but these current KEFs work well. 2) The DAC-X doesn't come with a remote. I use a programmable philips device. I can help with how to set the thing up if you wish. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Edgy, linkstation for storage. DIY SB3 3A linear power supply. mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33380 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] An end to A/B/X (DBT) debates? (No, but...)
I feel that driving the speakers and type of speaker are important and of course the technique doesn't work for this part of the system. I fundamentally worry about the overuse of measurement. I have used pro sound level meters which have been unable to satisfactorily measure certain sounds. Unless you use very sophisticated equipment not available to the man in the street then ears are always best. M. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Edgy, mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33127 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Greek Audiophile
Good heavens. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Edgy, mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33125 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] HDCD ripping
fascinating and thanks to DC. So there's compression after all. Thanks to a -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Edgy, mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32967 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] HDCD ripping
jmourik;182550 Wrote: Any dac that has hdcd decoding you know of? Yes, that would be great. Don't think the big record companies will go for that though... It appears Linn records have. http://www.linnrecords.com/recording-the-complete-works-of-ravel-vol--1.aspx M. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Edgy, mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32967 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] HDCD ripping
Hi, I don't think you have it correct about HDCD. My understanding is the tracks are identical, but an area of the disc is used to store extra info that can be decoded with the correct hardware. check the Wiki for HDCD HDCD is a proprietary process, and no accurate technical description has been released to the public. Hence, none of its claims have any evidence. In fact, since the technology does not involve compression, and still allows an audio CD to hold the normal 80 minutes of audio within 700MB, the additional 4 bits of bit depth it claims to add to the recording cannot physically exist. HDCD encoding places a control signal in the least significant bit of the 16-bit Red Book audio samples (a technique known as in-band signaling). The HDCD decoder in the consumer's CD player, if present, responds to the signal. If no decoder is present, the disc will be played as a regular CD. In itself, the use of the least significant bit does little to degrade sound quality on a non-HDCD player (only decreasing the signal-to-noise ratio by a minuscule amount). Regards, M. -- mudlark SB3CyrusDACXPreXvs260AKEFiQ7 cable Avondale server Kubuntu Edgy, mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32967 ___ 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 Here's my kit. The SB sits atop a TEAC dab and a Cyrus PSX-R. The SB has a HUGE and fantastic linear 3A power supply, this goes to a Cyrus DAC-X with PSX-R, to a Cyrus PreXvs with PSX-R. The power amp is an Avondale 260A. The speakers are KEF iQ7s. The cd player is an Arcam 93, Pioneer PDR509 and Yam tape deck. The record player is a Rega 3 with Origin Live PSU and modified RB250 and Graham Slee Gram 2SE phono amplifier. -- mudlark mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 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] Very interesting article on power leads
I am always interested to see the efforts of these so called expert hi-fi professionals. My interest in metal synergy came about when I discovered that it is the spoon that makes all the difference. The spoon must be made by specialist spoon craftsmen or women from welsh stainless steel. I found Sheffield steels to be rather drab and watery in the results. (This has no relation to the fact that i was born in Lancashire.) It is also vital that the tea is mixed correctly with milk from Briish cows and that the tea is stirred only in a clockwise direction in sympathy with the natural Coriolis effect in the northern hemisphere. Bloody amateurs. P.S. I was explaining my ideas to a friend the other day and now I need advice about how to remove my favorite spoon from where it is very painfully lodged. Can anyone help? -- mudlark mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32363 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Cyrus DAC X
Dear Adam slim, I don't think that radio 3 from the web is any good I just mentioned the fact that the thing was working. Alien BBC is very good for missed programmes which don't play too well on a dab or via FM. As far as radio goes my best signal comes from my TV tuner as the 3 FM radio 3 signals where I live are none too sparkling. On the whole I feel that i prefer the hills where i live to the joys of the south east of the UK. It's all very well for folks to be smug if they have a good FM signal. As with all purchases, try before you buy. Chilled, Mike. -- mudlark mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31354 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Cyrus DAC X
Adam, Sorry to be grumpy in my last post. I used to live in greater manchester where my sugden r51 pulled in great FM. Here I have great hills, coast, but at the far reaches of the Manchester signal and between the local transmitters with trees and a hill. I get cochannel nastiness reflections and weak signal. My dab comes via a TEAC tuner which doesn't sound too bad for dab. The best dab i get is via a Humax duovisio set top box with the digital output running to my Cyrus AV8 and then to a PreXvs and avondale audio power amp. Best regards, Mike. -- mudlark mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31354 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: slimserver, linux FLAC -info and comments welcome
As FLACing was going slow I decided to play some wellknown stuff. 160kbps MP3 that i had previously converted to a CD for listening. Well the stuff is a revelation. The dynamics have improved and also separation. Musicality (my version of intelligibility only for musical instruments) is transformed. Compressed feeling mostly gone. I'll have to buy the real thing! -- mudlark mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28545 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: How to Improve Sound Quality?
Hi all, I have used several amps and an interesting check is to bi amp some speakers. This approach doubles the power available and there are definate benefits to the sound quality in my opinion but not twice as good. I listen to the double power system at the same volume as I do with half the power. I might hear transients better and sustained notes might be more, well, sustained. There can be no increase in dynamics unless you turn up the volume. Also I don't live in the middle of a field and I value my hearing in any case! enough is enough. M. -- mudlark mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28700 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: slimserver, linux FLAC -info and comments welcome
Hi Big Birdy, Another smug person. I am glad to have joined the happy throng! The Squeezebox 3 just seems right. Not good at impressing the rest of the world, but the functionality, inclusivity and sound per pound is obvious to me. M. -- mudlark mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28545 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: slimserver, linux FLAC -info and comments welcome
Thanks for that! in case anyone is interested my full setup is :- Elonex Book PC Debian 3.1 wired LAN 8 port switch FLAC files on Linkstation PC or wired LAN SB3 standard power supply via RA trailing socket coax digital Cyrus DAC X RA interconnect Cyrus PreXvs + PSX-r Avondale Audio interconnect Avondale 260Z naim speaker cable KEF Q7i. I also have a Wanadoo (Orange) Livebox which allows the SB3 to connect to the web . My only problem at the moment is that the PC needs to be up to use Alien BBC as I am still getting to grips with Linux. -- mudlark mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28545 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: slimserver, linux FLAC -info and comments welcome
Anyone there? regards, M. PS I live near Russ Andrews' place. I have lots of expensive cable, oh and i prefer records! -- mudlark mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28545 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] slimserver, linux FLAC -info and comments welcome
Hi all, I have an Arcam cd93, cyrus DACX Cyrus Pre Xvs and Les W 260Z power amp and Kef Q7is. I recently purchased a slimserver for the convenience aspects. Just for a wheeze i used my crap debian box and a Linux programme to FLAC some stuff onto a Buffalo Linkstation. Playing these files through my LAN to the squeezebox to DAC X etc is a revelation. Smooth detailed and seems to be particularly free of high frequency distortion, Makes MP3 sound as bad as everyone says it is! Any comments re my setup? Cheers, mike. -- mudlark mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28545 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: slimserver, linux FLAC -info and comments welcome
cheers, however, i was hoping for some comments regarding the sound quality of my setup. I currently have the music on the buffalo and copies of the software on a windows machine and also a lan to a debian machine. I've just discovered page 12 of the user manual and now i can use my debian machine to use the server software on the windows machine. Radio 3 for ever. How the heck am i going to find enough time to listen to all this good music!! I just have to work out how to get alien BBC working on the Debian machine. One of the points I was trying to make was that to my untutored ears the squeezebox, a cheap buffalo and an old machine running debian can hold its own against an £850 CD player. The hard disc system seems to restore some timing back into the music, Thanks, M. -- mudlark mudlark's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7151 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28545 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
