Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiolabs M-DAC
Lucky you! Looking forward to hearing your opinion! -- sleepysurf main system: touch benchmark dac-1 conrad-johnson ct-5 preamp and premier 350 amp ml summits. audience au24e and blue jeans cables. secondary systems: sb3 in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speaker) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers), with boom in home office. member of the 'suncoast audiophile society' (http://www.meetup.com/suncoast-audiophile-society/) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=92112 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiolabs M-DAC
I've got one on pre-order from Planet of Sound. Now just waiting to see if I made the cut for the initial North American shipment. Looks like a potential killer DAC to pair with my Touch. -- sleepysurf main system: touch benchmark dac-1 conrad-johnson ct-5 preamp and premier 350 amp ml summits. audience au24e and blue jeans cables. secondary systems: sb3 in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speaker) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers), with boom in home office. member of the 'suncoast audiophile society' (http://www.meetup.com/suncoast-audiophile-society/) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=92112 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Taking the Touch to the next level
The Audiolab M-DAC looks interesting enough that I've pre-ordered one (sight unseen). It's chinese manufactured, but the designer (John West) is a respected digital engineer, and the (early) reviews have been generally favorable. Lots of discussion about the M-DAC and the new Audiolab 8200 series in the Pink Fish Media forums, which John West has been active on. -- sleepysurf main system: touch benchmark dac-1 conrad-johnson ct-5 preamp and premier 350 amp ml summits. audience au24e and blue jeans cables. secondary systems: sb3 in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speaker) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers), with boom in home office. member of the 'suncoast audiophile society' (http://www.meetup.com/suncoast-audiophile-society/) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91994 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] XTC Room Analyzer
Nyal Mellor;637594 Wrote: Hi everyone, I am the US distributor of XTZ Room Analyzer. I've been working on putting up educational material on the different measurements on my website in the Acoustics University section. I'm also writing a white paper with another acoustician, Jeff Hedback, on the acoustic measurement targets for high end audio reproduction which will be released in a few months and is worth keeping an eye out for. All the best, Nyal Great! Will definitely keep my eyes open for that! It would also be great if you could post some illustrative measurements, along with their interpretations, on your website (besides the basic one's). In fact, seeing before and after measurements (after room treatment, system tweaks, etc) would be really helpful! -- sleepysurf main system: touch benchmark dac-1 conrad-johnson ct-5 preamp and premier 350 amp ml summits. audience au24e and blue jeans cables. secondary systems: sb3 in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speaker) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers), with boom in home office. member of the 'suncoast audiophile society' (http://www.meetup.com/suncoast-audiophile-society/) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=88429 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] XTC Room Analyzer
It's actually the *XTZ* Room Analyzer, and IMHO, a wonderful tool. However, I'm still learning how to interpret all the graphs (especially the full range room response with RT60 calculations). It may not be as sophisticated as some other room analyzer software, but for an all-in-one-box solution, it's quite nice. There is now a U.S. distributor as well... http://www.acousticfrontiers.com/XTZ-Room-Analyzer.html -- sleepysurf main system: touch benchmark dac-1 conrad-johnson ct-5 preamp and premier 350 amp ml summits. audience au24e and blue jeans cables. secondary systems: sb3 in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speaker) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers), with boom in home office. member of the 'suncoast audiophile society' (http://www.meetup.com/suncoast-audiophile-society/) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=88429 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is touch a better sounding unit than SB3 ?
Having replaced my SB3 with the Touch (both feeding a Benchmark DAC-1), I can unequivocably say the Touch's digital output is significantly better than the SB3... much cleaner bass in particular. Not sure why that is, but it's pretty obvious (at least in my setup). -- sleepysurf main system: touch benchmark dac-1 conrad-johnson ct-5 preamp and premier 350 amp ml summits. audience au24e and blue jeans cables. secondary systems: sb3 in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speaker) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers), with boom in home office. member of the 'suncoast audiophile society' (http://www.meetup.com/suncoast-audiophile-society/) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86762 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What outboard DAC do you use with Squeezebox?
Currently using a Benchmark DAC into my Modwright pre. I'm quite happy with it, but would love to demo the Berkeley Audio DAC or Weiss DAC2/Minerva just for kicks. -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac-1 modwright swl 9.0se c-j premier 350 ml summits. audience au24e and blue jeans cables. secondary systems: sb3 in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speaker) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers), with boom in home office. member of 'the tampa bay listening society' (http://www.thetbls.com/) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=72018 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter being phased out?
Anybody know if there's any truth (as suggested in this SH Forum thread... http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=198665) that the Transporter is being phased out by Logitech? Like some there have stated, it would not be a surprise, BUT I certainly hope that another higher-end 24/96 capable device (beyond the Touch) will eventually be forthcoming. -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac-1 modwright swl 9.0se c-j premier 350 ml summits. audience au24e and blue jeans cables. secondary systems: sb3 in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speaker) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers), with boom in home office. member of 'the tampa bay listening society' (http://www.thetbls.com/) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=71092 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiophile Documentary
This has actually been out for a while. I ordered the full DVD from Ken Barnes, which has the full documentary along with additional footage and interviews... http://www.savagebeanfilms.com/movies/ Definitely worth the donation! -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac-1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. audience au24e and blue jeans cables. secondary systems: sb3 in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speaker) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers), with boom in home office. sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66238 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiophile Documentary
It was ~$30 in 2007 (he can't legally sell it because of licensing issues re the background music in some segments). IMHO, whether you're an audiophile or not, it's well worth it. After my wife saw it, she stopped complaining about -my- moderate (by comparison) infatuation with audio! -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac-1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. audience au24e and blue jeans cables. secondary systems: sb3 in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speaker) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers), with boom in home office. member of 'the tampa bay listening society' (http://www.thetbls.com/) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66238 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 24/192 digital output?
DCtoDaylight;435178 Wrote: ... While not common, there are units which do 24/192 over SPDIF. For a long time, the format spec set an upper limit at 24/96, but this is no longer the case... Which units offer that capability? -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac-1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. audience au24e and blue jeans cables. secondary systems: sb3 in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speaker) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers), with boom in home office. sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64781 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 Digital Out 24bit/48khz Physical Limitation?
bhaagensen;419498 Wrote: Anyway, I'm sure ( in the I'm just guessing sense) the next (next) device from SD will support 24/96 if for nothing else than to keep up with the competition. I think the discussion on the audible merits of such formats will continue for a long time. But most stand-alone dac's and processors seem to support it today and so if left with a choice I think many will go for sources that can provide such support. Also many believe, for good reasons, that most is gained from increasing the bitdepth from 16 to 24 which as we know is supported. Well said! Slim/Logitech needs to be working on the SB4, with 24/96 (ideally 24/192) streaming. That, paired with a Benchmark (or equivalent 24/192 DAC), would be the cats meow! If they don't stay competitive, Sooloos, Sonos, Linn, etc. will grab that market! -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac-1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. audience au24e and blue jeans cables. secondary systems: sb3 in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speaker) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers), with boom in home office. sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62848 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 Digital Out 24bit/48khz Physical Limitation?
Phil Leigh;421481 Wrote: Well, they would if anyone gave a flying stuff about 24/192! - completely pointless. Even 24/96 is pointless for domestic replay. I've yet to meet anyone who can tell the difference between 24/96 and 24/48 downsampled properly... I agree that 24/192 might be overkill, but there -are- countless DAC's which support it, plus an increasing number of tracks available at that resolution. I'd certainly like to have the -chance- to hear some in my setup, and decide if they're worth it. I've read comments in various other forums that 24/96 is clearly a step up from Redbook, but again, haven't been able to compare them to 24/48 in my setup. -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac-1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. audience au24e and blue jeans cables. secondary systems: sb3 in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speaker) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers), with boom in home office. sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62848 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Transporter in 2009?
I second the motion for a 24/192 capable Transporter Mini, to use with the Controller and your own choice of DAC. I currently have a Benchmark DAC-1, but would love to audition a Berkeley Audio Alpha DAC. I think the high-res download market will really take off in the next year or so, and Slim/Logitech needs to offer a slimmed down device to be well-positioned for that market. Otherwise, I'll be looking for another audiophile-grade product that fills that niche. -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac-1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. audience au24e and blue jeans cables. secondary systems: sb3 in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speaker) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers), with boom in home office. sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57677 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Attention Audio Mythbusters!
Phil Leigh;398391 Wrote: OK: 24/96 downsampled to 48/24 and to 44/16 - quite a large difference - only -36dB down On the surface this seems to confirm the theory that 24-bit is worth pursuing. However, I'm suspicious of the downsampling capabilities of Foobar. Maybe others could try and replicate - possibly using other tools? I'm off to test the volume control... this is going to be tricky. GREAT!! This confirms what I'm HEARING when comparing downsampled 24/48 tracks on my SB2 compared to their 14/44 versions! HDTracks, here I come! This is a SUPERB thread. Unfortunately, I doubt my Toshiba Laptop mic input is adequate to run tests myself. Will look into it. -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac-1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. blue jeans cables. secondary sb3 systems in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speakers) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers). sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 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] My Super Squeezebox 1st Anniversary YouTube Video!
That's one helluva mod! Other than the separate power supply and new enclosures, did you upgrade/change anything else? -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac-1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. blue jeans cables. secondary sb3 systems in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speakers) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers). sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46836 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] I want it bit-perfect
I presume you've checked to ensure replaygain or smartgain are not inadvertantly turned on, and that bit-rate limiting is turned off. Are you using the same SPDIF cable when comparing your CD player vs. SB3 into your Krell? Other than that, no idea where the problem lies. I, too have ML speakers, and I'm quite happy with my SB2 into a Benchmark DAC-1, and I'd say it gives me 99% of the fidelity vs. my (now rarely used) CD player. -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac-1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. blue jeans cables. secondary sb3 systems in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speakers) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers). sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46229 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter Backorder???
I agree it's unlikely a newer version is imminent. However, I do hope that Logitech will support continued development at the high end and that a 2nd generation Transporter will eventually be released. I own three Squeezeboxes, but will NOT purchase a Transporter until it offers a Home Theater Bypass, so I can use it in place of a preamp. -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac-1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. blue jeans cables. secondary sb3 systems in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speakers) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers). sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43784 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter Backorder???
Now, now, let's all play nice! Rydenfan, I appreciate the offer, and might take you up on it someday! Tomjtx, I actually go back and forth feeding my SB2 to my Modwright Tube pre vs. my SS Denon 3808CI. I can't say that one is better than the other, but they certainly sound different. That's the beauty of this hobby, sometimes we can have our cake and eat it too! -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac-1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. blue jeans cables. secondary sb3 systems in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speakers) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers). sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43784 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] lust object speakers
Here's a closeup of my Summit's 5 star WAF Bubinga finish! +---+ |Filename: Summit.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4149| +---+ -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac-1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. blue jeans cables. secondary sb3 systems in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speakers) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers). sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42393 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] lust object speakers
alekz;259968 Wrote: Try Martin Logan Summit. Women love them. Don't tell them the price, though ;-) I wholeheartedly agree ;-) -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac-1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. blue jeans cables. secondary sb3 systems in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speakers) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers). sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42393 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hi-Fi News article on Hearing
I use that particular track extensively, whenever tweaking my speaker placement. It sounds like it's a handheld air puffer being recorded. They run it three times- left and right channel up, left to right arc (and back), and left to right lateral (and back). I never heard it properly until I got my ML Summits, and optimized their positioning. Once you achieve that level of soundstage detail, there's no going back! IMHO, this single test track separates the audiophiles from the wannabes! The disc also has a number of other superb test tracks, including speaker phase. -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac-1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. blue jeans cables. secondary sb3 systems in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speakers) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers). sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42115 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hi-Fi News article on Hearing
zanash;257985 Wrote: ...using the up test I get a slight flat top but a smooth curve up and down o both sides using my ML Aerius i's Ha! I had Aerius i's, before moving up to the Summits! As for LEDR height, try adusting the speaker tilt. Here's an old post (from the ML Owners Club) showing what I did... http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showpost.php?p=8175postcount=4 Check out the other superb discussions on that ML forum! The Chesky LEDR sounds man-made, as opposed to the Prosonus version discussed in S'phile. Either way, it's a great test. -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac-1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. blue jeans cables. secondary sb3 systems in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speakers) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers). sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42115 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hi-Fi News article on Hearing
Here's a link to that Chesky CD. Unfortunately, they don't have an mp3 or FLAC downloadable version, but the CD is still available. http://www.chesky.com/core/details.cfm?productcode=JD037category=1 One caveat though, folks ordering from Chesky direct have reported lots of problems with tardy order fulfillment. I suggest using a more reliable source. -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac-1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. blue jeans cables. secondary sb3 systems in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speakers) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers). sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42115 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Are you an audiophile or a music lover?
Listener;245198 Wrote: Many audiophiles spend their time thinking about the next upgrade to their systems. Music lovers think about their next music purchases. Bill And some of us do both! -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac-1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. blue jeans cables. secondary sb3 systems in master br (russound r235ls amp driving in-ceiling speakers) and game room (powered swan s200a speakers). sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40553 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter vs. Denon's new WiFi line
seanadams;241301 Wrote: PS: as a receiver I think the Denon's specs look quite good, and in fact I would have gone with one in my own system except that my cabinets were too shallow. Sean, methinks you can afford to buy new cabinets g. In fact, you should've been at RMAF (Rocky Mountain Audio Fest), checking out the high-end gear, and burgeoning server market. Hopefully next year! -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. blue jeans cables. sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40078 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter vs. Denon's new WiFi line
Time to build melistening room! -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. blue jeans cables. sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40078 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best digital output... Coax or Tos?
One MAJOR advantage of Toslink over coax (for me) using a WIRED Squeezebox, is that TOSlink isolates my audio setup from potential surges (e.g. lightning strike) coming in via my Cat5 network connection. I am feeding my SB2 to a Benchmark DAC-1, and couldn't appreciate any difference between a quality coax vs. (glass) TOSlink. The optical connection adds an extra layer of electrical isolation for my entire audio chain. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. blue jeans cables. sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38188 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best digital output... Coax or Tos?
Well, living in the Tampa Bay area, aka The Lightning Capital of the World, one can never have too much protection. I'd rather lose PART of my A/V setup than ALL of it! -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. blue jeans cables. sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38188 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Little office/bedroom system
I am using the Swan S200a's with my Squeezebox, in a secondary system. Amazingly good speakers, and beautifully built too. I bought mine from theaudioinsider.com for (of note, I ordered the piano black finish, but got piano burgundy, which I actually like better). When I bought them last May, they retailed for under $400. Here's a stock pic off the net (doesn't really do them justice though)... [image: http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/sleepysurf/s200A.jpg] -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac1 modwright swl 9.0se belles 350a reference ml summits. blue jeans cables. sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33584 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Stereophile 2006 Editors Choice Product of the Year!
Congrats to Sean, and the Slim (er, Logitech) team on the Squeezebox getting not just one, but TWO, Stereophile Products of the Year awards in the Dec issue... 1) Editors Choice Award 2) Co-winner as Budget Product of the Year 3) One of nine Runners-Up as Digital Source Component Product of the Year. Not too shabby a showing! -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac1 modwright swl 9.0 pre sunfire cinema grand ml summits. blue jeans cables. sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30009 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SB3+DAC vs Transporter
Highdudgeon... in fairness to everybody here, you should provide a disclaimer that you are an authorized Transporter reseller. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac1 modwright swl 9.0 pre sunfire cinema grand ml summits. blue jeans cables. sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29124 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: The Sooloos
Slick interface, but, uh, $12,000 USD for the base system! Wonder if that includes the subscription service? I bet Slim could (WILL) eventually offer a Slim Controller to rival the Sonos or Sooloos designs, for the rest of us. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac1 modwright swl 9.0 pre sunfire cinema grand ml summits. blue jeans cables. sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28499 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: The modifying crowd and the Transporter
Well, here we go... http://www.referenceaudiomods.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PRODProduct_Code=SDTransporterCategory_Code=MODSProduct_Count=44 Interesting that in LESS THAN ONE WEEK, these gurus have already out-engineered Sean et al! -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac1 modwright swl 9.0 pre sunfire cinema grand ml summits. blue jeans cables. sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28080 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers
The Swan S200A's are pretty close to audiophile class, both in fidelity and finish. Swan has also introduced a new triangular active monitor with remote, forget the model number, but audioholics.com has pix of both in their Cedia coverage. I am using the S200A's in a secondary Squeezebox setup... very happy with them. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23115 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: S/PDIF sounds poor
Well, I spent a couple hours investigating this further tonight. In a nutshell... RANDOM result. First off, I had pulled the transmitter off the top of my permanent doorbell chime, trying to determine how it works, what frequency, etc. When I put it back tonight, I couldn't (initially) get it to to trigger at all with my In Trutina test track. After replacing the batteries, and adjusting it's exact positioning a bit, finally got it working. I tried five repetitions of the test, using coax out to my Benchmark DAC, with mute off, then on. This time, I got random results, with the chime ringing once (sometimes even twice), or occasionally not at all, even before changing the mute setting. Having the analog RCA cables attached or not did not matter. However, I found that if I adjusted the Benchmark volume attenuator ONE click up or down, I could turn on or turn off the effect pretty consistently, regardless of whether the mute was invoked. When I posted my initial chime observation a couple days ago, I had only done two repetitions of the test, and quit, since I had 100% consistency on my findings. In retrospect, I should have done a few more repetitions to be sure. I think what happened is the Benchmark Volume setting was straddling the range that can trigger zero, one, or two, rings, possibly depending upon where I was standing during the test. I still think the analog muting DOES have audible improvement (in my setup), but can no longer offer my chime extender as objective proof. Hopefully somebody with an oscilloscope, or some other more objective measure, can definitively prove whether or not the mute tweak is real, or just a ding-dong theory. :) -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26332 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: S/PDIF sounds poor
andy_c Wrote: Q for sleepysurf: Is there a cable connecting the analog out of the SB to your preamp? If so, try the experiment with this cable disconnected. If there is no such cable, or the problem persists when the cable is removed, try using TosLink between the SB and Benchmark. That will prevent conducted EMI between the two boxes. Late day at work, no time for testing tonight. However, to answer the above question, YES, I actually have BOTH the RCA analog out and TosLink digital outs feeding my Yamaha RXV-1000 (which I alternately use). The Digital coax is going direct to the Benchmark DAC. Complicating things further, I am using a Niles AXP-1, to switch between the Yamaha and Benchmark, feeding my amp. Tomorrow night I'll have (a little) time to test the effect separately with isolated outputs. I've glanced over the various postings on this topic, and opinions seem to go both ways re: ? improved sound. I posted my doorbell chime extender observation solely because, IMHO, it offers *objective* proof that *something* has changed. BTW, I'm not entirely sure how the chime TRANSMITTER works. It has 4 AAA batteries, and physically sits on top of my main doorbell chime box. There is a small opening which might be a microphone or some other sensor, and when it hears the main doorbell chime, it sends a wireless signal to the RECEIVING unit, which is A/C powered, and located at the back of my house. The RECEIVING unit is the one that I hear ringing (or not) depending upon whether the mute trick is invoked. Perhaps a phone call to Heath-Zenith can answer some questions re: the technical aspects. Clearly, more testing is indicated. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26332 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SB3 into Power Amp - Suggestions?
stevo Wrote: I am also delving into DRC Steve I'm curious to hear more about your approach to DRC, as I'm toying with that idea as well. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26241 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: S/PDIF sounds poor
If I disconnect my speakers, the doorbell doesn't ring, so it's not spurious noise from somewhere else in my audio chain. It's clearly triggered from the speakers hitting a certain high note. I just played around varying the Benchmark volume control, and *can* trigger the doorbell (even WITH the analog muted), if I crank it up just a bit, so perhaps there is a slight decrease in S/PDIF output gain when the Pre Amp Volume Control is set to 63. Perhaps there is something else in my listening room resonating, and amplifying that particular note, but I doubt my wife will let me strip it bare one item at a time g. Unfortunately, I've gotta run to a meeting, and am working late tomorrow... will continue experimenting Thurs. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26332 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: S/PDIF sounds poor
seanadams Wrote: Can you clarify - when you say the doorbell rings do you mean it resonates from the sound in the room (ie some sonic effect), or do you mean it actually rings as if someone had pushed the button (indicating perhaps an RF emission)? What I have is a wireless chime extender (transmitter sits on the main doorbell chime, and sends a wireless signal to the plugged-in chime extender, at opposite side of house, whenever the doorbell rings). However, when my speaker hits a certain high note, the EXTENDER chime goes off (doorbell itself not ringing). When analog muting is invoked the EXTENDER chime does NOT go off (but I can get it to go off if I turn up my Benchmark volume a bit). I couldn't find any documentation of what the chime extender transmission frequency is. FYI, here's a link to the product... http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/jsearch/product.jsp?pn=100040480 I'll experiment more with it Thurs. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26332 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Tube Pre-Amp or MF X-10 Tube Buffer?
Oops, just stumbled back upon this thread, and realized I never posted a f/u. In a nutshell... tried the MF X-10, which indeed softened the highs, albeit sounding syrupy, but it really muddied up the bass (at least to my ears). I returned it (one of the benefits of buying NEW from a reputable dealer!) I subsequently borrowed an Art Audio VPS DM tube pre, which was warmer, but articulate in the mids and highs, yet still muddying up the bass slightly (though less than the X-10). Next up, I plan to finally try the Modwright SWL 9.0, a tube/SS hybrid design, which supposedly retains tight bass output. Further mucking up my decision-making is the upcoming release of the Transporter. However, the ONE thing apparently lacking in the Transporter (? fatal error) is a Home Theater bypass loop. That precludes truly using it as a preamp (at least in MY system). -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23741 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Is jitter an issue with the SB? Would a Benchmark DAC1 fix it?
michel Wrote: I am very happy with my Benchmark DAC1. I did not hear a better DAC to date. (be sure to use the XLR outputs to release full potential) I'm also using a DAC-1... agree that it sounds fantastic, especially feeding DIRECTLY to my amp. However, I just spent 2 hours today reconfiguring my setup to try the balanced XLR outputs... and guess what... NO AUDIBLE IMPROVEMENT! Further, the lower output gain meant I needed to crank up the volume on my DAC-1. True balanced XLR connections are intended to lower the noise floor from LONG cable runs, which are not an issue for me. Granted, the locking feature of the cables are nice, but I ended up going back to the RCA connections, which allows me to continue using a rotary switchbox (Niles AXP-1) for alternating my source between SB, Receiver, or DVD/CD player -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26030 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Is jitter an issue with the SB? Would a Benchmark DAC1 fix it?
Actually, I *did* level matching with a Radio Shack sound meter. Of note, I am using the DAC-1 variable volume, such that my SB is usually set at 35-40 volume (minimizing bit loss). Guess there is so little noise with this setup, even with the RCA's, that it doesn't make a difference. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26030 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: What happened to the July Stereophile print reveiw of SB3?
My conspiracy theory post was indeed intended as humor. However, if it doesn't appear in the Sept issue, I definitely think a class-action lawsuit is warranted (again, just kidding) ggg. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24954 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Ideas for a hidden set-up?
Alternatively, why not go with quality Powered Speakers? Besides my Primary 2-channel audiophile setup, I have two secondary Squeezebox systems. In my Game Room I have an SB3 directly feeding Swan S200a powered speakers http://www.swanspeaker.com/product/htm/view.asp?id=256, and they sound great (surprisingly good bass for a small enclosure). There are also some good satellite/sub powered systems out there as well. In my Master BR I have flush mounted ceiling speakers, with an SB2 feeding a Russound R235LS 35 watt amp, with auto-sensing input (~$200 street price), mounted out of view on the back of a dresser. Both these solutions work surprisingly well. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24563 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Naim enters the music server game
For a simple, only-slightly-less-than-audiophile-quality setup, a Squeezebox paired with Swan S200a powered speakers (http://www.swanspeaker.com/product/htm/view.asp?id=256) sounds (and looks) SWEET! Maybe Jon at www.theaudioinsider.com would be interested in hooking up with Slimdevices for demo purposes. I'm feeding a SB3 into a pair in my game room. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24901 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: What happened to the July Stereophile print reveiw of SB3?
I read somewhere that JA mentioned the Stereophile print review had to be pushed back to the upcoming Aug issue. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24954 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Minor Rant: I wish more CD players had digital inputs
I ditto the DVD solution. I have a relatively cheap Toshiba DVD player that I use for the occasional CD that I can't wait to rip in order to listen to. However, IMHO, the SB beats the pants off any other transport. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24627 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Tube Pre-Amp or MF X-10 Tube Buffer?
Actually, overall, I'm VERY pleased with the Squeezebox paired with the Benchmark. The Benchmarks razor sharp resolution was exactly what I found lacking with the stock SB. Together, they bring out the best in 95% of my collection. However, the remaining 5% are older or poorly recorded redbook CD's, with an exceptionally harsh digital sound. It's probably foolish to think the X-10 will make those 5% more listenable without deleterious effects on the other 95%. I'm looking forward to an extended listening session this weekend, and will report back. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23741 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers
Further f/u on the Swan S200A's... apparently this last batch is BURGUNDY, with piano black (and possibly other colors) available in the future. Upon further listening, I must say these speakers are INCREDIBLE... even rivaling my Martin Logan mains for transparency and detail. They also put out tremendous bass for only a 5 woofer. It's a shame I have to mount them high up on cabinets in my game room. My only complaint is that the power is not auto-sensing, and must be manually toggled off with the switch inconveniently located in back. Since mine are too high to reach, I am using a switched surge protector. As for the balanced inputs... not sure if they are TRUE balanced, but it's a moot point for me, since I'm just feeding the SB's RCA's into them. I anticipate some RAVE audiophile reviews, once folks get their hands/ears on these beauties. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23115 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers
Well, I just got my pair of Swans S200A's, with a few surprises! -The finish color was NOT Black and Ivory (as advertised), but rather VERY DARK ROSEWOOD, with a machined aluminum baffle. Actually this COLOR is richer looking, and the aluminum baffle matches my decor better. The overall fit and finish is superb. -They include both RCA and BALANCED audio inputs (definitely audiophile grade). -The speakers that arrived had clearly been returned and reshipped, ? possibly because the finish was not as expected. My total cost (incl shipping) was $381. As for the sound... VERY impressive. Surprisingly deep bass and crystalline mid-range and highs, with excellent imaging. Definitely audiophile sound, despite my using them high up on top of wall cabinets, in a secondary system. Despite being an apparent open box item, with a different finish than expected, I plan on keeping them, as they work magnificently with the SB2. I have attached a pic of one of the speakers here, for those who want to compare it to what their website shows. Before ordering any, I would suggest emailing Jon at theaudioinsider.com to clarify the issue of finish, etc. +---+ |Filename: Swans S200A.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1334| +---+ -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23115 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers
Actually, they do include black mesh grilles, but they look nicer without them. Sorry for the poor quality pic, I used my Treo camera, as my digital camera is on the fritz. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23115 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Tube Pre-Amp or MF X-10 Tube Buffer?
Darn, would've bought the A'gon deal with included PSU if I had seen it :( At least I get a warranty, plus 30 day return option, with the NEW one. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23741 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Benchmark DAC1, the next step ?
I'm feeding my SB2 to a Benchmark DAC-1, then DIRECT to my Amp. Stepping up to the Benchmark brought SUBTLE improvement, evident only on some recordings. Actually, bypassing my Pre, and feeding the Benchmark DIRECT to my Amp brought MUCH greater improvement. Whether the Benchmark offers $975 worth of sonic bliss is an individual decision. For me it was worth it. I now have a Musical Fidelity X-10 on order, and will see if it offers that last bit of sweetness that I crave in my system. If so, for a TOTAL outlay of $1600 ($200 for wired SB2, $25 for Elpac linear PSU, plus Benchmark and X-10), I will have achieved sonic nirvana for MY ears. YMMV. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23871 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Tube Pre-Amp or MF X-10 Tube Buffer?
The Blue Circle design looks interesting. However, at that same price point, the Modwright SWL 9.0 has garnered rave reviews. I was hunting for a used Modwright, but decided instead to order the Musical Fidelity X-10 v.3 (Music Direct offers a 30 day return policy). I've got nothing to lose, and if it doesn't offer significant improvement, I'll step up to the Modwright. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23741 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tube Pre-Amp or MF X-10 Tube Buffer?
I'm thrilled with my current Squeezebox2 - Benchmark DAC - Sunfire Amp setup, except for the digital glare that I still notice in the highs (no worse than when I used a CD transport). I'm now thinking about adding a Tube Pre into my setup (possibly the Modwright SWL 9.0), or alternatively, the more inexpensive Musical Fidelity X-10 v.3 Vacuum Tube Buffer, which I've read various pros/cons on. Anybody care to comment on how the Squeezebox (either with native or outboard DAC) sounds with a Tube Pre (or MF X-10), into a SS Amp. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23741 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Tube Pre-Amp or MF X-10 Tube Buffer?
I'm sure the Bolder or Red Wine mods offer significant improvement. However, I prefer step-wise separates upgrades, thus when the SB4 eventually comes out, I can plug-and-play into my system. Actually, since adding the Benchmark, my systems digital glare is already much improved. Like most audiophiles though, I'm still seeking the holy grail! I don't REALLY need a Pre (from a source-switching standpoint), thus the MF X-10 might be a cost-effective way to get that tube sweetness. Think I'll keep checking A'gon for a used one. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23741 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers
FYI... The Audio Insider, one of the U.S. Distributors of Swans, now has the S200A in stock, for $349/pr + shipping (~$20). I just ordered a pair! Looks like an ultra-cool design, albeit very contemporary... http://www.swanspeaker.com/product/htm/view.asp?id=256 -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23115 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Internet Radio is Louder Than Music Library
It's very frustrating for ALL of us. Maybe a simple solution would be to have a software option allowing us to dial in some attenuation (as we can already do for the Pre Amp Volume Control), for SELECT Internet Radio streams. Alternatively, maybe there is some way to implement ReplayGain for internet radio streams. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23284 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers
sleepysurf Wrote: ... Will be interesting to see if they are decent, or try to charge me restocking for an order that never shipped! Well, hats off to Musiciansbuy.com. They gladly cancelled the order and credited my card back fully. I'd certainly consider doing business with them in the future. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23115 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers
Think I'll hold off until I can get the Swans M200's. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23115 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers
I was originally going to buy the Swans M200's, but they have been out-of-stock forever at Newegg. The Swans website lists another slick looking powered speaker with great specs, the S200A... http://www.swanspeaker.com/product/htm/view.asp?id=256 Unfortunately, none of the U.S. distributors have it listed as available. Anybody know anything about this model, or any of the other Swans powered designs? -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23115 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] OT- Check out THIS guys DIY Media Server!
Perhaps OT as he doesn't use a squeezebox, nor slimserver, but still pretty impressive! http://www.rycher.net/MS-100%20media%20server.htm His other audio restorations are also quite slick. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=22406 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 rave in Stereophile March eNewsletter
Nice writeup by JA in the current Stereophile eNewsletter. He waxes poetic about the form, function, and fidelity, of our beloved box. But of course, those of us in the know are already smitten! Will be interesting to see how the REST of the audiophile world reacts! I hope he'll continue his audition for the print review using 6.2.2 (or 6.5 if out) along with the latest firmware. Hopefully he'll also compare feeding direct to amp (with or without an outboard DAC), perhaps eventually trying a linear PSU or one of the modded units. Mentions of Squeezenetwork and Pandora would also be nice! Sean, et al, are y'all ready to rumble! -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=22301 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Analog output volume and audio quality issues
I am feeding my SB2 to a Benchmark DAC1 going *DIRECT* to my Amp. Also using the Elpac linear PSU. I have adjusted the Benchmark volume such that I can run the SB2 at 35-40 volume (thus minimal or no loss of digital bits). IMHO, the addition of the Elpac PSU offered a slight audible improvement, and the addition of the Benchmark a bit more. However, eliminating the pre-amp stage altogether was the biggest improvement of all (at least for my system). The bass, midrange, and higher end are now exquisite. P.S. I am running 6.2.2 with firmware 35 -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=22273 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SB2 direct to power amp
Yep, doing just that with all three of my units. If need be, you can attenuate the output using the Pre Amp Volume Control setting (under Audio) for each individual player. Besides my main system (see sig for details), I am running an SB2 directly to a small Russound Amp powering in-ceiling speakers in my Master BR, and running an SB3 direct to powered Sony PC speakers in my Game Room (hopefully will upgrade to Swan M200's if they ever get back in stock at NewEgg.com). -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=22312 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SB3 rave in Stereophile March eNewsletter
Not yet, as far as I know, but I would think they'd post it in their archives shortly... http://www.stereophile.com/enewsletters/ -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac linear psu) to benchmark dac1, direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving ml aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=22301 ___ 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 Here's a thumbnail overview of my Family Room setup, with closeup of my SB2 and Benchmark DAC1. Notice my self-proclaimed El Cheapo Rat Shack switch which I'm (currently) using to alternately feed my Sunfire Amp with SB2/Benchmark (audio) or Yamaha RX-V1000 (video). I also have two other SB's, one in Master BR feeding a Russound R235LS powering in-ceiling speakers, and the other in my Game Room currently feeding powered Sony speakers (to be eventually upgraded!) +---+ |Filename: DAC1-SB2.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1031| +---+ -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac wm075-1950-760 linear psu) coax out to benchmark dac1 direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving martin-logan aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 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: What Amp and Speakers Are You Using?
See my sig and link to updated pix. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac wm075-1950-760 linear psu) coax out to benchmark dac1 direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving martin-logan aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21643 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: What Amp and Speakers Are You Using?
ezkcdude Wrote: Hey, Sleepy... You say that you are running the SB2 wired and it sounds way better than with using wi-fi. Is that still true? ... Nope! If you read all my Martin Logan system posts, you'll see I later retracted that view, after conducting blinded listening tests. However, I eventually *DID* switch to a wired connection for that system, to eliminate dropouts from our microwave and 2.4GHz wireless phones. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac wm075-1950-760 linear psu) coax out to benchmark dac1 direct to sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving martin-logan aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21643 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Inwall amplifiers
Those Pragmatic in wall amps look very slick, but I'd still be leery about having a heat generating electrical device hidden in a wall, faceplate or not. Facing a similar situation (retro-fitting an amp) for my bedroom Squeezebox setup... I went with a Russound R235LS (35 watts)... http://russound.com/amplifiers.htm This amp has a reasonably small form factor with wall/cabinet mount screw holes. It also offers MULTIPLE inputs with automatic override... so my music signal automatically shuts off whenever my TV audio is on. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac wm075-1950-760 linear psu) direct to amp, 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving martin-logan aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20818 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Reality Check: Power Supplies
jonheal Wrote: Also, if you happen the get the White Noise of Death during the experiment, it'll probably kill you on the spot ;-) ROTFLMAO Actually, this test sounds perfectly logical to me. I have a Benchmark DAC1 on order, with headphone outs, so can eliminate the cheap preamp part of the equation. I have both the switching and Elpac linear PSU's to compare. Unfortanately, the DAC1 is on back-order. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac wm075-1950-760 linear psu) direct to amp, 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving martin-logan aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20725 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Recommended inexpensive Linear PSU Wallwart for SB3?
FYI... somebody has posted SB23 power consumption measurements on audiocircle... http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?t=24771highlight= Seems that 1.5A output would be sufficient, even for wireless mode with full display. I've been using the Elpac WM075-1950-760 for months now without issue. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac wm075-1950-760 linear psu) direct to amp, 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving martin-logan aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19452 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SB3 - Benchmark DAC-1 versus Analogue Out
rmasson, I'm also curious what your downstream equipment is. I've got a DAC1 on (back)order, and plan to feed it directly to my Sunfire Amp. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac wm075-1950-760 linear psu) direct to amp, 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving martin-logan aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19850 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Recommended inexpensive Linear PSU Wallwart for SB3?
Heuer Wrote: This supply is NOT SUITABLE for use with an SB3 as it is rated at 1.5amps - the SB3 supply should be at least 2 amps, preferably 3amps for reliable operation. I don't believe this is correct. Even on the Slimdevices home page re SB3 specs... http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_specs.html it states 1000mA as the minimum power supply rating. I have been using the Elpac PSU with both my SB2 (wireless) and SB3 (wired) without problems. Now, one can certainly argue as to whether it actually IMPROVES fidelity, which IMHO, I believe it does. However, I am waiting for my Benchmark DAC1 to arrive before conducting head to head comparisons. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac wm075-1950-760 linear psu) direct to amp, 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving martin-logan aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19452 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Best mod?
The Elpac WM075-1950 connector is the exact type and polarity required, thus plug-n-play. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac wm075-1950-760 linear psu) direct to amp using slimserver preamp vol control, 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving martin-logan aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 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?
Nope, the WM080 has entirely different specs. See spec comparison here... http://www.elpac.com/uploads/documents/datasheets/WM%20REV%20A.pdf -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac wm075-1950-760 linear psu) direct to amp using slimserver preamp vol control, 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving martin-logan aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 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?
FYI, the off-the-shelf Elpac linear PSU that most folks were originally recommending was the Elpac WM075-1950-760 (not the WM050-) I bought mine from electronicsurplus.com However, I believe the WM075- model is/was in limited supply, so perhaps folks tried the lower powered model and found it suitable as well. I'm not an EE, but perhaps somebody else with sufficient knowledge can chime in. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac wm075-1950-760 linear psu) direct to amp using slimserver preamp vol control, 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving martin-logan aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 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: Volume bug - can you really hear it?
When, exactly, will the patch be incorporated into the nightly? As I recall, manually inserting the patch is difficult on a WinXP machine, so I'm still waiting for the native fix. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac wm075-1950-760 linear psu) direct to amp using slimserver preamp vol control, 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving martin-logan aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18439 ___ 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
Reading the 6moons.com review of the Nuforce (http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/nuforce2/9.html), they comment upon the need for proper grounding, and other electronic peculiarities of that design. Problem likely resides in your connections. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac wm075-1950-760 linear psu) direct to amp using slimserver preamp vol control, 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving martin-logan aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 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] 6moons.com Commentary on PC-Audio
6moons.com has a superb commentary (first in a series) on the rapid evolution towards PC-audio. It features the Squeezebox 3, as well as other competing products. As a respected high-end site, I believe this article will convince many audiophile naysayers to seriously rethink their views on streaming digital audio... http://www.6moons.com/industryfeatures/harddrive/harddrive.html -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac wm075-1950-760 linear psu) direct to amp using slimserver preamp vol control, 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving martin-logan aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) sleepysurf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=17971 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Sound Quality w/ Latest Firmware
If this is gonna take a while to implement, any chance of posting the latest pre-log nightly/beta for us to revert back to, for comparison? Frankly, I too, have suspected something ain't right lately, but haven't had time to investigate. -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac wm075-1950-760 linear psu) direct to amp using slimserver preamp vol control, 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving martin-logan aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Article of interest?
Here's an interesting link so you can TEST your hearing acuity online! http://www.engr.uky.edu/~donohue/audio/fsear.html -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac wm075-1950-760 linear psu) direct to amp using slimserver preamp vol control, 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving martin-logan aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Direct connection to amp
If your amp only has a single input, a simple solution is to use a passive switch (el cheapo RadioShack model, or one of the Audiophile grade ones) as discussed here... http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?t=22189highlight= FYI... I am using the RadioShack one with NO deleterious effect on sound quality. I can now select between my SB2 input, or my Yamaha RX-V1000 (for tuner/home theater). -- sleepysurf squeezebox2 (with elpac wm075-1950-760 linear psu) direct to amp using slimserver preamp vol control, 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped) driving martin-logan aerius i's, blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Direct connection to amp
Just curious how many are using the new Preamp Volume Control (under Player Settings - Audio, in recent Slimserver beta) to *DIRECTLY* connect your Squeezebox2 to your amp, via analog outs. With an attenuation setting of 2, I now have full range volume control without clipping or overloading my amp (a Sunfire Cinema Grand 200 ~five, which is vertically biamped for driving Martin-Logan Aerius i's) I am utterly flabbergasted by the quantum leap in audio quality this provides in *MY* system, and am wondering what others have found. I am even more flabbergasted by the quality of the native SB2 DAC under these conditions. I was originally planning to buy an outboard DAC (Benchmark) but can't imagine how it could possibly sound any better than what I've got now! -- sleepysurf aerius i, nht sub two, yamaha rx-v1000 (pre/pro), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped), squeezebox2 (streaming cd-quality audio), 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SB2: reduce analog out voltage by 10x?
Just wanted to thank the Slim guys for implementing this so fast. I'm no techie, but am now feeding my Sunfire Cinema Grand amp directly from SB2 analog outs, and my system has NEVER sounded so pure. With this setup, the native SB2 DAC sounds fantastic. Can't even imagine going with an outboard DAC. Whatever future volume/output voltage tweaks are implemented will be icing on the cake! -- sleepysurf aerius i, nht sub two, yamaha rx-v1000 (pre/pro), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped), squeezebox2 (streaming cd-quality audio), 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Need Dual Amp inputs?
The Fidaudio switch certainly looks audiophile grade, though it may/may not outperform the Radioshack. Anybody up for more blind testing g. Anticipating that audiophile friends will scoff at the Radioshack, I made a label for mine.. El Cheapo Non-Audiophile Switch. BTW, the Audio Circles thread derived from my cross-posting this topic on Audio Asylum, and Wayne of Bolder Cable picking up on it! -- sleepysurf aerius i, nht sub two, yamaha rx-v1000 (pre/pro), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped), squeezebox2 (streaming cd-quality audio), 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Need Dual Amp inputs?
I found the perfect (albeit non-audiophile g) mechanical switch at RadioShack... 2-Way Audio/Video Selector Switch Catalog #: 15-1982 $14.99 Hooked it up, and surprisingly, no deleterious effect on sound whatsoever! Now I'm in audiophile-hog-heaven! -- sleepysurf aerius i, nht sub two, yamaha rx-v1000 (pre/pro), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped), squeezebox2 (streaming cd-quality audio), 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Squeezebox2 getting mentioned in Stereophile Forums
FYI... Stereophile.com now offers a discussion forum, and favorable Squeezebox2 comments have already been posted. With a little encouragement, perhaps John Atkinson et al will consider reviewing a native (or modded) unit! -- sleepysurf aerius i, nht sub two, yamaha rx-v1000 (pre/pro), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped), squeezebox2 (streaming cd-quality audio), 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: FLAC onboard decoding v. server side in SB2
Well, I felt exactly the same way about audio quality comparing Wired vs. Wireless SB2. Finally conducted a BLIND listening test, which showed NO difference. See thread... http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=14811 Now, if you can score 70+% correct on a BLIND test, that would be significant. -- sleepysurf aerius i, nht sub two, yamaha rx-v1000 (pre/pro), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped), squeezebox2 (streaming cd-quality audio), 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Wired vs. Wireless audio differences
Interesting comments, and link! Unfortunately, I haven't had time for more listening tests (and having to work this weekend, won't till late next week). However, I'm hoping somebody else (with more audio and technical know-how than I), can perform some OBJECTIVE measurements in the meantime. Sean, one other possibility, perhaps??? My SB2 was one of the earliest units that had the grounding issue, and I sent it back for repair. It was promptly fixed, and I might be grasping at straws here, but is it possible the repair could account for what (I think) I heard? -- sleepysurf aerius i, nht sub two, yamaha rx-v1000 (pre/pro), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped), squeezebox2 (streaming cd-quality audio), 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
