Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Official SB Audiophile Forum Quantum Audio Fruitloopery List
JJZolx wrote: Where's the Everything sounds the same forum when you really need it? Yes, definitely required. The Axiom Audio forum would qualify for that. They're really nice guys though. Ubuntu file server -Dell Laptop with Squeezelite-HRT Music Streamer II USB DACNAD C320BEE-Usher S-520 swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101564 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Lossless download sites?
tomasito;559867 Wrote: Second on this, This is what I've been doing too Isn't this what most owners of SB etc do? I didn't get it to stream internet radio, that's for sure :) -- swhite58 Linux file server (Intel Atom dual core)-Various boxes with flashing lights-SB3-NAD C320BEE-Usher S-520/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80193 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Blind Testing Controversy
Excuse me for straying a little from the topic, but this dicussion reminds me of one I had on a forum run by a Canadian speaker manufacturer with a name starting with A. The concensus on that forum seems to be that because any modern amplifier has a flat frequency response, and inaudible harmonic distortion, than all amps sound the same. It doesn't matter how much they cost or the qauality of the components, they are all the same, except that some are louder. Amps don't 'sound', they amplify I was told. Clearly in the If you can't measure it, it doesn't exist camp. I suspect hundreds of amp manufacturers might have a problem with this concept. On reflection, perhaps I'm not as far off topic as I thought :) Shane -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-Various boxes with flashing lights-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Usher S-520/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61877 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Sizzling Sound of Music
servies;407722 Wrote: Question, did he ask for money directly after that? No, that's his big brother's job. -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-Various boxes with flashing lights-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Usher S-520/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61160 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Sizzling Sound of Music
The empahasis among the younger people I know seems to be convenience and sheer quantity of music over sound quality. There are exceptions though. My oldest son (23) doesn't care a fig about quality, and he keeps asking ME to turn it down (and no I'm not going deaf). However, my youngest son (19) commented that my new DAC sounded better than the one in the SB3 without even being asked. I grew up with cassettes, and the measure of a good recording (and a good player) was how much top end it had. I sometimes think that I still have that mindset deep down, when I hear that mp3 sizzle and actually like it in some strange way. The comments on the article are fascinating. They really illustrate the point that the best sound is the sound you like the best. Why else do valve amps exist? -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-Various boxes with flashing lights-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Usher S-520/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61160 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What custom feet are you using for your Squeezebox?
iPhone;391580 Wrote: The real purpose of speaker spikes is to couple the body of the speaker to the floor. Speaker Spikes/Cones are not intended to isolate as those used under equipment (which Ill get to later). Spikes/Cones on stands/speakers are intended to pierce the carpet to couple the speaker to the floor. Newton's Law is the reason for spikes on speakers. The idea is to prevent the speaker from moving forward and backward on the carpet or flooring because of the forces created by drive movement. And here I was thinking that spikes were there to stop the darn things from falling over :) -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-Various boxes with flashing lights-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Usher S-520/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59052 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] BW Lossless article
darrenyeats;377959 Wrote: Almost every remaster I've come across sounds worse than the original and is horribly compressed. Things are getting worse not better. Darren The remastered Alan Parsons Project - Tales of Mystery and Imagination being a good example. Shane -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-Various boxes with flashing lights-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Usher S-520/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57422 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Powered Speakers Recommendations
Aren't pro audio powered speakers mostly designed for near field use? They may not work as well in your living room. -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-Various boxes with flashing lights-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Usher S-520/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=54559 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SliMP3 audio quality
gsawdy;350094 Wrote: Well, that was unanimous!. And I think the ideas have merit. I think this weekend I'll take apart one of my SB3s and see if there is a way to sandwich the plasterboard between the two halves or to cut down the back so that the front panel will lie flat on the surface of the wall. I'll keep yu'al posted on progress. I suspect you will still have to make a recess in the wall, but parhaps you could remove the chrome tubing stand bit. Shane -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-Various boxes with flashing lights-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Usher S-520/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=53806 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Finally bought some new speakers
pablolie;362548 Wrote: Do they recommend to match them with the subwoofer they offer in the same line? I don't know, but I guess it would be logical. However, the sub costs twice as much. Actually, it seems that Usher will be introducing a bass module especially for the S-520: http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=58122.msg536817#msg536817 This isn't a sub, but two additional boxes that you put the s-520s on top of. Weird? -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-Various boxes with flashing lights-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Usher S-520/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55258 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Finally bought some new speakers
A while ago I asked this forum for their wiews on a few bookshelf speakers I had auditioned (Dynaudio, Quad, etc), priced at around $1000 Australian. Since then, my budget, not much to start with, has halved (having teenage children does that). Anyhow, I'm pleased to report that I finally bought someting - the Usher S-520. See http://www.usheraudiousa.com/products/loudspeakers/usher-series/s-520-shielded I haven't heard much hi-end stuff, so I'm probably easy to impress, but these speakers are stunning. The best thing about them is a really smooth natural midrange. I can listen to them all day :) Does anyone else have them, or any other Ushers? -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-Various boxes with flashing lights-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Usher S-520/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55258 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Suggestions for improving sound from SqueezeBox Duet
pfarrell;335508 Wrote: First, check that the speakers sound OK on something else. If not, replace them and the amp. If the speakers sound OK, move them away from the walls. Put them on dinning room chairs or something that holds them at least a foot off the floor and a couple of feet from all walls. Listen again. The cheapest improvement in sound is to move the speakers off bookshelves. I second that. I just did it and it made a huge difference. I even tested it with dining room chairs, before investing less than $20 in these: http://tinyurl.com/6xdmky Shane -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-Various boxes with flashing lights-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Polk Monitor 4.5/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51867 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] crackles and pops between tracks
I often hear pops and crackles between tracks, but only when I'm playing a random selection - never any other time. -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-Various boxes with flashing lights-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Polk Monitor 4.5/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40131 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Sounds good tonight
I'm not sure about the women angle, but I often find music sounds better when I'm on my own at night, in low light. As is often said in this forum, enjoyment of music is a subjective thing. Different people prefer different speakers, DACs etc. Being in the right mood also helps. -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-Various boxes with flashing lights-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Polk Monitor 4.5/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=50083 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is there a way to eek out a little more detail...
Phil Leigh;311580 Wrote: Actually there's an old studio trick. Sometime when you've sat listening to a mix next to the nearfields for hours you get a bit...jaded - and you kind of lose the plot in terms of eq, balance etc etc. However, leaving the studio for a break and then returning a while later while the track is still playing, from the hallway outside you can often hear exactly what is wrong with the track (eg drums too loud, vocal eq wrong). It's like you reboot that aural memory part of your brain...and the odd sound from outside is enough to cause that reboot... I know just what you mean. If I listen to speakers at hifi stores for too long, they all start to sound the same :) -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-Various boxes with flashing lights-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Polk Monitor 4.5/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48792 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Amp Help
Phil Leigh;316142 Wrote: ?... The only way to pick an amp is to listen. The Cambridges are capable amps. They are - in fact the 640 is highly thought of in it's price range. Personally I prefer the NAD sound, but I suspect I'm in the minority in this forum. Shane -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-Various boxes with flashing lights-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Polk Monitor 4.5/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49279 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] audio insanity
jhm731;292306 Wrote: I'm very sure the owner doesn't care what you or anyone else on this forum thinks of his system. I'm sure you're right! I sent the link to some friends and their response was mostly This is scary stuff. -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-Various boxes with flashing lights-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Polk Monitor 4.5/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46270 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] audio insanity
W.A.F. = 0 If he has one :) -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-Various boxes with flashing lights-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Polk Monitor 4.5/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46270 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Been listening to some bookshelf speakers
I'm in the market for new speakers so on friday I listened to the following: Elac BS123 Quad 11L (they didn't have the 12L in stock) Dynaudio Audience 52 Energy RC-10 I didn't like the Energys much, the Elacs were good, the Quads better, but the Dynaudios were the clear winner, with a very smmoth, natural midrange and top end. I'm interested in hearing the Quad 12L when they arrive, to see if they are significantly better than the 11L. Has anyone heard or owned any of these speakers? Shane -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-Various boxes with flashing lights-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Polk Monitor 4.5/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45935 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Lushness!
I refuse to believe that these people are serious. If they actually turn up at shows with this stuff they must be just taking the joke to another level. LOL Shane -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-Various boxes with flashing lights-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Polk Monitor 4.5/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42583 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker Trouble--Spica TC-50s
A quick Google got me to here: http://spicaspeakers.com/repair/spica-drivers.php It discusses options for replacements etc Shane -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-Various boxes with flashing lights-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Polk Monitor 4.5/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42522 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Testing 24-bit, 96 kHz FLAC?
Pat Farrell;148180 Wrote: Pat Farrell;148007 Wrote: I could be wrong, but I thought that once it was digital, the SPDIF input's quality makes next to zero difference. If you do use an external A/D converter running at 44.1kHz, you need to be careful. Many of the cheaper mainstream cards that have SPDIF inputs (eg. Soundblasters) resample the incoming stream to their internal clock speed (48kHz), and since they do it in real time, tend not to make a particularly good job of it. I forgot about that, lots of cheap stuff works only at 48k sampling, and then you do a crude and rude conversion to 44.1, which never works for quality. The answer is simple, make sure it really does 44.1k. Lately I've been using a Behringer U-CONTROL UCA202 USB soundcard going into my laptop. It samples at 44.1 I believe. It's much better than my soundblaster was. -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Polk Monitor 4.5 speakers/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28490 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Which budget constrained DAC for SB3?
I have the Zhaolu D3.0. For me it's an enormous improvement over the SB3 internal DAC. Shane -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-SB3-Zhaolu D3 DAC-NAD C320BEE-Polk Monitor 4.5 speakers/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39892 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Lavry Da10
Everyone talks about balanced outputs/imputs etc. What does it mean? Balanced with what? I'm waiting for a Monica 2 DAC to arrive ATM. It only has RCA Thanks Shane -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-SB3-NAD C320BEE-Gale 3020/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34569 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] budget system help
I recently compared the CA Azur 540 v2 with a NAD c320BEE and didn't find much difference between them. The NAD sounded a bit more forward, and the CA had a bit more detail in the bass. I ended up with the NAD. I'd love to hear a T-amp sometime - I'm curious. -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-SB3-NAD C320BEE-Gale 3020/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36696 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] NAD 3020 variants
swhite58;211713 Wrote: Funny you should say that - now I'm bidding for a 3140 A NAD C320BEE was also on ebay. My wife, uncharacteristically, suggested that I spend the extra money on a better amp, so I did :) -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-SB3-NAD C320BEE-Gale 3020/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36468 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] *Cheap* 2-Channel Receiver for SB3
parfour7th;211877 Wrote: Thanks for the responses/food for thought. My rationale for going the receiver route was the ability to occasionally switch over to FM radio to pick up the ball game out on the deck on a lazy Sunday afternoon (like today ;-). Chris Can you get that station over the net? If so you can stream via the Squeezebox. -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-SB3-Luxman L4-Polk Monitor 4.5/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36501 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] NAD 3020 variants
david68;211678 Wrote: Why don't you look at the 3130's as well. Very similar presentation to the 3020, but with a little more power. I believe they were very highly thought of too. Funny you should say that - now I'm bidding for a 3140 -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-SB3-Luxman L4-Gale speakers/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36468 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] NAD 3020 variants
killie99;211529 Wrote: The 3020B was by far the best of the 3020 series, I had one for years and now my friend has it as his main amp - I bought mine in 1983! Pity the 3020B isn't one of the ones for sale. Of course, I could always just get a T-amp :) -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-SB3-Luxman L4-Gale speakers/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36468 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Olive Musica
Speaking of all-in-one units like the Olive, does anyone have any experience of the Cambridge Audio offering? Just curious. http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/summary.php?PID=39Title=Azur+640H -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-SB3-Luxman L4-Gale speakers/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21135 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A virgin writes
So, did you get the Audioengines up and running? How do they sound? -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-SB3-Luxman L4-Gale speakers/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33546 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 Question: Should there be a new forum for photos? - yes - no - maybe Mr_Sukebe;198381 Wrote: See my sig for details of the kit: [image: http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/mgjk/ABAF1146-01a.jpg] Good choice in music too Shane -- swhite58 Clark Connect Linux file server-SB3-Luxman L4-Gale 3020 speakers/Sennheiser headphones swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Longevity and getting old stuff serviced
I have a Luman L4 amp that I bought in 1980, which I'm pretty sure I can still get repaired by at least one hifi dealer here in Perth. I'm sure there are lots of better amps around, but I suspect I'd have to spend serious money to get much improvement. -- swhite58 Linux file server-SB3-Luxman L4-Gale 3020 speakers swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34591 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] the goal of audio reproduction
Phil Leigh;177637 Wrote: This has been a highly entertaining thread. Anyone who has stood on stage with 200watts of Marshall (or whatever) through 8 12 speakers is going to realise that we are nowhere near being able to create that exact kind of headrush through a recording domestic (or studio) reproduction chain I may not know much but I know I'm partial to an E major chord through a stack of Marshalls - from a recent Al Stewart album. -- swhite58 SB1, Luxman L4, Polk speakers, Linux file server. swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32374 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Why does it sound better?
max.spicer;141599 Wrote: The volume control in the SlimServer web interface has gone to 11 for years now! Max I realy love that! Says something about the people behind this company :) Shane -- swhite58 swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28126 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: It's all in the DACs
Good point - it's all rather old. The leads and speaker (monster) cable are as old as the amp - a Luxman L4 I bought in 1980. I'll check and maybe replace them. -- swhite58 swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23753 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: It's all in the DACs
agentsmith Wrote: 128kbps is pretty slim, I would be really amazed if it sounds better than any CD player, especially with piano music. You CD player must have been seriously broken! I havn't played any piano music yet :) I must admit that some are 192kbps. Anyhow it's a lot better than my prvious media player - an old PC with a Soundblaster Live. The better DACs etc in the SB2/3 would be nice but I can't justify the cost ATM. Shane -- swhite58 swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23753 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] It's all in the DACs
I recently bought an SB1 on Ebay and discovered something that may well be obvious to many of you. If I rip a CD to a (lossy) 128Kb/sec mp3 and play it through the SB it sounds significantly better than the original CD played through my rather old low-end Yamaha CD player using the same amp and speakers. I guess the DACs in the SB1 are streets ahead of those in the Yamaha. Which leads me to the question - How do the DACs in the SB1 compare to those in the SB2/3 ? Thanks Shane -- swhite58 swhite58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5038 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23753 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
