joncourage Wrote:
> How do you know if a PSU (fully built, not diy, wall-wart type, for us
> non-electronics-hobbyists) is linear (if it doesn't say so in the item
> description)?
Size - a linear supply rated for 110VAC -> 5V 2A will be at least the
size of your fist. The transformer and heatsin
How do you know if a PSU (fully built, not diy, wall-wart type, for us
non-electronics-hobbyists) is linear (if it doesn't say so in the item
description)?
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I'm thinking about getting the custom Monica 2 from Red Wine. Anybody
have any opinions/thoughts/impressions?
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Thanks for posting some data, Sean. This obviously is not the whole
story, but it would indicate there is likely no difference between the
switcher and the linear supply.
I think I see the biggest problem with the switcher in the experimental
setup. It says "Made in China" on it. If it said "Mad
Another thing to consider is the effect of the switching power supply on
the other components in the stereo system. I'm using a linear supply
and find it to be a nice upgrade. One interesting experiment I did was
to run the Squeezebox off of the linear supply and experiment with also
plugging th
Zten Wrote:
>
>
> Just kicking the bee hive, I guess, but I would like to know if Slim
> Devices has any test data on the low cost switcher that is included
> with the SB and any info on Power Supply Rejection.
Some of my tests can be found here:
http://www.seanadams.com/sb2_super_regs/
http:
Zten Wrote:
>
> I've come across some folks claiming the switch mode power supply that
> comes with the SB is somehow substandard and I don't see anyone from
> Slim Devices refuting the claim. Everyone seems to agree that
> switchmode is inferior to linear. This is not necessarily the case. It
>
Hey guys,
Guess what? I patched with the latest slimserver version 6.2.2 and big
improvement. The improvement was so noticeable, even my wife noticed
it. Now I'm starting to hear some life in my missions again. I think
this patch should be applied when rolling out this product because it
could put
Been rummaging around the audiofile thread to see if any HW upgrades
make any sense. Not that I am unhappy with the SB. I think it is a
tremendous value. And I find it remarkable to see this $250 box sitting
on top of these $25k stacks of audiofile equipment. Maybe it is that
exact juxtaposition t
jonheal Wrote:
> The algorithm that dithers the volume was changed in 6.2.x
... in one of the PERL scripts.
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dwc Wrote:
> Is it correct that the firmware does not even change between 6.2.1 and
> 6.2.2?
>
> I mean if the player firmware doesn't even change, then what change in
> the Slimserver server code do you think is making this big improvement
> in sound for you???
>
> -Dan
The algorithm that dit
Is it correct that the firmware does not even change between 6.2.1 and
6.2.2?
I mean if the player firmware doesn't even change, then what change in
the Slimserver server code do you think is making this big improvement
in sound for you???
-Dan
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Patrick Dixon Wrote:
> Skunk,
>
> You clearly don't know what you are talking about, so I suspect you are
> best ignored.
AFAIK all I said was that if his ring DAC is an async reclocking what
is the point? You said some drift between clocks might increase digital
interpolation. I'll give you th
Also checkout:
http://www.iclock-net.de/
and DCS has a professional product, the dCS 995
http://www.dcsltd.co.uk/index2.html
Graeme
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You could try one of these:
http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/bigben.php
Seem very well regarded even in high end setups.
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Skunk Wrote:
> Thanks for your input but I believe this conversation was at least
> revolving around real world scenarios. The dac locking on is the
> equavilent of the SB playing music, all or none.
Skunk,
Patrick is referring to other issues with digital clocking that can and
will degrade the
dwsomers,
do you have a voltmeter? Try measuring AC voltage across the one off
the analog RCAs while playing the built-in sine wave test (hold power
to reset, then press "3" on the Slim Devices screen). If you get about
2V then you've verified the hardware is at least sending out the
correct volu
dwsomers Wrote:
> Hi Ceejay,
> The output from the analog is very poor to the degree that I think
> there is a problem. If I was to turn off my digital amp, then the
> analog sound which is going through Cyrus 5 amp through Cable talk talk
> cables into Mission speakers, would not even be to any
Skunk,
You clearly don't know what you are talking about, so I suspect you are
best ignored.
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Patrick Dixon Wrote:
> Sadly, it's not quite as simple as that.
Thanks for your input but I believe this conversation was at least
revolving around real world scenarios. The dac locking on is the
equavilent of the SB playing music, all or none.
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Skunk Wrote:
> Is it preserved going WAV>FLAC>SB? I can only assume so.
Yes, it is
lade
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Hi Ceejay,
The output from the analog is very poor to the degree that I think
there is a problem. If I was to turn off my digital amp, then the
analog sound which is going through Cyrus 5 amp through Cable talk talk
cables into Mission speakers, would not even be to any mid range
standard at all.
lade Wrote:
> Yes - HDCD data is preserved by EAC.
Is it preserved going WAV>FLAC>SB? I can only assume so.
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Do you mean Toslink (optical) digital inputs? Why
not try the digital coaxial output on the SB?
dwsomers wrote:
> My other problem is because I don't have enough TOS
inputs on my Yamaha
> digital amp, I share the cables by way of a TOS
splitter\joiner that
> shares my DVD player and SB3 digital
crooner Wrote:
> I believe the HDCD data is preserved by EAC during the ripping process.
> I'll have to rip a HDCD to WAV and then playback the file using Windows
> Media Player version 10, which is HDCD capable, to find out
Yes - HDCD data is preserved by EAC. Got me by surprise - I was not
> You want something that dejitters. Jitter is only cumulative if nothing
> reclocks the signal. Devices like the Monarchy DIP do exactly that.
> DACs such as the Benchmark DAC 1, (probably) your dCS, and several
> others also reclock the incoming signal. This is possible because there
> are fixed
bsquare Wrote:
> all i can think when somebody mentions a $30k system is "that's an
> awful lot of CDs and concert tickets".
> bb
That's what I think when I see someone buy a $500,000 car on barret
jackson. Different strokes...
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dwsomers Wrote:
> Hi there,
> I just purchased the new SB3 and although I am impressed with the
> Digital output, the analog output sound is very dull and weak in
> comparison. I am running the analog signal to a Cyrus 5 Integrated amp.
> Is there something I can do to improve the analog output s
Hi there,
I just purchased the new SB3 and although I am impressed with the
Digital output, the analog output sound is very dull and weak in
comparison. I am running the analog signal to a Cyrus 5 Integrated amp.
Is there something I can do to improve the analog output
signal\quality?
My other pro
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