The thing is, a friend of mine already has that amp built in into his
new house (he moved in during 2004) using SliMP3's and Boston inwall
speakers. I have no idea how it sounds compared to the Sonic T-Amp.
When I was there, the sound was fairly low and I never asked him to
demonstrate its capabil
crooner Wrote:
> That's right but man so many choices. The DAC market is crazy these
> days!
I think that's because people have realized that CD's are going to be
around for a much longer time than was once presumed, so there's a
scramble to really get the "perfect sound forever" that was once
p
ezkcdude Wrote:
> I think that's because people have realized that CD's are going to be
> around for a much longer time than was once presumed, so there's a
> scramble to really get the "perfect sound forever" that was once
> promised. Furthermore, some of the paradigms (primarily oversampling)
>
ezkcdude Wrote:
> Before you make the final decision, you may want to have a look at CI
> Audio's VDA2, which looks nice around the same price, I think.
Wright also mentioned the channel islands DAC coincidentially. But this
one is $600 plus extra for the better power supply.
The DAC-60 has int
Well, nobody can say you didn't do your due diligence!
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There was a discussion about a modded version of this DAC over at
AudioCircle. http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?t=25007
Also, if you go to the GR forum at AudioCircle, there is a lot of
interest in this DAC.
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Thanks I'll check it out.
I am listening to my SB3 via the analog outputs and it indeed sounds
very nice to my ears. If I am getting an outboard DAC, might as well
get a quality one, preferably tube. I want something that really is an
improvement. The smaller DACs are nice but I don't think they'l
Liked for the year I owned it, it was very much improved by using a
Bolder PS. I also tried a cheaper upgraded walwart, but no where near
as good as with the Bolder.
I had all the Bolder mods done, and it was better than anything else at
the price (of course, I had dropped about $550 into the mod
crooner Wrote:
> Ok it's final. I am going for the Lite audio DAC-60.
>
> I thought Dan Wright's response about the ART DI/O was going to be more
> enthusiastic. Basically he liked the DAC but finds it outdated compared
> to others. I read between the lines.
>
> Better spend more and get someth
nicky6 Wrote:
> If you want info on inwall mounting please search in other threads.
>
> So, anyone has any input on the particular amp in question?
Sorry, I did some more looking and realized the Pragmatic amp IS made
for in wall use, and has readymade solutions for wall plates, jboxes,
panels
Ok it's final. I am going for the Lite audio DAC-60.
I thought Dan Wright's response about the ART DI/O was going to be more
enthusiastic. Basically he liked the DAC but finds it outdated compared
to others. I read between the lines.
Better spend more and get something that I won't be dissapoint
mamsterla Wrote:
>
> Also what are inductors labelled on the SB2? I am not familiar with
> SMD versions of things.
They're better known as "ferrite beads" (search digikey). Basically a
low Z for DC current but very high for 100MHZ+ - we use various ones
for internal power as well as external E
oh man I don't know what to do.
I got in touch with Dan Wright and he didn't even remember what mods he
had done to the ART DI/O!!! He said it was a nice DAC though. The seller
is local to me so I can pick it up in person.
However, I showed Dan GR Research's page with the Lite Audio DAC models
a
ezkcdude Wrote:
> The new Fiona Apple album, "Extraordinary Machine" has well recorded
> (and played) piano by Ms. Apple.
I second this as well as her first album Tidal. Great piano work in
both. Extraordinary Machine also has a really well mixed track 'Red Red
Red' featuring a Moog bass. Great
I am getting the ART DI/O. According to the seller a divider network was
installed by Wright as part of his mods. This reduces output to half or
3.5 volts, still higher than 2 volts but much more reasonable.
I'll post with my impressions when I get it.
Best regards,
crooner
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GaryB Wrote:
> I like to use 1:1 transformers on the sending side. A larger voltage
> swing on your digital cable isn't a good thing. The 1:2 transformers
> can be useful on the receiving side to give a larger signal to the
> receiver chips. You should remember that 1:2 transformer reflect
> i
mamsterla Wrote:
> I notice that you used a Scientific Conversions SC916-01 1:1 AES
> transformer in your mods even though it might appear that the SC9440-05
> 1:2 is the one that they recommend for SPDIF use. Any comments on your
> choice? Did you just want to keep the 1:1 impedence?
I like t
I migrated to the Squeezebox from a CAL CL-2500DVD player. At one
point, a friend brought over a CAL Sigma (sibling to the Alpha with 1
tube instead of 2). We listened to the Sigma driven by the CL-2500DVD,
by a CAL DX-1, and to each player individually. We found the Sigma to
sound about the sa
P Floding Wrote:
> I too would like to participate!
>
> I'm not 100% sure which ones I'll need. It will replace transformers on
> the TacT RCS 2.2x digital input card. (And, depending on price, perhaps
> on the output card as well.)
> I'll get one for the SB too.
>
> I'll have to get back with
mamsterla Wrote:
> Hi:
>
> It looks like I have enough interest. What I need from people is the
> following info:
>
> 1. Part number and quantity - look here for info:
> http://www.scientificonversion.com/
> 2. Certainty - I do not want to float people if they are unsure
> 3. Agreement to cove
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So I order and receive the Hosfelt 5V power supply, open it and it is
built like a tank but the 5V connector is not even close to the SB3
power connector. I thought I had read that this was plug and play???
Oh well, I can solder but does anyone know what specific connector is
required? and what i
Gary:
I notice that you used a Scientific Conversions SC916-01 1:1 AES
transformer in your mods even though it might appear that the SC9440-05
1:2 is the one that they recommend for SPDIF use. Any comments on your
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Hi:
It looks like I have enough interest. What I need from people is the
following info:
1. Part number and quantity
2. Certainty - I do not want to float people if they are unsure
3. Agreement to cover costs including any Paypal fees and/or shipping
costs. I will do my best to minimize these
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How about not stealing this thread?! If you want info on inwall mounting
please search in other threads. There are lots of info to find. See e.g.
"slimp3 in*".
So, anyone has any input on the particular amp in question?
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mamsrela, I sent you a PM on Friday , I'm in for two transfos
Chris
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If there's going to be a GB from Scientific Conversion I'd like to
participate, I need one SC944-05.
Regards,
John
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Hi Mike,
I'm in for 2 trafos, and there are some other interested parties on the
Pedja Rogic TDA1541A DAC pages at Yahoo. I tried to PM you a couple of
days ago, but I don't think it got through.
Please could you drop me a line if you are still up for a group buy?
All the best
Jon Clancy
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jonheal Wrote:
> I was attempting to point to PartsExpress's stock of in-wall enclosures
> (for the power supplies, etc.). You'd still need to run 110V romex into
> the box -- not exactly trivial.
Sorry about that, I see what you're saying [a way to plug in a wall
wart in-wall and up to code; al
crooner Wrote:
> Apparently the "Digital Dialogue" has been superceded by a "MKII"
> version making this one obsolete according to the guy in Taiwan who
> builds them.
Crooner, if you were interested in the Art DI/O, I think maybe you
should look at some other cheap DAC's, like Scott Nixon's Chi
Skunk Wrote:
> Your link isn't very precise, unless you meant 'structured wiring' in
> general. Isn't structured wiring a proactive solution though, meaning
> you run all wires to every room before the need arises?
I was attempting to point to PartsExpress's stock of in-wall enclosures
(for the p
jonheal Wrote:
> Get something like this:
> http://tinyurl.com/aglae
Your link isn't very precise, unless you meant 'structured wiring' in
general. Isn't structured wiring a proactive solution though, meaning
you run all wires to every room before the need arises?
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Upon research I was not able to confirm the above statement [Benchmark
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Skunk Wrote:
> How do you put it in the wall, yet still hook the Squeezebox and power
> supply up to it? There are wall plates for RCA connections, but you'd
> still need to add a junction box inside the wall to plug the amplifier
> into- except it's not commonplace to have an 'outlet' inside the
I read somewhere benchmark was working on direct I2S input. I'm holding
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nicky6 Wrote:
>
> I've looed at that for an inwall multiroom solution for squeezeboxes,
>
How do you put it in the wall, yet still hook the Squeezebox and power
supply up to it? There are wall plates for RCA connections, but you'd
still need to add a junction box inside the wall to plug the a
Hi,
the Sonic T-amp has been talked about quite a lot. I've looed at that
for an inwall multiroom solution for squeezeboxes, but then I visited a
friend of mine fir 6 SliMP3's and he's using a Pragmatic HideAway
amplifier, http://www.wireless-experts.com/products/saa.htm
Has anyone got any input
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