Sorry, but none have made it down under yet. Shipping costs on 8kg
don't help, but it's probably something people have to hear for
themselves first. So far, everyone that has, has ordered one.
There's one in a CSD2/NAC552/NAP500/DBL system which the owner is very
pleased with. I don't know
radish Wrote:
An easy mistake to make if you are not involved in the field. Not
knowing everything there is to know about computers is fine, we're all
experts in our own fields. But seeing as SlimServer/Squeezebox is
basically just a computer all the way up to the DAC or SPDIF driver, I
Finally some sanity!
FLAC vs WAV are mathematically identical and neither the compression
or decompression processes introduce error of any sort. If this
wasn't true of any lossless compression regime, we'd all know about it
- and how.
LL compression is used on the wire to minimise bandwidth
Phil Leigh Wrote:
In fact, there are very good arguments that SB+reclocking DAC should
sound better than any spinning disc transport, since there is a much
greater chance of random timing and reading errors in real-time, one
shot reading of small pits on a wobbly rotating disc with a
Patrick Dixon Wrote:
Agreed - although using an SPDIF or Toslink connection between the two
doesn't strengthen the argument, IMV.
I agree - be nice not to have that...at the same time, keeping very
good electrical isolation from any noisy upstream computers etc (my sb
is wired)
Also I was
Tom: it's early to draw definitive conclusions on the sound. I am
cooking it for 24 hours before any critical listening. However, it
appears to preserve the smoothness of the midrange I was experiencing
with my other power supply. More later
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Phil Leigh Wrote:
With server-side FLAC decompression (and accurate rips in the first
place), the only things that really count towards audible reproduction
quality are the DAC onwards parts of the a chain.
This is a nitpick (and doesn't really have to do with the original
topic - FLAC
Just got the NOS DAC back from Derek today. I thought I'd put a couple
of pics of the DAC board and a side-by-side with the SB3. Even though
I'm not a DIYer (with electronics), I think it's obvious how nicely
designed the DAC board is.
I got no response in one of the other forums, so I will try here.
Hello I have a new install of slimserver and, by-in-large, everthing is
working as expected and it is great software !
My local collection of music files is made up of both .mp3 and .ogg
files. Some of the best I have is saved
Cleve Wrote:
The nice thing about the McIntosh - there's not much of a learning
curve involved - you just put the CD into it - push a button on the
remote, and the entire CD is automatically encoded into FLAC in
something like 6-7 minutes. And the McIntosh also interfaces with CD
Bedroom system:
Sonic Impact Super-T
Totem Arro's
Audioquest Viper ICs
Acoustic Research 12ga speaker cables
may try out some Speltz Anti-cables or Guerilla cables soon
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Hi All
I am fully aware how broad this question is...! In a nutshell, I have
15 feet runs that I need to replace. I'm not looking to spend much over
$150. Currently driving some mid range B W's.
No idea about which manufactures I should be looking at for this price
range. Any hints welcomed.
I use Kimber Kable 4TC that I am very satisfied with. I am unsure if it
will fit your budget, though.
Tom
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I have 2271 albums with 51014 tracks. I've noticed that the last few
CDs I have added don't show up in the database. When I browse music
folder I see the folder but there are no tracks. The tracks are there
and play fine through Foobar 2000. I have tried blowing away the
database and
There is no designed-in maximum number of tracks or albums, so there
should be no limit. I'm not sure why your system isn't scanning some
music, but it's not a limit or maximum like that.
What operating system are you using?
What version of the server?
What happens? Do you get a message? does
I like the look of Kimber, the TC range is abit out of my price range
for this project. Anyone had experience with the VS range?
ezkcdude I'll look out for your opinion in the next week.
I'm currently Biwiring using Cable Talk runs BTW. I'm taking the step
back to regular wiring do to new
sebage Wrote:
I like the look of Kimber, the TC range is abit out of my price range
for this project. Anyone had experience with the VS range?
ezkcdude I'll look out for your opinion in the next week.
I'm currently Biwiring using Cable Talk runs BTW. I'm taking the step
back to regular
I've also been considering the speltz anti-cable, and also the Guerilla
cable and Signal Ultra for a bedroom system. The anti-cable fits your
budget and the signal is pretty close, the guerilla a bit more.
someone just sold the signal ultra bi-wire (shotgun) 12' on a'gon for
$95.
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joncourage Wrote:
I've also been considering the speltz anti-cable, and also the Guerilla
cable and Signal Ultra for a bedroom system. The anti-cable fits your
budget and the signal is pretty close, the guerilla a bit more.
someone just sold the signal ultra bi-wire (shotgun) 12' on a'gon
I have had some Nordost stuff, QED Silver Annivery, VDH Clearwater and
now have twin runs of DNM Reson which is great, very transparent,
detailed and not lacking in bass. It's very thin solid core and you
must use the DNM solder plugs to get the best contact. £7 a metre, £4
for plugs it's a
here's one worth considering
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?cablspkr1146524168
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Could give Cat5 a go:
http://www.venhaus1.com/diycatfivecables.html
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I use regular 15 gauge extension cord cable from Home Depot.
Yes! many audiophiles swear by them and were even reviewed by TAS, I
believe. The cable is orange. I biwire my Vandies with it. Sounds great
and cheap!
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Lite Audio DAC60 tube DAC
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I was considering the anti-cables but I have longer runs which made them
cost prohibitive. I just purchased from bluejeanscable.com and am happy
with the value/price for my needs. They just arrived today so can't
comment on how they sound yet.
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And it's not like using EAC for secure rips is a constant struggle.
Spend 30 minutes setting it up right, and you're done. This McIntosh
may not be able to do it at all.
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I am using windows XP
Using server version 6.2.2
No messages or crashes. Just missing tracks
the browse new music does not have the songs either
they are no deeper in a directory structure than any other albums
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That is right my study system is doing duty at friends place who is in a
separation. To hear music in the study I just crank up the main system.
Amazing how the briks fill the house with music.
I think the SB is quite revolutionary, not just the way we play cds
but also the way we listen to the
opaqueice Wrote:
I agree the FLAC should decode perfectly (almost always)
No - always.
However problems begin the moment those bits are converted into an
isynchronous signal - for example because the clock isn't perfect, and
because the output isn't a perfect square wave. That all occurs
Cleve Wrote:
Now, now. You left out the part of my original post where I stated Let
me play Devil's Advocate.
My concern was not with the UI, or the industrial design or anything
else. I'm sure the McIntosh is very easy and convenient to use, and I
imagine it sounds pretty decent. My
I recently bought an SB3. It is connected to an Adcom stereo preamp,
then to a Parasound amp. The sound is very good. I expect it would be
even better with the SB3 going directly to the amp, but noticed a post
about a bug that can result in the SB3 sending full scale output, which
could
dmsmit1 Wrote:
I recently bought an SB3. It is connected to an Adcom stereo preamp,
then to a Parasound amp. The sound is very good. I expect it would be
even better with the SB3 going directly to the amp, but noticed a post
about a bug that can result in the SB3 sending full scale
I recently bought the A23, after 22+ years using a Haffler 220. Very
nice sound.
The A23 has adjustable input levels - knobs on the back, separate for
left and right, so not useful as volume controls (use the Adcom for
that). Need an accurate meter if you want to ensure L/R balance.
Turning
search for white noise or white noise death in the general forum.
I think it can still happen in rare cases, and some kind of attenuator
should be used.
-Dan
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