Here's the diskussion you were looking for (I guess):
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20844highlight=Power+supply+upgrade
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Another thing - it is probably best to buy the units without the
optional speakers and get some better ones from other manufacturers.
They will cost more, but will give you a better sound.
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khewa;144797 Wrote:
thanks for the feedback. Now it's much clearer what Naim was talking
about. I've always wondered what what were actual benefits of the DIN
connectors compared to the RCA connectors.
Coming back to that point, despite what Naim says, does it really make
an observable
khewa;144798 Wrote:
any idea why the connectors has to be fiddle around to maintain the
sound quality ? maybe it's oxidation of the conacts, but oxidation
should not occur that fast.
looks like the old analogue format still has a lot of life in it yet.
I've been thinking about this for
afblaster;144837 Wrote:
The SB+ from Patrick Dixon is a seriously good upgrade, based on the
SB3. See www.at-tunes.co.uk
I highly recommended it - its performance has to be heard to be
believed. It's as least as good, if not better than top-end cd players
imho.
How would it compare to
Can never find any price information regarding these mods - is it meant
to be secretive?
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I'm sorry I can't comment, as the Transporter wasn't available when I
ordered the SB+. In any case I don't need the additional features that
the Transporter provides over and above the SB2 or 3.
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Rangdo;144880 Wrote:
Can never find any price information regarding these mods - is it meant
to be secretive?
If you mean the SB2+ then it costs £1000
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Rangdo
No secret afaik, it's £800 for the SB+ with digital output only,
and £1000 for the SB+ with analogue and digital outputs.
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If you mean the SB2+ then it costs £1000
:o - not something I'll be getting done for a while!!
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SB2+ or Transporter - That is the Question?
Up until recently I've been 'seduced' by the SB2+ but now I am also
considering the Transporter. Both look great although the Transporter
is £300 more and has more features, but for me it's the sound that is
more important.
I'm having real trouble
Prices are complete - you don't start with a squeeze box and have it
modified, you just buy the whole thing.
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Is it hooked to an external DAC?
I've heard white noise only once or twice, and
disconnecting/reconnecting the power seemed to fix it. Did you try
that?
You might also try plugging the SB3 into a different outlet than the
amps to see if that helps, maybe run an extension cord just to
afblaster;144889 Wrote:
Rangdo
No secret afaik, it's £800 for the SB+ with digital output only,
and £1000 for the SB+ with analogue and digital outputs.
I guess I just like to be able to see a price on the website rather
than ring to find out - a symptom of the modern instant info age.
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Skunk;144910 Wrote:
Is it hooked to an external DAC?
I've heard white noise only once or twice, and
disconnecting/reconnecting the power seemed to fix it. Did you try
that?
You might also try plugging the SB3 into a different outlet than the
amps to see if that helps, maybe run an
I suppose I am in the 'easy listening' category; I do on occasion sit
down specifically to listen to music, but generally music provides an
agreeable athmosphere for working. I play a very wide range of music,
from classic and celtic to 80's pop and rather heavy rock; but all of
it is
dcolak;144915 Wrote:
SB3 is configured to use digital volume (I think that the analog volume
control of SB3 is at 100% at all times). The situation is the same if I
lower the digital volume to 10 (0-100) instead of having it paused.
'Digital Volume Control' in player settingsaudio only
I've the same question : i'm a sb3 user and i want also top sound
quality. My sb3 is feeding klipsch rf7 speakers with 2 arcam amps (for
bi-amplifying) and no additionnal dac. So, will the transporter give me
REAL better sound ? In other words, is the sound upgrade with
transporter really
Are you sure...really, really sure...that it's not your prior equipment?
I assume you're talking about an integrated amplifier.
dcolak;144915 Wrote:
I am using the audio outs of my SB3. It's not the white noise bug that
people were talking about, I had no problems like that.
It's exactly
I think you're gonna have to wait till a few more people have them (or
you can get a demo)!
However, the way I look at it is this:
I get a free SB3 (if offer is still on SlimDevices web site).
I can sell my Benchmark Dac1 (at last!)
I can sell my Naim pre-amp
Which, if I get reasonable deals on
Hi there
My squeezebox has been sitting waiting for me to choose an amp and
speakers, which is quite frustrating.
Anyway I have now just ordered the following and would like advice on
how best to set the squeezebox up with this system to get the best
sound:
Denon AVR 1906
2 X Radius R90
2 X
KlaymenDK;144916 Wrote:
I suppose I am in the 'easy listening' category; I do on occasion sit
down specifically to listen to music, but generally music provides an
agreeable athmosphere for working. I play a very wide range of music,
from classic and celtic to 80's pop and rather heavy rock;
Some of the choices you'll have to make are:
1. Whether to go digital out (single digital coax s/pdif cable or
toslink optical s/pdif connection) to the Denon and use the Denon's
internal DACs (digital-to-analog converters), or go analog out (left
and right analog rca-type cables) to the Denon,
joncourage;144951 Wrote:
2. Cables. You'll need to choose interconnects (digital or analog) and
speaker cables.
Lots and lots of argument on how much of a difference these make.
Personally, I've found both to make significant differences in clarity,
tonal balance, bass quality, and
If you're going to do any of the suggested then make sure you check
whether or not you can actually tell the difference with some blind
listening tests. If you can't tell the difference there really is no
point spending the cash :)
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I installed a system last year using a Denon AVR3805 and a MA Radius
4xR90, 1xR180, 1xR360 SW - with an SB2 for music.
Personally, I couldn't hear any great difference between the SB2
analogue or digital outputs feeding the AVR3805. I just used the stock
phono cable that came with the SB2,
chuckylefrek;144948 Wrote:
Hi there
My squeezebox has been sitting waiting for me to choose an amp and
speakers, which is quite frustrating.
Anyway I have now just ordered the following and would like advice on
how best to set the squeezebox up with this system to get the best
sound:
P Floding;144961 Wrote:
Forget expensive cables.
People better informed than I have said that the basic 12 gauge
electrical zip cable you can get at Home Depot will sound as good as
anything else.
At virtually no cost, I'd say probably worth a try.
Like I said above tho, I have noticed a
Hey all,
I am thinking of feeding my new Transporter (on arrival) the digital
signal from my Arcam DV29 DVD player. This in an effort to improve CD
playback from the machine. This might prove unnecessary if the
Transporter is better sounding. If not, how will the Transporter pass
through the
Thanks to jon for the comprehensive answer!!
And thanks for all the other replies too.
My budget has been pretty much stretched already as I had originally
just planned on buying the SB and plugging it into my Sony mini hifi
system but I think I have been bitten by the bug and want something a
Yannzola;144799 Wrote:
Agreed on both counts.
Hot model, alright, but the stupidest product name ever.
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No prob.
With a limited (or close-to-nil) budget, I'd prioritize finding a
linear power supply, and getting some reasonably-priced cables to
replace what comes with the Denon. I don't think too many people would
disagree that the speaker cables that come with the HT receiver aren't
going to cut
Now imagine rather than a dirty great remote screen a small little
colour jobby like the ones on an ipod video... just sufficient to show
a couple of thumbnails of your album cover. That would be more
appropriate - and save a lot of time.
You could then colour code your music collection -
)p(;144572 Wrote:
From the description it looks like the sonos software can now browse and
search the complete rhapsody library on the remote. That is very cool.
Unfortunally Rhapsody is still US only :(
peter
And you don't need a PC to be logged into Rhapsody!
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I've been using an SB3 together with Dynaudio Contour 1.3 MKII speakers
and a Luxman L-430 integrated amp. Anyway, I have decided to retire the
amp and am looking for a good replacement.
Originally i was looking at a DIY KT-88 based PP amp, but I just don't
think it will drive these speakers
I just don't understand the whole Sonos remote-envy thing.
With Slim, a palm PC, tablet PC, or just a small laptop are imo
superior to the limited abilities of any remote. I mean, you get the
whole enchilada web interface with all the capabilities of the Slim
software. What's the big deal
But Sean - you so need a hot model.
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ob_kook;145000 Wrote:
I've been using an SB3 together with Dynaudio Contour 1.3 MKII speakers
and a Luxman L-430 integrated amp. Anyway, I have decided to retire the
amp and am looking for a good replacement.
Originally i was looking at a DIY KT-88 based PP amp, but I just don't
think it
joncourage;144968 Wrote:
People better informed than I have said that the basic 12 gauge
electrical zip cable you can get at Home Depot will sound as good as
anything else.
At virtually no cost, I'd say probably worth a try.
Another example I recently experience first-hand was a
That's what I call a hot little box!
TD
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Thanks Tom. Do you have any fav amps that bear scrutiny? My budget is
about $2K.
As for a passive attenuator, is this for volume control? How is the SB
internal preamp for volume control?
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Read the following, I wonder what causes such weird observation..
*
Re: [TheRealTacTHackers] Re: Northstar verses Transporter.
Is that my cue? So anyway, my Transporter arrived a few weeks ago
(ordered about 15 minutes after the
ezkcdude;144519 Wrote:
There's an interesting release about Sonos over on the Stereophile
website.
http://www.stereophile.com/news/100906sonos
Apparently it is big news that Sonos now has Rhapsody capabilities. I
thought that was so last year, but then again, I'm a SqueezeBox owner.
I had a pair of similar Dynaudios a while back (same drivers I think).
I used them with my 13W SET (!) It drove them, but not that happily -
they always sounded a tad reticent to me, and I'm sure they should
sound better. So while a DIY KT-88 might work, I might favour
something with plenty of
Hi all,
I have an Arcam cd93, cyrus DACX Cyrus Pre Xvs and Les W 260Z power amp
and Kef Q7is.
I recently purchased a slimserver for the convenience aspects. Just for
a wheeze i used my crap debian box and a Linux programme to FLAC some
stuff onto a Buffalo Linkstation. Playing these files
joncourage;144983 Wrote:
With a limited (or close-to-nil) budget, I'd prioritize finding a linear
power supply.
Can these be purchased off the shelf? Or do they have to be built?
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Can be purchased online. There are a bunch of threads here that
recommend sources. (Search on Elpac or power supply should turn
sources up).
They generally run about $40. It's possible the only ones still
available (the company apparently discontinued them) will need to have
the connector
Wayne1;143656 Wrote:
There will be a Transporter in Room 1009
You are all very welcome to stop by and take a listen.
Modded or unmodded?
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Can anyone check the width of the Transporter for me please? I know it's
listed as 433mm (17) but I'm wondering if that's accurate (I assume it
will be) and if there are any screws proud on the ends which contribute
to that. Reason I ask is that I have two possible homes for my new baby
when it
Yes, they Dyns like a lot of power. I've heard the Countour 1.4's with a
grunty valve amp before and although the mids and highs were fantastic,
the bottom is a little slow and not nearly as defined as with my Lux. I
find the Dyns to tend to the technical, and that's why I was thinking
tubes
Has anyone else tried one of these?
Just got it today. Without getting into detail at the moment, I'm
hearing a serious difference btwn the Bolder-Elpac and a stock Elpac
PS. To sum it up - more musical, less tiring (harsh, digital).
I'm fairly skeptical about the whole modding thing, not
joncourage;145008 Wrote:
let PC, or just a small laptop are imo superior to the limited abilities
of any remote. I mean, you get the whole enchilada web interface with
all the capabilities of the Slim software. What's the big deal about
the Sonos remote, compared to that?
For me it's
Makes sense, I can understand then why I didn't understand the need -
none of those things really matters much to me.
I'm pretty impressed with the speed of the new version (6.5); a big
improvement over 6.3 in my system. I'm also running Slimserver on a
dedicated PC with the server and scanner
Fifer;145072 Wrote:
Can anyone check the width of the Transporter for me please? I know it's
listed as 433mm (17) but I'm wondering if that's accurate (I assume it
will be) and if there are any screws proud on the ends which contribute
to that. Reason I ask is that I have two possible homes
joncourage;145077 Wrote:
Has anyone else tried one of these?
Just got it today. Without getting into detail at the moment, I'm
hearing a serious difference btwn the Bolder-Elpac and a stock Elpac
PS. To sum it up - more musical, less tiring (harsh, digital).
I'm fairly skeptical about
Yep, they are very close to exactly 17 inches wide. The one I measured
was 17.015.
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I am hoping to be there - although it's getting hectic between Digital
Life in NYC this week and What HiFi in London relatively soon. As well
as Wayne I believe there will be two other units there - with Alpen
Audio (room 589) and Sound Science.
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And for completeness, there are no screw heads or anything else sticking
out of the sides - they're all flush.
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So, if the car you've been yearning for for years doesn't fit in the
garage, do you:
(a) send back the car
or
(b) widen the garage?
Ceejay.
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Something to do with the Tact unit perhaps ?
Have you tried comparing the northstar (with transporter disconnected)
to the transporter (with the northstar disconnected).
It could be that the tact aren't happy with two units connected at trhe
same time...
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You have two choices. Build a dedicated linux slimserver or use the
Buffalo as your slimserver (I'm not suggesting Windows as it seems that
you are familiar with Linux - and it's cheaper).
It depends mainly on how much music you want to rip. If you have a lot
of albums, it might be that the
ceejay;145098 Wrote:
So, if the car you've been yearning for for years doesn't fit in the
garage, do you:
(a) send back the car
or
(b) widen the garage?
Ceejay.
You forgot the obvious choice: Take a sledgehammer to the door sides!
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ceejay;145098 Wrote:
So, if the car you've been yearning for for years doesn't fit in the
garage, do you:
(a) send back the car
or
(b) widen the garage?
Ceejay.
Eh...park in the driveway... ;-)
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PhilNYC;145107 Wrote:
Eh...park in the driveway... ;-)
I've already got a plan B. The driveway's fine. ;)
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PF
I've been trying to follow this but got a bit lost - are you saying
that connecting the ground of the SB to the ground of the TACT is
basically what makes the difference (ie the normal SPDIF ground
connection doesn't do the job)?
Thanks
Phil
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tomsi42;145100 Wrote:
Something to do with the Tact unit perhaps ?
Have you tried comparing the northstar (with transporter disconnected)
to the transporter (with the northstar disconnected).
It could be that the tact aren't happy with two units connected at trhe
same time...
Read his
95bcwh;145136 Wrote:
Read his post, he had the transporter earlier than the Northstar, so he
has been running the transporter to the Tact alone before the Northstar
arrived.
But did he do a blind test where only one of the units were connected
at a time. That is: connect the northstar, play
cheers, however, i was hoping for some comments regarding the sound
quality of my setup.
I currently have the music on the buffalo and copies of the software on
a windows machine and also a lan to a debian machine.
I've just discovered page 12 of the user manual and now i can use my
debian
tomsi42;145139 Wrote:
But did he do a blind test where only one of the units were connected at
a time. That is: connect the northstar, play a song, disconnect it,
conect the transporter and play the same song again. (or got somebody
to switch for him?)
Did he try to swap inputs?
Yes he
Phil Leigh;145135 Wrote:
PF
I've been trying to follow this but got a bit lost - are you saying
that connecting the ground of the SB to the ground of the TACT is
basically what makes the difference (ie the normal SPDIF ground
connection doesn't do the job)?
Thanks
Phil
Yes.
But signal
There'll be an unmodified Transporter in Room 1002.
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Just ordered two of the linear Elpac supplies today. I'll probably send
one back off to have it modified and keep the other for some testing.
The supply of these things seems to be getting kind of limited.
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I just ordered an elpac and will send it off to wayne when it arrives.
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A bit more detail on the differences I'm hearing:
The best way to sum up the improvement is simply: way more musical and
natural sounding. I didn't even realize that my system had an element
of harshness/digititis to it that made listening somewhat wearying,
until I plugged in the modded power
joncourage, are you using the analog outs of your Squeezebox? Can you
list your components?
I have a Bolder-modified Elpac on its way to me, and it will be here on
Thursday or Friday. I will post my impressions on this thread after it
arrives.
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Digital out from the SB to an AudioNote 1.1sig DAC to an Onkyo HT
receiver to Amphion Argon speakers sitting on Atlantis Reference
stands.
Digital IC is Cable Solutions Signature (Canare), analog ICs are
Audioquest Cheetah, speaker cables are Audioquest Rockefeller. Power
to everything - other
Great! Thanks for the additional info. I'm also using a NOS DAC (the
Ack! dAck! 2.0) and was hoping for a good improvement from this mod.
It sounds like I will get it. :)
I will have to try plugging my SB3 into the wall. Right now it's
plugged into a 4 amp PowerVar isolation transformer.
joncourage;145077 Wrote:
Was wondering if anyone else has had the same experience?
Just how good is the ELPAC mod? See my review here:
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25988;
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