I too have a DAC-X and have no issues with it and the SB3 - Cyrus have
upgraded the DAC-X a couple of times to fix issues with compatibility
since its release. I don't believe there ever was and issue with
SB2/3, but there was with SB1, due to its less accurate clock.
The DAC-X sounds very good
Digital Audiophile;168425 Wrote:
Yes, there certainly are measurable differences after break/burn-in.
Again, I'm not saying one way or the other that I heard anything
different - that wasn't part of the test at all. The reason we focused
on audio cables was for a couple of reasons, they're
I look forward to learning more about that one. It was announced at CES
and looks sweet.
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Digital Audiophile;168425 Wrote:
Yes, there certainly are measurable differences after break/burn-in.
Again, I'm not saying one way or the other that I heard anything
different - that wasn't part of the test at all. The reason we focused
on audio cables was for a couple of reasons, they're
try the Super T Amp. ... even if just as an inexpensive test.
i have a Krell 400xi and a few other lesser amps, and i really don't
hear *much* difference. i have a system with an SB3 with the Super T,
and it's very listenable. i sometimes switch from my $12k system to
this for comparison, and
As far as I remember this kind of discussions leaded few engineers to
try to measure it in their labs, I remember it from Audiogon times yet,
and then there were more.
In short, all who actually tried it concluded that break-in in
electronic circuits does exist, and parameters do change
Actually, there are some other high end and expensive choices to get
clean computer sound out to a DAC, either wired or wirelessly:
http://www.wavelengthaudio.com/
http://www.empiricalaudio.com/
good luck. BluesDoc
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Skunk;168456 Wrote:
If it were me $500 would be my budget, and I would save for better
speakers. People around here usually suggest spending more on the
speakers than the amp. I bought the jolida w/ sub out used for exactly
that much shipped.
Skunk, I could not agree with you more, $500
Hi,
I am not currently very pleased with the sound quality I am getting,
even given that my system is very much at the budget end. I am new to
all this, not familiar with all the 'jargon' and find the sound hard to
describe , so please bear with me!!!
I recently bought a squeezebox 3. Initially
325xi;168565 Wrote:
In other words, you have no way to verify if you really hear that
subtle difference, or its all in your mind.
Agreed and as mentioned before I won't say whether I did hear something
or not. Don't want to get everyone going!
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So what do we think?
http://www.apple.com/appletv/
At £199 (in the UK) it's very good value with a 40G drive thrown in.
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I bought a third generation iPod as soon as the product was released.
The experience put me off Apple for life. I am now almost
psychopathically averse to anything white with rounded corners (yes,
even my fridge gives me the shakes).
MC
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Now what?
Transporter Naim NAP 250
and the iPhone looks neat. I wonder how the handheld or nokia skins
would work well on it?
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.flac - SlimServer 6.5.1 2 - Linux ClarkConnect 4.0 - Shuttle SK21G
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Matt B;168668 Wrote:
and the iPhone looks neat. I wonder how the handheld or nokia skins
would work well on it?
They should work well - it's a full Web 2.0 browser.
Mind you $499 plus 2 year contract to Cingular for a remote is a bit
steep! (yes I know it does a lot more than that for the
The sooner Apple takes over the word the better...did anyone see Bill
Gates speech at the CES. That guy makes my skin crawl!!
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Get a non-oversampling DAC.
I have an Arcam Back Box for sale for 100UKP that should sort the hissy
treble sound out.
MC
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Now what?
Transporter Naim NAP 250 PMC OB1s.
Music catalog: http://modelcitizen.mine.nu/music.txt
Andyoz;168671 Wrote:
The sooner Apple takes over the word the better...did anyone see Bill
Gates speech at the CES. That guy makes my skin crawl!!
Steve Jobs is as bad as Bill. But at least with Apple, you get great
design.
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Try your friend's cd player to see if that changes the sharp sss. Them
move down the chain to find the cause.
On 1/9/07, caroline nixon
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Hi,
I am not currently very pleased with the sound quality I am getting,
even given that my system is very much at the budget end. I
Since Apple refused to honor the warranty on my son's Ipod Nano, citing
external damage for a barely perceptible depression on the back of the
unit, there will be no more Apple for us. Based upon the numerous
apologies from the Apple CSR, it is clear that I am not alone. If the
device cannot
can anyone explain what one of these is, and how it would help ?!
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Many Thanks for all the advice guys.
I think i'll use my Marantz AMP to start me off while I continue to
explore more 'discrete' the options such as another 2nd hand amp or
active speakers.
I really like the look of the Audioengine 5 speakers but they don't
seem to be available this side of the
I think both the TV and iPhone miss the mark. There are numerous
solutions that do what the AppleTV does, and the iPhone is way too
expensive for what it does. Although, I agree with the above poster
that a nice SlimServer skin would make it more appealing, in that it
could be used as a Wi-Fi
Bob Bressler;168298 Wrote:
After all the hype, I bought a T-amp (actually a super t-amp). I found
that with good speakers it was underwhelming. Even at low volumes it
was muddy.
What if someone told you they had your best cab, with good food, and it
was repulsive.
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A non-oversampling DAC (digital to analogue converter) is a DAC that
converts the digital signal to an analogue one, without using any
'fancy' digital signal processing. It's a fairly old technology, but
many people feel that the gains from newer technology DACs are
outweighed by the side
caroline nixon;168693 Wrote:
can anyone explain what one of these is, and how it would help ?!
I would back off buying any new gear until you track down the source of
the sibilance (the sound) - it's usually down to a peak in response
around 5-10KHz.
One thing you could try is
How new are your speakers? They'll probably take a couple of hundred
hours playing before they settle down.
Otherwise I go with what's already been said. Try the SB3 in a system
you like and/or a CDP you like in your system - to see if you can
pinpoint whether it's the problem or not.
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I think it looks like it could be a pretty cool product. The real power
of it is in the easy syncing built in. I do have a couple of questions
that I want answered before I drop $300 for it:
1. Can you have video out the HDMI at the same time as audio out the
Optical connector? Most TVs only
But when you calm down, is it really good value? What does it do that a
£300 laptop won't - and that will be much more flexible.
What we need are home servers that work like blade servers, happy to
feed thin client devices. Get wifi thin clients around the house,
doing audio, video, games and
Changing speakers will make an immediate impact, and everyone in the
room will be able to tell the difference. This cannot be said for any
other component. Therefore, if you are looking for a major upgrade,
start with the speakers. Everything else after that is just a tweak
(some moreso than
ezkcdude;168716 Wrote:
Changing speakers will make an immediate impact, and everyone in the
room will be able to tell the difference. This cannot be said for any
other component. Therefore, if you are looking for a major upgrade,
start with the speakers. Everything else after that is just a
I have a very similar system to yours:
Mac Mini - SB3 (unmodified) - Chord Cobra 2 interconnects - Rotel
RA-05 - QED Silver Anniversary cable - BW CM1 speakers
The whole setup is just a few weeks old. When I first started
listening I was hearing quite penetrating siblance ('', 'f'),
on
Try to isolate the point at which the sibilance is occuring:
1) Disconnect your squeezebox from the amp and listen to the SB through
the best headphones you have available;
2) Then connect the SB to the amp (speaker cables disconnected) listen
via headphones plugged into the amp;
3) Next, hook
Skunk;168701 Wrote:
What if someone told you they had your best cab, with good food, and it
was repulsive.
happens all the time on the eBob forum. Opinions are like noses,
everybody has one.
But perhaps I am missing your point. Am I insulting someone by saying
that I don't think the T-amp
adamslim;168711 Wrote:
Given the lack of support for content in the way I want it - my
recordings from my PCTV card, my FLAC files and my games - I shan't be
bothering. It's nice, however, that Apple is going in this direction.
Agreed. When I first heard about Apple's new product, I
Pray, do expound upon how FLAC is superior to Apple Lossless (which is
not lossy)? Or AIFF, which is not lossy and uncompressed, for that
matter?
One point people seem to be missing is this: Apple has moved forward
with 802.11n. All these problems with Squeezebox/Transporter
drop-outs?
PS,
It galls me a bit that people complain about DRM protections and make
Apple out to be this corporate monster.
This is a matter of intellectual property rights. You know, just like
that the law that bars you from making copies of CDs and selling them
to your friends. Of course, there is
lafayette;168783 Wrote:
Pray, do expound upon how FLAC is superior to Apple Lossless (which is
not lossy)? Or AIFF, which is not lossy and uncompressed, for that
matter?
FLAC works on all major and most minor platforms. It is Free and Open.
Apple Lossless is not. (I say most because there
Bob Bressler;168770 Wrote:
happens all the time on the eBob forum. Opinions are like noses,
everybody has one.
But perhaps I am missing your point. Am I insulting someone by saying
that I don't think the T-amp sounded great?
If I were a winemaker I'd ask what the food was, and if I was
lafayette;168786 Wrote:
It galls me a bit that people complain about DRM protections and make
Apple out to be this corporate monster.
If the shoe fits, as they say..
This is a matter of intellectual property rights.
That's where you and I part paths: it's about my property, not
lafayette;168786 Wrote:
This is a matter of intellectual property rights. You know, just like
that the law that bars you from making copies of CDs and selling them
to your friends.
Your post started so well, but while I was hoping you were going to go
into a long winded speech about
ezkcdude;168698 Wrote:
I think both the TV and iPhone miss the mark. There are numerous
solutions that do what the AppleTV does, and the iPhone is way too
expensive for what it does. Although, I agree with the above poster
that a nice SlimServer skin would make it more appealing, in that it
Hm - I tried to follow this discussion (and the other one mentioned),
but I am afraid I don't fully understand it (ok, admitted, I'm a
newby).
I plan to hook up the Transporter with a Krell 400xi. According to the
Krell's product documentation, the Krell has
- INPUT SENSITIVITY 0.644 Vrms
-
benthos;168790 Wrote:
If the shoe fits, as they say..
That's where you and I part paths: it's about my property, not Apple's,
or anyone else's.
Goody for you. I like your solution though, as that's precisely what I
do. And when I say that FLAC is lossless, the only reason I
again, thanks for all the suggestions, which seem to make a lot of
sense. I do have some bose headphones so the suggestion of trying these
to get over the problem that I don't have a CD player is great.
Will aslo try some FLAC files and see if that makes a difference.
Coincidentally I ordered the
tomjtx wrote:
benthos;168790 Wrote:
That's where you and I part paths: it's about my property, not Apple's,
or anyone else's.
I completely agree with you that it's my property once I buy it. This
whole DRM thing should be a major consumer
concern...but most people seem to
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