Eric Carroll;174361 Wrote:
In your page you reference the calculator spreadsheet, but I think that
was a forum posting attachment, wasn't it? Its not in linked in the
wiki page.
The spreadsheet is an attachment to the wiki, called atten_calc.xls.
The attachments are listed at the top left,
I have transcribed most of my vinyl using 44.1khz sampling at 24 bit
depth and it works fine on the SB3. If you read the SB3 specs you will
see it is capable of up to 48khz sampling and 24 bit depth so going any
higher is not going to work.
You could try something like Soundforge to recode the
Not dead sure this is the correct forum for this post, but assuming you
have written here because you are audiophile inclined then no, EAC with
Lame is totally the wrong thing to to. Lame produces the MP3 file
format, a lossy format. You should use EAC plus Flac which produces
lossless files. If
Thanks MC,
I have the Flac software so will re-rip. I have posted here as it's an
audiophile question, aligned to the SB3 use ?
Regards
Andrew
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one can only tell if it makes a difference in the context of one's own
system. If your ancilliary components are susceptible to RF
interference in such a way as to manifest the problem to the audio
band, then yes, replacing the SMPS with a linear may make a difference.
After coming into some
PhilNYC;174296 Wrote:
I've used my SB with a Cayin A-70T integrated amp (KT88) with good
results. Disclaimer that I'm a Cayin dealer...
My guess is this one would be at the top of the heap. It's available
from music direct, and a quote in their catalog that always struck me
was Harry
If it's just a question of RF interference there's no need to spend much
at all on a linear. I've just received a linear supply which cost $10
(plus $7 shipping); with the addition of a $2.50 adapter it will plug
into the SB and could replace the stock wallwart.
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I just learned of this completely modded and re-housed SB3, called the
SB+. http://www.at-tunes.co.uk/
Has anyone heard it, seen it, compared it to the Transporter? Also I
don't know the price, am awaiting a reply to my email inquiry, but if
it's near $2000 why wouldn't someone just get the
opaqueice;174485 Wrote:
If it's just a question of RF interference there's no need to spend much
at all on a linear. I've just received a linear supply which cost $10
(plus $7 shipping); with the addition of a $2.50 adapter it will plug
into the SB and could replace the stock wallwart.
The
cliveb;174503 Wrote:
The problem with cheap linear PSUs is that they use cheap transformers
that, even if they don't produce a mechanical buzz, generate large
magnetic fields that can induce hum in analogue circuitry. Swings and
roundabouts, I'd say.
If so it will be 60 Hz, right? In which
well thanks. but in my case (transporter) WAV files with 24 bit 96 kHz
should play fine.
but the WMA lossless stuff from linnrecords.com won't play at all.
when I convert it to WAV the only thing I hear from transporter is pink
noise at 24 bit 88.2 kHz.
I could try upsampling the source WMA
Couple of threads that may be relevant, but you really want to speak to
Mr Dixon:
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29494
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27938
http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?u=90
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Manley Stingray. Great sound, very cool looking.
Rich
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Thanks to all responders!
There's some really interesting tube kit out there...
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Skunk;174363 Wrote:
Surely they meant 10K ohms?QUOTE]
there's a lesson here, the web site information is completely wrong, i
downloaded the manual and it gives the impedance as 11Kohms
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Try Audacity - it seems to offer most up/downsampling options and is
free.
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Thanks for the links to threads, but no one really commented on the
sound of the SB+ or compared it to the Transporter. One thread was a
flame war concerning a sibilant SB3! I'm really loving my SB3's into
two different DAC's (Electrocompaniet and Benchmark) in two different
systems so I'm sure I
My Transporter plays the WMA lossless Linn downloads fine (WMA - FLAC
or WMA- WAV) and they sound good, but not sure if I'm hearing 24/88 or
some downsample. I don't know how to tell what's on the network. The
ID info on Transporter simply says what the WMA lossless file tags read
(WMA file,
Hi there,
I have had my SB for a few months and am very happy with it and it's
functionality. However I have noticed that compared to my Marantz cd
52se the sound is a little bass light.
My system consists of an SB3 connected to a Audiolab 8000a using Van
Den Hul 102mkIII, and a pair of mission
I usually agree with tomjtx, but not this time. If what you want is
better bass, why not get a good subwoofer? Short of getting (probably
pretty pricey) full-range speakers, this would seem your best option.
That will affect the sound a _lot_ more than a dac would. You could
probably get a used
Skunk;173562 Wrote:
I want some of whatever was in that source first kool aid!
I've looked at this sentence a few times now and still can't make sense
of it.
I want some of whatever was in that source first, kool aid!
I want some of whatever was in that source, first kool aid!
Don't know...
It all starts at the source. The lower end that you're now missing can
never really be returned by the downstream components.
Either get a good DAC or have the SB3 modded, including a good power
supply. I think the DAC would be the surer bet - certainly easier to
change again if it doesn't
I don't agree here. The OP seems to have a frequency response issue, and
didn't like his original bass all that much. A new dac is _not_ going to
make cheapish speakers suddenly able to give good bass. Simply won't
happen. A good sub will, and if it's a really good one like the rel, it
can stay
jmourik;174605 Wrote:
I've looked at this sentence a few times now and still can't make sense
of it.
I want some of whatever was in that source first, kool aid!
I want some of whatever was in that source, first kool aid!
Don't know... Of course, I'm not a native English speaker...
toaster75;174618 Wrote:
Heh... Appreciating your input here! Money is always the overriding
factor!
I understand that my cd player was always renowned for have a rich
tonal balance and the amp is much more neutral in it's response. I was
thinking/hoping you would suggest changing the
opaqueice;174616 Wrote:
I want some of whatever was in that source-first kool aid!
Opaqueice, you make Skunks sentence make sense! Thanks!
But what the heck does Opaqueice stand for?
jan :-)
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Pat Farrell;173555 Wrote:
Of course, using balanced input makes
mega dollar interconnects irrelevant.
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Is this based on theory or is that what you really hear? I agree that
balanced cables suffer less from impedence
Antipodes wrote:
Pat Farrell;173555 Wrote:
Of course, using balanced input makes mega dollar interconnects irrelevant.
Is this based on theory or is that what you really hear? I agree that
balanced cables suffer less from impedence mismatch issues that plague
single-ended interconnects -
Perceived bass extension can be improved with a good linear regulated
power supply. Further results are greater spaciousness and
naturalness. There are those that disagree, sometimes based on
experience, sometimes on ignorance and/or scepticism. But for some of
us the effect is obvious - I am
Pat Farrell;174650 Wrote:
Of course, using balanced input makes mega dollar interconnects
irrelevant.
I have never heard any difference in interconnects at all.
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Interesting - so if you buy PBJ or better then single
opaqueice;174616 Wrote:
I would say it's
I want some of whatever was in that source-first kool aid!
meaning, whoever decided the source was the most important component of
the audio chain (rather than the speakers) must have had something
pretty potent added to their beverage (since
tomjtx;174615 Wrote:
Actually , totoro, I could agree with you as well.
I agree with everyone. As Jim mentioned it's source first. He liked the
speakers with the old source, but the Sb3 sounds different. Maybe the
old source warmed the low end, or the Sb3 deals with bass transients
better
Here's a rather newbie question that I've been thinking about for a bit.
Which of these is theoretically worse for the speakers and/or more
likely to lead to amp clipping:
A) Untouched modern rock/pop track with digital clipping being played
back at 90dB average. The amplifier's volume is set
Antipodes wrote:
Interesting - so if you buy PBJ or better then single ended cables are
irrelevant too?
I am not following you here. The PBJs are under $100, not thousands.
With a $2000 transporter, the weakest link argument says you should not
use $5 radio shack cables.
I've never heard
Skunk;174656 Wrote:
Jan, what I meant was that you obviously believe the source is
important, which I agree with. I don't think a great source can
overcome a mediocre receiver though (not that your's is mediocre). But
if you have a balanced 2ch amp sitting there and a balanced DAC, but
tomjtx;172139 Wrote:
High praise indeed. Ayre= 6,000.00
TP 2,000.00
And he puts them in the same league. The ayre is the current darling of
the audiophile world and is the reference for many hiGh end designers.
(i heard Jeff Rowland has the Ayre AND the Transporter)
Could someone point me
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I rip FLACs with EAC in secure mode + accurate rip. However, you also
mentioned .cue files in passing. I have a vague idea of what they are,
but had a few questions that maybe you could help me with.
1) I understand their value if you want to burn an identical CD at some
later
Digital doesn't clip in the same way as analogue in the replay chain.
The clipping is already on the CD/WAV so the replay volume has no
effect on it.
However, some DACS react badly to a 0dB signal (which should not be
present on properly mastered material). So lowering the digital volume
by a
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