tomjtx;187495 Wrote:
> I test drove the 750.00 PS and the modded SB from Bolder for almost 2
> weeks.
>
> The 750.00 PS is one of the biggest rip offs around IMO. A stock elpac
> sounds every bit as good.
>
> The stock SB PS puts out a lot of hash.
>
> If you want to spend more money, a Trans
I test drove the 750.00 PS and the modded SB from Bolder for almost 2
weeks.
The 750.00 PS is one of the biggest rip offs around IMO. A stock elpac
sounds every bit as good.
The stock SB PS puts out a lot of hash.
If you want to spend more money, a Transporter would make more sense.
And you w
Skunk;187492 Wrote:
> Doesn't your sig say RWA Sb3? I thought RWA ran a separate 12V line
> internally to bypass the switching supply for the analog stuff, so I'm
> wondering how you use the bolder supply, unless your RWA mods were
> digital only..
My RWA Mod is analog only.
Nice difference alth
jmourik;187491 Wrote:
> I ordered the GR Research stage 1 modded dac60 today, $470 + $295 =
> $765...:
> http://www.gr-research.com/components/lite_dacs.shtm
>
> jan
Seems kind of ambiguous.
I liked this bit though:
"Stage 2 mods are still undergoing testing. The price will be nearly
twice as
haunyack;187490 Wrote:
>
> I got sucked into an overpriced PS ((Although I do hear (perceive) a
> positive difference)), I believe I could have achieved the same effect
> at a substantially lower cost.
>
Doesn't your sig say RWA Sb3? I thought RWA ran a separate 12V line
internally to bypass t
+1 for the Lite Dac60.
Compared the dac60 to a PS Audio DLIII today, and found them to sound
very much alike. The PS maybe a tad better in the highs, the Dac60
maybe a bit more mid-bass... But I wouldn't have survived an DBT.
The dac60 is a slightly modded-by-owner version, I ordered the GR
Resea
Skunk;187488 Wrote:
> The problem with test driving it is there are subjective reviews posted
> in lieu of specs, and I doubt the reason is that ripple is hard to
> measure. If Bob says the power supply is making a tremendous
> difference, then if one doesn't hear the difference while test
> dri
haunyack;187483 Wrote:
>
> Best policy, as stated many times in these forum is to test drive any
> piece of equipment that promises "extended soundstage,more defined
> bottom end"...ad infinitum...blah blah blah.
> .
First of all I don't know where all this talk of 750 comes from. If you
want
Lest anyone get the wrong idea, I don't think using a linear regulated
supply will do anything to improve the sound of an SB3 because the
internal supply that powers the DAC is a switcher.
My offer stands, however. If you think a linear supply will improve
the sound, I'll be happy to build as ma
Just wanted to give an update. I figured out how to record to my
PowerBook using a (now obsolete) Griffin PowerWave (via USB). It
records in 16/44.1. I'm doing the recording in GarageBand. I've already
recorded some material (off the new Arcade Fire album), and will first
test the difference b/w t
tyler_durden;187478 Wrote:
> http://www17.serrahost.com/servlet/boldercablescom/Detail?no=377
>
> $750 for a 5V power supply (with unspecified current capability!)? You
> could buy a new, instrument-grade supply from HP for that kind of money.
> I will hand build you a better supply than this f
agentsmith;187479 Wrote:
>
> Is anyone familiar with bineural recordings? Will it sound good with
> home speakers?
Binaural recordings are typically made with a dummy head mic that has
mic capsules in each ear. The idea is that it captures the sound field
exactly as a human sitting in the sam
http://www.milwaukeesymphony.org/symphonystore/othermerchandise.asp
Saw this from Stereophile forum. There is a free 320Kbps download of
Tchaik 5 Adante Cantabile, which is one of my favorites! Planning to
download this weekend.
Is anyone familiar with bineural recordings? Will it sound good
$750 for a 5V power supply (with unspecified current capability!)? You
could buy a new, instrument-grade supply from HP for that kind of
money.
If you want to see any improvement from a power supply you should be
looking at the Jung super regulators that are designed to provide ultra
low imped
Badwater;187474 Wrote:
> If you don't mid making a little saw dust and picking up some vintiage
> equipment you can do quite well on your budget. For speakers you can
> build a killer full range system using Fostex drivers for about a
> $100/box or less. Check out the threads on the BIB and other
If you don't mid making a little saw dust and picking up some vintiage
equipment you can do quite well on your budget. For speakers you can
build a killer full range system using Fostex drivers for about a
$100/box or less. Check out the threads on the BIB and others at
http://www.diyaudio.com/ a
courtesy Roger Russell:
http://www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm#resistancehigh
18 AWG TWO CONDUCTOR Copper
8 feet max 2ohm
16 feet max 4ohm
24 feet max 6ohm
32 feet max 8ohm
Also, it occured to me that optical might be a better connection
digitally in-wall, as it's not a big antenna and may be
TimothyB;187425 Wrote:
> Thanks, Skunk,
>
> [Re using a 5.1 amp] Since the SqueezeBox is going to be my only signal
> source, I was kinda figuring that the left channel would go to left
> front and rear and the right to right front and rear. That way I could
> balance/fade between two pairs of
pugwonk wrote:
> Now... since I bought speakers with the built-in amps, do I veto my
> right to be snobby about cables, or can I order cables from that place
> you guys suggested?
Start out with $10 cables. See how you like them. If you don't, borrow
some $50 cables. repeat until happy or broke.
mmg_fan;187460 Wrote:
> How does the bybee compare with a much cheaper solution like this:
>
> http://www.mpja.com/productview.asp?product=6601+PS
>
>
> or the Elpac?
> http://www.alliedelec.com/Search/ProductDetail.asp?SKU=8792050&R=879%2D2050&sid=45F498004731617F
I would say that the Bybee
pugwonk;187462 Wrote:
> Well, I said I'd do what I was told so I've bought a set of the
> AudioEngine 5 speakers. I'm jolly excited about it now.
>
> Now... since I bought speakers with the built-in amps, do I veto my
> right to be snobby about cables, or can I order cables from that place
> you
Well, I said I'd do what I was told so I've bought a set of the
AudioEngine 5 speakers. I'm jolly excited about it now.
Now... since I bought speakers with the built-in amps, do I veto my
right to be snobby about cables, or can I order cables from that place
you guys suggested?
All this help muc
How does the bybee compare with a much cheaper solution like this:
http://www.mpja.com/productview.asp?product=6601+PS
or the Elpac?
http://www.alliedelec.com/Search/ProductDetail.asp?SKU=8792050&R=879%2D2050&sid=45F498004731617F
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mmg_fan;187382 Wrote:
> I know there are other threads dealing with linear power supplies for
> the Sb3, but could anyone recommend the BEST inexpensive replacement
> for the power adapter that comes with the SB?
>
>
> With a good external DAC, is the difference audible?
http://www17.serrahos
What does best mean?
TD
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opaqueice wrote:
> It doesn't say better quality power, which might have made some sense -
> it says "a lot more electrical power".
>
> Does your car run better with the tank full rather than half-full?
That's not quite the correct analogy.
A car (any car) *will* run better (more power) if you i
Whenever someone asks this question I suggest the following:
- Sonic Super T-amp (~$150)
- Onyx XL-S speakers (~$220)
I have exactly this combination in my bedroom. The Super T is not very
powerful, only about 8 watts per channel, but it is still loud enough
for most listening, just not if you
Thanks, Skunk,
[Re using a 5.1 amp] Since the SqueezeBox is going to be my only signal
source, I was kinda figuring that the left channel would go to left
front and rear and the right to right front and rear. That way I could
balance/fade between two pairs of stereo speakers. Using two amps, I'
oreillymj;187420 Wrote:
> See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDCD
>
> Looks like the format was bought by MS and abandoned.
> Wiki says that media player has support for these disc, so I dug out my
> Flaming Lips - Soft Bulletin which has a HDCD logo on it.
>
> Media player played the disk but ga
konut;187410 Wrote:
> I also recommend powered monitors. I use Genelec 8020s but they are
> above your price range. I would order the Audio Engines. Then take them
> to the music stores that sell pro audio gear in Seattle. Many of them
> have separate rooms with various brands of powered monitors
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDCD
Looks like the format was bought by MS and abandoned.
Wiki says that media player has support for these disc, so I dug out my
Flaming Lips - Soft Bulletin which has a HDCD logo on it.
Media player played the disk but gave no indication that there was
anythin
> I ran this idea past the mrs, who seemed delighted (mostly I think
> because they don't use that much space). If somebody doesn't tell me
> otherwise, I'll buy these things this afternoon. :)
If they have WAF approval, you are done.
Its not like you are going to keep these forever.
Try them, if
I also recommend powered monitors. I use Genelec 8020s but they are
above your price range. I would order the Audio Engines. Then take them
to the music stores that sell pro audio gear in Seattle. Many of them
have separate rooms with various brands of powered monitors ready to
audition. Compare t
opaqueice;187403 Wrote:
> It doesn't say better quality power, which might have made some sense -
> it says "a lot more electrical power".
>
> Does your car run better with the tank full rather than half-full?
:)
You know, less weight... Some make a whole roof out of carbon fiber,
and ditch ou
Pale Blue Ego;187402 Wrote:
> I would say the $350 Audioengine 5 powered speakers are the best option
> for you.=
I ran this idea past the mrs, who seemed delighted (mostly I think
because they don't use that much space). If somebody doesn't tell me
otherwise, I'll buy these things this afternoo
opaqueice;187366 Wrote:
> ... Aego-M is highly regarded ...
I heard great stuff about these - how do people connect the Aego-M to
the SB? Does the Aego take normal RCA connectors, or does one need am
RCA to Miniplug special cable like some iPod stuff uses?
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It doesn't say better quality power, which might have made some sense -
it says "a lot more electrical power".
Does your car run better with the tank full rather than half-full?
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pugwonk;187380 Wrote:
> I'm in Seattle, WA.
>
> After reading the above (and talking to a chap at work) I'm happy to
> reconsider the "powered speakers" idea too. It's likely that the
> Squeezebox is the only unit I'd be plugging into whatever I buy.
>
> Chris
I would say the $350 Audioengine
F-100;187397 Wrote:
> Cars do run better with high octane fuel. :)
No, most won't.
Only those run better that can utilize better fuel.
In audio it's an opposite - if your "car" reacts too good on better
"fuel" it most probably has badly designed power supply.
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Not to mention octane boosters
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Cars do run better with high octane fuel. :)
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Can anyone give me a brief overview of HDCD-encoded discs?
Will the CD/DVD drive in my Imac read the hidden data in these disks?
And if so, will my external DAC (lavery DA10) be able to decode the HD
data?
Thanks!
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>
> Squeezebox on Steroids
>
> The Squeezebox does a great job of pulling music from your computer and
> into your DAC, but how much better does it sound if you give it a lot
> more electrical power?
And cars run much better when you give them a lot more gas.
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joatca;187385 Wrote:
> My understanding is that the T-Amp has some digital circuitry for
> clocking but it's an analog amp in the sense that it accepts an analog
> input signal. It does not accept PCM on TOSLINK or coax. I *guessed*
> that was the intent of the original question...
Oh OK. Yes,
I'll second the Audioengine5 recommendation. I bought a set for my
office, and they sound fantastic. Even without a sub they put out an
impressive amount of bass. Slim Devices uses these speakers at audio
shows to demo their products. In fact, if you tell them Dean from Slim
Devices sent you,
TimothyB;187381 Wrote:
>
> One thing I'd like to do is to be able to balance one pair of speakers
> vs. the other. I was thinking about getting a 5.1 amp and wiring the
> speakers as front & rear sides.
You'll have to make sure it isn't sending only rear speaker sounds to
one room, while front
Has anyone read the article in the most recent issue of UHF magazine on
improving the Sb powersuply?
http://www.uhfmag.com/Issue79/Issue79.html
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Mark Lanctot;187370 Wrote:
> I'm not sure - there are two excellent choices here:
>
> - Panasonic SA-XR55
>
> - Sonic Impact T-amp
>
> [snip]
>
> The T-amp is -ridiculously- cheap ($30?) but since its power output is
> so low it requires fairly sensitive speakers that should be chosen
> caref
Nikhil;187375 Wrote:
> I have personally had very good experiences with most of the audio
> stores I have visted, even if it was just to purchase a $65 pair of
> Grado headphones. If you tell us approximately where you are located,
> someone might be able to guide you to a friendly audio store in
I know there are other threads dealing with linear power supplies for
the Sb3, but could anyone recommend the BEST inexpensive replacement
for the power adapter that comes with the SB?
With a good external DAC, is the difference audible?
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Nikhil;187375 Wrote:
> If you tell us approximately where you are located, someone might be
> able to guide you to a friendly audio store in the vicinity.
I'm in Seattle, WA.
After reading the above (and talking to a chap at work) I'm happy to
reconsider the "powered speakers" idea too. It's li
A little more info:
The two pairs of speakers are at opposite ends of the (long, narrow)
kitchen. One pair is over the breakfast bar, and the other is near the
dining room.
One thing I'd like to do is to be able to balance one pair of speakers
vs. the other. I was thinking about getting a 5.
pugwonk;187367 Wrote:
> Apologies, I meant to mention those. The room is basically the main room
> of my appartment - maybe 250 square ft. My budget is reasonably
> flexible, but if the whole lot is $200 I'll not have to do any work
> selling it to the Mrs, and if it's $400 I could probably get i
I did quite a bit of research before I went with the audioengine 5
speakers, specifically looking at 2 channel amps with auto signal
sensing so that I could leave it on all of the time and came up with
this one, available for $96.00 from Amazon. I don't know anything
about the amp, but maybe some
pugwonk wrote:
> selling it to the Mrs, and if it's $400 I could probably get it past
> with a couple of romantic evenings.
>
> I'd rather buy separate things than more powered speakers - I'm quite
> keen to start a collection of audio equipment that I can size up
> piecemeal.
>
> Will an audio s
joatca;187363 Wrote:
> "Digital" amps (especially "Home Theatre" stuff) in this price range are
> junk.
I'm not sure - there are two excellent choices here:
- Panasonic SA-XR55
- Sonic Impact T-amp
The XR55 is actually a home theatre receiver. But it's garnered a lot
of interest and will be
Another simple way to incrementally upgrade is to go with significantlyl
better powered speakers. I have a set of the AudioEngine 5 which are
beautiful speakers that sound fantastic, have built in amps, and cost
$350.00. I have one set and am considering my second set.
Here is a good thread on
Begin here:
http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.cgi?BeginnersGuideToConnecting
pugwonk;187357 Wrote:
> I am thinking that I need:
>
> 1. An amplifier
> 2. Some speakers
Yes, that's the minimum you need...although some speakers have built-in
amplifiers. They are referred to as active speakers.
Nikhil;187364 Wrote:
> What's your approximate budget for all this? How big is the room that
> you want to place this in?
Apologies, I meant to mention those. The room is basically the main
room of my appartment - maybe 250 square ft. My budget is reasonably
flexible, but if the whole lot is $20
What's your approximate budget for all this? How big is the room that
you want to place this in? With that in hand we can start making
suggestions. You are probably going to get a deluge of suggestions -
pick some that appeal to you, and then go to a decent audio shop that
lets you listen (prefera
pugwonk;187357 Wrote:
>
> Is this right? Do I need a "preamp", whatever that is? I have no other
> audio devices apart from the Squeezebox. Do all speakers plug into all
> amplifiers? Will all amplifiers plug into my Squeezebox? It has a nice
> "digital out" thing on it - should I only use digit
pugwonk;187357 Wrote:
>
> Any help much appreciated - I feel completely lost. I'm going to buy
> whatever someone tells me to buy, so it might as well be someone on a
> forum instead of some guy in a shop. :)
>
Can you give some idea of your budget?
The simplest possible option is to replace
So I bought a Creative Wireless Music to replace the Roku Soundbridge
that my brother ran off with. That piece of crap (the CWM, not my
brother) taught me a lot about life, and I bought a Squeezebox. What a
fantastic device. I now listen to music all the time at home, which I
neve have before. Unl
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(I posted this originally on the 'General' forum but since the
Audiophile forum seems to have very tech-savvy members I thought I
would give it a try here.)
I am running SlimServer on my Infrant NV and while in PLAY mode it goes
into PAUSE with no input from me. I have about 450 songs in the play
patherb2;187327 Wrote:
> I'll check on whether i can run pure direct and analong passthrough
> simultaneously. Sub has L/R RCA inputs. Tks
Yes, that should work on the 7500 using any of the analog outs.
Unfortunately you'll have no volume control - it would have to be set
at the sub.
The rec
Didn't see the last post before I replied. I'll check on whether i can
run pure direct and analong passthrough simultaneously. Sub has L/R
RCA inputs. Tks
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OK. Not exactly what I was hoping to hear, but useful nonetheless. It
sounds like I'll have to live with the Marantz doing the D/A conversion
on the 5.1 rig.
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jimmyfergus;187307 Wrote:
> Alternatively, if you can stump up to about $200, and don't mind giving
> it the space, I'd recommend a Panasonic SA-XR55 receiver.
Isn't it supposed to run hot though?
There may be problems putting it into a confined space with little or
no ventilation.
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patherb2;187298 Wrote:
> If this is the case, how do people using an outboard DAC apply BM in a
> 2.1 channel system?
You have a couple options. Start with the receiver and see if you can
use analog direct input and an analog passthrough simultaneously. The
passthrough would go straight to the
TimothyB;186332 Wrote:
> I'm looking to power two pairs of speakers in my kitchen ceiling. Maybe
> a pair of these amps would do the trick.
Alternatively, if you can stump up to about $200, and don't mind giving
it the space, I'd recommend a Panasonic SA-XR55 receiver. My
experience of the T-a
patherb2;187298 Wrote:
> So I guess what I'm asking is does the receiver apply the BM directly to
> the analog signal output by the Benchmark or does the receiver convert
> the analog signal back to digital, employs BM, then recoverts back to
> analog using the receiver's DAC? The latter scenari
I am planning on purchasing a Benchmark DAC1 in the near future for my
Squeezebox. Obviously, I'd like the Benchmark to handle the D/A
conversion. However, I would also like to have the Bass Management (80
Hz crossover to subwoofer) of my receiver (Marantz SR7500) to be applied
to signal. So I
Mark Lanctot;187133 Wrote:
>
> If the subtraction effects were overridden with time differences, the
> effects would be random but 128 kbps clearly drops more material than
> 320 kbps in this case, as you would expect. In fact the 320 difference
> test shows almost no differences in the guitar
The Flying Inkpot
http://www.inkpot.com/
This is a little different. It is a Singapore based site with reviews
by volunteers. It is meant to be educational in nature and has
features focusing on specific compositions. (e.g. this intro to
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2:
http://inkpot.com/clas
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