Hi all,
Just wondering if current version of SB3 support 24/96k flac or wav
pass through to DAC ? I downloaded the songs from
www.highdeftapetransfer.com and not successfully playing those files.
Before I upgrade to the latest firmware / Slim Server, it just lost the
link with my DAC1. After
I used Sonicap Platinum 0.1uF as bypass. Any bigger and you may
struggle to fit it inside an SB3. Danny from GR Research agreed this
would do the job when I ordered. The blackgate was as suggested by
GaryB, 4.7uF N. I don't have any pictures, but basically I mounted the
Sonicaps where I
This probably isn't the best forum for it, but can anyone recommend a
200W RMS per channel amp to run a passive sub? Preferably something I
could get on ebay in the UK for about £400 ($800)? Currently using Quad
909 amps for my main speakers.
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The SB3 handles 24/96 by downsampling to 24/48. Support for playback of
24/88.2 via downsampling to 44.1 is on the way in a future firmware
update for the SB3.
I have the same samples from HDTT and have no problem playing these
files on my SB3 connected to Tact RCS with coax S/PDIF. Have you
While we in the UK do seem to have much better quality connectors than
you yanks, we still copy you in having an industry based around selling
contact enhancers, cryo-treated plugs, xxxium-plated copper and the
like.
I guess we copy your paranoia then :)
I shouldn't comment, I'm about to place
I am new to Transporter and have a few questions on audio out -
1. Will the Transporter maintain two parallel feeds from both the
TOSLINK and RCA analog into the same pre-amp, in my case an Anthem
AVM50? I need this to have complete bypass for the analog path and
engage subwoofer, when desired,
There are a few small-footprint Class D integrateds like the Bel Canto
S300i which are pretty good.
In my small office system, I use a Squeezebox to drive a Zhaolu D2.0
DAC (from Hong Kong), then the Bel Canto Pre3/S300 to drive a pair of
Focus Audio FS-68SE.
(disclaimer: I'm a dealer for both
tomjtx;187749 Wrote:
Are you saying your outlets are better than ours?
Must we suffer this US bashing by the Brits?
Watch it , or we'll send Captain America after you...oh
wait.he just died.
We'll send Bush after
I currently run an SB3 into the Bel Canto S300i out to a pair of BW
705's in my home office setup and am very pleased with the quality of
sound. I must note that the office is fairly small and I did add some
acoustic panels in key spots to help.
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khedspeth
Kevin Hedspeth
SB3 (Bolder
PhilNYC,
Are you running a sub in the system shown in the picture?
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khedspeth
Kevin Hedspeth
SB3 (Bolder Modded ELPAC)
Bel Canto e.One S300i
BW 705
Grado RA1, Grado SR225
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Phil Leigh;187424 Wrote:
You need MP9 or 10. You also need to capture the MP output as a 20-bit
WAVEX file and then convert to 24-bit Flac or WAV.
And don't forget media player won't do it in win2k/NT. I know XP works,
but not sure about newer MS OS's.
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Skunk
Indeed the is it an amp question is purely technical and irrelevant to
the end user. Even if it isn't, most people will call it an amp for
convenience if nothing else. We've probably done that to death here.
The interesting technical point is that there is no analog gain stage
in the unit.
PhilNYC;187791 Wrote:
There are a few small-footprint Class D integrateds like the Bel Canto
S300i which are pretty good.
In my small office system, I use a Squeezebox to drive a Zhaolu D2.0
DAC (from Hong Kong), then the Bel Canto Pre3/S300 to drive a pair of
Focus Audio FS-68SE.
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khedspeth;187802 Wrote:
PhilNYC,
Are you running a sub in the system shown in the picture?
No, I'm just running the two speakers...
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325xi;187814 Wrote:
Phil, thanks for advise. My major investments into audio are all in my
major system, so for the secondary one I'm afraid $2K just for an amp
is way beyond my budget. I also think that for $2K there are plenty of
class A/B integrated amps...
I agree that there are plenty
Any other ideas for good inexpensive amps and bookshelf speakers please?
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simaudio nova cdp simaudio moon i-5 revel performa m20 via
acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori
-planned additions:... deq2496 lavry da-10 ...-
PhilNYC;187824 Wrote:
I agree that there are plenty of class A/B integrated amps out there for
$2K, but I haven't seen one that is also a small footprint as you
specified as a requirement.
One small-footprint integrated amp I have seen that I like very much is
the Dussun DS99. Bonus is
325xi;187827 Wrote:
BTW, re Zhaolu - is it really better then built-in DAC in SB... I just
don't know if it worth the extra box and cables...
I was going to ask the same question. Are those new DACs like Zhaolu,
Citypulse e.t.c. so obviously better than SB3 DAC, that they are worth
rbl;187768 Wrote:
This probably isn't the best forum for it, but can anyone recommend a
200W RMS per channel amp to run a passive sub? Preferably something I
could get on ebay in the UK for about £400 ($800)? Currently using Quad
909 amps for my main speakers.
Not sure how available they
I'm of the opinion that the Zhaolu and Citipulse DACs are a significant
improvement over the SB3's analog output, and are a bargain at their
price points...
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slimkid;187844 Wrote:
I was going to ask the same question. Are those new DACs like Zhaolu,
Citypulse e.t.c. so obviously better than SB3 DAC, that they are worth
money/extra box? (obviously better - difference can be ABXed and
described in words)
My Shek DAC is also a worthwhile
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Thanks - sounds like a good idea though never heard of it in England. I
already have a active crossover though would be nice to put everything
in one box
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rbl;187863 Wrote:
Thanks - sounds like a good idea though never heard of it in England. I
already have a active crossover though would be nice to put everything
in one box
Well, they're two boxes, actually, but meant to be stacked, probably
one rack unit stacked?
If you don't need the
For exactly the same objective (small system for bedroom) I have ordered
the Audioengine 5 speakers that were repeatedly recommended in another
thread. I am very curious about the sound one can achieve with active
speakers these days, and beyond that I want to research an audiophile
system setup
Hi Thanks for the reply ! For downsampling, does it affecting sound
qty ? For the samples from HDTT, I didn't convert it to FLAC, I just
play it from WAV file since SB3 will support WAV ? I will try to
convert them to FLAC and see if it plays ok..
I use ethernet version of SB3 with coax
are any of the active speakers using the icepower modules?
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Kevin Hedspeth
SB3 (Bolder Modded ELPAC)
Bel Canto e.One S300i
BW 705
Grado RA1, Grado SR225
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pablolie;187871 Wrote:
For exactly the same objective (small system for bedroom) I have ordered
the Audioengine 5 speakers that were repeatedly recommended in another
thread.
Good luck to you... But I'm having ss hard time to believe that
active speakers marketed as kewl iPod speakers
oris98 wrote:
Hi Thanks for the reply ! For downsampling, does it affecting sound
qty ?
Probably very little, but you'd need an SB with support for 96k sampling
to compare - and as this does not exist we'll never know for shure.. :)
For the samples from HDTT, I didn't convert it to FLAC, I
There are powered monitors made for every price point. Like any speaker,
they're all different. If you're in or near a large city you might be
able to find a pro audio shop that has a variety. If possible find
Genelecs' line of powered monitors, the JBL LSR series, and Blue Sky.
You may be
pablolie;187871 Wrote:
For exactly the same objective (small system for bedroom) I have ordered
the Audioengine 5 speakers that were repeatedly recommended in another
thread. I am very curious about the sound one can achieve with active
speakers these days, and beyond that I want to research
konut;187887 Wrote:
There are powered monitors made for every price point. Like any speaker,
they're all different. If you're in or near a large city you might be
able to find a pro audio shop that has a variety. If possible find
Genelecs' line of powered monitors, the JBL LSR series, and
OK, guys, what I want it classic system, with unpowered speakers. I want
to have flexibility of upgrading amp and speakers separately in the
future.
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Check out the Dussun DS99...
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325,
In my home office system I have SB3 analog to an Arcam A32 Integrated
and Monitor Audio Silver S6 speakers and I think it sounds pretty
sweet. I got the Arcam for $1200 used on Audiogon and the MA's were
demos from a local dealer for $750. I have had a lot of luck with used
equipment over
I am a bit slow tonight, explain it to me please.
If I in the SlimServer tick only the file converting box saying : Apple
Lossles WAV alac
then the SlimServer will send my Apple Lossless ripped music to SB3 in
WAV ?
Tried this but I still get Apple AAC or film in the display of SB3
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Anne;187912 Wrote:
Tried this but I still get Apple AAC or film in the display of SB3
I still get FLAC in the display when streaming wav. To be sure I
usually uncheck everything but the file format+stream format I use (i
have all FLAC which makes it easy). The wav dialog boxes don't affect
Just a quick test. The FF didnt work, also not when playing a WAV ripped
song.
Unchecked almost all boxes, ended up with leaving 3 boxes checkedfor
the moment.
Apple Lossless flac alac/flac
Flacflac flac builtin
WAV WAVbuiltin
Now I can FF on the WAV song, but
sting;187787 Wrote:
Will the Transporter maintain two parallel feeds from both the TOSLINK
and RCA analog into the same pre-amp, in my case an Anthem AVM50? I
need this to have complete bypass for the analog path and engage
subwoofer, when desired, for the digital path.
Not quite sure what
Mark Lanctot;187937 Wrote:
Not quite sure what you mean by parallel feeds.
If you mean, are both outputs on simultaneously, the answer is yes.
Thanks. That was what I meant.
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Anne;187933 Wrote:
Just a quick test. The FF didnt work, also not when playing a WAV ripped
song.
Ok, sorry to give you the runaround. Here's some official info:
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from:
Ok
Yes, I have done a search and read this thread;
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33527highlight=break
But it still doesn't answer the question.
Is 'burn' or 'break-in' time when it comes to electronics/speaker
cables simply a psycho-acoustic phenomena or does something physical
mmg_fan;187955 Wrote:
Is 'burn' or 'break-in' time when it comes to electronics/speaker cables
simply a psycho-acoustic phenomena or does something physical actually
happen to make the sound 'better'?
Well we don't want to make this too easy for you, so we'll offer
multiple choices and see
mmg_fan;187955 Wrote:
I'm auditioning some anti-cable interconnects and speaker cables on my
system (Magnepan MG12's, Jolida hybrid amp) and though a bit bright
sounding, overall I am quite pleased.
But the literature accompanying them suggests a minimum of 200 and up
to 500 hours of
mmg_fan;187955 Wrote:
Ok
Yes, I have done a search and read this thread;
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33527highlight=break
But it still doesn't answer the question.
And you think this one will?
My (informed) opinion is that break-in for cables is non-existent.
opaqueice;187969 Wrote:
My (informed) opinion is that break-in for cables is non-existent.
For another and perhaps better informed opinion, take a look at the
following FAQ written by Jim Hagerman of Hagtech. He's a very good
engineer and makes quality audio products and kits at reasonable
GaryB;187975 Wrote:
For another and perhaps better informed opinion, take a look at the
following FAQ written by Jim Hagerman of Hagtech. He's a very good
engineer and makes quality audio products and kits at reasonable
prices. The FAQ is here:
http://www.hagtech.com/burn.html
I have
Veggen;182599 Wrote:
What the Linn man is saying is correct, flac has standardized codes for
the most commonly used sample rates, but it can support any sample rate
as described below.
From the flac site:
http://flac.sourceforge.net/format.html
Again, since a decoder may start decoding
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