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Mark Lanctot;190202 Wrote:
But for DD/DTS, you would have to set up the DVD player to output
everything but L/R via analog, and L/R via S/PDIF. I doubt if there
are such controls.
Actually, that is quite common.
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Last weekend I removed the 11,28 MHz crystal from the SB3 and tried an
external Tentlabs clock (same frequency of couse and a level of 3,3V).
By the way the blue coax is the spdif output, the black one is for
external clock input.
(the next step would be to slave the SB3 to the master clock in
I can't quite see from you photos, but you do have a ground reference
between the SB3 and the tent clock board, don't you?
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Looks like the audiophiles left this forum a long time ago. I just hope
the Transporter attracts a more enlightened following someday.
I love the whole concept of the Squeezebox and applaud the boldness of
the Transporter but the aggressive ignorant negativity here is a real
bummer. The one
It is generally considered that the wired connection gives superior
sound, although the wireless connection is probably much more
convenient.
Another clueless reviewer.
Who would buy a modified SB for 1000 GBP when the Transporter is
available for slightly more?
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Antipodes;190255 Wrote:
I love the whole concept of the Squeezebox and applaud the boldness of
the Transporter but the aggressive ignorant negativity here is a real
bummer. The one blot on the Slim Devices experience.
I would argue that aggressive ignorance defines the target market for a
Does it make sense to buy a modified SB for 1000 GBP when the
Transporter is available for slightly more?
Dunno it might do. I have an SB+ and prefer the look to the
transporter. As for sound I wouldn't dare to offer a deep comparison -
Id be comparing something I know very well (SB+) with
Please tell me that's an anti-static towel you're working on... ;)
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ted_b;190211 Wrote:
So Mark, you are blowing off ALL SRC's or upsampling dacs as worthless?
Have you heard upsampled redbook, done right?
I didn't mention anything about upsampling DACs.
I was referring to tricks you can do on a PC, say with Audacity, to get
a 16/44.1 file into a 24/96 file
LikeButtah;190133 Wrote:
I can get him a deal on either a pair of BW CM1s, or Paradigm Studio
20s (v4). I'm not overly familiar with Arcam, but have heard both pairs
of speakers and like them both for different reasons.
.
What did you like/dislike about each?
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johann;190240 Wrote:
Actually, that is quite common.
Huh. Can't say I've ever seen it though.
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opaqueice wrote:
It is generally considered that the wired connection gives superior
sound, although the wireless connection is probably much more
convenient.
Another clueless reviewer.
I would agree with that statement.
Who would buy a modified SB for 1000 GBP when the Transporter is
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Anne;190175 Wrote:
In a local forum I have seen people ripping, or converting cd´s to 24/96
for their media player. The files will be rather large but they say the
sound is more calm, smooth...
Squeezebox converts 16 bit to 24 bit (still 44.1kHz though), so that it
can perform digital volume
opaqueice;190258 Wrote:
Does it make sense to buy a modified SB for 1000 GBP when the
Transporter is available for slightly more?
When I sell my house and hopefully have a bit of cash left over the TP
and SB+ are on the list to listen to. I like the TP's extra functions,
but, if I prefer the
I ended up with one too many of these Bolder-modded Elpac WM075 power
supplies (the smaller power supply that Bolder mods). It looks like new
and has the correct DC plug to connect to a Squeezebox. I'm asking
$100--the cost of the mods alone, PS is free! I'll include shipping and
PayPal fees too
andy_c;189980 Wrote:
Be careful what you read over there. Having worked in the RF/microwave
area for many years, I'm having difficulty believing that this guy is
actually an RF engineer.
That forum is a major source of misinformation IMO. For example, I
noticed in response to your
jhm731;189831 Wrote:
325xi-
The Mac Mini isn't a laptop.
I haven't seen any published jitter specs for any Mac products other
Stereophile's test of the $129. Airport Express, which measured 258ps
using a Musical Fidelity X-DACV3 DAC verses their 321ps measurement for
the SB3.
I'll
325xi;190301 Wrote:
Isochronous USB act in a manner very similar to SPDIF, so you could have
jitter started on one stage earlier - already between PC and the DAC.
Hang on a minute USB also has an asynchronous mode, where the
receiver pulls the data from the sender. I had always assumed
Patrick Dixon;190250 Wrote:
I can't quite see from you photos, but you do have a ground reference
between the SB3 and the tent clock board, don't you?
Yes I do... :P
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cliveb;190304 Wrote:
Hang on a minute USB also has an asynchronous mode, where the
receiver pulls the data from the sender. I had always assumed that USB
DACs would use asynchronous mode, because it's the mode that makes
sense. You seem to be suggesting that they don't - can you confirm
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srw;189804 Wrote:
I also listen to a lot of internet radio, which I presume I could do
through my hifi with sd3?
Simon
The ability to play Net radio stations (by the hundreds!) is a huge
bonus with my SB3 since I am interested in finding out new music (most
Net radio songs played with album
Well, I saw some people commenting on the smoother sound, but anyway, I
tried this via poweramp (it doesnt offer the 88,2 khz option by the
way), the files get HUGE, one song about 4600 kbps, the whole Songbird
album with eva Cassidy is about 1,13 GB large !
I am playing it via wireless, sounds
Anne;190317 Wrote:
Well, I saw some people commenting on the smoother sound, but anyway, I
tried this via poweramp (it doesnt offer the 88,2 khz option by the
way), the files get HUGE, one song about 4600 kbps, the whole Songbird
album with eva Cassidy is about 1,13 GB large !
24/96 WAV =
Antipodes;190255 Wrote:
Looks like the audiophiles left this forum a long time ago. I just hope
the Transporter attracts a more enlightened following someday.
QUOTE]
hi,
would you care to define the terms 'audiophile' and 'enlightened' the
way you use them.
K
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325xi;190307 Wrote:
Yes, I can, but I'd suggest you to look even in this very forum to
confirm that. There's no audio chipset supporing asynchronous USB.
There are few custom solutions, such as Empirical Audio, but all the
USB DACs use what they have off the shelf - isochronous USB.
If the
cliveb;190323 Wrote:
If the right parts aren't available to build a device properly, then why
build it at all? (OK, I realise that if you can sell the damn things,
then that's a reason to make them, but from an engineering perspective
it's crazy). What am I missing here?
Exactly...
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Thanks all. I just ordered my Squeezebox and I'll be starting this
adventure later this week. I realize that while I'm late to this party
it still isn't mainstream just yet.
The number of choices and options is tough to sort through. So I think
it's just best to start spending money and give
slimkid;190321 Wrote:
hi,
would you care to define the terms 'audiophile' and 'enlightened' the
way you use them.
K
Let me make a stab at what he might mean :-)
Audiophile: one who hears an improvement if it costs too much money and
if an expert (one who has no background in audio
Think you are right about the numbers.
Did an uncompressed rip in DBPowerAmp, then converted that to 24/96
because the 88,2 is not available as an option.
The file shows as a WAV file yes...
The flac 24/96 downloads I did is at about 2400 kbps, so you are right
there also.
I am just going to do a
Certain segments of the audiophile community do a lot of damage to
their own credibility with their wild hyperbole and absolutist
declarations. As someone pointed out earlier in this thread, when
changing a power cord results in a tremendous difference one has to
suspect either a defect in the
opaqueice;190258 Wrote:
Does it make sense to buy a modified SB for 1000 GBP when the
Transporter is available for slightly more?
Man, this is turning into a fanboy site :(
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Research 859, Living Voice
I'm interested. I sent you a private message with contact info.
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Patrick Dixon was kind enough to come and demonstrate a basic SB3 along
side the SB+ and it is quite clear that in standard form, the SB3 is no
audiophile source! - Nick Whetstone - www.tnt-audio.com
Great review.
Congratulations to Mr.Dixon.
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adamslim;190385 Wrote:
Man, this is turning into a fanboy site :(
Please. I don't care nearly enough about this to be considered a
fanboy, and I don't own a Transporter.
It just seems a little odd to spend so much modifying a SB for improved
sound quality when the company that designed it
opaqueice;190389 Wrote:
Please. I don't care nearly enough about this to be considered a
fanboy, and I don't own a Transporter.
It just seems a little odd to spend so much modifying a SB for improved
sound quality when the company that designed it in the first place has
produced a
Transporter--Arcam C31 pre--Arcam P1 monoblocks--PMC FB1+ speakers.
Somehow the synergy in this system is better than with the
top-of-the-line Arcam CD player. Still not sure why. RCA and speaker
cables are Moon Audio Black Dragons.
I also use the Transporter as a DAC for my cable box and PS3.
Antipodes;190255 Wrote:
Looks like the audiophiles left this forum a long time ago. I just hope
the Transporter attracts a more enlightened following someday.
I love the whole concept of the Squeezebox and applaud the boldness of
the Transporter but the aggressive ignorant negativity
Mark Lanctot;190272 Wrote:
Huh. Can't say I've ever seen it though.
Post edited.
I think all the Sony and Denon DVD players I've owned had it. Just
looked at the DVD-2910 to check and it certainly had it.
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Let's give it a try.
Audiophile: One who is continuously searching for the reproduction of
musical truth in her environment, is open-minded about what might push
the envelope, and is prepared to challenge the prevailing paradigms.
This may lead to some side-tracks and wasted money but can
srw;189804 Wrote:
I'm thinking of getting an sd3 to intergrate with my existing hifi and
possibly replace my cd collection. I currently have an arcam a85 amp
and cd73 cd player with a pair of dynaudio focus 110 all set up in my
living room. My windows xp machine currently has all my music
Antipodes,
Your post creates the impression (to me) that you are rude, arrogant
and closed minded.
I am a subjectivist more than objectivist, a musician rather than
scientist.
I appreciate the myriad opinions expressed here and I have learned a
lot from the scientist types that contribute here
Antipodes,
I have to say your strong stance against, and failure to understand,
the most basic principles of science leads me to question your
effectiveness as an EE. If I were troubleshooting a circuit and threw
up my hands at some point and declared EE models can not explain
this! and just
nay-sayer fascism
Goodness! Is someone engaging in hyperbole again? Is fascism really
the best word to use for a difference of opinion in a debate over
equipment that plays music?
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Thanks to Sean and tomjtx for speaking up.
Six months ago, there was a deafening chorus of experts on this forum
telling everyone that a linear power supply and mods were necessary to
make the Squeezebox worthwhile. There were prospective customers
buying a replacement power supply supply
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Please. I don't care nearly enough about this to be considered a
fanboy, and I don't own a Transporter.
You cared enough to post a jab at Patrick :-)
Are you sure he's not an engineer? I'm not, but I know he has some test
equipment and I'd assume a clean workspace as
It'd be really interesting to see a shootout style review of the sb3,
transporter, and sb+, with a panel blindly choosing which they like
(seems like you occasionally find these sorts of reviews online these
days-- I think the audiocircle people did one on switching amps
recently).
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TP - ModWright SWL 9.0 SE pre-amp - FirstWatt F3 - Omega XRS's
Alesis Masterlink 9600 - TP
and the non-TP parts:
(modest turntable - Alesis ML 9600 for LP to digital recording)
(old Adcom CD changer - old cobalt 307 DAC - ModWright preamp)
I haven't tried the TP as a substitute DAC yet
but I
I have a PolkAudio XM receiver sitting on top of my Transporter. The
Transporter routes to a digital in on my DAC1. I had HOPED that I
could loop through the Transporter from my PolkAudio XM receiver
digital out, but it won't work. I got it to work ONCE, but haven't
been able to repeat it.
Is
Ronald, the pic is to small to tell if you connected the clock input
cable's ground to a handy clock reference point on the SB3 board?
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tingtong5;190305 Wrote:
Yes I do... :P
Where exactly? I see only heat shrink tubing around the sleeve of that
coax where it connects to the pcb.
Have you got a scope?
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