Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Advice please hi-fi geeks

2007-10-06 Thread egd
tyler_durden;233215 Wrote: > The old one would have a slimdevices logo on the faceplate and the newer > on would have the logitech logo! > > TD Perhaps he could then convince her that as the second is a cheap knockoff it only cost him $20 :P -- egd Thecus N5200PRO >> Transporter >> ATC SCA2

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Advice please hi-fi geeks

2007-10-06 Thread tyler_durden
tot;233199 Wrote: > They look the same, how could she be suspicious? :) The old one would have a slimdevices logo on the faceplate and the newer on would have the logitech logo! TD -- tyler_durden tyler_durden's Profile

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Advice please hi-fi geeks

2007-10-06 Thread tot
mikeruss;233197 Wrote: > Now if I had my way I would do that. can you imagine what my missus > would say if she walked in to see the original sb by the stereo and > another by the sofa. They look the same, how could she be suspicious? :) -- tot Teemu -

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Advice please hi-fi geeks

2007-10-06 Thread mikeruss
Pat Farrell;233193 Wrote: > mikeruss wrote: > > So... any ideas how I can > > get a feed close to my sofa? Do I need to look at extension cables > for > > the headphones? If so I've not seen any decent extension cables. > > That is a fine $20 solution. > For a $300 solution, get another Squeeze

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Advice please hi-fi geeks

2007-10-06 Thread tomjtx
You will find a lot of info at head-fi. One thing you should look into is a headphone amp. The headphone outs in most amp/ preamps and the SB3 are not going to compare well with a dedicated headphone amp. The good news is that there are some great amps that won't break the bank. I got a portable

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Advice please hi-fi geeks

2007-10-06 Thread Pat Farrell
mikeruss wrote: > So... any ideas how I can > get a feed close to my sofa? Do I need to look at extension cables for > the headphones? If so I've not seen any decent extension cables. That is a fine $20 solution. For a $300 solution, get another SqueezeBox :-) ___

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Advice please hi-fi geeks

2007-10-06 Thread mikeruss
I may have found my answer - doh. http://www.gradolabs.com/product_pages/ext_cable.htm -- mikeruss mikeruss's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9023 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/sh

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Advice please hi-fi geeks

2007-10-06 Thread mikeruss
Hi all I would love a pair of headphones - probably Grado - but my stereo probably like most of you is in front of the sofa. The issue is getting the headphones to the amp/source. I have looked at wireless but I'm not keen, mixed reports etc. So... any ideas how I can get a feed close to my sofa

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is this a good cheap solution for a power supply

2007-10-06 Thread TheBas
Yes it is a switching PS but you can change the input voltage with a jumper. It is not automatic. Is this important or is the same that be an automatic one? Thanks -- TheBas TheBas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Linn Klimax DS - Network Music Player

2007-10-06 Thread amcluesent
>the pricing seems much more what their market will bear than COGS oriented< Yep. If they can find buyers for the Keel alloy plate for the LP12 at £1500 then £10K for an actual functioning unit seems a bargain! ;-) IMHO, the least Linn should do is provide a 320Gb USB disk will all Linn Records

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Linn Klimax DS - Network Music Player

2007-10-06 Thread thomsens
amcluesent;231792 Wrote: > >The big problem for non-techie users will be ripping and tagging.< > > I guess anyone paying £9,600 will have 'people' do to these mundane > tasks for them ;-) Surprisingly, the Linn rep talked about EAC for a ripping approach. Somehow I don't picture the typical L

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Affordable Audio review of SB3

2007-10-06 Thread Pat Farrell
Jitterbug wrote: >> Normalization is evil. >> Sadly, it is used fairly frequently, with very bad consequences. > > Why is this any different than digital volume control, which works well > for minor adjustments? If you mean normalization to be just a transient volume control, its no different. M

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Affordable Audio review of SB3

2007-10-06 Thread Jitterbug
Pat Farrell;232914 Wrote: > > > > Normalization is evil. > Sadly, it is used fairly frequently, with very bad consequences. Why is this any different than digital volume control, which works well for minor adjustments? -- Jitterbug --

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Million dollars to prove cables areworth money

2007-10-06 Thread Mark Lanctot
arge;233139 Wrote: > On the other hand buy the $7000 cable and put your wealth back in the > economy life cycle. Hardly. All that benefits is the very small niche company that puts out such nonsense. I bet there's an astounding profit margin. -- Mark Lanctot 'Sean Adams' Response-O-Matic c

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Million dollars to prove cables areworth money

2007-10-06 Thread arge
The fact is the Audiophiles gain as much enjoyment from tinkering with the gear, compare it, thinking about it, touch it and re-arrange it as a listening to room optimized sound. There is nothing wrong with that! What has happened in the last few years is that “good enough” audio gear is available

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] UK Power supply hunters - The hunt may be over

2007-10-06 Thread mikeruss
To be honest I won't be buying one. I posted because of the amount of people looking for one.. -- mikeruss mikeruss's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9023 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevice

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is this a good cheap solution for a power supply

2007-10-06 Thread darrenyeats
I notice it's a switching power supply. I think the most obvious reason for changing the stock PS is that it's a switching supply. Leaving aside the question of whether that is really a valid reason (!) if you ARE of a mind to bother changing supplies then you may as well avoid angst by going for

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] UK Power supply hunters - The hunt may be over

2007-10-06 Thread darrenyeats
The RA one appears to be a switching PS. I use a linear regulated supply from CPC: http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/Batteries+&+Power+Supplies/AC+to+DC/UNBRANDED/AD-05150R/displayProduct.jsp?sku=PW00187 As discussed many times, the benefits of a new supply are unproved. For me, it makes sense as a com

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] UK Power supply hunters - The hunt may be over

2007-10-06 Thread mikeruss
UK boys and girls will probably be aware of Russ Andrews? Anyway they have brought out a PSU for the SB. http://www.russandrews.com/lookup/1/region/UK/currency/GBP/customer_id/PAA0615108907039HVWTRWHIULDMQCDW/product-SqueezePak-power-supply-for-Squeezebox-1810.htm -- mikeruss

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is this a good cheap solution for a power supply

2007-10-06 Thread TheBas
Hi Navigating in ebay I found this power supply 5V DC 10A 50W Regulated Switching Power Supply US $12.00 http://cgi.ebay.com/5V-DC-10A-50W-Regulated-Switching-Power-Supply_W0QQitemZ230178453533QQihZ013QQcategoryZ58286QQcmdZViewItem Is it a good cheap replacement for the stock PS?. Thanks in ad

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)

2007-10-06 Thread darrenyeats
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Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Million dollars to prove cables areworth money

2007-10-06 Thread zanash
Yes exactly what is better ? different is easy but one person better is anothers worse. Theres a thread on the audio asylum digital that puts this spurious challenge to bed with a spanked bottom. -- zanash Acoustician and builder of interesting cables -