Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] WiFi or Ethernet?

2007-12-24 Thread SuperQ
Mnyb;251464 Wrote: > You got a transporter so you could use 24b 96kHz wav files. > I don't think wifi is upp to it. Apart from that it should be the same > > Do the speed test with the slimserver, thats always interesting If you do the maths, it's not a problem for wifi at all. 24/96 file in w

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] WiFi or Ethernet?

2007-12-24 Thread SuperQ
slimkid;251443 Wrote: > Wireless problems aren't usually related to bandwidth, but to the > ability to deliver constant and uninterrupted signal. I have given it > up and switched to wired. Too many hickups due to wirless phones or > microwave ovens. Wireless network probably (miss)behaves the sa

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] WiFi or Ethernet?

2007-12-24 Thread Mnyb
You got a transporter so you could use 24b 96kHz wav files. I don't think wifi is upp to it. Apart from that i should be the same Do the speed test with the slimserver, thats always interesting -- Mnyb Mnyb's Profile: htt

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Loss from Ethernet Cable?

2007-12-24 Thread Mnyb
I'm also thinking about the OP's ripping process ? could be something wrong there to? I rip mostly using EAC with all bells and whistles, I also have CDex and dBpoweramp. I'm using SB3 as digital transport, and if I compare it with my Meridian G98DH transport, i have a hard time telling them apar

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] WiFi or Ethernet?

2007-12-24 Thread thomsens
There is the issue that the unit is slightly more responsive working through the menus when wired than wireless. Not a big deal, but I hate latency of any kind personally. -- thomsens thomsens's Profile: http://forums.sli

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Simply my audio life

2007-12-24 Thread agentsmith
darrenyeats;251354 Wrote: > The proper thing to do is to point you to the Inguz forum: > http://forum.inguzaudio.com/index.php?act=idx > > In summary the core of Inguz is a DSP engine which applies correction > filters. > > These filters can be produced by DRC (Digital Room Correction) software

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] So I've bought my 4th Squeezebox, thought on sound quality (experiments)

2007-12-24 Thread jt25741
bullethead;251393 Wrote: > http://forums.slimdevices.com/showpost.php?p=250829&postcount=5 > > As always I'm following up to my own post. I took darrenyeats > suggestions into effect when browsing a quality related post (link > above): He said the following: When using the Sb3 as a transport:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] WiFi or Ethernet?

2007-12-24 Thread slimkid
GuyDebord;251448 Wrote: > My Airport express streams without interference nor breaks, so > theoretically it transfers the exact same bits as a cable would, right? > so unless I have streaming pauses, wiring would be unnecessary, right? > do more ones and zeros pass through a cable? so theoretica

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] WiFi or Ethernet?

2007-12-24 Thread GuyDebord
My Airport express streams without interference nor breaks, so theoretically it transfers the exact same bits as a cable would, right? so unless I have streaming pauses, wiring would be unnecessary, right? do more ones and zeros pass through a cable? so theoretically WiFi is the best connection b

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] So I've bought my 4th Squeezebox, thought on sound quality (experiments)

2007-12-24 Thread konut
So how does it compare to the USB/Vista feed now? -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41362 _

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] WiFi or Ethernet?

2007-12-24 Thread slimkid
darrenyeats;251439 Wrote: > Eric, > WAVs take roughly twice the network bandwidth of FLACs. I have no > problems streaming 16 bit WAVs or 24 bit FLACs over my wireless-G > network. Haven't tried a 24 bit WAV but if you do the maths it should > be well within the capacity of even wireless-B. > >

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] WiFi or Ethernet?

2007-12-24 Thread darrenyeats
Eric, WAVs take roughly twice the network bandwidth of FLACs. I have no problems streaming 16 bit WAVs or 24 bit FLACs over my wireless-G network. Haven't tried a 24 bit WAV but if you do the maths it should be well within the capacity of even wireless-B. I can't imagine many people here using wi

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] WiFi or Ethernet?

2007-12-24 Thread Eric Seaberg
The biggest reason for me to use Ethernet is bandwidth issues, which sort of relates to quality. Chances are your wireless wouldn't be able to keep up with a lossless format file, although it should theoretically. I have a lot of 5.1 Surround FLAC files playing to my Transporter, which is wired.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] WiFi or Ethernet?

2007-12-24 Thread funkstar
There is also the theory that the additional power draw of the wireless transmitter/reciever has an effect on other parts of the SB or Transporter. I prsonally have my doubts over how much of an effect this makes, but it's possible i guess -- funkstar --

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] WiFi or Ethernet?

2007-12-24 Thread SuperQ
amcluesent;251426 Wrote: > Switching a TP from wi-fi to wired switches off the wi-fi card. IMHO > that improved the sound quality - possibly my pre-amp/amp was affected > by having the transmitter aerials so close by. Correct, the only possible audio difference could be inducted RF noise.. but i

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] WiFi or Ethernet?

2007-12-24 Thread amcluesent
Switching my TP from wi-fi to wired switches off the wi-fi card. IMHO that improved the sound quality - possibly my pre-amp/amp was affected by having the transmitter aerials so close by. -- amcluesent amcluesent's Profile

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] WiFi or Ethernet?

2007-12-24 Thread SuperQ
To quote many people, "that's not how the internet works" The sound stream sent between the slimserver and the squeezebox is error corrected and buffered. You either get sound, or you don't. There is no difference. -- SuperQ ---

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] WiFi or Ethernet?

2007-12-24 Thread GuyDebord
My wifi transmitter (Apple Airport Express) and ethernet router are close at distance to my transporter (10 meters or roughly 30 feet) I am currently using the wifi connection without issues, but started to wonder if wiring would be worth it in terms of sound quality (of course). any experience

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] So I've bought my 4th Squeezebox, thought on sound quality (experiments)

2007-12-24 Thread bullethead
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showpost.php?p=250829&postcount=5 As always I'm following up to my own post. I took darrenyeats suggestions into effect when browsing a quality related post (link above): He said the following: When using the Sb3 as a transport: "From what I can tell you're using

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] So I've bought my 4th Squeezebox, thought on sound quality (experiments)

2007-12-24 Thread bullethead
Have since version 1, now 4 of these things around the house. Current setup is Squeezebox v3 via optical to a Bel Canto DAC3, to a AES Tube Preamp. Sound is excellent, however the extreme detail I get with the USB connection via the Bel Canto is not found with the Squeezebox setup into the D

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Posible bug in built-in MP3 decoder - please verify

2007-12-24 Thread Robin Bowes
dcolak wrote: > Robin Bowes;248793 Wrote: >> dcolak wrote: >> >>> I'm an audiophile and I do want my 320kbps mp3 files to sound as good >>> as they can. Or... maybe I'm not an audophile because I have mp3s? >> :-) >> >> You got it :) >> >> R. > > Oh my God, I'll have to erase all my 320kbps mp3 f

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Posible bug in built-in MP3 decoder - please verify

2007-12-24 Thread dcolak
Robin Bowes;248793 Wrote: > dcolak wrote: > > > I'm an audiophile and I do want my 320kbps mp3 files to sound as good > > as they can. Or... maybe I'm not an audophile because I have mp3s? > :-) > > You got it :) > > R. Oh my God, I'll have to erase all my 320kbps mp3 files! I thought I was

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Simply my audio life

2007-12-24 Thread darrenyeats
The proper thing to do is to point you to the Inguz forum: http://forum.inguzaudio.com/index.php?act=idx In summary the core of Inguz is a DSP engine which applies correction filters. These filters can be produced by DRC (Digital Room Correction) software or you can choose to apply just EQ filte

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Thoughts on using Transporter as "Digital Pre-amp"

2007-12-24 Thread darrenyeats
FWIW I am happy using the digital volume control on the SB3 and skipping the pre section of my integrated. I know cliveb is into short signal paths and transparency and, in general, I agree. It always makes me think when I read about the mystical qualities of this or that high end preamp, when th

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Simply my audio life

2007-12-24 Thread agentsmith
darrenyeats;251349 Wrote: > Naim equipment does have a Marmite quality to it. (For our non-UK > readers see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmite second paragraph!). > Some people love it and some people dislike it strongly. > > You might do well to explore other manufacturers? > > But given you

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Simply my audio life

2007-12-24 Thread darrenyeats
Naim equipment does have a Marmite quality to it. (For our non-UK readers see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmite second paragraph!). Some people love it and some people dislike it strongly. You might do well to explore other manufacturers? But given your last comments, I recommend you try some

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Digital coaxial cable with mic jack

2007-12-24 Thread agentsmith
Phil Leigh;251338 Wrote: > Aux 1 is a standard 3.5mm analogue input - nothing digital about it? Actually that is what it said on the manual. But somehow the dealer told me it is both analog and digital? I need to ask Meridian about this. -- agentsmith SB2, Pioneer DV-S733A, Benchmark DAC1,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Simply my audio life

2007-12-24 Thread adamslim
agentsmith;251044 Wrote: > OK I broke down and got sick of tuning all my equipment. Does the tuning make that much difference, or are you trying to, uh, polish a turd (to use an old Transporter-related phrase)? Spending lots of time and/or cash doing minor tweaks is indicative of mild paranoia

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Digital coaxial cable with mic jack

2007-12-24 Thread Phil Leigh
agentsmith;251322 Wrote: > Actually I already bought the fiber cable that fits the F80. I am > looking for a cable for AUX1, which supposedly supports both digital > and analog in. Aux 1 is a standard 3.5mm analogue input - nothing digital about it? -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Loss from Ethernet Cable?

2007-12-24 Thread darrenyeats
Mnyb's suggestion hasn't been answered yet I think. Please send a list of what you have ticked under "File types" in the Server Settings. When we see this we can confirm or discount that possibility. Regards, Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz -> Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) -> PMC AB-1 Dell la

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Simply my audio life

2007-12-24 Thread agentsmith
Greg Erskine;251269 Wrote: > Don't forget to update your signature. :) Actually the Nait 5i was sold in a heartbeat, I dug my trusty (and dusty) old Nait 2 and tried it with the Ariva. Boy that amp is sweet. After comparing the little F80 wonder with the main system, I am now having second tho

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Digital coaxial cable with mic jack

2007-12-24 Thread agentsmith
Actually I already bought the fiber cable that fits the F80. I am looking for a cable for AUX1, which supposedly supports both digital and analog in. Phil Leigh;251296 Wrote: > According to the specs, Aux2 is a 3.5m "mini" toslink so you will need > an Apple toslink or one of these: > http://ww