Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter + Rowland Concentra II phase question

2008-04-23 Thread GuyDebord
dagordon;294518 Wrote: Thanks so much for your reply. AFAIK, the Rowland itself doesn't have a feature to invert polarity. I was indeed doing it on the Transporter itself -- in SqueezeCenter, in the player settings. Everything works fine until I select Inverted polarity in SqueezeCenter

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Songs you use for critical listening

2008-04-23 Thread xand1x
Go West - Goodbye Girl Miles Davis - Blue in Green Porcupine Tree - Waiting ..to name a few -- xand1x Linksys WRT54G -- Slim Devices Transporter (Black) -- First Watt F1 -- AKG K1000 xand1x's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter and ATC SCM150 Anniversary

2008-04-23 Thread cliveb
Tim-Ann;294404 Wrote: Has anyone any experience of using the ATC SCM150 Anniversary’s with a Transporter connected direct balanced? Not sure if anyone around here has the 150's, but a few of us run Transporters direct into other ATCs. My setup is TP balanced direct into SM100A's (via 13dB

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 2 weeks without LP's!

2008-04-23 Thread Robin Bowes
darrenyeats wrote: opaqueice;294348 Wrote: Voice!?! Sounds?? Heard through all that nasty air, ear wax, etc.?? True Audiophiles don't need any of that - they just imagine the music! You should try the ModWright brain upgrade...it blows away stock imagination. Valves get a bit warm though.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Songs you use for critical listening

2008-04-23 Thread GuyDebord
ModelCitizen;294513 Wrote: Crikey, someone else who has heard of SuperSilent! MC I pity the ones that haven't! regards, GD -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter + Rowland Concentra II phase question

2008-04-23 Thread glass
dagordon;294495 Wrote: So it seems like the easiest thing to do would be to have Blue Jeans Cable make me an XLR cable where pins 2 and 3 are reversed on one end, no? Anyone? It's surprising to me that no one else has experienced this problem with the polarity inversion feature, as I

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter relays?

2008-04-23 Thread dennis55
getting on great with the new Transporter but what is whirring /switching inside the box...it sounds like a relay switching over.i didn't realise that there were any moving parts inside really not tempted to open the box up yet!. waiting on Progressive's Ver 7 to upgrade the Qnap 109 Pro.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Songs you use for critical listening

2008-04-23 Thread Robin Bowes
GuyDebord wrote: ModelCitizen;294513 Wrote: Crikey, someone else who has heard of SuperSilent! MC I pity the ones that haven't! Norwegian free electro/jazz improv ? Er, no thanks. Each to his own, I guess. :) R. ___ audiophiles mailing list

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter and ATC SCM150 Anniversary

2008-04-23 Thread Tim-Ann
Hi there, Can I ask what the attenuators do is it to get the full volume levels that you would get from using a pre-amp? Next question would be will I need different attenuators for the 150's. Many thanks, Tim. -- Tim-Ann

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter relays?

2008-04-23 Thread GuyDebord
True, sometimes I get annoyed by the strange sounds than come from within... -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 2 weeks without LP's!

2008-04-23 Thread ralphpnj
I can't believe that a thread on about analog versus digital has 1) taken over 30 posts before the first mention of DBT (and not even a serious one at that) and 2) has not completely deteriorated in a flame war. I believe that says something very nice about this forum or maybe not. My personal

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter relays?

2008-04-23 Thread funkstar
dennis55;294609 Wrote: getting on great with the new Transporter but what is whirring /switching inside the box...it sounds like a relay switching over.i didn't realise that there were any moving parts inside really not tempted to open the box up yet!. waiting on Progressive's Ver 7 to

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter relays?

2008-04-23 Thread tomjtx
It is the Transporter elves inside tossing the digital files in a relay line. Sometimes they get raucous and make too much noise. Send an email to their manager, Terry Pratchet, he can quiet them down. -- tomjtx tomjtx's

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anybody bought one (or 4) of these..?

2008-04-23 Thread nicktf
http://machinadynamica.com/machina44.htm -- nicktf nicktf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=329 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46700

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anybody bought one (or 4) of these..?

2008-04-23 Thread snoogly
Are they a scam? A quick Google led to only sceptical comments ... -- snoogly snoogly's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9155 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46700

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anybody bought one (or 4) of these..?

2008-04-23 Thread GuyDebord
check out this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42094highlight=sugar The thread was locked due to some complains from people that were defending st..id tweaks in this forum, so this could serve as warning -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anybody bought one (or 4) of these..?

2008-04-23 Thread opaqueice
This one is the best: http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?accstwek1212848853 Half price! -- opaqueice opaqueice's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4234 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anybody bought one (or 4) of these..?

2008-04-23 Thread adamslim
While I don't like to diss products that I haven't tried, so much on that website is such utter nonsense it beggars belief. Brilliant Pebbles taped to your interconnects?!? WTF?? Even if you had everything else totally sorted about your system and room, I can't see that these could have a

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Songs you use for critical listening

2008-04-23 Thread Skunk
I'm a big fan of well recorded classic rock, but unfortunately not a lot of it exists. Even the MFSL version of Allman Brothers at Fillmore East is pretty terrible. So anyway, when I'm listening for differences I usually pick a couple of the not-so-well recorded albums, to see which option makes

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter + Rowland Concentra II phase question

2008-04-23 Thread dagordon
glass;294596 Wrote: Hi dagordon, I had the same issue: Inverting the polarity at the SqueeceCenter makes the transporter crackling at specific points in specific tracks. Finally I just set the polarity to normal. Thanks for posting, glass -- I'm relieved that it's not just my equipment.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter relays?

2008-04-23 Thread radish
There are some relays, you hear them clicking over during a reboot for example. There's also the front knob degauss cycle which sounds like a short vibration. -- radish radish's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 2 weeks without LP's!

2008-04-23 Thread bigfool1956
Good grief, I'm in the same boat as ralphpnj, work takes me abroad, and my complete system is a rarely visited treasure waiting for me in the UK. Not just my LPs, but my transporter too await my loving attention on my infrequent trips home. Although my son does get to play with the tp :) And

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Songs you use for critical listening

2008-04-23 Thread opaqueice
Patricia Barber, The Moon - very well recorded female voice and acoustic jazz set Diana Krall, All or Nothing at All - great walking acoustic bass line, the best track I know for bass integration and/or room mid-bass modes Maria Dolores Pradera, Toda Una Vida - acoustic guitar, female voice

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter and ATC SCM150 Anniversary

2008-04-23 Thread cliveb
Tim-Ann;294610 Wrote: Can I ask what the attenuators do is it to get the full volume levels that you would get from using a pre-amp? The attenuators are installed to limit the maximum level that goes to the ATC power amps. As you are no doubt aware, ATC monitors can get frighteningly loud, so

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 2 weeks without LP's!

2008-04-23 Thread ralphpnj
bigfool1956;294678 Wrote: Good grief, I'm in the same boat as ralphpnj, work takes me abroad, and my complete system is a rarely visited treasure waiting for me in the UK. Not just my LPs, but my transporter too await my loving attention on my infrequent trips home. Although my son does

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Songs you use for critical listening

2008-04-23 Thread Eric Seaberg
Kevin Gilbert - THUD Bonnie Raitt - NICK OF TIME (5.1 remix) The Eagles - HOTEL CALIFORNIA (5.1 remix) Frankie Goes To Hollywood - WELCOME TO THE PLEASURE DOME (title track) Gino Vennelli - SLOW LOVE ...and multiple projects I've recorded/mixed myself, 'cause I know what they're supposed to

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Songs you use for critical listening

2008-04-23 Thread regalma1
I always start out with Sandy Sasso's Tuxedo Junction off of her Mixed Grill album. Great varied recording with bass, vibes, voice. Everyone I play it for agrees. Great album too. Hod O'Briens Second Set album. For piano I like Lynne Ariale's Live album. For a higher pitched female voice Renee

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Songs you use for critical listening

2008-04-23 Thread Robin Bowes
Eric Seaberg wrote: ...and multiple projects I've recorded/mixed myself, 'cause I know what they're supposed to sound like. Yes, they're the best I had a *great* recoding of Elgar's Cello Concerto, played by Natalie Klein, that I recorded when she played with an amateur orchestra in a very

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Songs you use for critical listening

2008-04-23 Thread Phil Leigh
Eric Seaberg;294705 Wrote: ...and multiple projects I've recorded/mixed myself, 'cause I know what they're supposed to sound like. Yes they are very useful...I'm taking one of my own recordings to the Linn DS demo on Saturday :o) - that should raise a few eyebrows. (and no, before anyone

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Songs you use for critical listening

2008-04-23 Thread killie99
Hmmm, a couple of my favourites have already been listed: Massive Attack - Mezzanine Tori Amos - Silent All These Years Madonna (???!!!^%$!) - Drowned World/Substitute For Love (Ray of Light Album), my whole house shakes with this is even at moderate volume! Nick Cave - Red Right Hand Ryan Adams

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 2 weeks without LP's!

2008-04-23 Thread radish
ralphpnj;294628 Wrote: Too bad no one has yet found a way to make a digital/analog hybrid medium which is excellent in all areas. Of course, when you take it to extremes even analog is quantized - after all an atom has a finite size and the groove in a piece of vinyl is defined by the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 2 weeks without LP's!

2008-04-23 Thread bigfool1956
Not to mention the crystalline structure of the the tape coating. -- bigfool1956 David Ayers Music is what counts, hifi just helps us enjoy it more bigfool1956's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Songs you use for critical listening

2008-04-23 Thread Phil Leigh
Skunk;294660 Wrote: I'm a big fan of well recorded classic rock, but unfortunately not a lot of it exists. True - however, the recently remastered version of Tres Hombres / ZZ Top is both classic rock and sounds great (to me). Also, most Eagles CD's sound rather good, and the recent John

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter relays?

2008-04-23 Thread SuperQ
If I remember correctly, they are auto-selecting the input voltage windings for the linear supply. This was to make it possible to work on both 120 and 240 volts without manually setting an input switch. -- SuperQ

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anybody bought one (or 4) of these..?

2008-04-23 Thread Ben Diss
I bought the teleportation tweak, but I didn't like it so I sold it on eBay. :) -- Ben Diss 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_squeezebox.html) - 'Lavry DA10' (http://www.lavryengineering.com/productspage_da_10.html) - 'BAT VK-31SE'

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Songs you use for critical listening

2008-04-23 Thread iPhone
Robin Bowes;294082 Wrote: Interesting. I decided to use this as a springboard to start a new thread about good reference tracks that we use to audition systems. However, it just turned into a list of music that does it for me! Anyway, I did it, so I'm going to hit send! R. The

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Trade: My silver Transporter for your Black Transporter

2008-04-23 Thread JayNYC
if interested, please PM me. I am located in NYC. -- JayNYC JayNYC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=121 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46717

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Trade: My silver Transporter for your black Transporter

2008-04-23 Thread GuyDebord
Well, I actually have a Black TP and would like a Silver TP, however I am in the Netherlands and the voltage is different. So I would like to take this opportunity to also offer my black TP for trade... -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS:

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Trade: My black transporter for your silver transporter (Europe)

2008-04-23 Thread GuyDebord
Interested, send me a PM... -- GuyDebord Verity Audio Tamino X2 wired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLR’s.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Trade: My silver Transporter for your black Transporter

2008-04-23 Thread bigfool1956
It's the same transporter, it is dual voltage. The power chord will be different though, but no problem there I assume. -- bigfool1956 David Ayers Music is what counts, hifi just helps us enjoy it more bigfool1956's

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Trade: My silver Transporter for your black Transporter

2008-04-23 Thread GuyDebord
bigfool1956;294825 Wrote: It's the same transporter, it is dual voltage. The power chord will be different though, but no problem there I assume. If this is the case I will be going to NY the 2nd week of may... although im not sure how US customs will take it... the intercontinental trade

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anybody bought one (or 4) of these..?

2008-04-23 Thread browellm
My personal fav has always been Shun Mook. I can't believe they're still going after all these years. -- browellm browellm's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14260 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anybody bought one (or 4) of these..?

2008-04-23 Thread iPhone
nicktf;294644 Wrote: http://machinadynamica.com/machina44.htm I sure hope nobody even bought one much less four! What a load of crap. These con artist also sell 30 dollar out covers that are nothing more then 59-cent outlet covers that they spray 5 cents of graphite on the back for a must

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Songs you use for critical listening

2008-04-23 Thread pski
Thomas Dolby at SXSW. The Flim and the BB's also work well.. -- pski pski's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15574 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46640

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Songs you use for critical listening

2008-04-23 Thread pski
xand1x;294581 Wrote: Go West - Goodbye Girl Miles Davis - Blue in Green Porcupine Tree - Waiting ..to name a few Which waiting? -- pski pski's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15574 View

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] transporter using external word clock

2008-04-23 Thread czhang
Cool, I found it - can't believe I missed it. So I fiddled with the settings. I disabled native flac support and set flac to convert to wav on squeezecenter - I still get some cracks occasionally. I notice that the cracks become more frequent as I turn on the brightness. It's most when

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] transporter using external word clock

2008-04-23 Thread czhang
To give more background info - my setup is the same as wshields. I have a Transporter slaved to an EMM Labs DCC2SE. I'm running Squeezecenter 7.1 with fw40. Another thing I noticed is the crackling disappears if I turn off displays completely on the Transporter. This is only if I have

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Songs you use for critical listening

2008-04-23 Thread Eric Seaberg
Ah... I forgot about Flim and the boys!! GREAT STUFF!! -- Eric Seaberg Eric Seaberg - San Diego - [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Mac MINI server w/ 500GB external - Multiple SB3s and Transporter Tannoy and Genelec Bi Tri-Amped Studio Monitors - 5.1