JJZolx;296628 Wrote:
Many people looking for a simple entry into computer-based audio have
expressed feelings that the server software is the weakest part of the
SB system and have sold or returned Squeezeboxes because of it. How
many users new to the SB and these forums have posted asking
DRC in the bass would be nice.
Above the bass I see RC as a strategy with a kind of negative feedback
loop. The more you focus on complete correction the more likely the
correction might be distorted by random variabilty. I see this all the
time on FR plots done with impulses and mics, there is
JJZolx;296624 Wrote:
Functions as a CD player. +1
Touchscreen. +1
All in one ripping and database system. +2
Of course, it's a different paradigm, with some shortcomings compared
to the slim approach. Biggest is probably lack of multi-zone playback,
but then again SD hasn't exactly
Anne;296492 Wrote:
Hei!
Yes, I see. P4 is certainly one LOUD station, but the sound seems very
intimate, detailed, lively and there is a lot of ambience there.
Yes, *seems like*, thats the whole idea make it sound big on lo-fi
equipment, in cars etc.
Personally, I dont like this kind of
Interesting level of negativity on here, particularly so as I'm assuming
that no one here has actually head the system in question.
As for WAF, chances are that he's rich enough to have a dedicated
listening room that his wife never has to go in, so why not get the
best system he can if he has
I think they've pitched it right for the UK audiophile audience. No PC
to set up, no wireless streaming, in fact all the things that baffle
the audiophiles and make them shout but they'll be degradation as the
bits go through the air and get dirty all go away with this design.
The only gripe
I am not part of the mass market. I'm typing this on a laptop running
Linux. There are plenty of people like me but I realise they are the
minority.
I like Slim Devices products because they tap into a home network and
data server that were already there for me. I don't need to pay for
things
I'm going to sit on the fence on this and say it depends.
I've used a Behringer DEQ2496 in my system very successfully in my old
flat, but that was partly to do with the fact that the room in question
had a lot of issues.
In my new house, the listening room is clearly a lot better and I
actually
Mr_Sukebe;296716 Wrote:
Interesting level of negativity on here, particularly so as I'm assuming
that no one here has actually head the system in question.
As for WAF, chances are that he's rich enough to have a dedicated
listening room that his wife never has to go in, so why not get the
ModelCitizen;296711 Wrote:
The more I think about the HDX the more i think that Naim have got it
right and that it is far from flawed product. Considering their
probable target market as it stands at the moment it seems well aimed.
It is attempting to take all the hassle and geekness out of
Mr_Sukebe;296716 Wrote:
Interesting level of negativity on here, particularly so as I'm assuming
that no one here has actually head the system in question.
As for WAF, chances are that he's rich enough to have a dedicated
listening room that his wife never has to go in, so why not get the
harmonic;291144 Wrote:
Have a look at jean yves system
http://www.stereotimes.com/showreportces05page2.shtml
http://www.aca.gr/pop_jyk.htm
OMG, digital active 5-way horns, driven by SET valve amps. One can but
drool...
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adamslim
Those are my principles, and if you don't like
opaqueice;296736 Wrote:
As for the sound, well... designing a crossover network to properly
integrate a six-way horn system like that is likely to be very
difficult.
Not to mention the time alignment needed to have the main horn sounds
arrive at the same time as the bass horns.
I'm in
Skunk;296772 Wrote:
I'm in the 'give the guy a break' camp though. That could just as easily
be a $500,000 painting on the wall, or a collector's car in the garage
that never gets driven, both of which would provide much less overall
enjoyment.
Probably more importantly is the fact that
Just for the sake of balance - not wishing to start a fight or
anything...
1) I find my all-digital TACT 2,2XP transparent and highly listenable
and I am more than happy for it to do full-spectrum DRC.
2) You don't need to be very fussy about the correction curve IMHO. A
bit of gentle roll-off
I've got a new amp coming Thursday, and it has only XLR inputs. As I am
still very much a vinyl head, even if the TP has usurped my CDP for
digital, so my preamp is very much required (and loved).
Means I need to connect single ended pre to the XLR ins on the amp.
Boulder state that single ended
David
Whilst this isn't the DIY forum, I don't think it is difficult to make
up the adapters that you need. Hypex have a nice clear explanation of
the wiring here (http://www.hypex.nl/docs/wiring.pdf) - see the section
at the bottom right of the document. All you need is a couple of XLR
plugs,
Well I agree that it's trivial to make the appropriate cables, but
currently I'm using Nordost Valhalla interconnects, so what I really
want to do is drop a high quality solid adapter into the sockets on the
amp, and plug the Nordosts into them.
Mind you, in the long run I will probably get the
Hi there
may I suggest you go to this site: http://classicalwebcast.com/
And in a shameless plug for all things Aussie :
http://www.abc.net.au/classic/
My second favourite is: http://www.radioswissclassic.ch/?lang=en
I must say though that while I have my online radio going alot for the
best
Ah, ok then. Neutrik make what looks like the right adapter, and you
can get it from Maplin online -
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=219905C=MaplinU=SearchTopT=xlrdoy=29m4
Chris
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chill
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Cardas make an appropriate adapter, and I've generally like their
product. Finding one in the UK seems to be tricky though.
I might go with the Maplin one as a temporary measure, assuming they
have a pair in my local store, or have a look at the local Digital
Village, as the DJ stores seem to do
Phil Leigh;294742 Wrote:
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 Fogerty
album (Revival) is worth a listen. The recently remastered 1st three
UFO
I would also remind everyone to check the settings of your player(s.)
Since I have my receiver on a switch to a/b with the tv system, it was
easy for me to a/b/c with the sb3...
The sb3 was definitely poor. On checking the player settings, the
default lame settings were no limit and fast but
darrenyeats;296720 Wrote:
On the audiophile side, the SD products are characterised as minimal
players which can be connected to my main rig. The total absence of
physical or electrical noise that is due to moving parts is very
attractive to me as an audiophile. Such basic characteristics
pski;297063 Wrote:
I would also remind everyone to check the settings of your player(s.)
Since I have my receiver on a switch to a/b with the tv system, it was
easy for me to a/b/c with the sb3...
The sb3 was definitely poor. On checking the player settings, the
default lame settings
Somebody already mentioned the Jim Keltner drum piece from The
Sheffield Drum Record - the other piece on this is just as good (from
Ron Tutt IIRC). There's also The Sheffield Track Record which is
composer and soundtrack man James Newton Howard and a band in some
really well recorded rock
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