Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Behringer DEQ2496 in Transporter digital loop for room correction?

2008-06-02 Thread Robin Bowes
Eric Carroll wrote: Robin, I thought fw40 was still unstable, is it safe to go into the water now? Eric, fw40, and fw42 are not production grade, i.e. there are known issues with both versions. However, I've found that both work just fine for me. Is there anything special to getting this

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Dilema with my setup

2008-06-02 Thread tank121
Currently i have my sb3 connected via rca into my Arcam alpha 7 amp feeding my Wharfedale Diamonds 9.1. I am happy with the sound. http://www.arcam.co.uk/alpha/amps/ampalpha7r.html I also use the Diamonds with a Diamonad 9cc to provide the front channels for my home cinema setup. (monitor

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Dilema with my setup

2008-06-02 Thread bigfool1956
There isn't an obvious answer with your current set of equipment. Some AV amps have pre-out sockets on them that can be used to feed direct into you Arcam, but this is not the case with this particular Sony. You can buy speaker switch boxes, but they usually compromise sound quality, at least

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Dilema with my setup

2008-06-02 Thread Phil Leigh
bigfool1956;307690 Wrote: There isn't an obvious answer with your current set of equipment. Some AV amps have pre-out sockets on them that can be used to feed direct into you Arcam, but this is not the case with this particular Sony. You can buy speaker switch boxes, but they usually

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Dilema with my setup

2008-06-02 Thread bigfool1956
Actually this might do the trick and be fairly unobtrusive http://www.qed.co.uk/i175c194-191/Accessories/Audio_Switching/SS21_2-Way_Audiophile_Parallel_Speaker_Switch.htm What you have to do in is to wire the box backwards. In other words, where it reads speaker attach the amps, and where it

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Dilema with my setup

2008-06-02 Thread tank121
Thanks again bigfool ! I have emailed QED direct asking about the product. Are there any other all-in-one good amps out there under £400.00 ? Must have hdmi connections. I know the Arcam DiVA AVR280 is a superb piece of kit. Any other altnernatives from Yamaha etc ? -- tank121

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Dilema with my setup

2008-06-02 Thread iPhone
tank121;307741 Wrote: Thanks again bigfool ! I have emailed QED direct asking about the product. Are there any other all-in-one good amps out there under £400.00 ? Must have hdmi connections. I know the Arcam DiVA AVR280 is a superb piece of kit. Any other altnernatives from Yamaha

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Dilema with my setup

2008-06-02 Thread Phil Leigh
A decent (16A toggle) break before make dpdt switch on each channel would work fine if your amps are both solid state (as in this case). Not suitable for valve amps - they need a load. You can't harm a normal SS amp by disconnecting the speakers. Connecting the output of both amps together would

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Dilema with my setup

2008-06-02 Thread bigfool1956
Ooops, iPhone is right, it would be potentially risky to use the QED, as it is possible to connect together the two amps. I should have read closer. I had a QED switch years ago and when you chose one output, the other switched popped out making it safe for this purpose. Oh well. As Phil said,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Dilema with my setup

2008-06-02 Thread iPhone
Phil Leigh;307801 Wrote: A decent (16A toggle) break before make dpdt switch on each channel would work fine if your amps are both solid state (as in this case). Not suitable for valve amps - they need a load. You can't harm a normal SS amp by disconnecting the speakers. Connecting the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Dilema with my setup

2008-06-02 Thread Phil Leigh
iPhone;307859 Wrote: Phil, You have a typo. Your second to last line should say, Break before make switches not make-before-break. Yes - sorry...typed in a bit of a hurry - will edit - thanks! -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] And another review...

2008-06-02 Thread GuyDebord
Responses? http://www.dagogo.com/SlimDevicesTransporter.html enjoy, -- 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, ASR Basis Exclusive phono

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] And another review...

2008-06-02 Thread SuperQ
The other unfortunate thing missing is the fact that the TP can play higher sample/bit tracks like SACD. The only thing missing is the ability to rip said SACDs. :-( -- SuperQ SuperQ's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD Player as DAC recommendation?

2008-06-02 Thread wendellkb
Well, I just received my cambridge audio 840c tonight. Using it as a DAC (as well as a CD player) it just sounds awesome. My wife could tell the difference 1 floor away. I was considering the usual suspects; the Benchmark, the PS Audio and the Lavry. I will admit to not having heard any of