Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter Transport?

Thanks a lot. Yes my 2nd question is a bit complicated, but my first question is straightforward: is the digital outputs of the SB3 the same as that of the Transporter? -- vincentyan vincentyan's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter Transport?

I have compared both, sent directly to a set of meridian DSP5500 speakers and via a Z-sys RDP-1 digital pre/parametric and cannot tell the 2 apart in the digital domain, I would get a SB3 + offboard DAC for maximum flexibility. I was very dissapointed in the the TP's analog output. I was not able

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter Transport?

OK. Good to know. And thanks for the advice on how much I should rely on Stereophile reviews. I fully understand that it's my ear and my brain to judge and there are many factors (other gears, how the CD was mastered, the room, my mood...) to be considered. Sean, could you clarify whether

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What DAC to use?

I use my Denon's 3808 internal dac. It's pretty decent (it has the same quality as most sub-1000$ dacs) and it simplifies my installation. If one day I feel the need of upgrading, I'll need to get a 2-3000$ dac. It's pretty difficult to advice you on a dac without knowing the rest of your

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What DAC to use?

I went with the simple route, and got the Transporter. :-) -- SuperQ SuperQ's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2139 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49316

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Apple Lossless a compromise?

Mark Lanctot;195637 Wrote: You can't have one without the other. A Squeezebox depends on SlimServer or SqueezeNetwork. This answers most of your other questions. If you want to play local files you always need SlimServer. SqueezeNetwork will let you play Internet content - the only

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What DAC to use?

MF X-DAC v8 (or v3) -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal...SB3+Stontronics PSU - Altmann JISCO/UPCI - TACT RCS 2.2X with Good Vibrations S/W - MF X-DAC V3/X-PSU/X-10 buffer (Audiocomm full mods)- Linn 5103 - Linn Aktiv

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What DAC to use?

Scott Nixon DacKit. DiyParadise Monica2 with mods (but Monica3 is said to sound better) Audial AYAII. If you are into a bit of DIY I think you are more likely to find the sound you like by buying something like (but not necessarily) the DacKit and tweaking it. -- Nuuk

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What DAC to use?

I prefer DACs with a USB input, makes any PC a good source: http://thewelltemperedcomputer.com/HW/connect.html#USB -- Vincent Vincent's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11631 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does the Transporter outperform SACD (2ch)?

Eric Seaberg;313567 Wrote: BTW, Dolby 'A' or 'SR', which was designed for professional use, is TOTALLY inaudible when setup properly. Dolby 'B', the consumer 'cassette' noise reduction scheme, is VERY audible because the record/playback levels were never matched for proper compansion. The

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter Transport?

I think Logitech could sell a boat load of these. Many many folks have digital preamps and the onboard dac is a total waste. -- mswlogo Thinkpad XP SS Cat5 Transporter SPDIF-COAX Meridian G68ADV (Trifield, Room corrected, Upsampled) DSP6000 Mains, DSP5500HC Center, DSP33 Rears

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does the Transporter outperform SACD (2ch)?

Eric Seaberg;313698 Wrote: It was really dependent on the gap in the poles of the record head. Smaller gap gave you more hi-freq. It really varied from machine-to-machine and manufacturer-to-manufacturer. I was happy just to get 22k out of the A800, but the roll-off was quite drastic

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What DAC to use?

I'm using the DAC in a Behringer DEQ2496 auto-equalizer. I'm also first upsampling the 16/44 signal from the SB3 to 24/96 with a Behringer SRC2496, then sending it to the DEQ2496 via an optical cable . This combination seems to produce surprisingly good sound. The AKM AK4393 DAC in the DEQ2496

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Recording to real tape trivia

MrStan wrote: The only problem was that the distortion was predictable for a given batch of tape stock. Sometimes it seems like its each tape, or each week or something. Its like the tape is alive. Especially in the mid 70's when the dreeded tape oxide shed happened. Something went wrong

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Apple Lossless a compromise?

Just going through the same exercise myself. I have about 100GB of FLAC files ripped with EAC. I have also created a 192kbps AAC version of the same library for my iPhone and to carry on my Macbook -- this is about 30GB. I am looking at a new portable headphone rig (iPod with the iQube

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Shopper connects to Jesus via Denon link cable

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Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Apple Lossless a compromise?

I debated going with flac as well, and tried EAC, foobar, etc - but ultimately decided to use iTunes and ALAC to simplify the workflow in adding music to my system. I just have more time to simply listen to music and think about things other than how many programs I need to use (and preferences