Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] transporter vs modded duet + monarchy nm24 dac?

2008-09-26 Thread jhm731
kbuzz;344201 Wrote: I disagree about the bolder mods. I really enjoy my modded SB3sorry just one person's opinion. Then please help this guy unload his Bolder gear: http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=59840. I've never said the Bolder gear is shoddily built, but once

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Boom 12V input okay for use in car/boat?

2008-09-26 Thread funkstar
iPhone;344218 Wrote: There is an upper limit which I don't remember at this time (which is higer then 18VDC), so I would not exceed 18VDC. The Boom can handle up to 24VDC, it does get a little toasty at that level, and lifespan will probably be effected. -- funkstar

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] sb3 or receiver

2008-09-26 Thread Mnyb
The SB3 also have IR remote and accessible menus which makes it much easier the set-up ip config and everything, fixed ip's are a breeze. As SC also can understand JVC remote codes ( alegacy feature still supported) it's quite possible to use the SB3 with most universal remotes delivered with

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Toslink question: glass vs. plastic

2008-09-26 Thread TiredLegs
Why would anyone prefer plastic over glass when glass cables are readily available inexpensively? Is anyone arguing that plastic is actually a better transmission medium than glass? -- TiredLegs TiredLegs's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Toslink question: glass vs. plastic

2008-09-26 Thread opaqueice
DeVerm;344210 Wrote: What I meant by that is the last sentence in the 3rd paragraph in this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analog_sound_vs._digital_sound#Main_differences It says: As of 2008, all audiophile and consumer grade digital systems now encode the clock (which if independent

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Volume panning with squeezebox, how to?

2008-09-26 Thread dcolak
Is there a way to do volume panning with SB3? I use Trends TA10 that has no panning control and I need to make left channel louder than the right one (room acoustics are not ideal). Thanks. -- dcolak dcolak's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Volume panning with squeezebox, how to?

2008-09-26 Thread opaqueice
dcolak;344485 Wrote: Is there a way to do volume panning with SB3? I use Trends TA10 that has no panning control and I need to make left channel louder than the right one (room acoustics are not ideal). Thanks. Try the Inguz plugin. -- opaqueice

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Boom 12V input okay for use in car/boat?

2008-09-26 Thread iPhone
funkstar;344264 Wrote: The Boom can handle up to 24VDC, it does get a little toasty at that level, and lifespan will probably be effected. Thanks Funkstar. I thought it was 24VDC, but I couldn't put my hands on that piece of information. -- iPhone *iPhone* 'Last.FM'

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Toslink question: glass vs. plastic

2008-09-26 Thread DCtoDaylight
DeVerm;344210 Wrote: What I meant by that is the last sentence in the 3rd paragraph in this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analog_sound_vs._digital_sound#Main_differences It says: As of 2008, all audiophile and consumer grade digital systems now encode the clock (which if independent

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Boom 12V input okay for use in car/boat?

2008-09-26 Thread DeVerm
funkstar;344264 Wrote: The Boom can handle up to 24VDC, it does get a little toasty at that level, and lifespan will probably be effected. Thanks guys, that's good info. Basically, the batteries will limit the max voltage because we have a big 1200Ah bank that's not even impressed with the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Toslink question: glass vs. plastic

2008-09-26 Thread DeVerm
DCtoDaylight;344532 Wrote: Unfortunately, this looks like an example of a wiki that is wrong and needs editing The SPDIF and AES/EBU interfaces have -always- encoded the clock into the bit stream. It's also wrong in the underlying premise. Jitter is always present, both in

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Volume panning with squeezebox, how to?

2008-09-26 Thread dcolak
opaqueice;344506 Wrote: Try the Inguz plugin. It doesn't work. I have the latest slimserver installed and the Inguz plugin refuses to install itself or run at all. It says slimserver 6.3 or later is needed and then quits the install process, although I do have a later version. -- dcolak

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Boom 12V input okay for use in car/boat?

2008-09-26 Thread Pat Farrell
DeVerm wrote: 1. 18V PSU with beta-versions but 12V with production units this generates some questions like was there a modification in the design between beta and production versions for the internal power-circuitry? No changes, the power inside is regulated. Since the Boom has a 30 watt

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Toslink question: glass vs. plastic

2008-09-26 Thread DeVerm
TiredLegs;344270 Wrote: Why would anyone prefer plastic over glass when glass cables are readily available inexpensively? Is anyone arguing that plastic is actually a better transmission medium than glass? Okay, I'll try again: glass is a better medium for optical transmission than plastic.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Boom 12V input okay for use in car/boat?

2008-09-26 Thread DeVerm
pfarrell;344539 Wrote: No changes, the power inside is regulated. Since the Boom has a 30 watt amp, more voltage means less current. [...] I would bet that a sag to 11 or 10v will not matter. More sag will draw more power if you are booming, but the noninal draw is only about 8w. I

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Toslink question: glass vs. plastic

2008-09-26 Thread opaqueice
DeVerm;344537 Wrote: Next, you can generate your own clock with your own/local oscillator and re-clock the data with that before sending it into the DAC chip. This would eliminate the problem, won't it? I don't know what they do, maybe they don't believe anyone can hear the jitter? The

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Volume panning with squeezebox, how to?

2008-09-26 Thread opaqueice
dcolak;344538 Wrote: Now I have it installed it still doesn't work, it asks for LAME player. I clicked on the HOW TO INSTALL LAME link on the Inguz site and it took me to an unexisting page. So, it still doesn't work... Google is your friend. Lame is really easy to install - just

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Boom 12V input okay for use in car/boat?

2008-09-26 Thread Pat Farrell
DeVerm wrote: Are you sure the voltage to the 30W final stage is internally regulated too? I could understand a design where it isn't. Not at all. I have never looked inside mine, and with surface mount stuff, its hard to tell even looking at the PCB and parts. I bet Caleb would answer it over