Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Dead end or not...

2008-11-02 Thread Nonreality
DeVerm;352653 Wrote: But Sean, you could bundle it with an ultra-portable audiophile DAC with belt-clip, available in 6 colors! Also, you would want to add a newly developed, environment hardened toslink cable with the same color selection, plus an add-on for external video so that you can

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Powered Speakers Recommendations

2008-11-02 Thread pablolie
as stated often before, the A5s represent one of the most unique audiophile level price-value propositions out there. the sound quality is beyond amazing for a $400 speaker. there are some others out there that are potentially just as great, but they all seem to cost a bit more. the nht M00 wiyth

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Powered Speakers Recommendations

2008-11-02 Thread Listener
I use in my home office driven by a good quality PCI audio card. I mostly listen in the near field (3' away from the speakers.) I sometimes listen from farther away or from the next room. I think they are very enjoyable and a great bargain. Some suggestions: - A5s have a rear port. They need

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] PC World - Audiophiles guide to streaming music

2008-11-02 Thread Mark Lanctot
Nonreality;355413 Wrote: It could have at least mentioned dbpoweramp Agreed, although there are more than just those two, and the article shouldn't have to go on for 20 pages... and a better overall ripper and converter than EAC. That's a subjective opinion though. -- Mark Lanctot

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Powered Speakers Recommendations

2008-11-02 Thread ShutterShock
Thanks for your insight and affirmation. Tim -- ShutterShock ShutterShock's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3602 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=54559

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] PC World - Audiophiles guide to streaming music

2008-11-02 Thread Themis
Mark Lanctot;356061 Wrote: That's a subjective opinion though.Let's say, that it's the subjective opinion of those who have used both. ;) -- Themis SB3 - North Star dac 192 - Denon 3808 - Sonus Faber Grand Piano Domus

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Powered Speakers Recommendations

2008-11-02 Thread bhaagensen
Well, since we're in the audiophile forum here we go... The A5's are not audiophile, and not so by far. Why so? Because they don't possess any audiophile characteristics. They fail miserably on stuff like clarity, imaging, centering, precision, freqnency response, tightness in bass etc. Well OK,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Powered Speakers Recommendations

2008-11-02 Thread pablolie
bhaagensen;356117 Wrote: Well, since we're in the audiophile forum here we go... The A5's are not audiophile, and not so by far. Why so? Because they don't possess any audiophile characteristics. They fail miserably on stuff like clarity, imaging, centering, precision, freqnency response,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Powered Speakers Recommendations

2008-11-02 Thread pablolie
pablolie;355980 Wrote: as stated often before, the A5s represent one of the most unique audiophile level price-value propositions out there. the sound quality is beyond amazing for a $400 speaker. there are some others out there that are potentially just as great, but they all seem to cost a

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] PC World - Audiophiles guide to streaming music

2008-11-02 Thread Ken
Mark Lanctot wrote: Nonreality;355413 Wrote: It could have at least mentioned dbpoweramp Agreed, although there are more than just those two, and the article shouldn't have to go on for 20 pages... and a better overall ripper and converter than EAC. That's a subjective opinion though.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Powered Speakers Recommendations

2008-11-02 Thread NewBuyer
ShutterShock;355974 Wrote: Any powered speaker recommendations for direct connection from a SB Classic?... Just wondering about room-filling alternatives... For a room filling alternative, you might try a pair of Quad 12L2 Active speakers - 'Here's an audiogon link to a good priced new pair

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Bedroom Box

2008-11-02 Thread bundee1
where did you get that case? What are it's dimensions? -- bundee1 bundee1's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17107 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40655

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Powered Speakers Recommendations

2008-11-02 Thread muski
What about something from dynaudio accoustics? These are near to mid-field -- maybe big enough to fill a small room: http://www.dynaudioacoustics.com/Default.asp?Id=279 (I am considering a pair of BM 6A MkII for my desktop.) muski -- muski Transporter via XLR-Bryston BP26DA-Bryston 4B

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Powered Speakers Recommendations

2008-11-02 Thread bhaagensen
pablolie;356145 Wrote: I do have an audiophile main system. I can still totally enjoy lsitening to usic on the A5s - they undoubteldy do deliver true audiophile qualities. They do provide good staguing and depth, and very good clarity and transparency. I truly think you are merely

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Powered Speakers Recommendations

2008-11-02 Thread bhaagensen
Also search on these very forums for comparisons of the audioengines and the boom. I think you will find that most grade the boom as sounding better. And Its about the same price and does a whole lot more. The audioengines are not anything special sound quality wise. They are nice and