Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Good sound from Squueezebox

2008-12-06 Thread darrenyeats
I agree there is plenty we don't understand which is why I leave some room for doubt always. And in general, I agree with the scientific method whilst noting that over time science evolves, with the odd revolution now and then, indicating that scientists at any given time don't have it all right!

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] powered monitor recommendations

2008-12-06 Thread opaqueice
Thanks all for the suggestions and information - they were very helpful. I still haven't decided, so keep 'em coming... -- opaqueice opaqueice's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4234 View this

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Good sound from Squueezebox

2008-12-06 Thread opaqueice
maxrob200;366954 Wrote: As mentioned earlier, it was not so long ago that the general belief was that all cables sounded the same That's not a belief, it's a fact* - and that fact hasn't changed at all, recently or otherwise. or all that an amplifier had to do was demonstrate straight

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter Remote...

2008-12-06 Thread verypsb
see http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=56005 -- verypsb verypsb's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17295 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=56006

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Opinions on Sims Audio BLOW5D?

2008-12-06 Thread DCtoDaylight
Interesting looking speakers, I'm sure some will love the true dual mono approach of each speaker having it's own DAC, and using a SPDIF thru connection! There's more details on the manufactures site: http://www.infra-sonic.com/site/list_ReferenceMonitors.php -- DCtoDaylight Audiophile wish

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Squeezebox Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N)

2008-12-06 Thread mofen995
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Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Nutcracker

2008-12-06 Thread mofen995
Frank Zappa (lead guitar)Ray White (guitar, vocals)Steve Vai (guitar)Tommy Mars (keyboards, vocals)Bobby Martin (keyboards, saxophone, vocals)Ed Mann (percussion)Scott Thunes (bass)Chad Wackerman (drums)His name is Stevie VaiAnd he's a crazy guyLast November, I recall,He needed a spanking He

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] More Classical lossless FLAC downloads from DG

2008-12-06 Thread cdnpaul
Thanks for the heads-up! I'll definitely have to check that out. -- cdnpaul Transporter - Onkyo 905 - Dali Mentor 6 SB3 - Denon 3805 - Energy Take 5 SB3 - Tivoli Model Three cdnpaul's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Opinions on Sims Audio BLOW5D?

2008-12-06 Thread mswlogo
These are similar how Meridian speakers are setup. However they are missing a means of controlling the gain on the preamp with in them. You'll have to use digital attenuation which is not good on the digial inputs. And I suspect the analog inputs may have A to D converters on them. With

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] powered monitor recommendations

2008-12-06 Thread pablolie
A few weeks ago someone got these http://www.usheraudiousa.com/products/loudspeakers/usher-series/s-520-shielded and i have since battled a severe case of monitor envy. they are supposed to sound amazing, and can be paired up with a balanced sub if the application requires it. -- pablolie