Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Stontronics 1.5A linear PSU (UK)

2009-03-10 Thread afblaster
After looking at the circuit I decided the only useable parts from the supply were the transformer, board and case, so I rebuilt the circuit using low-noise 1.5A LT1086-5 reg and schottky diodes, plus caps as recommended in LT's application notes. I mounted the reg in the centre (bottom of the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Sizzling Sound of Music

2009-03-10 Thread darrenyeats
I think badly compressed recordings are softened a bit by MP3. In a previous thread I noted this was actually visible in audacity when I compared FLAC with MP3! I look at it this way. Some transient details are missed by MP3 on a good recording - but on the positive side some of the extreme

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Sizzling Sound of Music

2009-03-10 Thread ralphpnj
I remember wondering what audiophiles were up to, buying extremely expensive home audio systems to play old vinyl records. They put turntables in sand-filled enclosures with elaborate cabling schemes. I wondered what they heard in that music that I didn't. Someone explained to me that

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter stops playing - sudden, randomly

2009-03-10 Thread Phil Leigh
ednaz;404530 Wrote: Now the transporter is showing new behavior - freezing up completely. It's on a very large battery UPS, so I'm pretty sure it's not line spikes or surges. Guess I'm going to be talking to Logitech about RMA numbers. Which UPS? -- Phil Leigh You want to see the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Stontronics 1.5A linear PSU (UK)

2009-03-10 Thread Glenn2
seanadams;404849 Wrote: That doesn't work either. You'd have to increase the input voltage to compensate for doubling the dropout voltage. Same amps, double the voltage, and you're in twice as much trouble as where you started! Hi Sean, Thanks for the input. Under load (before the regulator

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Stontronics 1.5A linear PSU (UK)

2009-03-10 Thread seanadams
Glenn2;405302 Wrote: Hi Sean, Thanks for the input. Under load (before the regulator shuts down) there's still over 11V. That's enough to feed a 7808-7805 combination I would have thought. The dropout would be shared among the two regulators, no? (and 3V each should be fine.) I'd be

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiophile power supply / conditioning

2009-03-10 Thread pryamomimo
For those who wanted to see some measurements. Just came across this while searching for something else on the web. Registration is needed to read that forum, so I am posting a link to Google cache.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Stontronics 1.5A linear PSU (UK)

2009-03-10 Thread Glenn2
Craptastic is a great word to describe it! I'll update this thread when I've got it up and running. -- Glenn2 Glenn2's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19286 View this thread: