Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?

2009-08-30 Thread Themis
Seems to me that subwoofer+satellites setup has been for long in hi-fi discussions. Back is the 70's there used to be several designers who proposed this solution and some enthusiasts adopting it. The main interest of such a setup was that satellites (two-way generally) produce a cleaner sound in

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] transporter - wired ethernet vs. wifi?

2009-08-30 Thread amcluesent
The TP powers-down the wi-fi card when Ethernet is plugged in. The resultant drop in RF emissions could reduce the noise floor and reduce the load on regulators, all of which could have an effect on the analogue stages. -- amcluesent

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] [SPAM] Re: Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?

2009-08-30 Thread Robin Bowes
On 30/08/09 05:05, mac wrote: No need to spend that much money (for a SMS-1). The Inguz DSP plugin is ideally suited to this task... and it's free. For not much money one can buy an inexpensive calibrated measurement mic and use either free measurement software or something like TrueRTA.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] transporter - wired ethernet vs. wifi?

2009-08-30 Thread Themis
amcluesent;453006 Wrote: The TP powers-down the wi-fi card when Ethernet is plugged in. The resultant drop in RF emissions could reduce the noise floor and reduce the load on regulators, all of which could have an effect on the analogue stages. So, (theoretically) there could be a

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Why Hi-Fi Journalists make my blood boil...

2009-08-30 Thread dBerriff
This thread has cost me real money... I have ordered a pair of AVI ADM9.1 speakers after thinking through my experiences with HiFi / Slim Audio (sorry, Logitech) / home studio gear (where active speakers rule) over the last few years. Some of the references got me reading around, Ashley from AVI

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Why Hi-Fi Journalists make my blood boil...

2009-08-30 Thread KMorgan
dBerriff;453019 Wrote: This thread has cost me real money... I have ordered a pair of AVI ADM9.1 speakers after thinking through my experiences with HiFi / Slim Audio (sorry, Logitech) / home studio gear (where active speakers rule) over the last few years. Some of the references got me

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Why Hi-Fi Journalists make my blood boil...

2009-08-30 Thread dBerriff
KMorgan;453064 Wrote: I would be very interested in hearing how you get on. Post back when you get the chance. K I certainly will. Unfortunately it can take a few days for deliveries to reach our island, and Monday is a holiday in the UK. I am really happy with the sound of my current

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Why Hi-Fi Journalists make my blood boil...

2009-08-30 Thread earwaxer
dBerriff;453123 Wrote: I would not consider anything other than powered monitors for my (low-end) home studio. Even my bass guitar amp cabs are self-powered. It makes sense so why hadn't I made the connection with my HiFi set-up? Not sure really - anyway I have decided to try the AVIs as

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Higher Sampling Rate for Transporter

2009-08-30 Thread Pat Farrell
earwaxer wrote: Until or unless all 16 bit music is remastered in 24bit and offered for download over the internet I don't see myself getting too excited about it. Lots of music was recorded in only 16 bit, nothing will add back the lost bits. Well done RedBook can sound great, but loudness

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Higher Sampling Rate for Transporter

2009-08-30 Thread earwaxer
I thought I was the only audiophile to not be impressed with 24/96 sound! I have found much better sound improvement from fairly simple and relatively inexpensive tweaks. For me, substituting solid core silver wiring in my t-amp has improved the sound of my paltry 16 bit music collection to a

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Why Hi-Fi Journalists make my blood boil...

2009-08-30 Thread dBerriff
Thank you but I cannot take the credit for being on to something; this goes to: http://www.avihifi.co.uk/ I actually feel that I have been a bit slow on the uptake and have wasted quite a bit of time over the last couple of years and should have seen the way forward as soon as I realised what

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 with Beresford Caiman

2009-08-30 Thread Labarum
ashmore;451735 Wrote: So, Caiman owners, how do you feel about the little box of tricks now you've had it for a little while? Lots of views, including mine, here http://www.theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=3404 -- Labarum Brian Squeezebox 3 Classic and Virgin Cable Box

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] transporter - wired ethernet vs. wifi?

2009-08-30 Thread Phil Leigh
amcluesent;453006 Wrote: The TP powers-down the wi-fi card when Ethernet is plugged in. The resultant drop in RF emissions could reduce the noise floor and reduce the load on regulators, all of which could have an effect on the analogue stages and random gamma rays might affect the noise

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Why Hi-Fi Journalists make my blood boil...

2009-08-30 Thread Phil Leigh
Some of us have been running active systems for 20+ years ... :-) -- 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 (wired) - TACT 2.2X (Linear PSU) + Good Vibrations S/W - MF Triplethreat(Audiocom full mods) - Linn 5103 -

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] transporter - wired ethernet vs. wifi?

2009-08-30 Thread DCtoDaylight
Phil Leigh;453240 Wrote: ... and random gamma rays might affect the noise floor too :0) Actually... It's not the random gamma ray's, it's the alpha particle emissions from lead solder that you have to worry about They induce single bit soft errors. At cd data rates, you might get a