Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] mini monitor dilemma

2009-09-02 Thread JezA
Have a listen to some ATC SCM 7s. Beautifully smooth, neutral sound (imo). No ports to cause you problems with placement. ATC are famed for their professional genuine monitor loudspeakers. http://www.atc.gb.net/scm7.htm -- JezA

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Inguz dsp plugin - what are the results?

2009-09-02 Thread george_k
Can somebody share their filters with me? I want to see if I can manage getting the software side working before investing in the hardware needed to conduct room sweeps. -- george_k george_k's Profile:

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] AVI ADM9.1 plus SB 3

2009-09-02 Thread dBerriff
I was asked in another thread to comment on my AVI ADM9.1 active speakers when they arrived - so here I go. First impressions are totally positive. They are well engineered and finished, and everything you need is in the box, except for batteries for the remote. You do need the remote: it is the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ref: What Should I Buy ?

2009-09-02 Thread OldCoder
If you go with a Duet or SB Classic, you might be perfectly satisfied. They sound pretty good. If it isn't good enough, a DAC Magic will elevate the quality considerably. I could not be happier with my Duet and Dac Magic. The transporter may be better, but my investment of $350 for a Duet

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

2009-09-02 Thread SuperQ
earwaxer;453963 Wrote: First of all - I dont know jack s**t about what I'm talking about, but the only way I can understand why the USB interface is subject to audible differences in cables is due to the streaming and clock oriented transmission of data vs. the packet delivery over ethernet.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] mini monitor dilemma

2009-09-02 Thread esbrewer
iPhone;453788 Wrote: What about active monitors? Have a look at AVI ADM 9.1 speakers. They are front ported so the shelf might not be such a draw back. Almost all speakers need to be away from the rear wall to get proper soundstage and imaging, but at least the rear port issue is solved. And

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] mini monitor dilemma

2009-09-02 Thread george_k
How bout a set of ProAc Tablette Reference 8's? They meet the requirement of being small (only 10.5 high) and should easily best the Paradigms in terms of sound quality (ProAc is a respected brand). Check out these Youtube vid to see them in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emyWgOi-Mqg