Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Touch V Classic Digital Output

2010-07-19 Thread aubuti
Search these forums a little and you'll see that this has been analyzed more carefully by others and discussed at great length, and the consensus seems to be yes. Based on my own side-by-side non-blind testing I think so, too. -- aubuti --

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Touch V Classic Digital Output

2010-07-19 Thread garym
Short answer: Touch is a better digital transport than SB Classic. See links in this message for some related discussion. http://forums.slimdevices.com/showpost.php?p=562515&postcount=3 -- garym garym's Profile: http://fo

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Touch V Classic Digital Output

2010-07-19 Thread goopie
Does the Touch sound better than the Classic from the digital output? -- goopie goopie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16161 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80557

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Calling John Swenson? "Screen Off" Touch software tweak?

2010-07-19 Thread Gazjam
John, you mentioned you were working on this and had got it ALMOST there? Any update as of yet? Thanks Gaz. -- Gazjam Gazjam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18604 View this thread: http://forums

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Digital OUT encoding on TP, now AES & S/PDIF together

2010-07-19 Thread DCtoDaylight
your momo;562730 Wrote: > Currently I made very good experience with the BNC out, but I could not > hear clear difference between AES or S/PDIF data format. seanadams;562845 Wrote: > There isn't supposed to be. To expand a little on Sean's comment, there is no difference in the signal data tra

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Which Squeezebox combo as a decent primary source?

2010-07-19 Thread Robin Bowes
On 19/07/10 22:40, Nomis wrote: > > To Robin Bowes - I'm based near Oxford. Ah, OK. Was going to suggest a lend of my Transporter if you were nearer. If you can afford it, you won't be disappointed with the Transporter, IMHO. R. ___ audiophiles maili

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter Versions

2010-07-19 Thread JJZolx
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79339 -- JJZolx JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80550 __

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter Versions

2010-07-19 Thread baten
Are all Transporter versions the same? I've noticed sellers advertising specific P/N's. Or is the P/N a unit serial number? P/N 830-xx P/N 930-xx -- baten baten's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?u

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Which Squeezebox combo as a decent primary source?

2010-07-19 Thread Nomis
Hi, Thanks for all the advice and pointers! The verdict on the Touch seems to be mixed, both as an analogue and digital source. While it's acknowledged that the Transporter can be improved, the concensus appears to be positive ... at least enough to convince me it's worth tracking one down to ha

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Digital OUT encoding on TP, now AES & S/PDIF together

2010-07-19 Thread seanadams
your momo;562730 Wrote: > > Currently I made very good experience with the BNC out, but I could not > hear clear difference between AES or S/PDIF data format. There isn't supposed to be. -- seanadams seanadams's Profile

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Which Squeezebox combo as a decent primary source?

2010-07-19 Thread michael123
iPhone;562836 Wrote: > Come on Michael, don't you need to qualify that post?! If I remember > correctly you have had you Transporter modified so you would not be > comparing an OEM TP to an OEM Touch. So its also not your system, its > more specifically your modified TP that matters! no, no, I m

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Which Squeezebox combo as a decent primary source?

2010-07-19 Thread iPhone
michael123;562819 Wrote: > TP > _On_my_system_, Touch was not even close.. > > Come on Michael, don't you need to qualify that post?! If I remember correctly you have had you Transporter modified so you would not be comparing an OEM TP to an OEM Touch. So its also not your system, its more spe

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does the Touch provide a bit perfect output?

2010-07-19 Thread Phil Leigh
michael123;562820 Wrote: > Every interface today outputs bit perfect, time perfect is the > interesting one.. I like that... -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal... Touch(wired/XP) - TACT 2.2X (Linear PSU) + Good Vibr

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does the Touch provide a bit perfect output?

2010-07-19 Thread michael123
Every interface today outputs bit perfect, time perfect is the interesting one.. -- michael123 michael123's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=23745 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/sho

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Which Squeezebox combo as a decent primary source?

2010-07-19 Thread michael123
TP _On_my_system_, Touch was not even close.. 1200 pounds might be a lot of money, buy on eBay or audiogon (new one) for less. -- michael123 michael123's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=23745 View

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Digital OUT encoding on TP, now AES & S/PDIF together

2010-07-19 Thread Phil Leigh
seanadams;562657 Wrote: > Indeed, the voltages are completely different. However, they will always > be correct on the respective interface - each has its own electronics > for the driving circuit. The software setting only controls the > contents of the data stream, which is sent to all ports th

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Which Squeezebox combo as a decent primary source?

2010-07-19 Thread iPhone
Nomis;562511 Wrote: > I mean is the Transporter *really* a better digital source than the Duet > or Touch? I'm prepared to take a punt even on a "dead" product if it is > the best way to go. > Yes. It is my opinion that the Transporter is the best source of all the Squeezeboxes for both Digital

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] RC (Inguz etc.)

2010-07-19 Thread rbl
But Inguz does EQ consumes and negligible CPU time on my laptop. Most people just want bass and treble, but frankly one you have done that you may as well give a full EQ option ... Do you have any experience of Inguz with Windows 7? -- rbl --

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] RC (Inguz etc.)

2010-07-19 Thread michael123
rbl;562738 Wrote: > Does anyone have it working on Windows 7 (32 bit) and 7.5.0? Mine seems > temperamental to say the least! Sometimes works, sometimes works but > with only one SB3 connected, and sometimes never works. > > Why oh why won't Logitech just build EQ in?? Good EQ is not si

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] RC (Inguz etc.)

2010-07-19 Thread rbl
Does anyone have it working on Windows 7 (32 bit) and 7.5.0? Mine seems temperamental to say the least! Sometimes works, sometimes works but with only one SB3 connected, and sometimes never works. Why oh why won't Logitech just build EQ in?? -- rbl -

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Digital OUT encoding on TP, now AES & S/PDIF together

2010-07-19 Thread your momo
seanadams;562657 Wrote: > > Actually for the best signal you should use either of the 75Ω coax > outputs. Although TP implements AES/EBU as well as possible, it is a > defective specification and its only practical use is to take advantage > of microphone cables you might have lying around the s

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does the Touch provide a bit perfect output?

2010-07-19 Thread Themis
gdg;562708 Wrote: > I've been told that my iMac (newest 27") doesn't output a bit perfect > data stream. Would I be able to get this with a Squeezebox Touch? You can have a very good data stream with your iMac, provided you have the right setup : http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/wiki/index.php/ITun