Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Amarra software

2011-11-24 Thread turbot fiend
firedog;672101 Wrote: I don't understand the bashing of the program virtually no one who posted has actually heard. I haven't heard it either, but lot's of users have spent good money on it after downloading the trial version and trying it, so it must be worth a try. I use Windows, and can

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] soundcheck's Touch Toolbox 2.0

2011-11-24 Thread Jacky
Hi all: I did not read the whole story here- anyway, as many of you enjoy more toolbox 2.0 I would like to test it by myself: Where can I download it? Second question: I already implemented Dynobot´s new touch mods- so would be there any possible interference with TB 2.0? Thanks in advance

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Squeezebox Touch Mod

2011-11-24 Thread Midnight
Jacky;671920 Wrote: How can I best reduce buffer size from default with dynobot´s mods but without installing Soundcheck 3.0? Thanks Factory reset, then install Soundcheck 2.0, change buffer size and then reinstall dynobot's mod... -- Midnight

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Squeezebox Touch Mod

2011-11-24 Thread Jacky
Midnight;672380 Wrote: Factory reset, then install Soundcheck 2.0, change buffer size and then reinstall dynobot's mod... Thanx, Found Soundcheck 2.0 for downloading, but no describtion anymore: can you provide me with any instructions, please? Never did such a mod before... Reagrds --

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] soundcheck's Touch Toolbox 3.0

2011-11-24 Thread paul.raulerson
I like most of the things you have done in TT3.0, and it makes the system sound better. In my testing, I ran into some issues that may or may not be issues for other folks. First, fresh reset, install TT3.0-LAN, take all the defaults with two exceptions - only use digital output and I turn

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Squeezebox Touch Mod

2011-11-24 Thread Midnight
Jacky;672389 Wrote: Thanx, Found Soundcheck 2.0 for downloading, but no describtion anymore: can you provide me with any instructions, please? Never did such a mod before... Reagrds Sure, 1. Open Squeezebox Server in Firefox. 2. Open Settings/Advanced 3. Select File Types from the pull

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Worst sounding album in your collection

2011-11-24 Thread pski
maggior;672143 Wrote: I just got my copy of this yesterday. Wow, the sound quality is so much better. Now the recording has the balls it always should have had. It's like a haze has been lifted off of it and the true sound comes through. Listening to this album before I always felt like

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] soundcheck's Touch Toolbox 3.0

2011-11-24 Thread korzena
paul.raulerson;672408 Wrote: The reduced depth in the soundstage does give some music a very flat presentation and puts an avery unflattering emphasis on some recordings. Note that these are not bad recordings, just recordings that depend a lot upon the spatial cues in the system to bring

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] soundcheck's Touch Toolbox 3.0

2011-11-24 Thread praganj
paul.raulerson;672408 Wrote: Oh, and following the tuning tips for the Squeezebox server is not safe if you have hi-res AIFFs in your library. Playing a Hires AIFF can resulting the DAC loosing lock and a utterly unsettling blast of noise through your speakers. It is a DAC issue, not

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Worst sounding album in your collection

2011-11-24 Thread maggior
pski;672440 Wrote: Lamb Lies Down on Broadway? Thripfgt? ??? Before the remasters of the entire genesis catalog, this album sounded pretty flat IMHO. I prefer to listen to the live version in the box set. The remaster really brought this recording to life. -- maggior Rich -

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] soundcheck's Touch Toolbox 3.0

2011-11-24 Thread paul.raulerson
praganj;672453 Wrote: It is a DAC issue, not SBT. One properly designed DAC should mute automaticallly when it will lose the clock or incoming sampling frequency will be changed. My Buffalo II is absolutely quiet, my former gigaworks DAC was making loud noises, when i was switching