Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ethernet Connection

2012-02-03 Thread Phil Leigh
evdplancke;688194 Wrote: I am using Audioengine a2 active speakers for both SBT and my PC. When I use cat7 cable to the SBT and the PC jack is plugged in the a2, then I hear the Ethernet traffic in the speakers (exactly as the switch led was replaced by a kid of buzzer, even when the PC is

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hey folks, please help me with getting Inguz/DRC/ setup on my SBT!!

2012-02-03 Thread Phil Leigh
It's going to be a long journey... First you need to the room measurements. You will need Audiolense (or siimilar), a good mic with a Flat response between 20hz and 15khz, a good mic stand, and a suspension mount for the mic. Then you need a USB interface for your PC like the one you already

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

2012-02-03 Thread Soundman
TheOctavist;688257 Wrote: the only tt options i am using...disable analog out, wireless off, and vollock.everything else is logitech(including screen being on).but... no differences in a dbt session btw this and stocklinear psu or without...no difference. This is hard to believe,

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

2012-02-03 Thread Jacky
Correct, One should regard that individually; set same attitude TT-3 as TheOctavist and nevertheless to me and some of my friends we hear marginal sound differences with loudspeaker however nearly no differences with headphones with a direct comparison with a second Logitech-SBT (both with

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

2012-02-03 Thread chill
Soundman;688307 Wrote: This is hard to believe, because we did a DBT with five people - comparing stock SBT and SBT with full TT3 (but Logitech priorities and buffer 2). Each and everyone was able to hear the difference every time, without failure! So from the results of this test and

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

2012-02-03 Thread Soundman
chill;688311 Wrote: How long did it take in your testing? Was it an instantly noticeable effect, were you listening to complete (say, 3 minute) tracks each time, or did it take half an hour of continuous playing in each configuration? First we listened several songs with each device to get

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ripping Vinyl Experiences

2012-02-03 Thread cunobelinus
On 2 Feb 2012, at 15:36, cliveb wrote: cunobelinus;688073 Wrote: You can transfer a 45 minute LP in 15 minutes? That's a neat trick. Surely TheLastMan means that it takes an extra 15 mins on top of the time to do the actual recording. Clearly, in which case by setting his figure of 15

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

2012-02-03 Thread superbonham
Everything is possible, but nothing is real, Living Colour, Type HumanMedia;688251 Wrote: What is obvious is also subjective and may be completely contrary depending on which viewpoint you hold. This might apply to personal opinions and beliefs. The benefit (and for some folks obviously

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

2012-02-03 Thread ZMK
Further to my initial tests, where I preferred a buffer value of 9200 with TT3.0. I now find that I get results through audio out similar to my Arcam Delta 70.2 CD player with flip-flop mod, if I set the buffer to 1 and disable thread priority and kernel mods by commenting out lines in the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ripping Vinyl Experiences

2012-02-03 Thread cunobelinus
On 2 Feb 2012, at 18:33, TheLastMan wrote: cunobelinus;688073 Wrote: Automatic track division tends to be very dodgy indeed with classical - the bulk of my music. I'll try VinylStudio again and see if it works now, but it certainly didn't last time. You are right, track breaks tend to be

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

2012-02-03 Thread chill
Soundman;688316 Wrote: First we listened several songs with each device to get used to the sound. Then, for the test, we switched back and forth after rather short times (10 secs up to 1 minute). The effect was instantly noticeable. And in the end we all agreed that we prefer the sound with

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

2012-02-03 Thread Gazjam
SBGK;688182 Wrote: Soundcheck, you have completely transformed my listening experience via the TT2.0 mods and then TT3.0, keep up the good work, I am sure there are a lot of people supporting you. The fact that you are annoying people who are loathe to experiment, but have a theory for

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

2012-02-03 Thread Soundman
chill;688324 Wrote: And all this was done 'double blind'? Correct -- Soundman Soundman's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3 View this thread:

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

2012-02-03 Thread superbonham
Gazjam;688326 Wrote: Question for the guys who are demanding Soundcheck prove his no claims made contribution to the Community and be honest ;) You running TT3 with your Touch setup? Of course I am using TT3 with my Touch. I also put the Touch in a wooden box (using hand-selcetd

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

2012-02-03 Thread chill
Gazjam;688326 Wrote: You running TT3 with your Touch setup? Nope. Justification? 1) Wifi, touch screen, radio stations with variable sample rates - these are all valuable features to me. 2) I'm running Toslink into a separate DAC, and have never heard a difference between any digital

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ripping Vinyl Experiences

2012-02-03 Thread cliveb
cunobelinus;688319 Wrote: On 2 Feb 2012, at 15:36, cliveb wrote: Assuming you're using a decent modern soundcard its noise floor will be so far below that of the vinyl that you have heaps of headroom available. Therefore you can afford to be very conservative when setting levels and

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ripping Vinyl Experiences

2012-02-03 Thread cunobelinus
On 3 Feb 2012, at 12:22, cliveb wrote: Well, just because the music is well-recorded classical does not alter the fact that vinyl LPs have a maximum dynamic range around the 60dB mark - perhaps 70dB for a pristine audiophile pressing with a following wind. Modern soundcards routinely

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ripping Vinyl Experiences

2012-02-03 Thread TheLastMan
cliveb;688331 Wrote: Well, just because the music is well-recorded classical does not alter the fact that vinyl LPs have a maximum dynamic range around the 60dB mark - perhaps 70dB for a pristine audiophile pressing with a following wind. Modern soundcards routinely achieve noise floors

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Squeezebox A/B/X testing?? Is there an app? Can someone dev one?

2012-02-03 Thread aubuti
It's not as flexible as the foobar ABX app, but ages ago Malcolm Wotton posted a nice little Perl plugin for comparing WAV vs. FLAC, and I think the later version also compared MP3. Someone may be able to adapt it to other comparisons. http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21545 --

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Crackling only through server?

2012-02-03 Thread mashley
I almost exclusively listen to mysqueezebox.com through my Transporter, A few months back I purchased a pair of Audio Note P4 monoblocs. Decided to listen to some streams via the PC just to see if there was a difference in sound quality and here is this popping in the highs again? Has anyone

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

2012-02-03 Thread superbonham
Soundman;688316 Wrote: First we listened several songs with each device to get used to the sound. Then, for the test, we switched back and forth after rather short times (10 secs up to 1 minute). The effect was instantly noticeable. And in the end we all agreed that we prefer the sound with

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where does a 3D soundstage come from?

2012-02-03 Thread mashley
Q-Sound has some interesting technology that produces a truly realistic 3D soundfield. http://www.qsound.com/index.htm You can google some albums that use this technology Amused to Death by Roger Waters is one that I frequently listen too. -- mashley

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Crackling only through server?

2012-02-03 Thread garym
1. how is transporter connected to server (ethernet or wifi) 2. how is transporter connected to amp/preamp (rca, digital out, balanced out) 3. OS of server, how is server connected to router (ethernet or wifi) 4. if ethernet, cat5, cat5e, cat6, cat 7? A basic test, which you've done it seems,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Crackling only through server?

2012-02-03 Thread garym
also, some odd issues with transporter can be solved with: 1. remove power to transporter 2. point remote at transporter, holding down the 1 key 3. while doing 2 above, restore power to transporter display on transporter will note it is doing reset, and then you can stop pressing 1 key --

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ethernet Connection

2012-02-03 Thread Wombat
Using cat7 for anything at home is not recommended. This cable has low damping even up to 1GHz. Of cause this cable can transport ultra high-speed data but the other way around also can transport HF garbage much better! This cable is really meant for profesional cabling with serious grounding.

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

2012-02-03 Thread Gazjam
superbonham;688329 Wrote: Of course I am using TT3 with my Touch. I also put the Touch in a wooden box (of handpicked bubinga) lined with blanket fish skin (very exclusive). To even further improve the listening experience I am wearing a tin foil hat (see

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ripping Vinyl Experiences

2012-02-03 Thread cliveb
TheLastMan;688345 Wrote: One of the facilities of VinylStudio is that it counts clips in your recording as you go along. Of course once the signal is digitised, there is no way to know for sure if it has been clipped - all you can do is apply some kind of rule such as 4 or more consecutive

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where does a 3D soundstage come from?

2012-02-03 Thread Phil Leigh
mashley;688353 Wrote: Q-Sound has some interesting technology that produces a truly realistic 3D soundfield. http://www.qsound.com/index.htm You can google some albums that use this technology Amused to Death by Roger Waters is one that I frequently listen too. It is impressive but in

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

2012-02-03 Thread superbonham
Gazjam;688373 Wrote: loosten your sphincter, you'll live longer :) Thanks for the anatomical tip. Also got one for you: ever thought about breast or butt implants made of your own brain tissue? Your life will be a lot easier if not distracted by thinking :) Gazjam;688373 Wrote: Was a

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

2012-02-03 Thread Gazjam
superbonham;688388 Wrote: Thanks for the anatomical tip. Also got one for you: ever thought about breast or butt implants made of your own brain tissue? Your life will be a lot easier if not distracted by thinking :) No. Should I? Don't know why, but I kinda foresee an answer along

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How low is low?

2012-02-03 Thread adamdea
cunobelinus;688085 Wrote: On 2 Feb 2012, at 13:50, Jeff Flowerday wrote: Down to what hz can you actually hear at 8ft? Hearing is the least of it at these pitches. It's not the only sense involved. Profound bass is primarily felt. However, the answer to the question is about 12-14Hz.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ripping Vinyl Experiences

2012-02-03 Thread TheLastMan
cliveb;688379 Wrote: Of course once the signal is digitised, there is no way to know for sure if it has been clippedTrue. However I am usually aware of when the clipping takes place and a pretty good idea where in the track it is. I have never let a recording go grossly into clipping. If

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

2012-02-03 Thread superbonham
Gazjam;688390 Wrote: Sorry, I've no idea what you just said. Dont bother re-explaining though. Can i ask how old you are? 41. Why? Was a genuine question btw, did you try one of the tweaks I suggested? -- superbonham

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hey folks, please help me with getting Inguz/DRC/ setup on my SBT!!

2012-02-03 Thread adamdea
Phil Leigh;688164 Wrote: you need to study the very long thread that starts with this post... http://forums.slimdevices.com/showpost.php?p=532485postcount=1 I can ty and help you, but I only use Audiolense to do my measurements and creat the convolution file. It's a world of pain to get

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How low is low?

2012-02-03 Thread magiccarpetride
TiredLegs;688202 Wrote: Also, the fact that your speakers are specified to 40 Hz does not mean that they have zero output below that frequency, it just means that the output below that frequency is reduced below whatever threshold they use in their spec. (The response falloff isn't

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

2012-02-03 Thread superbonham
Gazjam;688373 Wrote: loosten your sphincter, you'll live longer :) Was a genuine question btw, DO you use TT3 with your Touch? So just in case this might be a misunderstanding due to differences in language: translating the above statement into my native language would give a very rude insult

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

2012-02-03 Thread magiccarpetride
chill;688330 Wrote: Nope. Justification? 1) Wifi, touch screen, radio stations with variable sample rates - these are all valuable features to me. 2) I'm running Toslink into a separate DAC, and have never heard a difference between any digital sources. An interesting thing

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] psycho acoustics: the nightmare of listening tests

2012-02-03 Thread magiccarpetride
totoro;688266 Wrote: If the person behaves like a troll, pointing it out isn't an unwarranted attack. Reality isn't optional In your opinion, of course. -- magiccarpetride magiccarpetride's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Squeezebox A/B/X testing?? Is there an app? Can someone dev one?

2012-02-03 Thread magiccarpetride
TheOctavist;688162 Wrote: id love that, sure many others would too. would help the SNR here... who are the heavy hitting developers I could propose this to? What would be the point, now that we've established that there exist no audible differences between stock SBT and SBT with TT3.0

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] psycho acoustics: the nightmare of listening tests

2012-02-03 Thread adamdea
totoro;688266 Wrote: If the person behaves like a troll, pointing it out isn't an unwarranted attack. Reality isn't optional Especially, one might think, if the troll in question had identified himself as a troll in an earlier post which described itself (half accurately) as sophisticated

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

2012-02-03 Thread Gazjam
superbonham;688402 Wrote: So just in case this might be a misunderstanding due to differences in language: translating the above statement into my native language would give a very rude insult and would make me wonder about your age actually. Whoa easy there fella... Apologies if your

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

2012-02-03 Thread aubuti
superbonham;688349 Wrote: Any suggestion on how to set up a blind test for these (and similar) settings is appreciated. I'm especially interested about ways to blind the switching of sources. I would think that usually requires software doing the switching, or some customized hardware,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How low is low?

2012-02-03 Thread pski
It might be surprising that the low A on a piano is 27.5 hz -- pski real stereo doesn't just wake the neighbors, it -enrages- them.. It is truly the Golden Age of Wireless pski's Profile:

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

2012-02-03 Thread darrell
Gazjam;688411 Wrote: I'm all for simple and cheap tweaks that work, but putting the Touch in a wooden box and wearing a tinfoil hat is fucking stupid. ;) Indeed. As is tweaking a TCP/IP server (i.e the computer running LMS) in the expectation that it will improve sound quality. Those who

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

2012-02-03 Thread Phil Leigh
darrell;688422 Wrote: Indeed. As is tweaking a TCP/IP server (i.e the computer running LMS) in the expectation that it will improve sound quality. Those who genuinely don't understand how computer networking works might believe that this is more plausible than the tinfoil hat and wooden box,

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

2012-02-03 Thread jmschnur
Are there issues when two touches are playing different songs. One touch being sound touch 3 Ethernet and the other wireless on the same server? -- jmschnur Joel jmschnur's Profile:

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

2012-02-03 Thread Phil Leigh
jmschnur;688430 Wrote: Are there issues when two touches are playing different songs. One touch being sound touch 3 Ethernet and the other wireless on the same server? What kind of issues? -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] psycho acoustics: the nightmare of listening tests

2012-02-03 Thread ralphpnj
adamdea;688408 Wrote: Especially, one might think, if the troll in question had identified himself as a troll in an earlier post which described itself (half accurately) as sophisticated trolling. Who could do that and then say that calling him a troll was an unwarranted attack?

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

2012-02-03 Thread Phil Leigh
aubuti;688418 Wrote: I'm especially interested about ways to blind the switching of sources. I would think that usually requires software doing the switching, or some customized hardware, especially to allow for the possibility of _not_ changing the source sometimes (eg, ABAB ABAA BABB).

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] psycho acoustics: the nightmare of listening tests

2012-02-03 Thread Phil Leigh
ralphpnj;688432 Wrote: I don't believe that is a troll in the most common usage of the term with respect to internet forums. What he does is play devil's advocate, in that he does not make personal attacks but rather just posts a contrary opinion in order to stir the pot and more importantly

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] psycho acoustics: the nightmare of listening tests

2012-02-03 Thread magiccarpetride
Phil Leigh;688434 Wrote: as John Lennon said gimme some truth... Life's too short to play games. I don't mind MCR, I just wish he'd check his internet persona at the door and communicate properly. Define 'communicate properly'. According to who? There is more than one potential position of

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How low is low?

2012-02-03 Thread magiccarpetride
pski;688419 Wrote: It might be surprising that the low A on a piano is 27.5 hz Surprising to whom? Piano players? -- magiccarpetride magiccarpetride's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=37863 View

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

2012-02-03 Thread TheOctavist
FWIW, more DBT testing today with several other members. we all failed miserably(different group of folks, other than me) I simply do not believe anyone who says they pass/identify a proper DBT comparing these things.. if none of the 10+ mensch that participated here with me could ID

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] AB Testing Support

2012-02-03 Thread TheOctavist
Hey...could someone adapt this and make it an A/B/X setup?/? I would REALLY like an ABX app for SBT. infinitely useful.. -- TheOctavist VortexboxSBT(stock(TT failed dbt)Forssell MDAC-2Klein and Hummell 0300D Sota Sapphire/Lyra KleosBespoke Valve Phono StageMastersound Due VentiLink Audio

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] psycho acoustics: the nightmare of listening tests

2012-02-03 Thread jfo
ralphpnj;688432 Wrote: I don't believe that is a troll in the most common usage of the term with respect to internet forums. What he does is play devil's advocate, in that he does not make personal attacks but rather just posts a contrary opinion in order to stir the pot and more importantly

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] psycho acoustics: the nightmare of listening tests

2012-02-03 Thread Phil Leigh
magiccarpetride;688442 Wrote: Define 'communicate properly'. According to who? There is more than one potential position of authority, as I'm sure you know already. And also, not everything that is official at a certain moment stays official for long. You know what I mean... No need to

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How low is low?

2012-02-03 Thread Phil Leigh
magiccarpetride;688443 Wrote: Surprising to whom? Piano players? I think he means people like SBGK whose systems roll off at well above 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/W7)+Teddy Pardo PSU

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is spending more on the front end the answer?

2012-02-03 Thread magiccarpetride
vett93;687276 Wrote: My theory is that the weakest link in the system will limit the sound. However, good modern electronics can be had for a few $Ks. But good speakers usually cost more than that. So the speakers would meed more investment than any piece of the electronics. This is

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is spending more on the front end the answer?

2012-02-03 Thread Phil Leigh
magiccarpetride;688451 Wrote: This is assuming that the quality of speakers increases proportionally with their price tag. Which is not my experience, not at all. To me, this is similar to asking what's more important for preparing a great meal: quality ingredients, or quality pots and

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] psycho acoustics: the nightmare of listening tests

2012-02-03 Thread magiccarpetride
Phil Leigh;688449 Wrote: You know what I mean... No need to play games forever! To you, whose mind appears to be of a dogmatic, a priori bend, exploring things and turning every stone on the path may look like playing games... You are the official guardian of the official way of thinking, the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is spending more on the front end the answer?

2012-02-03 Thread magiccarpetride
Phil Leigh;688452 Wrote: Quite, so one needs to start with a decent recording/mastering... If you don't start with that, all bets are off! All right, but assuming that to be the case -- assuming that we start from a decent recording/mastering (not such an unrealistic assumption, non?). Now

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] psycho acoustics: the nightmare of listening tests

2012-02-03 Thread Phil Leigh
magiccarpetride;688453 Wrote: To you, whose mind appears to be of a dogmatic, a priori bend, exploring things and turning every stone on the path may look like playing games... You are the official guardian of the official way of thinking, the officially established and sanctified truths,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] psycho acoustics: the nightmare of listening tests

2012-02-03 Thread darrell
magiccarpetride;688453 Wrote: To you, whose mind appears to be of a dogmatic, a priori bend, exploring things and turning every stone on the path may look like playing games... You are the official guardian of the official way of thinking, the officially established and sanctified truths,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is spending more on the front end the answer?

2012-02-03 Thread Phil Leigh
magiccarpetride;688456 Wrote: All right, but assuming that to be the case -- assuming that we start from a decent recording/mastering (not such an unrealistic assumption, non?). Now what would be more important: the ingredients (i.e. the 'freshness' of digital bits that are being clocked and

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is spending more on the front end the answer?

2012-02-03 Thread magiccarpetride
Phil Leigh;688458 Wrote: Well, when playing your vintage guitars (of which I have a few too )... How much attention do you pay to the plectrum/pick? Excellent question: I pay enormous attention to picks, as they make or break my performance. -- magiccarpetride

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is spending more on the front end the answer?

2012-02-03 Thread Phil Leigh
magiccarpetride;688460 Wrote: Excellent question: I pay enormous attention to picks, as they make or break my performance. Exactly. So armed with a decent recording guitar) and a good pick (speakers) and a good amp(digital player) then what's next, guitar leadamplifier)?... Ther you go. The

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is spending more on the front end the answer?

2012-02-03 Thread magiccarpetride
Phil Leigh;688462 Wrote: Exactly. So armed with a decent recording guitar) and a good pick (speakers) and a good amp(digital player) then what's next, guitar leadamplifier)?... Ther you go. The only thing we haven't covered is your ears/brain... Please don't cover them, I won't be able to

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] psycho acoustics: the nightmare of listening tests

2012-02-03 Thread ralphpnj
magiccarpetride;688453 Wrote: . But I'm not expecting you to be in a position to grasp that. Whsh! no need to repost mcr's nonsense yet again. Phil Leigh;688457 Wrote: Thanks for the psychedelic bollocks... And it will take way more than you've got to whoosh me, Phil, now I'm

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Should one hear sound directly from speakers?

2012-02-03 Thread vett93
I often read reviews that claim speakers disappeared in the room. My interpretation is that they couldn't tell the sound were directly from the speakers. I'd like to hear comments on this subject. On my main system, I can hear sound directly from the speakers. The center image is very clear for

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

2012-02-03 Thread jmschnur
Phil Leigh;688431 Wrote: What kind of issues? Is the sound quality of the touch tool 3 affected by the simultaneous playing of the 2nd touch on the same server? -- jmschnur Joel jmschnur's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is there a device to make internet radio streams sound better?

2012-02-03 Thread mashley
Yes, I use one myself to very good effect, the Behringer ultramatch Deq 24/96. Anyone that thinks this is horse shit plainly hasn't listened to one. I listen via a pair of Audio Note P4 monoblocs, with ESL63's. I have modified it somewhat as per Lampizator.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] psycho acoustics: the nightmare of listening tests

2012-02-03 Thread darrell
ralphpnj;688466 Wrote: I still think that if magiccarpetride would put the games aside for awhile he might actually have some worthwhile information and ideas to contribute. But then again, maybe not. I think, maybe not. If it is all an attempt at a joke, it still betrays that condescending,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Should one hear sound directly from speakers?

2012-02-03 Thread mashley
I had a pair of BW 601's and they were superb little speakers and I had much the same experience as you. It wasn't until I changed to Magnepan MMG's and then Quad ESL63's that I could get them to entirely disappear it depends on the recording as to where the instruments are placed. YMMV --

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

2012-02-03 Thread guidof
jmschnur;688469 Wrote: Is the sound quality of the touch tool 3 affected by the simultaneous playing of the 2nd touch on the same server? Not in my house. Guido F. -- guidof MUSIC ROOM: Marantz TT 15S1 Turntable, Virtuoso Wood Cartridge-Conrad Johnson Motif preamp Oppo BDP-83 Universal

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

2012-02-03 Thread darrell
As long as your network speed is adequate (and there's no reason why it shouldn't be), I'd say no difference. If for some reason the network was not up to it, you'll get pauses in playback as rebuffering occurs. Try it and see. -- darrell

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Should one hear sound directly from speakers?

2012-02-03 Thread castalla
quote/ I'd like to hear comments on this subject. unquote/ At 17 K a pair they should do more than just disappear -- castalla 1 Touch - Muse M50 EX TPA3123 T-Amp Mini - Acoustics Q10 speakers - 2 duff ears - purfek! 1 Logitech Radio + remote - purfek!

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] psycho acoustics: the nightmare of listening tests

2012-02-03 Thread totoro
magiccarpetride;688442 Wrote: Define 'communicate properly'. According to who? There is more than one potential position of authority, as I'm sure you know already. And also, not everything that is official at a certain moment stays official for long. Tiresome pseudo-intellectual

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] psycho acoustics: the nightmare of listening tests

2012-02-03 Thread totoro
magiccarpetride;688453 Wrote: To you, whose mind appears to be of a dogmatic, a priori bend, exploring things and turning every stone on the path may look like playing games... You are the official guardian of the official way of thinking, the officially established and sanctified truths,

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

2012-02-03 Thread superbonham
Gazjam;688411 Wrote: Whoa easy there fella... Apologies if your native language isn't English, the comment was meant light heartedly.(hence the smiley) That's the problem of a foreign language not well enough spoken - one just does not get the subtleties. So please accept my apologies if I

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] psycho acoustics: the nightmare of listening tests

2012-02-03 Thread cunobelinus
On 3 Feb 2012, at 21:33, darrell wrote: magiccarpetride;688453 Wrote: To you, whose mind appears to be of a dogmatic, a priori bend, exploring things and turning every stone on the path may look like playing games... You are the official guardian of the official way of thinking, the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How low is low?

2012-02-03 Thread cunobelinus
On 3 Feb 2012, at 21:14, Phil Leigh wrote: magiccarpetride;688443 Wrote: Surprising to whom? Piano players? I think he means people like SBGK whose systems roll off at well above that... Much more likely that than piano players, don't you think? They'd all know, and most soloists

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is there a device to make internet radio streams sound better?

2012-02-03 Thread castalla
A good bottle of Scotch ? -- castalla 1 Touch - Muse M50 EX TPA3123 T-Amp Mini - Acoustics Q10 speakers - 2 duff ears - purfek! 1 Logitech Radio + remote - purfek! castalla's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] psycho acoustics: the nightmare of listening tests

2012-02-03 Thread ralphpnj
What if one were to run some double blind tests (dbts)using only blind people. Would the results be different for them since their other senses may well be heightened, particularly their hearing. I'm not really serious about actually running such a test but I think it makes for an intriguing

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is there a device to make internet radio streams sound better?

2012-02-03 Thread pski
mashley;688470 Wrote: Yes, I use one myself to very good effect, the Behringer ultramatch Deq 24/96. Anyone that thinks this is horse shit plainly hasn't listened to one. I listen via a pair of Audio Note P4 monoblocs, with ESL63's. I have modified it somewhat as per Lampizator.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Crackling only through server?

2012-02-03 Thread mashley
Thanks Gary, I'm about to try your suggestions. -- mashley mashley's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=36549 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=82558

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Crackling only through server?

2012-02-03 Thread ralphpnj
mashley;688487 Wrote: Thanks Gary, Had my stats checked out and upgraded at the same time, hence no probs there. I was thinking PC problems myself, will re-install and see how that goes. Have you tried simply doing a full shut down and restart on the computer/server running LMS/SBS. I

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Crackling only through server?

2012-02-03 Thread garym
mashley;688487 Wrote: Thanks Gary, Had my stats checked out and upgraded at the same time, hence no probs there. Just performed Transporter reset - it displayed Programming Xilinx? Will see how this goes now. I was originally thinking PC problems myself, will re-install if the above

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How low is low?

2012-02-03 Thread pski
cunobelinus;688482 Wrote: On 3 Feb 2012, at 21:14, Phil Leigh wrote: magiccarpetride;688443 Wrote: Surprising to whom? Piano players? I think he means people like SBGK whose systems roll off at well above that... Much more likely that than piano players, don't you think?

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

2012-02-03 Thread Gazjam
I agree with you here The plural of anecdote is not data ;) -- Gazjam Gazjam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18604 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91322

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How low is low?

2012-02-03 Thread pski
magiccarpetride;688443 Wrote: Surprising to whom? Piano players? Actually, no. My population there would me more like people who understand what a hz is. As you can see, piano players know better. p -- pski real stereo doesn't just wake the neighbors, it -enrages- them.. It is truly the

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

2012-02-03 Thread pski
darrell;688475 Wrote: As long as your network speed is adequate (and there's no reason why it shouldn't be), I'd say no difference. If for some reason the network was not up to it, you'll get pauses in playback as rebuffering occurs. Try it and see. You fight an impossible argument. By

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How low is low?

2012-02-03 Thread magiccarpetride
pski;688492 Wrote: Actually, no. My population there would me more like people who understand what a hz is. As you can see, piano players know better. p I'd be surprised if piano players ever stopped to think what's the hz of the note they just played. -- magiccarpetride

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How low is low?

2012-02-03 Thread pski
magiccarpetride;688495 Wrote: I'd be surprised if piano players ever stopped to think what's the hz of the note they just played. Prepare to be surprised ! Read up on this thread ! There was once a proposal for a new diacritical mark. It was called the interobang and was the combination of

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Should one hear sound directly from speakers?

2012-02-03 Thread pski
vett93;688468 Wrote: I often read reviews that claim speakers disappeared in the room. My interpretation is that they couldn't tell the sound were directly from the speakers. I'd like to hear comments on this subject. On my main system, I can hear sound directly from the speakers. The

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

2012-02-03 Thread chill
Gazjam;688493 Wrote: The plural of anecdote is not data ;) Ha! Good one! -- chill chill's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10839 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Crackling only through server?

2012-02-03 Thread pski
ralphpnj;688488 Wrote: Have you tried simply doing a full shut down and restart on the computer/server running LMS/SBS. I know it may sound stupid but sometimes the simple things get overlooked. Recently my Touch appeared to having trouble playing some files, as in the files played but the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How low is low?

2012-02-03 Thread magiccarpetride
pski;688496 Wrote: Prepare to be surprised ! Read up on this thread ! There was once a proposal for a new diacritical mark. It was called the interobang and was the combination of an exclamation point and a question mark. Here's what it meant to imply: WTF? I really think the idea

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] psycho acoustics: the nightmare of listening tests

2012-02-03 Thread pski
cunobelinus;688481 Wrote: On 3 Feb 2012, at 21:33, darrell wrote: magiccarpetride;688453 Wrote: To you, whose mind appears to be of a dogmatic, a priori bend, exploring things and turning every stone on the path may look like playing games... You are the official guardian of the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How low is low?

2012-02-03 Thread pski
magiccarpetride;688500 Wrote: OK, good thing it's Friday, and you have the entire weekend ahead of you. Take it easy, get a lot of rest, drink a lot of liquids, and in general, relax and recuperate. We'll see you on Monday, and I'm sure the buzzing in your head will all get cleared up by

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

2012-02-03 Thread pski
SBGK;688509 Wrote: Phil, I am interested in getting some ferrites to try and reduce any rfi coming into my laptop, router, ethernet etc. You said you had used them for a no of years and I wondered if you have any recommendations for which ones to get and how to deploy them or is it just

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