Archimago wrote:
> But I'm just not going to spend money shipping it to Canada if there's
> no evidence at this point that it does anything better than what I've
> accomplished for cheaper.
Fair enough. You put a ton of time into your testing.
These various "noise concerns" surrounding compute
Archimago wrote:
> Interesting path. Wondering why you went back to the spinner from
> Transporter 3 years ago?
>
> I got my first Squeezebox (SB3) around the time they were introduced
> (2005) and have not looked back since! Still have a SACD player attached
> but haven't turned the thing on fo
jkeny wrote:
> Absolute bullshit that I already corrected you & Arny before. You either
> purposely misrepresent what noise the Regen is addressing in the USB
> signal or you just can't comprehend the technical aspects of it.
> Whichever is the case, your continued pushing of this 8KHz noise as t
Archimago wrote:
> Thanks for the note JH. No, I have not tested the UpTone but I have
> demonstrated a way to reduce the packet noise in my system 'using the
> Corning Optical USB Cable'
> (http://archimago.blogspot.ca/2015/05/measurements-corning-usb-3-optical.html).
> And then later evaluating
jh901 wrote:
> I ditched CD spinning altogether many years ago upon buying my first
> Duet. Those were great times! I definitely credit Slimdevices for
> rejuvenating my interest in this hobby. I upgraded to a Transporter at
> some point and then began to take a serious interest in building a
jh901 wrote:
> Did you test the UpTone Audio USB Regen Amber? 'Swenson link'
> (http://uptoneaudio.com/pages/j-swenson-tech-corner) <---
Thanks for the note JH. No, I have not tested the UpTone but I have
demonstrated a way to reduce the packet noise in my system 'using the
Corning Optical USB
Wombat wrote:
> It is more like fastening the gas pedal with silver screws and claiming
> the car got faster. It measures the same speed afterwards but the
> measurement must be wrong because everyone can feel it...
Well, at least you respect those whose experiences differ from yours.
Clearly.
Mnyb wrote:
> But if I in a car forum claimed that my Corvette had 9 billion
> horsepowers , I would probably be called upon that BS .
>
> In audio forums we are suposed to accept claims that are even more
> unreasonable ?
It is more like fastening the gas pedal with silver screws and claiming
t
ralphpnj wrote:
> Note: there is a big difference between being famous and being infamous
> :)
I would have to say that Arny has, remarkably, achieved both!
Rg
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jh901 wrote:
> Let us know when you ever become an internet legend.
Don't hold your breath..
Rg
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jh901 wrote:
> Let us know when you ever become an internet legend. Arnie's work since
> the dawn of the Usenet and the web will be noted for decades and decades
> after we are all long forgotten.
Note: there is a big difference between being famous and being infamous
:)
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rgro wrote:
> Truly remarkable. Just when I think Arny's posts can't get any more
> amazing, he outdoes himself. This is so far afield from cliveb's post
> that it makes Wrong Way Corrigan look like Magellan.
Let us know when you ever become an internet legend. Arnie's work since
the dawn of
arnyk wrote:
> Pure deflection. I debunked it so now you want to distance yourself from
> it.
>
>
>
> That's just as wrong, but since you've already dismissed the logical
> arguments against it...
>
>
>
> Actually they often do give up, but since you are dismissing that proven
> fact...
>
Archimago wrote:
> All these things are supposed to make significant differences, right!?
> Didn't you even claim to hear OS differences? All we get is -faith and
> testimony- - and we have millions/billions of religious followers -
> 1500+ for the Regen is peanuts... No different than a tiny cu
Archimago wrote:
> JH901. Have you not been running a computer music server all this time!?
> Did you used to own a Squeezebox?
>
> Missing out man! It doesn't cost much to buy a simple quiet/silent
> computer and storage these days and start the ripping/tagging process!
> Invest in a good DAC a
Archimago wrote:
> JH901. Have you not been running a computer music server all this time!?
> Did you used to own a Squeezebox?
>
> Missing out man! It doesn't cost much to buy a simple quiet/silent
> computer and storage these days and start the ripping/tagging process!
> Invest in a good DAC a
jh901 wrote:
> Indeed.
>
>
>
>
>
> The hi-end "server" market continues to work itself out. For me, I want
> most of what you suggest except that I want internal storage and a USB
> output for use with a USB DAC. The wi-fi would only be used for tablet
> functions. Seems that Aurender and
arnyk wrote:
> It also matters: "When"
>
> Snake oil audio cables entered the audio marketplace about the same time
> as we developed the first ABX Comparator - late 1970s.
>
> The first such product that showed up on my personal radar was Polk
> Cobra speaker wire:
>
> 18356
>
> Another con
SBGK wrote:
> It seems that the digital sq is improved by those working on the
> margins, so upscale inc and jplay are important to those seeking an
> improved sound.
>
> Still think you must be measuring the wrong things to arrive at some of
> your findings. Will be interesting when you tell th
cliveb wrote:
> What are you talking about? I only briefly mentioned the r.a.o news
> group as an example of what can happen. It is not the centrepiece of my
> argument.
>
Pure deflection. I debunked it so now you want to distance yourself from
it.
>
> The actual centrepiece of my argument is
jh901,
Did you get my PM asking for an email address to forward to my contacts?
"To try to judge the real from the false will always be hard. In this
fast-growing art of 'high fidelity' the quackery will bear a solid gilt
edge that will fool many people" - Paul W Klipsch, 1953
jh901 wrote:
> On the original topic, here are a few to look out for:
>
> totaldac
> Empirical Audio
> PS Audio (DirectStream)
> Chord
> Lampizator
> Berkeley Audio
> Rowland
> APL Hi-fi
> Bricasti
>
> There are several others too. Great times.
Are these players (meaning disc players, origina
jh901 wrote:
> The hi-end "server" market continues to work itself out. For me, I want
> most of what you suggest except that I want internal storage and a USB
> output for use with a USB DAC. The wi-fi would only be used for tablet
> functions. Seems that Aurender and Antipodes have nice prod
On the original topic, here are a few to look out for:
totaldac
Empirical Audio
PS Audio (DirectStream)
Chord
Lampizator
Berkeley Audio
Rowland
APL Hi-fi
Bricasti
There are several others too. Great times.
Cary Audio 306 SACD Pro | Cary Audio SLP-05 | Cary Audio SA-200.2 |
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ralphpnj wrote:
>
>
> First off - those are two truly excellent recordings by two true jazz
> giants.
>
>
Indeed.
ralphpnj wrote:
>
>
> As for audiophile servers perhaps there should be a discussion about
> whether or not many of these so called servers are actually even servers
> in t
arnyk wrote:
> Evidence is indeed before our eyes. The forum that is the centerpiece of
> your argument is a totally unmoderated Usenet forum that is wildly
> off-topic and out of control 5-10 years after the last time I posted
> there regularly. Your attempt to conflate it with this forum demoli
Mnyb wrote:
> Yes ideally that would be good , unless you get engaged in the
> mudwrestling after the fact :D
>
> In all other hobies ther are also overpriced gear cherished brandnames
> and very subjective opinions , but they are usually closer to reality
> and within reasoable fanboy behaviur
cliveb wrote:
> The evidence is before our eyes. Since Arny joined this forum, the
> crazies have got more and more vocal, and my hypothesis is that they
> have done so precisely because Arny has engaged with them.
That is one hypothesis, and you might be right, or you might not. Hard
to tell wh
Mnyb wrote:
> But if I in a car forum claimed that my Corvette had 9 billion
> horsepowers , I would probably be called upon that BS .
Or that a magnet in the fuel line increases power by 60%.
> In audio forums we are suposed to accept claims that are even more
> unreasonable ?
Yes, it is audi
cliveb wrote:
> What I'm advocating is that the best way to deal with them is to
> initially post a polite and reasoned explanation why they are wrong.
> Other rational folk will read this and understand. Those who don't want
> to understand will never come around, so further discourse is pointle
> ::'Is anybody sick of the recent spate of threads?'
> (http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?103842-Is-anybody-sick-of-the-recent-spate-of-threads/page9)::
Certainly sick of this one
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cliveb wrote:
> What I'm advocating is that the best way to deal with them is to
> initially post a polite and reasoned explanation why they are wrong.
> Other rational folk will read this and understand. Those who don't want
> to understand will never come around, so further discourse is pointle
SBGK wrote:
> Aren't estate sales mainly for the deceased,
>
One phrase "Estate Sale" is used to cover a number of different
situations, including Divorce Sales, Moving Sales, Downsizing Sales, and
of course those regrettable sales triggered by the demise of the
surviving principle inhabitant
Julf wrote:
> So what you are advocating is to let those who cannot be reasoned with
> have the last word (despite being patently wrong) just because they are
> even more boneheaded?
What I'm advocating is that the best way to deal with them is to
initially post a polite and reasoned explanation
Julf wrote:
> So what you are advocating is to let those who cannot be reasoned with
> have the last word (despite being patently wrong) just because they are
> even more boneheaded?
When people lock themselves into logic tight boxes, they are out of
reach.
Julf wrote:
> So what you are advocating is to let those who cannot be reasoned with
> have the last word (despite being patently wrong) just because they are
> even more boneheaded?
Given that many audiophiles cannot be dissuaded from their beliefs
perhaps this would be a better approach:
When
Archimago wrote:
> Doesn't this depend on who and where you ask?
Archimago wrote:
> Doesn't this depend on who and where you ask? Do you think the market
> has actually spoken in favour of high-end snake oil?
>
It also matters: "When"
Snake oil audio cables entered the audio marketplace abo
garym wrote:
> Good question. I always assumed this was from the soundboard "feed"
> (maybe with some on the fly mixing) that was being delivered to the
> radio station for broadcast on FM radio. So this would be better than a
> "post FM" recording, which would have been broadcast and then record
cliveb wrote:
> But you're like a pit-bull who just won't let go. And by keeping the
> argument going with people who cannot be reasoned with, you and your
> opponents degrade the S/N ratio of a forum.
So what you are advocating is to let those who cannot be reasoned with
have the last word (des
Archimago wrote:
> Doesn't this depend on who and where you ask? Do you think the market
> has actually spoken in favour of high-end snakeoil?
>
> Like Arny says, the actual penetration of the high end brands of cables
> and whatnot isn't all that significant. More pedestrian, moderately
> expen
arnyk wrote:
> Let's not conflate commercial realities with technical truths.
>
> If you go to the drugstore, what percentage of whats on the shelves are
> unique effective medical tools, what percentage are things that work or
> kinda work but are reasonably safe and are repackaged 7,600 (more
arnyk wrote:
> Just because name or names aren't mentioned doesn't keep a libelous post
> from being a personal attack.
Arny, in a formal sense it was indeed a personal attack - not on your
knowledge, but on your attitude. A personal attack is reprehensible when
used as an attempt to deflect from
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