Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] new Avi 'Active' speakers.. perfect?

So has anyone heard or bought them? They seem to be getting good reviews and the retail price of £1,000 is spot on. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Parametric Equalizer?

. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37294 ___ audiophiles mailing list

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Buying Transporters in the UK

. But if it was say £700, who knows? Overall it may be a good thing as it may get the younger generation back into *real* hifi as opposed to mp3... -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Buying Transporters in the UK

I am not up to date with the whole Logitech thing. Are they really rebadging it as a Logitech Transporter. Oh boy, that's a really bad marketing move with Audiophiles unfortunately. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Directly to amp, stresses the Transporter?

curious if the ST has these switches? -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34650

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Active Speakers

Having them that close does have one advantage, you get excellent coupling of the bass drivers and noticeable extra low-freq. punch. I at least have my actives the width of an SB3 apart though. -- Andyoz Andyoz's

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Directly to amp, stresses the Transporter?

Oh bugger, so the Bryston has gone AWOL. Maybe it have had a hard time in transit. I really can't believe you're luck after all the time you spent looking for one!! At least it's a Bryston so the guarrantee will last longer than you will. How have Bryston been to deal with? -- Andyoz

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Directly to amp, stresses the Transporter?

Oh bugger, so the Bryston has gone AWOL. Maybe it had a hard time in transit. I really can't believe you're luck after all the time you spent looking for one!! At least it's a Bryston so the guarrantee will last longer than you will. How have Bryston been to deal with? -- Andyoz

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Directly to amp, stresses the Transporter?

nuhi;197483 Wrote: Andyoz, there is nothing wrong with Bryston, his model is the older one, it could have gotten damaged during transport. I didn't say there was anything wrong with Bryston...probably why I OWN ONE! -- Andyoz

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Directly to amp, stresses the Transporter?

to his amp when he had a problem with it in the 18 year or something like that. How's that for confidence in their own products. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Plug your SB3 into this!

who do. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34607 ___ audiophiles

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Plug your SB3 into this!

who do. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34607 ___ audiophiles

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Plug your SB3 into this!

Will be interesting what the concensus is when they start to shift a few units. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Plug your SB3 into this!

Mike Anderson;196568 Wrote: My question is whether the improved sound quality is worth the extra cash. The simple answer to that is NO But then again the audiophile market isn't really about value for money. -- Andyoz

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Plug your SB3 into this!

quality. I'd love a version that was just the speakers and amp...no need for the CDP and DVD. I bet Schumacher has one already! -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Plug your SB3 into this!

. This thing has really taken the concept to the next level. It is impressing way too many influential people in the industry to just disappear. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Plug your SB3 into this!

Skunk;196095 Wrote: Besides, it's more of a gadget for when you're waxing the ferrari in the garage or sipping limoncello by the pool... Have you heard it yet? -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Plug your SB3 into this!

ncpl;196135 Wrote: I have seen and heard it and can say that it is a very very interesting unit. That's exactly what everyone is saying...this definitely isn't a Bose WaveRadio here. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Minimalist Pure System

My kitchen system is just a SB3 feeding a pair of these... http://www.digitalprosound.com/Htm/Reviews/2000/Oct/JBL-LSR25P.htm -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: NHT M-00 Near Field Speakers v.s. AudioEngine5?

They look nice. Specs suggest they don't produce much bass at all (-6dB @ 80Hz). Would need the sub for any pop/rock material I think. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: new Avi 'Active' speakers.. perfect?

They should sell well. Any idea about pricing? I anticipate many other manufacturers will be releasing similar gear in the future as the server based systems really hit the mainstream. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: AppleTV

The sooner Apple takes over the word the better...did anyone see Bill Gates speech at the CES. That guy makes my skin crawl!! -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, after one month

. It has a good boogie factor that I am actually worried I may loose a bit with the Transporter. I only listen to pop/rock so 100% resolution isn't my aim - I want some grovve! Unfortunately, I can't demo one near where I live (unless there's someone here that lives in N. Ireland). -- Andyoz

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter setup with Bryston - Balanced levels

difference in gain between 1V and 2V setting is equivalent to 1/4 the power! -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers for Conservatory

For me it's a case of NO grilles and a 2 year old toddler in the house. NO WAY!! I just don't get the logic to that one, at least cover the woofer with something? -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers for Conservatory

Has anyone seen these for sale in the UK? http://yhst-9301186439366.stores.yahoo.net/zv325hisisus.html I have read up on it and it could be ideal for my bedroom SB system (I also want to run an LCD TV thru it). -- Andyoz

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers for Conservatory

Interesting you mentions Adams. I was looking at their artist model. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29665

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers for Conservatory

://www.turnkey.co.uk/web/productAction.do?dispatch=showProductSKU=GENE-8030Acontext=BSTOCK Also, these are what Slim Devices use to demo the SB's from what I have read. http://www.audioengineusa.com/ They list a UK resleer under the resellers tab. Look nice but no grilles...h! -- Andyoz

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lets help build Transporter Ultra? My suggestions ...

Oh, it hasn't got a 12V trigger - I assumed it would have. I agree, annoying ommission. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Cheap JBL's

definately buy a pair(does anyone in the US want to buy me a pair and send them over!?!!??). -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)

of kitchen systems, here's my SB3 and active JBL LSR25P's. Sounds great. http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/andyoz/Squeezebox002cropped.jpg -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers

Thanks for that, very interesting. Simon, if you don't get auto sensing actives, at least try to find something with front mounted on/off switches. JBL and Genelec do but many others hide the power switch at the rear of the cabinet. -- Andyoz

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers

Watch out, that price is NOT for a pair ! -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23115

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers

And another one by Quested. Don't know much about them but at least they look normal http://www.quested.com/s/ I'm going to shut up now as I don't want to end up in an eBay bidding war with anyone here! -- Andyoz

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Speaker recommendations for TacT S2150XDM

I have no idea but I recall that TacT gear gets mentioned a bit here: www.zerogain.com A search there may gives some options. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Naim enters the music server game

...and cryogenically treating them! -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24901

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Naim enters the music server game

are offering cheap active systems for iPods, etc. and nothing else. Things have moved on now so surely they must have some more high-end designs in the pipeline? -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Naim enters the music server game

route to distribute throughout the house. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24901

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Naim enters the music server game

GeeZa Wrote: I'd like to see Slim perhaps do more co-marketing with the likes of Meridian and ATC. I think someone needs to really push the active speaker concept into the mainstream. The more domestic friendly versions of active speaker out there, the better. -- Andyoz

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Naim enters the music server game

. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24901 ___ audiophiles mailing

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Naim enters the music server game

There's also the serious issue of what type of RJ-45 connectors to terminate the Cat 5 cable. Re. wireless networks, that's been discussed. They're up in arms about RFI issues affecting the rest of the kit. -- Andyoz

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Naim enters the music server game

Whose selling those pumps and are they available in the UK? I wonder how long before they try bi-wiring their Cat5 data cabling. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)

: Should there be a new forum for photos? - yes - no - maybe What, I'm going to get my SLR outNOW! -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)

on their website for a while now. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)

. Good luck -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 ___ audiophiles

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Audiophile Version

and use the remaining 3 basic models I have to service non-critical listening rooms. I really hope this is not a rumour. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Audiophile Version

there should be a knock on effect for sales of the standard SB. Just think how good it would be for SD's marketing to have the audiophile market tied up. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Remote 12V Power Trigger Amp Switching

some guidance? -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23639

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers

balanced - my ATC CA2 pre-amp is such a case. Andy -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23115

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Remote 12V Power Trigger Amp Switching

Ben Diss Wrote: For semi-DIY'rs, it's too bad someone doesn't make this cable. I'd certainly be a buyer of one. -Ben I would certainly buy one...can anyone make me one??? -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Remote 12V Power Trigger Amp Switching

Great, I had forgotten about the headphone socket. What a great idea. I will do some more research but at least I know the options there. Thanks. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Remote 12V Power Trigger Amp Switching

as it just puts tha amp into standby mode and I have to push the on/off button on the front of the amp anyway. Anyone else come across this issue? -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers

don't know how JBL can make these so cheap (even new they are £350) -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23115

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers

getting some good write-ups but I would like something a bit more unusual (it's also such a hot item I have no chance of getting any decent discount on one!) -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers

Tell me more - do you mean this Tivoli? http://www.tivoliaudio.com/product.php?productid=196cat=267page=1 -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers

a Cyrus XPA power amp with some passive speakers. The Cyrus is small and has Auto Power sensing so the whole system would fire up with just a push of the SB on/off button. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers

single speaker for. If you did pay that for a new pair, that's a REAL bargain - nice one. Andy -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers

displace the rather large ATC rig I have in the lounge room. -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23115

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers

Hmmm, nice. They're made in China right? A sign of things to come! -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23115

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers

Yes, the Acoustic Energy package looks like a complete bargain. I have always liked their gear. Will keep it in mind. Andy -- Andyoz Andyoz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4864 View