Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Blind Testing Controversy

2009-03-29 Thread El Duderino
s". Any downstream interpretation of this sound as something different or, as you put it, "organic" is through the introduction of bias. Again, I understand where you're coming from regarding listening to, interpreting and enjoying music but lose the pretentiousness...

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A/B SB3 vs Transporter

2009-03-29 Thread El Duderino
initely the way to go opaqueice;410853 Wrote: > You might find this thread interesting: > > http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35068 That thread says a lot. I, for one, am not in the least bit surprised by the findings. -- El Duderino

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Linn Klimax DS - Network Music Player

2009-03-27 Thread El Duderino
play this off as "scientific" is not entirely accurate. By extension, the die-hard mentality of some towards double blind testing in a field that has not been sufficiently prepared for it is not always justified. Oh, and Robin, its El Duderino ;) -- El Duderino -

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A/B SB3 vs Transporter

2009-03-27 Thread El Duderino
at I am aware of the anatomy without needing to resort to a Wikipedia link. On the other hand, perhaps I'm not giving you enough credit and you're trying on a little sarcarsm of your own. If so, touche. -- El Duderino --

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A/B SB3 vs Transporter

2009-03-27 Thread El Duderino
boxerboy;409662 Wrote: > El Duderino: > > I am going to share with you the way that I audition equipment. You are > cerainly free to use other selections that you may find more in tune > with your tastes... I've acquired a few of the albums you suggested. First impress

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A/B SB3 vs Transporter

2009-03-24 Thread El Duderino
boxerboy;409662 Wrote: > El Duderino: > > I am going to share with you the way that I audition equipment. You are > cerainly free to use other selections that you may find more in tune > with your tastes. > > I have used the same four tracks to test different audio system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A/B SB3 vs Transporter

2009-03-24 Thread El Duderino
Robin Bowes;409472 Wrote: > Thank *you* for a superb riposte to a typical audiophile post. > > :) > > R. It was my pleasure. ;) -- El Duderino El Duderino's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.c

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A/B SB3 vs Transporter

2009-03-24 Thread El Duderino
find that the SB3 was somewhat fatiguing to listen to due to unrefined/harsh highs. That seems to have resolved with the Transporter. What subjective differences did you note between the SB3 and Transporter? -- El Duderino

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A/B SB3 vs Transporter

2009-03-24 Thread El Duderino
boxerboy;409542 Wrote: > El Duderino: > > I think that a two channel audio system should be in balance. I believe > that a financial ratio of 50% for speakers, 33% for amplification and > 17% for sources is about right. > > I am very familiar with Aperian speakers and ha

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A/B SB3 vs Transporter

2009-03-23 Thread El Duderino
hey are detailed although there is clearly always room for improvement. -- El Duderino El Duderino's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8171 View this thread: http:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A/B SB3 vs Transporter

2009-03-23 Thread El Duderino
s to start measuring. In conclusion, I believe the original post was a valid question about my experiences A/B'ing the TP and SB3. I was simply asking questions to refine my testing so that I could assess the two devices. Thus far, the majority of

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A/B SB3 vs Transporter

2009-03-22 Thread El Duderino
RCA and the other using balanced XLR. In any case, volumes are now absolutely equal... Not much difference between the Transporter and SB3. Out of curiousity, what are the differences others have noted between these two in a true A/B compa

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A/B SB3 vs Transporter

2009-03-22 Thread El Duderino
B3 bias volume, all other factors being identical? Thanks in advance. -- El Duderino El Duderino's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8171 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevi

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: brand new 5V 6A linear power supply source

2006-12-18 Thread El Duderino
difference. This can, of course, be proven wrong, hence the need to try it out. El Duderino/OtoDoc -- El Duderino El Duderino's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8171 View this thread:

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: brand new 5V 6A linear power supply source

2006-12-17 Thread El Duderino
ement for a low-cost price. If there is any improvement, I would then consider purchasing pricier options. So, with that in mind, any plug and play, inexpensive, linear power supplies readily available these days? El Duderino/OtoDoc -- El Dud

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: brand new 5V 6A linear power supply source

2006-12-17 Thread El Duderino
A quick question. Are the 5 pin DIN connectors plug-and-play compatible with the Squeezebox? I am referring to the power supply referenced in Tyler's second link. I have an aversion to any soldering/fiddling that may be necessary. Thanks in advance. El Duderino/OtoDoc -- El Dud

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Wanted to Buy: Modded PS for SB3

2006-11-01 Thread El Duderino
components for my system --- such as new speaker stands! El Duderino -- El Duderino El Duderino's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8171 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Suggestions for an up-to-date, available source for a linear PS

2006-10-29 Thread El Duderino
ndividuals can make decisions based on the best possible info. I, for one, plan on picking up a modded Elpac in the near future, not because I am convinced that it will make a difference but because I would like to confirm that it does not. El Duderino -- E

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Suggestions for an up-to-date, available source for a linear PS

2006-10-27 Thread El Duderino
o effect can be significant... But, in this case, having read the forums here and at AudioCircle, I think I will give the modded Elpac a shot (and might even throw in blinded, randomized tests!). Thanks again to everyone for the replies. El Duderino

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Suggestions for an up-to-date, available source for a linear PS

2006-10-26 Thread El Duderino
, randomized controlled trials but, out of interest, would you say the change with the Boulder mod was significant or was it a more subtle change? Thanks again. Keep the suggestions coming! El Duderino -- El Duderino El D

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Suggestions for an up-to-date, available source for a linear PS

2006-10-26 Thread El Duderino
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll look into the options. The easiest option might be to buy the Elpac with the DIN connector and look for some kind of a plug adapter to make it compatible with the Squeezebox power input socket. El Duderino -- El Dud

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Suggestions for an up-to-date, available source for a linear PS

2006-10-25 Thread El Duderino
online retailers. Are there any US 120V input options that are available nowadays? Thanks in advance. El Duderino -- El Duderino El Duderino's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8171 View this t