Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB Touch: Internal server or computer server for best digital output SQ?

Does the Samsung HDD have it's own PSU, or is it being powered by the USB cable, and thus the SBT? I wonder if the PSU is more noisy when also powering the HDD? -- Mr_Sukebe SB Touch, Meridian 568.2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system, audio-technica and Zan

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] RC (Inguz etc.)

Hmmm, I've downloaded the latest version, manually installed it, overwritten the .pm file with the new one and then updated the .pm file. I'm still getting "plugin failed to load". Any good suggestions? -- Mr_Sukebe SB Touch, Meridian 568.2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Touch vs. Transporter digital output (again)

y successful in eliminating jitter. -- Mr_Sukebe SB Touch, Meridian 568.2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system, audio-technica and Zanash cables, Stillpoints Mr_Sukebe's Profile: http://forums.slimdev

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Inguz results

ad Inguz do the whole frequency range. When I tried it, I tried focussing on just the worst areas, which seemed to reduce potentially odd side effects and maximised the benefits. -- Mr_Sukebe SB Touch, Meridian 568.2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system, audio-technica and Zanash

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Antipodal filtering

to run the filters whilst streaming? I did wonder whether it might make sense to apply a filter during an upsample using Foobar2000 or similar. -- Mr_Sukebe SB Touch, Meridian 568.2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system, audio-technica and Zanash cabl

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hi-End Audio Mags - Lost & Useless

or synergy with alternative kit types. I can't even bring myself to buy them for reading whilst bored on the toilet. -- Mr_Sukebe SB3, Meridian 568.2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system, audio-technica and Z

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Antipodal filtering

michael123;511226 Wrote: > Which news are you waiting for? Well I live in hope that someone can put together a plugin that does what the Meridian apodising filters do. I was wondering whether anyone has got close. -- Mr_Sukebe SB3, Meridian 568.2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Antipodal filtering

Any news on the filtering chaps? -- Mr_Sukebe SB3, Meridian 568.2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system, audio-technica and Zanash cables, Stillpoints Mr_Sukebe's Profile: http://forums.slimd

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Antipodal filtering

Any news or updates regarding how the testing is going chaps? I'm certainly interested. -- Mr_Sukebe SB3, Meridian 568.2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system, audio-technica and Zanash cables, S

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 24/192kHz capability for Transporter

by the number of bits (in this case 24), with the 192khz defining the sample rate? -- Mr_Sukebe SB3, Meridian 568.2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system, audio-technica and Zanash cables, Stillpoints ---

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 24/192kHz capability for Transporter

cmarin;473244 Wrote: > Who is the manufacturer of the Touch? And does it provide 24/192kHz > capability? The Touch is the upcoming new Squeezebox, and won't support 24/192 files. The only streamer I'm aware of that will support such high res files are the Linn DS kit. --

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter wish list...

switching between digital inputs (I haven't got experience of changing between inputs on a transporter, but I've read that it's not great) - Uprated clocks and PSU. An option would be to support the use of an external power supply (as per how Naim/Cyrus give the option) -- Mr_S

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Can you hear the difference?

My SB+ only supports upto 24/48, but I have compared that against a 16 bit version of the same file, having used Foobar to downsample(?) from 24 to 16 bit. IMO the 24 bit sounded a good deal better, at least on my system. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent s

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Will a transporter sound as good as the Linn Majik DS

gh-end" digital sources have you listened to? The ones that I've heard over the years generally sounded quite different in their presentations, which would seem to contradict your statement a little. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Will a transporter sound as good as the Linn Majik DS

browellm;397527 Wrote: > Would this be on the Linn forums? It would help you you could reference > the source. There are comments on both HifiWigwam and Pinkfish comparing the two. I don't consider either forum to be particularly pro either product. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Will a transporter sound as good as the Linn Majik DS

Based on what I heard on dem'ing a Majik DS, and comments elsewhere, I would guess that the Majik would be very close to the Transporter on overall SQ. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system cables, S

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] T class amplifiers

hallenge a half decent amp (IMO). The Evo2i is a different animal altogether, and I've still yet to hear anything short of a something like a Wavac (LOTS more expensive) that I'd prefer. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coher

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Am I imagining this? Squeezecentre 7.3 sounds worse than 7.2.1?

em is warmed up. Just loses some of the magic. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system cables, Stillpoints Mr_Sukebe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=106

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Am I imagining this? Squeezecentre 7.3 sounds worse than 7.2.1?

ss" is rather useful at first. Unfortunately my better half keeps interrupting before too long into the post 30 mins area, so still not fully sure. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coher

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter versus Duet, trying to decide

Strikes me that you're going to be limited by how good your AV amp is. I've yet to hear one that I think can really deal with music. So I'd suggest you go the cheap option of the duet, as I just don't see you getting the benefit of the extra spend on the transporter. --

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Can you recommend an audio dealer in London?

You could try the Cornflake shop, or Grahams. I've visited both, and they're helpful and not too pushy. You'll find details for each on the net. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Modwright TP: Balanced or Single Ended

g preached, I'm now a believer in the idea that if it sounds better, then it is. Go enjoy! -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system cables, Stillpoints Mr_Sukebe's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Behringer DEQ2496 in Transporter digital loop for room correction?

ith only a digital input and output, and with minimal manually applied room correction to only deal with a bass overhang. In short, if you have a decent room, don't bother as it'll be more damaging than useful. In a really naff room, can be very useful. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Volume control question-Does it threw out bits?

Anyone actually run a comparison between the digital volume of the Transporter and a genuine high quality pre-amp? -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system cables, Stillpoints Mr_Sukebe'

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Vibration Control on SB or power supply

itely worth the effort putting them under the control box. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system cables, Stillpoints Mr_Sukebe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] audio insanity

heard can bring me to tears with how good they are. Another way to consider it is that just maybe he knows something we don't, after all it's not that he can't buy a much cheaper system using the ubiquotous 2 way floorstanders and brand X amps. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel C

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Rc / Eq

side. Quite how it damaged the sound quality just by being in sequence, I've never understood. I've also heard a full on TACT system, and prefered that with the DRC out of the loop. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Imp

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] audio insanity

if he has the dosh. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system cables, Stillpoints Mr_Sukebe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10609 View this thread: http://fo

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 2 weeks without LP's!

way around. The only solution for multi-format users appears to be to get an LP spinner that is similar in presentation to a CDP (e.g. some of the Gyrodecks). -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system cabl

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] UK: High sen sitivity floor-standers?

they sounded truly awful. Turned out that it was simply a really naff front end. The system you mention would probably work quite well with some cheaper horns, but be aware that you may want to look at better sources as a result. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coher

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What a difference a DAC makes...

ly NOT non intrusive. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system cables, Stillpoints Mr_Sukebe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10609 View this thread: http://fo

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 or Transporter into quality external DAC

I used to have a DAC that was supposedly "jitter resistant", and used the same solution as in the Benchmark DAC1. I still found that it sounded better with a better transport. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system cabl

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 vs. Denon 2800mkII sound quality ???

e SB3/DAC2 for not far off the cost of an SB+. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system cables, Stillpoints Mr_Sukebe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10609 View th

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

ppy to know that the DEQ is now long gone. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system cables, Stillpoints Mr_Sukebe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10

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

: Should there be a new forum for photos? - yes - no - maybe [image: http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/mgjk/Home/Stereo.jpg?t=1196852526] -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system c

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Will Linn high resolution recordings play on an SB3?

assive difference though. Good call. Hardly as though it's an expensive test to run. I'll keep you posted. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system cables, Stillpoints Mr_Sukebe

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Will Linn high resolution recordings play on an SB3?

Doesn't downsampling them reduce absolute audio quality and kind of defeat the point of them? -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system cables, Stillpoints Mr_Sukebe's Profile: http:/

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Will Linn high resolution recordings play on an SB3?

I've just been looking at the Linn high-res website (here): http://www.linnrecords.com/linn-help-downloads-studio-master-quality-album-downloads.aspx Will these playback at full resolution on an SB3? -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system cables, S

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Remember the Randi million dollar cable challenge?

So did the owner of the Sirius sell his Nordost cables post the test? -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent cables, Stillpoints Mr_Sukebe's Pro

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Inguz or Behringer DEQ2496?

I've heard the TACT system and own a Behringer. I feel that both have negative impact on the signal, despite processing only a digital signal. I'd assume that Inguz is less intrusive, but has anyone compared the sound with it in and out of use? -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hi-Fi critric reveals their limited vision

love downplaying any technical ability as though it's a crime. Quite clearly, SB owners are part of the exception to the rule and are substantially more PC literate than your average person. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB+ info please

rest of the range. If you've heard a low jitter source vs a standard, then expand up it's effects, it was something like that. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB+ info please

mpete with units upto around the £2k mark. I'd expect the Opus to have the edge. Regardless of the sonics, I still wouldn't change from the SB+ as I just love the functionality, and it still sounds brilliant. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] My TP system sounds so lifeless :(

>From experience, I'd suggest you look first at your Arcam unit. Arcam tend to be nice, polite and IMO a little yawnable. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent cables

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Mid life hi-fi crisis

horrible with Naim). Not only is the DAC2 very good, it's also relatively laid back and is very synergistic with my speakers. If I didn't want the above, I'd go with a bare SB+, as I'm sure it would be just as good, along with being a good deal cheaper. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behri

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Mid life hi-fi crisis

tem. I preferred the SRC. The DAC1 was just to dry and lacking in tonal information. It had plenty of leading edges which makes it seem incredibly detailed. Put it against something really good, and you realise that it's missing some of the info about how say a singer is singing, i.e. the in

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Which sounds better?

'd expect a real high end CDP to walk all over a $200 SACD unit. Thinking about it, my old DVD player is SACD capable and costs around $200 when new. It never gets used. Does that tell a story? -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Co

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 digital output quality

ea of expertise. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent cables, Stillpoints Mr_Sukebe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=106

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Parametric Equalizer?

Another option is a unit like the Behringer DEQ2496. Feed it a digital output from the SB and let it do it's stuff. Not only can it complete either an automatic, or a manually completed room correction, but it can also be used in conjunction with a mic for measuring the room. -- Mr_S

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 into Meridian DSP5000's?

u may love them. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent cables, Stillpoints Mr_Sukebe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=106

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB vs SB+ vs Transporter as transports

en't found anything better yet. For interconnects, I replaced some Coherent ones with one built by Zanash from the ZG forum. Not cheap, but brilliant cable. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Room EQ

very small, but the benefits of getting rid of that "peak" are definitely well worth the effort. Hope that helps. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent cables, Stillpoints -

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Stax "Earspeakers"

etter than virtually everything else available, but won't be perfect. Picture them as the Quad ESLs of headphones. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Sb+

pe you enjoy as much as I do mine. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent cables, Stillpoints Mr_Sukebe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.p

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Importing Bel Canto to th UK

one at the same price as the US. Singapore are already 240v. Note that the transport boxes aren't small, so getting them past customs could be "fun". -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta&#x

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter listening test

Interesting findings. That's quite different to my own experiences, where I've found that just tweaking CD transports can make a good and noticeable difference. Guess we all listen in different ways. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Imp

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

: Should there be a new forum for photos? - yes - no - maybe See my sig for details of the kit: [image: http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/mgjk/ABAF1146-01a.jpg] -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Advice on DACs - eg Shek d2?

willyhoops;196976 Wrote: > > since i need a few of these thinbgs maybe i can buy your shrek when > your sb+ arrives! I might be willing to part with my v2 DS NOS DAC. Note that it would include a high quality upgrade PSU. Drop me a PM if you're interested. -- Mr_Sukebe

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Advice on DACs - eg Shek d2?

y comes down to what you're looking for and also system synergy. My personal favourite for peanuts is the Behringer SRC 2496, which in modded form, is very close to the Bel Canto DAC2 that I presently use. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] So what are the 'audiophile camps' anyway?

lt in it being applied to both CD and LP in the same way. Is this not the case? -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent cables, Stillpoints Mr_Sukebe's Pro

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] McIntosh MS300

gbruzzo;194409 Wrote: > Mr_Sukebe, > What are your criticisms of B&W speakers (just very curious - no intent > at provocation)? Are they too cold? What are your favourite speakers? As mentioned, it's a personal thing. I find B&W speakers to have a very ploddy bass. Th

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] McIntosh MS300

ver software, meaning that as long as you have another PC which can upload to the NAS, this can be run independantly. It won't have video capability, but should be quiet and cool, also cheaper than a full server. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] McIntosh MS300

doors off most systems. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent cables, Stillpoints Mr_Sukebe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=106

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] So what are the 'audiophile camps' anyway?

t the use of over energetic leading edges, meaning that it can be used effectively with a wide variety of music. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent cables, Stillpoints ---

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter Review in Hi-Fi News (UK)

cised in anyway, shape or form. Frankly, who cares? If you like what you've bought, smile, be happy and stop making the rest of us wonder whether you're still suffering from cognitive dissonance. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB+ review by TNT - Audio

bout how well an SB+ compares to a Transporter, never heard the two together, but it would seem reasonable to at assume it is likely to be at least fairly good. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse T

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB+ review by TNT - Audio

ndard SB3, and the fact that it can compete with a good CD transport bears that out. I know a chap with a std SB3 who's heard a Meridian 500 transport (and that's a non-clocked 500), and thought that the 500 was a good deal better. Hope that helps. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 24

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB+ review by TNT - Audio

uch on par with my Meridian, meaning that I'm a happy bunny. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent cables, Stillpoints Mr_Sukebe's Profile: http://for

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Flac

The Linn website might interest you. Not only has full bandwidth CD WAV level files for download, but also 24 bit files, comparable to SACD. Might be worth a look. -- Mr_Sukebe SB+, Behringer 2496DEQ, Bel Canto DAC2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent cables, Stillp