Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hahahahahahahahaha

2018-07-02 Thread Percival Sweetwater
"The RS-232 and IR Input allow integration with home automation systems as well." Hmm, RS-232. That's pretty state of the art! Percival Sweetwater's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=43302 View

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How to improve the sound of your Squeezebox Touch

2012-01-18 Thread Percival Sweetwater
+1 For the waxed floss. -- Percival Sweetwater Percival Sweetwater's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=43302 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=93084

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

2012-01-07 Thread Percival Sweetwater
one. Should be a relatively easy procedure but will require a VERY powerful magnifying glass. Not rushing into this one. Any piccies? -- Percival Sweetwater Percival Sweetwater's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Improve my SQ

2011-12-05 Thread Percival Sweetwater
. If in the end you don't detect any difference, no big deal -- you're only short $1.29:) An excellent idea! And you're not going to break the bank trying it. There's only one slight drawback with this seemingly faultless suggestion: - it's bollocks. -- Percival Sweetwater

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] soundcheck's Touch Toolbox 2.0

2011-07-31 Thread Percival Sweetwater
. Caad, Thanks very much for posting these mods. You seem to have great knowledge of the hardware inside the Touch. Do you have any circuit diagrams of the beast? Would be very useful. Regards... -- Percival Sweetwater

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Teflon tape

2011-07-30 Thread Percival Sweetwater
I don't know about blacker blacks, but I just wrapped some round the end of my dick. Definitely whiter whites. -- Percival Sweetwater Percival Sweetwater's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=43302

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] soundcheck's Touch Toolbox 2.0

2011-07-26 Thread Percival Sweetwater
to ruin them (or in worst case together with the Touch). Mine runs at c.a.450mA from 5V. As Phil says please do not run it above 5V or it'll go bang! -- Percival Sweetwater Percival Sweetwater's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Shielded Mains Cables

2011-04-29 Thread Percival Sweetwater
earwaxer9;628294 Wrote: It seems that noise over speaker cabling would also be a problem. It got me thinking - has anyone used this on speaker cables? Was thinking the same. Found this for example: http://www.chord.co.uk/products.php?pg=56. They do bi-wire as well. -- Percival Sweetwater

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] soundcheck's Touch Toolbox 2.0

2011-03-24 Thread Percival Sweetwater
magiccarpetride;620552 Wrote: I think you are exaggerating. We don't take kindly to those who exaggerate on this forum. I agree. Garym... I've told you a million times, don't exaggerate! -- Percival Sweetwater

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] soundcheck's Touch Toolbox 2.0

2011-03-23 Thread Percival Sweetwater
. A colleague of mine swears by Venezuelan saguaro wood, but since Hugo Chavez imposed a ban on its export, it has become as rare as a Westphalian with a sense of humour. Still, keep up the good work! -- Percival Sweetwater Percival

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] soundcheck's Touch Toolbox 2.0

2011-03-23 Thread Percival Sweetwater
garym;620370 Wrote: I've just rebuilt the TOUCH entirely in Wood. The results are unbelievable! I think it would sound even better if you ran it headless by removing the dial display. -- Percival Sweetwater Percival

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Worst sounding album in your collection

2011-03-07 Thread Percival Sweetwater
originating from the birth of the universe which would otherwise degrade the ambiance of the sound drastically. Then listen to the lady sing! -- Percival Sweetwater Percival Sweetwater's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Worst sounding album in your collection

2011-03-06 Thread Percival Sweetwater
Henry, I'm sure a 24bit 192kHz version would sound infinitely better! -- Percival Sweetwater Percival Sweetwater's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=43302 View this thread: http