Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] DAC with heaphone input

2011-05-16 Thread ajmitchell
IV which is around £300. -- ajmitchell http://www.last.fm/user/ajmitchell ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=800 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Squeezebox Touch with two USB DACs

2011-05-10 Thread ajmitchell
little as $300 £200 Search ebay for "Matrix mini-i 24bit/192kHz Balanced DAC+Remote Control" That way you don't have to buy "identical" preamps or amps (as its possible even 2x identical amps could be slightly different) -- ajmitchell http://ww

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Squeezebox Touch with two USB DACs

2011-05-09 Thread ajmitchell
e is sold by QED (I think as subwoofer Y cable) which works perfectly splitting one digital output into two (with no quality loss). does that help? -- ajmitchell http://www.last.fm/user/ajmitchell ajmitchell's Prof

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] S/PDIF cables should be (a) - >=1.5m or (b) as short as possible?

2011-05-03 Thread ajmitchell
sonos boxes did this. So i stream from the PC wirelessly but from sky, CD, sacd etc via spdif. Sound even copes with a splitter/router box. -- ajmitchell http://www.last.fm/user/ajmitchell ajmitchell's Pro

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 + Cambridge DacMagic ($400) Review

2008-12-13 Thread ajmitchell
&pid=CAMB-DACMAGIC-08-BLK I am not connected in any way with the supplier (Richer Sounds) or Cambridge audio, just trying to help! -- ajmitchell http://www.last.fm/user/ajmitchell ajmitchell's Prof

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 + Cambridge DacMagic ($400) Review

2008-11-01 Thread ajmitchell
Yes thanks for the correction. It does have manual switching between two digital and one USB source on the front panel. BTW, the distributor in the UK (Richer Sounds) is currently out of stock online (as of Oct/Nov08)but has some in loca stores -- ajmitchell http://www.last.fm/user

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 + Cambridge DacMagic ($400) Review

2008-10-22 Thread ajmitchell
Sorry this is not a priority for me right now, but I did just post some pics http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?p=352250#post352250 -- ajmitchell ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/membe

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 + Cambridge DacMagic ($400) Review

2008-10-21 Thread ajmitchell
Lol, sorry I have recently taken down my photos but not removed my sig line -- ajmitchell ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=800 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevice

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 + Cambridge DacMagic ($400) Review

2008-10-20 Thread ajmitchell
thats whats in the manual and on some review sites. -- ajmitchell Check out my other hobby http://ajmitchell.shutterpoint.com ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=800 View this t

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 + Cambridge DacMagic ($400) Review

2008-10-20 Thread ajmitchell
lose Cambridge have come to perfection. Alex Ps. I’ll post some pics later this week. -- ajmitchell Check out my other hobby http://ajmitchell.shutterpoint.com ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.

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

2006-11-17 Thread ajmitchell
a sub (or two!) to increase lower end. -- ajmitchell Check out my other hobby http://ajmitchell.shutterpoint.com ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=800 View this thread: http://forum

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Better sound with digital out. Why?

2006-11-08 Thread ajmitchell
will tell you where the issue is. Next run the Yammy pre-outs to the NAD and do the same. Let us know what you find. alex -- ajmitchell Check out my other hobby http://ajmitchell.shutterpoint.com ajmitchell's Pr

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter review

2006-11-06 Thread ajmitchell
was announced this was exactly the sentiment of most on here. Whether its good value or not, I think the tranporter will not get as many sales as if priced at hifidelio type price (I have owned both) around $1000/£600. -- ajmitchell Check out my other hobby http://ajmitchell.shutterpoint.com

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter Digital Inputs

2006-11-05 Thread ajmitchell
Its in the main menu in the transporter but not on the remote (main menu > digital input > 1 of 4) -- ajmitchell Check out my other hobby http://ajmitchell.shutterpoint.com ajmitchell's Pr

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter Digital Inputs

2006-11-05 Thread ajmitchell
Its in the main menu in the transporter but not on the remote -- ajmitchell Check out my other hobby http://ajmitchell.shutterpoint.com ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=800 View

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Codec Question: Which is Better Apple or LAME => 320kbs

2006-11-05 Thread ajmitchell
this or other reasons I would tend to favour that.especially as this difference may becomne more pronounced with time. -- ajmitchell Check out my other hobby http://ajmitchell.shutterpoint.com ajmitchell's Profile:

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Digital loop-through on Transporter?

2006-11-05 Thread ajmitchell
gets added soon if at all possible. -- ajmitchell Check out my other hobby http://ajmitchell.shutterpoint.com ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=800 View this thread:

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Codec Question: Which is Better Apple or LAME => 320kbs

2006-11-05 Thread ajmitchell
(or rip to applelossless and convert to 320 in itunes giving two formats). Interested in anyone's views who has examined this issue directly, more so than opinions of those who have NOT tried both methods. thanks alex -- ajmitchell Check out my other hobby http://ajmitchell/shutterpoin

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Just back from the London What HiFi Show

2006-11-05 Thread ajmitchell
isual material is good, the OPTION of more is likely to be even better for SOME users. -- ajmitchell Last FM: http://www.last.fm/user/ajmitchell/ ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=800

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Will Transporter support video?

2006-11-05 Thread ajmitchell
. -- ajmitchell Last FM: http://www.last.fm/user/ajmitchell/ ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=800 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter, Inside Out

2006-09-28 Thread ajmitchell
running. If you are taking some more, I'd like to see more of the silver unit too. -- ajmitchell Last FM: http://www.last.fm/user/ajmitchell/ ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=800

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Ripping to FLAC selectively: good or bad idea?

2006-08-07 Thread ajmitchell
hich is high rated tracks that I have not played in 5 months or more. This works well for me, but is a lot of work. hope that helps alex -- ajmitchell Last FM: http://www.last.fm/user/ajmitchell/ ajmitchell's Pro

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter question for the CEO

2006-07-27 Thread ajmitchell
ly at this point. -- ajmitchell Last FM: http://www.last.fm/user/ajmitchell/ ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=800 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/s

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Raise Your Hand If You've Ordered a Transporter

2006-07-27 Thread ajmitchell
e would be the risk people would order direct from the US, given the internal power is dual compatible -- ajmitchell Last FM: http://www.last.fm/user/ajmitchell/ ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Music fidelity dm25 DAC....anyone???`

2006-07-25 Thread ajmitchell
Not at the moment no, and not without permission either (remember no one has an official version of this product yet). -- ajmitchell ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=800 View

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Music fidelity dm25 DAC....anyone???`

2006-07-24 Thread ajmitchell
Hi there, I am interested in this DAC; highly reviewed. Anyone used it, any comments.any reason it wouldn't work with SB3? official http://www.musicalfidelity.com/products/kw/dac.html review http://www.stereophile.com/cdplayers/706mf/ -- ajmit

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Dual File Formats?

2006-07-16 Thread ajmitchell
-ons for Macs not out for windows. -- ajmitchell ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=800 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Dual File Formats?

2006-07-16 Thread ajmitchell
ily. Something to consider if you have more than one machine.also then 2 peoples playlists are then quite possible. Alex -- ajmitchell ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=800 V

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: much improvement reverting my files to AIFF?

2006-07-08 Thread ajmitchell
course not; it will only be as good as the week old taste (=lossy) and it might even be a fraction worse. Reripping to lossless from scratch (feezing from fresh) is the best way r alex -- ajmitchell ajmitchell's Pr

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Help...not enjoying my SB3

2006-07-03 Thread ajmitchell
ve a nicer door knob. If would rather say he wants to sell the bimmer because he did not like the interiorwhich to me is totally acceptable if you only realise the interior isn't ideal later. Alex -- ajmitchell -

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Help...not enjoying my SB3

2006-06-10 Thread ajmitchell
nions here. Alex -- ajmitchell ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=800 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.p

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Looking to buy an intergrated amp and I need help

2006-06-04 Thread ajmitchell
1/sp/ You might check these out before going fully integrated http://www.avreview.co.uk/news/article/mps/UAN/646/v/1/sp/ -- ajmitchell ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=800 View th

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

2006-06-02 Thread ajmitchell
orum or even better photo contestcould be interesting to do some long exposures for the display. -- ajmitchell ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=800 View this thread: http:

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

2006-06-02 Thread ajmitchell
erious photographersee http://ajmitchell.shutterpoint.com. You have sharp eyes too because you're spot on. Its Minolta 7D + tripod + natural lighting + 50mm F2.8, no filter. I may post some more, if theres a demand. R Alex --

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

2006-05-31 Thread ajmitchell
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[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: piano solos

2006-02-05 Thread ajmitchell
Is it classical music, jazz, pop on piano - if you can pin it down a bit more it will be easier -- ajmitchell ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=800 View this thread:

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Which DACs to use?

2006-01-27 Thread ajmitchell
be pretty simple to do a A-B comparison between the analogue and digital outs and TELL US which sounds best?! R alex -- ajmitchell ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=800 View this t