Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What outboard DAC do you use with Squeezebox?

Another Caiman owner here and very pleased with it: Arcam A85, SB3, Beresford Caiman DAC, Van Damme LCOFC cable, PMC FB1+ Simon -- ashmore ashmore's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10654 View

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The man in the hi fi shop said...

can not improve what's coming its way. Rubbish in, rubbish out if you like. I see merit in this view. It would suggest the addition of a good DAC (or TP of course) as the starting point for a system, not a late addition. Simon -- ashmore

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The man in the hi fi shop said...

Phil Leigh;470010 Wrote: The man in the shop wants to sell you expensive things. Do not listen to him. Indeed so Phil! Mind you I am an all too willing accomplice. You've got some expensive sounding kit there yourself... Simon -- ashmore

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The man in the hi fi shop said...

£800. As I don't need such a CD player I effectively have £650 more to spend on my speaker upgrade... D'you think the wife will buy it? ;) -- ashmore ashmore's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10654

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 with Beresford Caiman

So, Caiman owners, how do you feel about the little box of tricks now you've had it for a little while? Worthwhile improvement to the SB3? If so, in what way? 'Better' than a DM (however you may interpret 'better')? Interested to hear your views. Simon -- ashmore

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Biamp?

Thank you all for your comments, interesting debate, very informative. I have reflected and decided not to purchase the power amp (the wife will be happy). The money goes back into the jar marked 'better speakers' (the wife doesn't know about this jar...). Simon -- ashmore

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is External DAC What I'm Craving?

three questions: Is a DAC the addition to my system most likely to satisfy my immediate 'need'? If so, is installation an easy - plug it in and off you go? And finally, within the £100 - £150 price range, what have people found to be effective? Thanks in advance. Simon -- ashmore

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is External DAC What I'm Craving?

poster describing his system after calibration as the difference between day and night). I'll scan the forums for pointers on how to implement. Thanks again Simon -- ashmore ashmore's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

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

telecoms providers for TV. Surely it’s a case of when we stop using physical media rather than if…? Simon -- ashmore ashmore's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10654 View this thread: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] budget system help

decent leads, they really do make a difference. Simon -- ashmore ashmore's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10654 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36696