I'm using Apple Lossless files like FLAC files are full resolution
bit-perfect files that are compressed like zip archives. However they
are closed source instead of open source like FLAC.
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, the concept of the direct connection being an
improvement over an 802.11g Ethernet connection doesn't seem like too
big a stretch but I admit it's not apples to apples because the SS
software only works with the SB3 and the iTunes software only works
with the direct connection.
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redundant now.
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connection many times. My
first impression turned out to be my final impression. I really didn't
expect it to, or even want it to all that much. I really liked the
SB3.
But, when it came right down to it, there was enough of a difference.
Not night and day. But definate.
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to fit the SB3. I have a box of old wall-warts and found a
plug that fit and replaced the factory plug from the hosfelt.com power
supply.
Did I notice a difference? Not at all. Zero difference.
I did get an external Dac and this has made a massive improvement.
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nice tight bass, great sound stage, clear highs without
being overbearing and great air.
I listed for 3 weeks with the stock SB3 Dac. So, I can definitely hear
an improvement. This isn't one of those -humm, not sure I hear it-
moments.
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with the Max program that runs on Macs.
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between my FLAC
files encoded with EAC and my ALAC files copied with iTunes.
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years experience with PCs from Dos 1.1 to Vista, but with a Mac, you do
get and Optical S/PDIF right on the computer. And, of course, no
Kmixer.
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improvement? Not that I can be sure of. It's more
like any change must be better kind of thing right now.
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(between the SB3 and the
Transporter) product you guys are no doubt working on. The SB3 is
really amazing, and for it's price is a true value.
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by being
ever so slightly behind the rest of the frequencies being radiated.
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I haven't checked it out yet, but I was told that the Max application
(http://sbooth.org/Max/) can do all this on the fly for Macs -- make
two versions at the same time.
I could have understood it wrong but it seems to claim to do something
like this.
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and detailed.
The Gradients always come up as they have a model made for Quads. But
the REL Britannia is probably a good choice too. Basically, you want a
MUSIC SUB not a HT SUB.
And you might want to consider adding an outboard crossover too.
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Small drivers are faster accelerating and return faster too. Less mass
to move in either direction. Plus remember the Quads are MUCH faster
reacting than cone speakers.
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and love the iTunes)-)
Thanks for the help.
Paul Green
PS Making all this 10 times more difficult is that I'm a PC guy with 22
years of PC experience and this is my first MAC experience. Gulp!
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art, and info from a CD database?
What do you use to organize your music library on your Mac? Or does the
NAS have something built into it for this?
Thanks
Paul Green
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time
I'll be asking.
Paul Green
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from EAC due to it's complexity. It's easy to make a mistake.
I think the assumption with ALAC is that it is bit perfect, is it
not? What's the consensus on that?
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and it looks like 1000 songs would
fill the 30 gigs up. Once I get the Mac system going and full of all my
CDs, I'll probably reformat my PC based Ipod to Mac and keep more high
bit rate MP3s on the Ipod.
Thanks for the info on that Album Art program.
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Sure wish this post was about Inexpensive Linear Power Supplies as the
title suggests.
Now that would be worth reading.
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Would this power supply work for the SB3?
http://www.electronicpartsforless.com/storefrontprofiles/processfeed.aspx?sfid=100806i=51622665mpid=36dfid=1
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things a go.
I appreciate your help.
Oh, in the end, I choose the Squeezebox for three reasons:
1. It is a good starting place -- a self-contained solution
2. It seems to be well supported and generally capable
3. This forum community seems dedicated to improvements
Thanks
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the Squeezebox as my starting point.
Thanks again for all the help. I really appreciate it.
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these choices,
which way would you go? Would you say the SQ is really a good way to go
at this time -- or is it more of an even draw with the AEX knowing that
I'm using a Mac Mini
I appreciate your responses and will carfully consider all advice
given.
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