Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter next model?

2009-02-04 Thread darrenyeats
iPhone;392423 Wrote: Darren, don't you have that backwards: iPhone, no worries, we're on the same page. That's what I meant by round about way i.e. not those things. :) Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Blue Train AKA format wars

2009-02-04 Thread darrenyeats
Beck being inventive AND upbeat and relaxed. :) -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter next model?

2009-02-03 Thread darrenyeats
funkstar;392382 Wrote: I'm not an audiophile so I may be wrong. But that just seems like logic to me. Mm. You're not an audiophile, so: 1. you admit you may be wrong and 2. you use logic You've just defined an audiophile in a round about way! Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What custom feet are you using for your Squeezebox?

2009-02-01 Thread darrenyeats
be surprised. This might not work as well, or even be counter-productive, for dipole speakers since the sideways radiation is attenuated. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What custom feet are you using for your Squeezebox?

2009-02-01 Thread darrenyeats
. :) Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10799 View this thread: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What custom feet are you using for your Squeezebox?

2009-02-01 Thread darrenyeats
floors are not ideal IMO (but I'm stuck with them). Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

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

2009-01-27 Thread darrenyeats
Labarum;389807 Wrote: sigh http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/realism/ Like most philosophical texts, snappy, to the point and with a clearly written summary. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter on the way vs my exsisting SB3

2009-01-27 Thread darrenyeats
are included. I would like to get around $1550 plus shipping costs etc for it. Thanks, Brandon Interesting conclusion. I'm sure that will kick off a debate. :) In the meantime, I agree that level matching is vital for comparison. Well done on that score. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell

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

2009-01-27 Thread darrenyeats
Labarum;389896 Wrote: Well Cogito ergo sum or Whereof we cannot speak, thereof we must be silent would be better examples of the snappy. big cheesey grin They don't make them like they used to. :) -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Using External Word Clocks with the Transporter

2009-01-24 Thread darrenyeats
dramatically. It's not about which facts or opinions are right that I'm talking about, it's about being civil. None of this stuff is that important. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Beresford DAC ... Who uses one and how good is it really ?

2009-01-22 Thread darrenyeats
a listen but until then I'll sleep well (or as well as usual, dreaming fitfully of TPs) as an SB3 user. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's

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

2009-01-22 Thread darrenyeats
There's been some discussion about changes in the way higher rez content is streamed. Maybe it's related to that. I've not read of any cause for a difference on 16/44 stuff. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Beresford DAC ... Who uses one and how good is it really ?

2009-01-22 Thread darrenyeats
a good Euro NCAP score then it makes me think: how can they manage the rather harder task of engineering a safe car? Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Lyngdorf: Digital Analogue / Analogue Digital

2009-01-21 Thread darrenyeats
in bit-depth itself does nothing to the data though. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] advice for a new amplifier and speakers

2009-01-21 Thread darrenyeats
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Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Am I imagining this? Squeezecentre 7.3 sounds worse than 7.2.1?

2009-01-18 Thread darrenyeats
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Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter on the way vs my exsisting SB3

2009-01-16 Thread darrenyeats
impressions that way. This may sound tricky but I think it's possible - I have a few ideas! Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter on the way vs my exsisting SB3

2009-01-16 Thread darrenyeats
is that they back it up at each price point with -measurable- performance which makes them one of the Good Guys in my book. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Advice on pro studio monitor vs consumer hifi amp + speakers

2009-01-15 Thread darrenyeats
yes indeed. This doesn't mean all active systems are better than all passive systems, but it does mean they have an inherent advantage and the potential for higher performance assuming everything else is up to scratch. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Apple ends DRM and improves quality

2009-01-11 Thread darrenyeats
/jimmy_scott_nothing_compares_2_u/) and ooh yes, nice. Darren PS: My fave is still the live version by Prince himself and Rosie Gaines from 'The Hits': http://www.imeem.com/artists/prince/playlist/dhW8-oIG/the_hits_1_album/ -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Apple ends DRM and improves quality

2009-01-11 Thread darrenyeats
is WAN and we have the term network music player can I suggest network music playback? Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] BW Lossless article

2009-01-10 Thread darrenyeats
, music and documents! Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10799 View

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Difference Duet/SB3 vs. cd transport

2009-01-10 Thread darrenyeats
adam2434;381992 Wrote: Anyone else experience this? All the time. Things sound much better with company and miles better with alcoholic refreshments! Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SeeDeClip/TxtDeClip

2009-01-09 Thread darrenyeats
. As I mentioned some of the components of the signal are compressed and some aren't. One dilemma is uncompressing the right bits of a complex signal. Another dilemma is figuring out exactly what manner of compression was applied to begin with. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Apple ends DRM and improves quality

2009-01-09 Thread darrenyeats
within a couple of hours' drive would be fine for me. ralphpnj;381405 Wrote: DBT, Pro-audio, DBT, pro-audio, DBT, pro-audio, DBT, pro-audio. ralphpnj;381695 Wrote: Oh how I detest thee, let me count the ways: Hehe. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Apple ends DRM and improves quality

2009-01-09 Thread darrenyeats
Amazon shopping basket. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10799 View

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Squeezebox vs Xbox 360?

2009-01-09 Thread darrenyeats
. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10799 View this thread: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Apple ends DRM and improves quality

2009-01-08 Thread darrenyeats
comparison with Chris Brown's studio version is apples and oranges. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Apple ends DRM and improves quality

2009-01-08 Thread darrenyeats
I'm with you guys about technically good singing. I think Neil Young is amazing - saw him in concert in Munich and the first half was pure heaven - although when he sings in tune that's just the law of averages. :) Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Apple ends DRM and improves quality

2009-01-08 Thread darrenyeats
like American Idol and X-Factor. Actually I agree - IMHO what I wrote was a counterexample like Leona. I would say Leona is better live, too. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Apple ends DRM and improves quality

2009-01-08 Thread darrenyeats
memory!). Yes she is brilliant, oops, especially her timing. Maybe I'm the one getting old. :) I'm off to check out Holly Cole AND Carol Kidd. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SeeDeClip/TxtDeClip

2009-01-08 Thread darrenyeats
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Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Apple ends DRM and improves quality

2009-01-08 Thread darrenyeats
pfarrell;381211 Wrote: darrenyeats wrote: Holly Cole, eh? I'll have to have a listen. I could never get excited about Diana Krall. I have a few old Peggy Lee tracks - her voice is good but her timing is the greatest. Apologies but I got my female singers confused, I meant Billie

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Apple ends DRM and improves quality

2009-01-07 Thread darrenyeats
the music companies. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10799 View

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Stone Harley - new comedy team?

2009-01-07 Thread darrenyeats
Ditto. I loved especially the link from the article to the colour changing card trick. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=voAntzB7EwE Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How best to upgrade by system

2009-01-07 Thread darrenyeats
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Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter samplerate

2009-01-07 Thread darrenyeats
a stinker but the SB3 is decent IMO.) There is a lot of pie in the sky when it comes to audio IMO. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Difference Duet/SB3 vs. cd transport

2009-01-07 Thread darrenyeats
just telling you what happened to me. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Stone Harley - new comedy team?

2009-01-07 Thread darrenyeats
ralphpnj;380726 Wrote: Second best post around here in ages ;) Third best po- ...nah. :) -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter samplerate

2009-01-07 Thread darrenyeats
teros;380781 Wrote: I believe that the differences are enough to pass a blind test, but barely so That wouldn't be a bad idea. If you manage to arrange one please report (I mean that sincerely). Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How best to upgrade by system

2009-01-06 Thread darrenyeats
Phil Leigh;379959 Wrote: ...and some have six! :o) Not if it says 5.1 system in their footer. :^) -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter samplerate

2009-01-06 Thread darrenyeats
JezA;379689 Wrote: darren, a torch or flashlight is a dc powered light. Pretty sure if you wave it about in the dark it won't flicker. It wouldn't be the first time I misremembered. My wife has opinions about that. :) Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter samplerate

2009-01-05 Thread darrenyeats
when I coughed they would all appear squiggly for this reason I believe. (Before anybody asks, no, I didn't do a blind test. :^] ) Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter samplerate

2009-01-05 Thread darrenyeats
said, we perceive discrete frames and, as I said, this can be seen as the light appearing to jump in space. Sorry my memory is fuzzy. I remember my surprise but not the details. :) Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter samplerate

2009-01-04 Thread darrenyeats
bhaagensen;379117 Wrote: It is not even computable. Nyquist-Shannon says if there is information missing between the samples that information must be above the frequency threshold. Maybe that answers your question in tandem with Phil's post. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Help with sssssibilance

2009-01-04 Thread darrenyeats
Listened to Don't Give Up today and it sounds fine. The production is distinctive but not too much sibilance. Also I recommend Secret World Live by Peter Gabriel, very nice album - the live version of Don't Give Up with Paula Cole is great too. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Stone Harley - new comedy team?

2009-01-03 Thread darrenyeats
it. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10799 View this thread: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 24bit/96kHz

2009-01-03 Thread darrenyeats
24bit/192Khz/2ch. snip Or else I think I will just wait until a Transporter 2 is presented and hope that it includes this high samplerate Darren PS: Of course I respect everyone's right to an opinion. Just a bit of fun! -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 24bit/96kHz

2009-01-02 Thread darrenyeats
they are audibly different, and exactly how they sound different. Many people do so. Talk is cheap. But I haven't heard of anyone doing the harder trick of backing up big words with a demonstration, and that is where the argument rests from my POV. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] BW Lossless article

2009-01-02 Thread darrenyeats
for the future. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10799 View this thread: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 24/96 Transporter and External DAC

2009-01-02 Thread darrenyeats
According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SPDIF#Protocol_specifications the protocol doesn't specify a data rate. Because the clock is simply extracted from the data signal. However, 20 bits is part of the standard with an option for up to 24 bits dependent on equipment. Darren -- darrenyeats

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Need advice on budget active stereo speakers

2009-01-02 Thread darrenyeats
You might want to check the recent thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55895 Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 24bit/96kHz

2009-01-02 Thread darrenyeats
that... Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10799 View this thread: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 24bit/96kHz

2009-01-01 Thread darrenyeats
JezA;377946 Wrote: Since there is twice the amount of information in a 24/96 stream than in a 24/48 stream I'm somewhat surprised that you can't hear any difference. I don't follow your reasoning there. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] BW Lossless article

2009-01-01 Thread darrenyeats
only to make the problem more frustrating. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Explain this, please.

2008-12-31 Thread darrenyeats
it or not, people are going to think that combination means you're a troll. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hypersonic effect: high frequency spectrum listening experience

2008-12-28 Thread darrenyeats
-availability format (red book) don't have to justify their preference. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hypersonic effect: high frequency spectrum listening experience

2008-12-28 Thread darrenyeats
is that they didn't prove it and neither has anyone else. So nothing happened and all the people who needed to get behind it didn't get behind it. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Served music sounds better?

2008-12-28 Thread darrenyeats
Phil Leigh;376353 Wrote: Clock-linking of DAC (master) to transport (slave) is the only jitter-proof method that really, really works. Or, of course, use an on-board DAC like in the SB3, SBR or Transporter. :^p Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Help with sssssibilance

2008-12-22 Thread darrenyeats
Sibilance is not always bad, artificial sibilance is. Remember that word existed before us audio enthusiasts came along. :) Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Help with sssssibilance

2008-12-22 Thread darrenyeats
Have you tried a double blind sibilance test? Between you and me: Psst (or, to you, PSSST). Ignore this post - it's just a joke to wind up Themis. :) Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiocom International

2008-12-22 Thread darrenyeats
by subjectivists (like audiocircle can be) or by skeptics (like hydrogenaudio) but it includes both. This makes life interesting. And mostly, we stay civil. :) Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] After a little help sorting a speaker inbalance problem.....

2008-12-22 Thread darrenyeats
Deaf Cat;374601 Wrote: Another digital coax? (could these cause a channel inbalance?) Nope. Deaf Cat;374601 Wrote: :( it may be my new second hand pre/dac, do you think I'm on the right lines? DCThat would be my guess. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audible vs inaudible

2008-12-21 Thread darrenyeats
taste tests? Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10799 View this thread

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audible vs inaudible

2008-12-21 Thread darrenyeats
of variables. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10799 View this thread: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audible vs inaudible

2008-12-20 Thread darrenyeats
question is, what conclusions would you draw from the test? Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audible vs inaudible

2008-12-20 Thread darrenyeats
preference for the Caffefile 200 are deluded. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] jitter

2008-12-19 Thread darrenyeats
You may see the water in the desert, but you're still going to die of thirst. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] jitter

2008-12-17 Thread darrenyeats
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Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The best power-amplifier for Logitech's Transporter?

2008-12-16 Thread darrenyeats
. If you're starting from nothing I would investigate active speakers. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] External DAC recommendation

2008-12-09 Thread darrenyeats
of my audio system is the source then the acoustic treatment. Ok. I don't agree with your friends. :) Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interesting Articles in The Absolute Sound

2008-12-09 Thread darrenyeats
marc0716;368269 Wrote: Given the ability to locate any song at any split second in my collection of 2000+ CDs is amazing. Marc, you're not convincing me...anyone can do that with iTunes, Logitech, etc. Welcome to the computer age of hifi. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interesting Articles in The Absolute Sound

2008-12-09 Thread darrenyeats
audio thing, in which case firstly I ask forgiveness for thinking you might be a troll and secondly I suggest you go surf the web for more information on computer audio, sound cards and network audio players. Either way, this is likely to be one of the more polite replies. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Good sound from Squueezebox

2008-12-06 Thread darrenyeats
anything imagines it. Hearing isn't a physical object, it's a mental process. The question is the cause of what you're hearing, not whether you're hearing it or not! Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MP3 VBR - Squeezebox or Transporter

2008-12-05 Thread darrenyeats
to look at the CD player. I credit the speakers and the room set up first. For me, that's intuitive, but each to their own. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Good sound from Squueezebox

2008-12-05 Thread darrenyeats
to investigate. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10799 View this thread: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] powered monitor recommendations

2008-12-04 Thread darrenyeats
musical. Clearly not as good specs-wise as some of the alternatives you mentioned but could save you money. :) Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Blue Train AKA format wars

2008-12-03 Thread darrenyeats
sxr71;365455 Wrote: Without a doubt the recording is far more important than the format within reason (no 64kbps mp3). Yeah I forgot to mention that, I agree. :) For mp3 I go for 256 VBR myself. -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MP3 VBR - Squeezebox or Transporter

2008-12-03 Thread darrenyeats
now on but not throw away what I've got, although not ideal it will do fine IMO. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Greenhorn looking for guidance.

2008-12-03 Thread darrenyeats
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Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Finally I can play my 2 Channel SACD's on Transporter

2008-11-30 Thread darrenyeats
...then I would find that interesting. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10799

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Nutcracker

2008-11-30 Thread darrenyeats
/shownews.php?news=26 Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10799 View this thread: http

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Blue Train AKA format wars

2008-11-30 Thread darrenyeats
factors, such as original recordings and loudspeakers. Darren PS: I live in Europe and I own a legit copy of Blue Train. As soon as I can find this mono release on CD I'll buy that too. Any pointers? -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Direct to power amp?

2008-11-22 Thread darrenyeats
the benefit of an optimal gain structure (as cliveb mentions) maximising the effective SNR of the source. IMO degradation of signal from the simple attenuator is probably far from audible and is certainly outweighed by the benefit, end of story. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre

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

2008-11-21 Thread darrenyeats
give you that big advance. The SB3 is pretty good - especially once you take into account the distinction between a difference and an improvement. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Economist Article: Analogue or Digital

2008-11-19 Thread darrenyeats
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Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Squeezebox Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N)

2008-11-15 Thread darrenyeats
Sean, very enlightening. Thanks, Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Looking at SPDIF with a scope...

2008-10-30 Thread darrenyeats
What equipment could be more useful at sea than...a sub! Anyway just put it on the left hand side of the boat (this is known as a bass port...) Now I'll be quiet too. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Maplin power conditioner

2008-10-26 Thread darrenyeats
what it says on the tin...and, subjectively, it hasn't done my system any harm. I don't get commission. :) Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hypersonic effect: high frequency spectrum listening experience

2008-10-26 Thread darrenyeats
favour (otherwise, I would switch to hi-rez just to avoid this thread!). Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hypersonic effect: high frequency spectrum listening experience

2008-10-25 Thread darrenyeats
DeVerm;353161 Wrote: So, it's time to ask your nearest university to repeat that study with the London Philharmonic Orchestra! No joke, I would like to see that happen. I...(cough, strangle)...agree. :) Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hypersonic effect: high frequency spectrum listening experience

2008-10-25 Thread darrenyeats
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Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hypersonic effect: high frequency spectrum listening experience

2008-10-24 Thread darrenyeats
below: Nick, and in turn I think you have misread. :) darrenyeats;352654 Wrote: the gamelan music of Bali, which is extremely rich in HFCs with a nonstationary structure Honestly I don't agree with your explanation. I think we're reading the same text and reaching different conclusions. I think

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hypersonic effect: high frequency spectrum listening experience

2008-10-24 Thread darrenyeats
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Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hypersonic effect: high frequency spectrum listening experience

2008-10-23 Thread darrenyeats
anything to me) any more than silence...or square waves for that matter. :^) Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter with power amp?

2008-10-20 Thread darrenyeats
Is it just me or do a couple of two inch drivers in the faceplate sound like a good idea also? Watch out Boom. :) Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Nutcracker

2008-10-19 Thread darrenyeats
. Otherwise I will report back when I buy it and listen to it! Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 and Audioengine 2 tweaks?

2008-10-19 Thread darrenyeats
difference but you did ask for 'more' on an audiophile forum! Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system darrenyeats's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Nutcracker

2008-10-14 Thread darrenyeats
Yes this IS the right forum. There's a pretty heavyweight crew here (musically and audiophile-ly - you know what I mean) so I'm asking what is your favourite recording of The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky before I go off and hunt a CD. Thanks, Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 320kbps Mp3's on a hi-fi system....

2008-09-21 Thread darrenyeats
I don't know much about whisky but luckily I was introduced to Lagavulin. Is the Bowmore along the same lines? Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

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