it against the
bolder mods and the stock unit. Of course, he has a system worth over
$50k, so to him, the differences are important. My system is about half
that much, but the difference was audible and enjoyable.
The SB is a great unit, made even better by the modders.
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part: the computer music server can be repurposed when
eventually another unit comes along that sounds better than the current
setup, plus I gain convenience and ability to repurpose on my IPOD.
YMMV.
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as the
DAC. I don't like this approach, since you have to buy an extra set of
RCA cables to use the tube buffer.
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by having to add an extra set of RCA's.
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had the upgrades done.
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years, and it pleases me to see coverage
by S'Phile of a device like the SB3, which will undoubtedly be a
precursor of the emergence of computer audio as a major component in
high end audio.
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.
Personally, the look of this guy's attempt is great, but this is a
computer subject to RFI and noise from a decidely consumer power
supply. I would love to see something more regulated, isolated, and
audiophile parts.
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of using
BNC connectors vs. RCA). Tried a few 75 Ohm cables, including ones from
Bolder which I still have. The MC2 was by far better than all of them.
Which would you recommend listening to that would improve upon the MC2?
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and getting the
benefit of the ease of use of the SB3 without sacrificing any of the
high end sound. My buddy has an even better system (VAC PA90D into VAC
reference preamp powering Joseph Audio Pearls) and I will be bringing
the system to his house for extended listening session.
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For PS and X3 DAC, I'd rather buy a used trivista DAC. You get the added
benefit of the tubes, whereas you have to get three units (X3+PSU+Tube
Buffer stage) to equal the Trivista. Plus, with the TriVista you only
have to use one expensive power cord, not three.
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is not sitting on any
feet, but does sit on an older target rack with spiked feet. Again, I
don't notice anything, but never have tried.
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home theater gear, no more
than a cold intake air filter would have a significant effect on a Buick
LeSabre.
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to see your company supports the audiophile community and
hosts forums and the time spent developing software that allows high
resolution playback.
[See my blog on building an Audiophile SB3 based computer server:
http://musicserver.blogspot.com
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Of course, if the problem is traced to the SB3, not the modders work, an
interesting dilemna, as Slim Devices may choose to void the warranty,
even if the defect is not caused by the mod. Sean?
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on audiogon and found several brands
in your price range that you would be happy with (Revel, Totem, BW,
Paradigm, Spendor).
I've got more than $20k invested in my system, and you can go pretty
hog wild.
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a bass boost button).
If you can't hear it, don't buy it. If you can hear it, spend your
money as you see fit. I think people who spend $400k on a performance
car, or $300 on a bottle of wine, are a bit off too, but are they
idiots or fools? I think not...
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sounds by itself (and
I suspect the upgrades and mods to the SB3 will close or eliminate the
gap), I cannot fathom using a CDP or transport, given the convenience
of the SB3 and how good it sounds.
And good it really sounds!
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using a 24 bit conversion, and comparing
against typical transports which measure in excesss of 100ps.
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using it with a Tri-Vista DAC, VAC Avatar SE, and Merlin TSM-MM's.
Soundstage is not a problem, though just a tad less than my transport.
I am expecting a Bolder modified SB3 in the next day or so, it will be
interesting to see if that made any difference.
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against the $3k
Pioneer. Of course, if I added the cost of the computer (MAC Mini) and
periperals, it would probably cost the same.
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supply does make a big difference.
See my music server blog at http://musicserver.blogspot.com for details
of my current setup (Merlin TSM/REL Strata III, fed by a VAC Avatar SE,
cabled by Acoustic Zen, and AC'd by Foundation Research).
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