Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] plug and play linear supply (part 2)

2007-02-06 Thread j . wales
ceejay;178149 Wrote: Interesting observation. One simple test you might want to try, in the interests of science: what happens if you leave your new setup untouched but plug the old stock PSU into the mains supply (preferably in the same socket it was before)? If the EMI theory is correct,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] plug and play linear supply (part 2)

2007-02-05 Thread j . wales
After reading several of the threads relating to linear power supplies, I figured I would spend the $25 or so and try the Globe Tek linear supply. I am going to start by saying that I know how controversial this subject has been in the past, so the following is only my opinion, that is it.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Irritating whistle on right channel from SB3

2007-01-31 Thread j . wales
I havethe same noise - does not change with volume - but does change pitch with the brightness of the screen -- j.wales j.wales's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4569 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Irritating whistle on right channel from SB3

2007-01-31 Thread j . wales
I leave the SB volume at 100 - regulate volume with pre-amp I have read in other posts that 100 is the ideal setting if using SB3 as source only and not as a pre-amp Also, I use the analog outs - thinking about inserting a DAC - does anyone have the hiss using the digital outs? -- j.wales

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Analog output volume and audio quality issues

2006-03-21 Thread j . wales
I have found the same issue with the SB3 - particullary with the bass there seems to be a significant loss of control and boomy ness - Unfortunately I do not have a high quality CD player to compare it to - I am in the process of upgrading my stereo and the speakers were the first big investment.

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Analog output volume and audio quality issues

2006-03-21 Thread j . wales
Benchmark DAC1 seems to be a pretty popular DAC - what makes it such a stand out? -- j.wales j.wales's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4569 View this thread: