Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Unused Transporter SE's on eBay.com

2020-07-16 Thread jezbo
With VAT and import duty total is a bit over £550 I think. muso developer 4 x SB3, 3 x SBB, 1 x SBT jezbo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/show

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Unused Transporter SE's on eBay.com

2020-07-13 Thread jezbo
Just to resurrect this thread, there are some new transporters now being shipped from the US for £355 + £95 shipping. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313.TR3.TRC2.A0.H0.Xlogitech+transporter.TRS0&_nkw=logitech+transporter&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_osacat=0&_odkw

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Room acoustics

2013-04-26 Thread jezbo
Does your amp have balance & tone controls? That's the usual way to tweak the sound according to room acoustics - something modern amp designers often forget in the quest for a trendy "minimalist" design. jezbo's Profile: h

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Toslink cable, how fitted?

2012-10-26 Thread jezbo
The standard digital optical out from SB3 and duet is a standard sized toslink correct? Not a mini? How tightly is it supposed to fit? On both my SB3 and duet it just kind of sits there and falls out easily, this is with the house shape upside down, it doesn't seem to fit in any other way. -

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] If external DAC used, does SB3 or Touch make much difference?

2012-10-25 Thread jezbo
aubuti wrote: > There was a fair bit of discussion after the Touch's release (and even > before release once the secret was out and beta testers could discuss it > on the forums) about the comparative quality of the SB3/Classic digital > outs and the Touch's. A lot of people, including some whose

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] If external DAC used, does SB3 or Touch make much difference?

2012-10-25 Thread jezbo
Thanks guys, it's all about the sound for me. Personally I do like the retro mono-colour look of the SB3 display. I don't need touch-screen features, not if I can't take it to the sofa! jezbo's Profile: http://forums.slimde

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] If external DAC used, does SB3 or Touch make much difference?

2012-10-25 Thread jezbo
I've taken the plunge and ordered a Beresford Bushmaster DAC (TC-7530DC). I currently have an SB3, but have read opinions that the best combination possible is a Touch feeding an external DAC. But why? Given that the DAC circuitry in the Squeezebox device doesn't come into it, how much of an impro

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] So when my SB3 eventually dies and its not possible to buy another ...

2012-10-04 Thread jezbo
Excellent thanks - I wasn't aware of these devices. jezbo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96663 _

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] So when my SB3 eventually dies and its not possible to buy another ...

2012-10-04 Thread jezbo
I didn't mean future as in further development of server-side software, I meant an active community still using it. jezbo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9888 View this thread: http://forums.slimd

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] So when my SB3 eventually dies and its not possible to buy another ...

2012-10-04 Thread jezbo
Interesting discussion on this going on here: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?96660-The-Future-of-Squeezebox-Product-Line-Up&p=719644#post719644 Hopefully my SB3 will have a good few years left in it yet, I may pick up a Squeezebox Touch second-hand as a alternative/backup device. Th

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] So when my SB3 eventually dies and its not possible to buy another ...

2012-10-03 Thread jezbo
azinck3 wrote: > My personal plan, going forward, is most likely to use iPeng's playback > abilities. Buy an older iPod touch with a dead battery and just leave > that sucker hooked up to either a dock or connected via other adapters. > Main downside is the lack of IR interface and a display vi

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] So when my SB3 eventually dies and its not possible to buy another ...

2012-10-03 Thread jezbo
JJZolx wrote: > I think that enough units of the SB3/Classic (and SB2, which is > virtually identical except for the case) were sold that you'll be able > to find them for sale used for a _very_ long time. If you're worried, > start looking now for a great bargain on one. I wouldn't be surprised

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] So when my SB3 eventually dies and its not possible to buy another ...

2012-10-03 Thread jezbo
... what will be the best options for piping my digital music through my hi-fi in audiophile quality? I'd rather not ditch LMS (assuming the software will continue to be available), having developed muso to interface with it (to run from a laptop), and an iOS app to run from an ipod touch (or ul

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Can anyone recommend a Cambridge Audio DacMagic...

2012-05-24 Thread jezbo
I'm happy with my Heed CanAmp so will go for the new DacMagic 100 I think - though I can't find the same level of enthusiasm in the reviews as in the previous version. jezbo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.p

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Can anyone recommend a Cambridge Audio DacMagic...

2012-05-22 Thread jezbo
... for enhancing the sound of my SB3? I've had my eyes on one for a couple of years now, but perhaps there's better out now for a similar price. Currently my SB3 is fed directly through a decent Marantz amp + Mordaunt-Short speakers or Heed CanAmp + Beyerdynamic headphones. Music source is usual

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Power supply & DAC for my SB3 - recommendations?

2009-05-15 Thread jezbo
Having done a bit of reserach I'm thinking of the Cambridge Audio DacMagic which is under £250 - seems just what I'm after. Still don't know whether I should seek out an alternative power supply for the SB3 though

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Power supply & DAC for my SB3 - recommendations?

2009-05-15 Thread jezbo
the cans are hi-grade components. -- jezbo jezbo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63349 _

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Power supply & DAC for my SB3 - recommendations?

2009-05-14 Thread jezbo
that came with the SB3) and external DAC. Are there any other weak links in my set-up? SB3 -> Marantz PM4001 amp -> Heed Canamp -> Denon AH-D5000 headphones SB3 -> Marantz PM4001 amp -> Mordaunt-Short Avant 904i