Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] My Review of the Tortuga Audio Passive Pre

2014-05-05 Thread konut
The tour has been completed. Reviews in a wide variety of systems have been posted accessible via the link in the previous post.. I have purchased the tour component. konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.ph

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] My Review of the Tortuga Audio Passive Pre

2013-12-09 Thread konut
This is part 2 of a review for the Tortuga Audio LDR1 passive preamp. I was able to audition the LDR1 for a full month before receiving the updated software chip. There had been a delay in sending out the chip as it was discovered there were certain anomalies with Class D amps. Once those were res

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] My Review of the Tortuga Audio Passive Pre

2013-11-19 Thread konut
This is part 1 of a review of the Tortuga Audio LDR1 passive volume control, or passive preamp, as some like to call it. http://www.tortugaaudio.com/ There was a delay in getting a newly implemented control software chip due to refinements that were required after beta testing. Part 2 will consi

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Impedance Matching Squeezeboxen to DACs

2012-06-27 Thread konut
Thanks for your detailed and thorough explanation. I always look forward to reading your posts. I suspected that the difficulty in measuring and optimizing this spec was the reason that this aspect of S/PDIF behavior is ignored by manufacturers. One would have thought that by now a few of the bett

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Impedance Matching Squeezeboxen to DACs

2012-06-26 Thread konut
John Swenson wrote in the "Upgrading the clocks in the SBT - is it necessary?" thread. "For example the impedance of the output is just as important as the jitter of the signal, the official spec says outputs and inputs should be 75 ohms, but in reality the impedance of outputs, inputs and cables

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Designing by "listening"= failure.

2012-02-11 Thread konut
Mnyb;690070 Wrote: > Their amps get rave reviews everywhere :( such is the state " > engineering " in high end audio . You are assuming the same people that design the DACs are also the same people that design the amps. That would be an incorrect assumpt

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] soundcheck's Touch Toolbox 3.0

2012-02-07 Thread konut
ry to go OT but, might this account for why some people hear differences between FLAC and WAV vis a vis different server configs? -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] If only all audiophiles were like this man, Peter Aczel

2012-02-05 Thread konut
Just because you've not experienced another dimension doesn't mean its not there. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How to improve the sound of your Squeezebox Touch

2012-01-21 Thread konut
Really? This shit again? How many times does this conversation need to take place? I give you the answer by the brightest guy on the forum. Post #16. http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?p=574856&highlight=power#post574856 -- k

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What is illusion in audio reproduction?

2012-01-19 Thread konut
, there are some recordings that have a nice "sound stage" that are multi-miked, manipulated, not recorded in real time, with artificial echo, reverb, compressed, limited, and whatever else, but these are few and far between.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audio Truths

2012-01-19 Thread konut
accustomed to and are capable of driving the speaker at its rated minimum nominal impedance. Make sure your amp has an input impedance that is at least 10 times greater than your source or preamps output impedance. -- konut

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hearing the differences

2011-04-20 Thread konut
magiccarpetride;625616 Wrote: > My question: if you can hear a difference, does it, according to the > First Audiophile Asshole Law, always mean that something about that > component is broken? No. magiccarpetride;625616 Wrote: > Trolling over and out! I doubt it.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Pissing contest

2011-03-25 Thread konut
problems of implementation that active XOs present. The only downside is insertion loss. Speaker companies choose not to market this way, not trusting their customers to implement correctly, with good reason. Unless you know what you're doing its easy to screw

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Raise your hand if you're convinced that speaker cables make no difference to sound q

2011-03-18 Thread konut
The hook end "captures" the wattage, so thats the amp side. Squigly end is the speaker side. Don't over-think these things. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Raise your hand if you're convinced that speaker cables make no difference to sound q

2011-03-18 Thread konut
reed. Try the cryoed coat hangers. They are aMAAAAZing! -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.c

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Raise your hand if you're convinced that speaker cables make no difference to sound q

2011-03-14 Thread konut
Robin Bowes;617867 Wrote: > On 13/03/11 23:20, konut wrote: > > My perceived preference is probably not scientifically measurable. > > Can someone invent a pleasure meter? > > If your preference is not scientifically measurable then it almost > certainly exists o

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Raise your hand if you're convinced that speaker cables make no difference to sound q

2011-03-13 Thread konut
corette gum. :D -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86298 ___ aud

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Raise your hand if you're convinced that speaker cables make no difference to sound q

2011-03-13 Thread konut
presentation. If that isn't enough, components themselves have different input and output electrical characteristics. If one were to ignore all these different parameters to make sweeping generalizations about all cables then the conclusions that resulted would, more ofte

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Power cords

2011-02-12 Thread konut
e an audible effect. Best to get a 30 day return option. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.ph

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hifi rack: wood or glass shelves?

2010-12-30 Thread konut
pfarrell;598334 Wrote: > On 12/30/2010 10:22 AM, konut wrote: > > Glass has the potential to vibrate. I stick with wood. > > The stuff that they use to make guitars and violins? > > -- > Pat Farrell > http://www.pfarrell.com/ ABSOLUTELY! I mount all of my co

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hifi rack: wood or glass shelves?

2010-12-30 Thread konut
Glass has the potential to vibrate. I stick with wood. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] External DAC - does it make a difference?

2010-02-25 Thread konut
rence? That is correct. Your amp is the choke point. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/sh

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] External DAC - does it make a difference?

2010-02-24 Thread konut
that MIGHT explain your perception. I use a ancient Creek passive remote so I know that Creek makes good stuff. I also know that there is better stuff out there. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] External DAC - does it make a difference?

2010-02-24 Thread konut
over at 2200hz, right at the most sensitive area of human percetpion. Not good IMHO. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevic

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiophile portable player - with some conditions

2010-01-19 Thread konut
easy, others of us are not quite so adept. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiophile portable player - with some conditions

2010-01-08 Thread konut
I got the 8gb Clip+ recently. Out of the box I could drag and drop my FLAC files directly. I don't do mp3. Could not have been easier. For in depth answers see http://www.anythingbutipod.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=119 --

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What outboard DAC do you use with Squeezebox?

2009-12-03 Thread konut
RWA SB3 BNC to Bryston BDA-1 to Creek OBH-12 passive remote to AV123 X-Amps -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The end of the CD player :-)

2009-11-23 Thread konut
Which will come first? The end of Linn, or the end of the CD? -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Why Tranporter's balance out sounded infeior???

2009-11-05 Thread konut
If you can afford 2 Transporters, and 2 separate systems, you should be able to afford an SPL meter and a disc of test tones. Encode said disc and calibrate so both play at the same SPL. 90db at 1khz for example. Play music and report back. -- konut

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Did I dream this? Digital Cable length

2009-11-03 Thread konut
Heres a guy who thinks the minimum optimal length is 16ft. http://www.analogresearch-technology.net/ubyte.html -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Phase?

2009-10-27 Thread konut
/cgi.ebay.com/STAR-TREK-DILITHIUM-CRYSTAL-PROP-USED-ON-STAR-TREK_W0QQitemZ230391281900QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0#ht_1632wt_754 No wonder why they don't let me near the engine room. -- konut ---

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Phase?

2009-10-24 Thread konut
rophic mixing of phase and anti-phase, and why would you want to do that? This dimension is so much fun! -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slim

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] US Amplifier advice please

2009-10-20 Thread konut
OK, Roland and Rowland are 2 different things. Thanks for the correction. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] US Amplifier advice please

2009-10-19 Thread konut
Roland? -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70001 ___ audiop

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audio quality of very long RCA cables...

2009-09-21 Thread konut
A poster on this forum, art, claims his proprietary coax can be used as long as 100'. See this post at AudioCircle. http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=60136.msg535663;topicseen#msg535663 -- konut konut'

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] transporter - wired ethernet vs. wifi?

2009-08-31 Thread konut
Phil Leigh;453406 Wrote: > By the way, for future reference I am using a standard $5 USB cable to > attach my hard drive to my PC, so if anyone feels my posts lack > integrity, clarity etc, it must be down to that cheapo cable I'm using > :-) Thanks! Are you SURE its the cabl

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?

2009-08-26 Thread konut
I have found that affordable active crossovers impose too much of a sonic signature on the sound and now use a passive line level high pass filter(Marchand XM46) with an active parametric low pass bass management device(ONIX RDES). -- konut

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?

2009-08-26 Thread konut
esentation that gives an unnatural impact, thus further pushing away those looking for full range presentation. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.s

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Subwoofers from a high-end perspective?

2009-08-25 Thread konut
an 3) approaches that are reported to be excellent, but I haven't heard them myself. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.sli

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Better DAC, Transporter, or High End Pre Amp, Help!

2009-08-18 Thread konut
I'd like to recommend the Bryston BDA-1 DAC. A search will reveal that whenever reviewed, the reviewer usually ends up purchasing the unit. Discrete, class A, output. Nuff said. -- konut konut's Pro

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Why Hi-Fi Journalists make my blood boil...

2009-07-01 Thread konut
. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64972 ___ audiophiles mailing

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] It ain't what you'd call minimal

2009-06-24 Thread konut
food before you even taste it. After a 28 day fast, I lost the taste for salt. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.p

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anybody have experience with passive preamps?

2009-05-25 Thread konut
. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63739 ___ audiophiles mailing

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New System, Transporter Final Piece?

2009-05-19 Thread konut
the hi rez capabilty of the Transporter as opposed to the SB3. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Led Zeppelin Remasters

2009-04-08 Thread konut
You're not listening to them loud enough! ;) Oh, and it helps if you're stoned. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

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

2009-01-07 Thread konut
"No one went broke underestimating public taste." P.T.Barnum "No one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public." H.L. Mencken -- konut konut's Profile: http

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

2009-01-05 Thread konut
ppropriate. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57314 ___ audiophil

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Help with sssssibilance

2008-12-23 Thread konut
So you're saying that the Leema Tucana also caused sibilant peaks. Have you considered that the SFs might be broken? -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this th

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Help with sssssibilance

2008-12-22 Thread konut
The Copeland, at 60W, cannot handle the sibilant peaks and is overloading. Most underestimate the transient peaks that digital gives us. Easy to overdrive modest amps, especially tubes. -- konut konut's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audible vs inaudible

2008-12-20 Thread konut
more coffee=more jitter is the only thing I'm getting from this story.;) -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showth

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The best power-amplifier for Logitech's Transporter?

2008-12-17 Thread konut
g fee. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=56628 ___ audiophiles ma

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 or Duet for sound quality?

2008-11-15 Thread konut
supply? Or, are they spurious artifacts relating to the display? Would a battery supply mitigate this? -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimde

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Mac Mini, Bootcamp or Parallels, And Inguz

2008-06-18 Thread konut
, and if either Parallels or Bootcamp will be compatible( I've read Parallels has problems with peripherals) Oh, and does the C2Duo have enough horsepower to use the Inguz plugin for said setup? -- konut konut's Pro

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audiophile Deathmatch: Monster Cables vs. A Coat Hanger!

2008-03-03 Thread konut
Those coat hangers MUST have been cryo'd! -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.p

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] lust object speakers

2008-01-23 Thread konut
t.php?attachmentid=4165| +---+ -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showth

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] So I've bought my 4th Squeezebox, thought on sound quality (experiments)

2007-12-24 Thread konut
So how does it compare to the USB/Vista feed now? -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Parametric Equalizer?

2007-09-28 Thread konut
+1 for parametric. It would allow us to tailor the sound to OUR preference rather than the speaker designer. Usually boost or cut of less than 3db has negligible effect on phase and is all most of us need. -- konut

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Advice to improve Sound.

2007-08-02 Thread konut
Why should you replace ANY of your equipment because of a bad recording? Just get a good recording of Alice in Chains. Does one exist? -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Design miss in SB3 digital output? or Slimserver problem ?

2007-07-19 Thread konut
m off. Thats all I got. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.p

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Sources with Word Clock In

2007-05-05 Thread konut
system, with the Transporter at its core, optimising the best use of the DAC and analog circuitry therein. Any kind of sources you may happen to know of. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/membe

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] sub for Quad ESL 988

2007-03-29 Thread konut
ls in your room. Its an IB design so its subjectively fast, to my ears anyway. Very musical. I love mine. http://www.av123.com/products_product.php?section=subwoofers&product=8.1 -- konut konut's Profile: http:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Little office/bedroom system

2007-03-14 Thread konut
Sky. You may be surprised at what you hear. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/sh

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A virgin writes

2007-03-12 Thread konut
the AEs to as many brands and models that you can. Bring CDs you are familiar with. Speakers are a highly personal choice. This excersise should give you the greatest chance of finding something that YOU, and the Mrs., like. -- konut

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Optical connection - inferior by default?

2007-03-09 Thread konut
Having followed this thread, I am definitely more jittery than when I started. A purely subjective observation, YMMV. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Mac Mini

2007-03-08 Thread konut
There is a divergance of opinion on this. It looks like you have an excellent system. Try it and tell us what YOU think. Really! -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Minimalist Pure System

2007-03-02 Thread konut
Make sure the actives are large enough so that you don't need a sub, and that your computer is powerful enough to run the Inguz plug-in, and you're there, dude! -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Optical connection - inferior by default?

2007-03-02 Thread konut
erent' sound though not nessesarily better. Need to buy more CDs!! -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Safe Resampling

2007-02-22 Thread konut
I always practise Safe Resampling. I wear a condom! -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Logitech and Squeezebox

2007-02-22 Thread konut
You are right. Soon they'll be a poll for the most convinient time for the mass suicide. Kool Aid flavor preferences as well. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View t

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] time for a DBT-free zone??

2007-02-15 Thread konut
You'd think they coulda found a Canadian scientist... -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.p

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] time for a DBT-free zone??

2007-02-15 Thread konut
ezkcdude;180934 Wrote: > So, I want to hear that the human race is doomed? Apparently -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdev

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] time for a DBT-free zone??

2007-02-15 Thread konut
an interesting read. http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/story.html?id=156df7e6-d490-41c9-8b1f-106fef8763c6&k=0 Then again, you may not. Oh, the UN. Thats like going to a taxidermist for a headache. To quote Paul Simon ,"A man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest".

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] PS Audio Digital Link III, Stello DA100, ...

2007-02-05 Thread konut
to source for the RedTop in > Singapore. Will try that once I'm able to secure a RedTop. > > Best Regards > Dennis Is that the Channel Islands Audio VDA-2? What didn't you like about it? -- konut ---

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] the goal of audio reproduction

2007-02-05 Thread konut
bit of low level rumble.It's easy to hear why he was considered one of the greatests pianists of his time. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://fo

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] the goal of audio reproduction

2007-02-03 Thread konut
reproduction chain have advanced far enough to the point human perception can't discriminate an improvement at a reasonable cost. I don't know where I'm going with this so I'll just stop. -- konut ko

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter on the cover of Stereophile, Feb 2007 issue

2007-01-27 Thread konut
em that does not synergise well, it might not sound good TO YOU. My splitting hairs might be your night and day and visa versa. YMMV, you might not be even driving. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Suggestion: New mid-market player

2007-01-25 Thread konut
I've been avoiding this thread. Why? I don't know. Well, I finally read it today and it looked kind of familiar. http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?p=162233 Great minds think alike. -- konut konut

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active 2.1 speaker system suggestions, anyone?

2007-01-24 Thread konut
at louder volumes as a larger woofer. Having said that, the 8020s alone put out a surprising amount of tuneful bass on their own. My setup can fill a good size room, with peaks at 1m., at +100dB. -- konut konut'

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SB to Power Amp ... Preamp or Attenuator or DontEvenTry?

2007-01-15 Thread konut
Heres the one I use. I couldn't live without remote. http://www.audioreview.com/cat/amplification/preamplifiers/creek/PRD_118255_1591crx.aspx -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?u

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: on the audibility of phase differences

2007-01-12 Thread konut
Correct me if I'm wrong. Won't the passive speaker xover affect dispersion patterns of the drivers, and the line level, wheather active or passive, digital or analog, not? -- konut konut'

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Nova Physics: Let the Fur Fly

2007-01-12 Thread konut
EAC exactly. Its the flash vs. buffer thats got me thinking. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Nova Physics: Let the Fur Fly

2007-01-12 Thread konut
This new product ought to prompt some lively discussion. To put it mildly. http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue28/novaphysics_memoryplayer.htm -- konut konut's Profile:

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: splitting the rca outputs of the sb

2007-01-10 Thread konut
I run the SB3 to a Creek remote passive attenuator and split the output to powered monitors and a powered sub. Sounds great! -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this t

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Speakers for Conservatory

2006-11-14 Thread konut
lling choices in you budget range. Hope this helps. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29665 _

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: The modifying crowd and the Transporter

2006-10-02 Thread konut
Far from the modding crowd's ignoble strife Their sober wishes never learn'd to stray; Along the cool sequester'd vale of life They kept the noiseless tenor of their way. Thomas Grey 1751 -- konut konut&

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: The what Dac question

2006-08-28 Thread konut
TiredLegs;131804 Wrote: > There's a school of thought which says that a DAC's op amps make more > audible difference then its digital chips. Thats the school I've been attending. -- konut

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: still with the mods?

2006-08-25 Thread konut
have to spend MUCH more to realize any significant improvement in quality. I'm sure the Transporter will be an improvement over what I have, but I neither require the myriad of in/out options it offers or can justify paying that kind of money for a digital source. Like I said, I'm a che

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: redwine audio mods

2006-08-12 Thread konut
rcles/index.php?topic=29520.0While there are other mods available for the SB3, I think that Redwine offers the most bang for your buck. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: oassive pre-amps vs. active pre-amps

2006-07-18 Thread konut
gree. Twas ever thus. YMMV, my .02 cents, + or - .02 cents margin of error. Tickety boo, Bobs your uncle. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://fo

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: to mod or dac that is the question

2006-06-22 Thread konut
Can't give any objective advice, only an anecdote. I've been using a RW modded SB3. This is the latest mod with battery supply and upgraded opamp. I am nothing but thrilled using the analog outs to a OBH-12 Creek passive, direct to a pair of Genelec 8020s. Just killer!

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lighten up, this is supposed to be fun.

2006-04-14 Thread konut
We have a winner!! The best thing since furry gifts! After all they're both places to put your.oh never mind. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View t

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Lighten up, this is supposed to be fun.

2006-04-14 Thread konut
ead. Which reminds me, what was the 'best thing' before sliced bread? -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.c

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SPDIF question - error correction and interconnect quality

2006-03-19 Thread konut
to hold off on shipping it because I use a passive pre in my system and was on the fence weather to get the digital mod only or the full mod. I couldn't be happier at the changes he's made and I should be getting it in a couple of weeks.

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SPDIF question - error correction and interconnect quality

2006-03-01 Thread konut
expense of an external solution with comparable performance. Had Slim Devices chosen to target a more restricted (read higher end) part of the market, I'm sure they would have come up with a higher performance product as well. --

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: SPDIF question - error correction and interconnect quality

2006-02-28 Thread konut
Ask any comedian. Timing is EVERYTHING! -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Apple iPod HI-FI No Threat to SB!

2006-02-28 Thread konut
Think iPod a la Bose Wave. -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: piano solos

2006-02-23 Thread konut
Just curious. Have you purchased/auditioned any discs based on the recommendations in this thread yet Sean? -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread:

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] AES/EBU Interface?

2006-02-20 Thread konut
ssing? -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21321 ___ audiophiles ma

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Where is the incredible sound?

2006-02-19 Thread konut
Why don't you just buy a hardware EQ? -- konut konut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1596 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.p

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Active Crossover

2006-02-09 Thread konut
will raise the ultimate cost. I own an older model, the CX2300, which I have been happy with. Having said that, its the weakest link in my system and am looking to replace it. There aren't a lot of reasonably priced options out there.

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