[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 2012 - Best Current Online Streaming music sources and radio

Hibr It's quite a while since I last posted. I was wonder if other Transporter -Squeezebox owners might share their up to date favorite streaming radio sources. Is there anything that approaches 'audiophile' quality available via streaming? I know that's a very subjective question, but at the

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] NewYorker article and recommendations

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[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q:Hearing Test

Anyone know how accurate this is for detecting one's ability to hear different frequencies? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G60hM1W_mk -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] HDTracks.com

Has anyone purchased any of their high res tracks? Any recommendations? They have a free sampler download... http://www.hdtracks.com/ -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] culture always builds on the past...

scroll to exactly 4minutes, starts with Muddy Waters and moves to the present...probably the most interesting part of the documentary rip! a remix manifesto http://www3.nfb.ca/webextension/rip-a-remix-manifesto/?film=2 -- mmg_fan

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Membran intense import label

I noticed while browsing a used cd shop this evening a couple high res(24-96) jazz import compilations (Charlie parker and Django Reinhardt)on the Membran intense German label. Is anyone familiar with this label? I can't find any information online. -- mmg_fan

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 16-44 vs 24-96

is NO audible difference. I'm just trying to get feedback as to what I should be focusing my attention on if I'm trying to detect any audible 'improvement' with high res recordings... -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] field recorder recommendations?

thinking of getting the upgrade to the R09 the R09HR. Has anyone had a chance to test it? -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ground Loop and Transporter

shoddy workmanship in the case of my Jolida hybrid amp? On a related subject, do you think 'power conditioners' are snake oil, or a worthwhile investment? -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Doh! Now we need 24-bit/176.4kHz on the Transporter!

What version firmware are you running? -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41824

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter and upgrading formware

Apologies if this has been heavilly covered elsewhere, but just updated the firmware on my Transporter, and, its o the blitz!. Doesn't work, left display is garbled... Can someone point me to any 'best practices' document in properly upgrading the Transporter's firware? -- mmg_fan

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ground Loop and Transporter

I also am having ground loop issues with my Transporter but NOT due to cable inputs...I don't currently have cable installed. Using a 'cheater' resolves the issue but I assume that is not recommended. Any recommednations? -- mmg_fan

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter and upgrading firmware

Thanks. But tell me how do I get a newer version than 36? Whenever I do an auto upgrade(holding down the brightness key) and then re-check my firmware version, it stays at 36? -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ground Loop and Transporter

more specialized and expensive(ie the aformentioned isolation transformer)? -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Lavry DA10 DAC: Subjective Impressions and Listening Tests (Long)

the headphone out on the Lavry. One thing that is very important with the Lavry is to match the volume setting to your amp...you want the highest setting without overdriving and causing audible distortion..for me with my Jolida 1501, its approx 29-30. -- mmg_fan

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ground Loop and Transporter

using XLR for analog out on the Transporter -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40112

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ground Loop and Transporter

would a product like this be sufficient to eliminate ground loop? http://www.stereotimes.com/acc072707.shtml -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] live recordings!

one of the BEST recordings I've heard yet off archive. download the first track and judge for yourself..except for the crowds sounds like its been studio mic'd http://www.archive.org/details/radams2007-06-29.sbd.flac -- mmg_fan

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Radio quality ?

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Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] live recordings!

at a 'surprise' free outdoor show as part of the Montreal Jazz festival. Have been a fan ever since. -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] live recordings!

Great surprise, think this was mentioned in a recent stereophile article, but archive.org has some high res live recordings available in the live music section. Would love to get feedback or reviews on best 24 bit recordings there... -- mmg_fan

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q:Transporter and low level hum

to the wall outlet my amp is connected to. The only time I've expereinced this before was with tungsten halogen lamps turned on in the same room...I know they are often culprits Does this mean my TP isn't properly grounded? This was never an issue with my Squeezebox. Please help! -- mmg_fan

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q:Optimum SqueezeCenter Audio settings for Transporter

ok thanks when would you adjust clock source and word clock settings then? -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q: 'Alternative' CD formats..SACD, HDCD, XRCD

Has anyone done any extensive listening tests comparing the various CD formats..SACD, HDCD, and JVC's XRCD?? I suppose now that BlueRay has won the format wars that IT will become the new audiophile standards for digital music. -- mmg_fan

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q:Transporter and low level hum

suspect a ground level loop problem...will try a groundless 'cheater' and see if that works -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q:Optimum SqueezeCenter Audio settings for Transporter

Clock Source -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45792 ___ audiophiles

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q:Optimum SqueezeCenter Audio settings for Transporter

ok thanks. well before I get rid of my lavry would like to do some listening tests with digital out from the transporter. What settings should I use in the prefs? -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What is connected to your Transporter?

Actually taking delivery of my Transporter tomorrow to replace SB3 +Lavry TransporterAnti-Cable XLR interconnectsJolida 1501a Hybrid ampMagnepan MG12 -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Jvc Xrcd

XRCD stands for 'extended resolution cd'...Not sure how much is marketing hype, but just recieved my special order import of Chinese artist Dadawa's 'Seven Days'. and I can assert the sound IS outstanding -- mmg_fan

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] $1k Speakers

Love my Magnepan MG12's. Had the entry level MMG's and then upgraded. Huge improvement in bass response..deeper fuller sound. -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Optimum Slimserver Network TCP Parameters

(SLIMP3 only):1400 Thanks in advance! -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44021

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Miller Audio Research

Has anyone reviewed their test suite? I'm referring in particular to their evaluation of jitter in the Transporter. -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Miller Audio Research

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[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q:SB3+Lavry DAC should I 'upgrade' to Transporter..???

be an 'upgrade' and worth the extra approximately $800 outlay (after selling the SB3+Lavry). I like the fact that the Transporter supports 96khz and even 88.2 (with latest firmware upgrade). Have read also mostly good reviews... Would appreciate any suggestions..advice -- mmg_fan

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audio Sample and review Blogs

Thought I'd share these..all great and with high quality mp3 samples http://mainstreamisntsobad.blogspot.com/ http://www.bywayof.net/captains_crate/ http://www.soul-sides.com/ http://www.anthologyrecordings.com/ -- mmg_fan

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] external DAC could someone suggest anything?

After fairly extensive research, I also went with the lavry da10 for my SB3. Although to be honest, I haven't done any significant A:B listening tests to really appreciate the unit -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Dealer for Lovan Stands

Hi Trying to locate a dealer that carrys the full line of lovan stands in Toronto Canada. So, far, no luck. And I tried .racksandstands.com but they don't ship to Canada. Any suggestions? Thanks! -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Quality streaming music...

my favorites: radio io acoustic radioparadise kcrwmusic shonanbeach fm -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best practices

://www.alliedelec.com/Search/ProductDetail.asp?SKU=879-0090SEARCH=elpac+linear+1%2E5ID=MPN=WM075%2D1950%2DD5DESC=WM075%2D1950%2DD5R=879%2D0090sid=45D251007D49617F One of the best practices I can recommend is relaxing with a shot of a good single malt before doing any serious listening:) -- mmg_fan

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 24 bit wavs?

work with 24 bit wavs? -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34228

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Chronotron Wav output for WMA

have an explanation for this? -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34170

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SACD vs HDCD vs DVD-AUDIO, a quick summary?

to extract the extra layer of data. SACD's are essentially 24 bit cd's? For DVD-audio... -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Exact Audio Copy and compression options

to other lossless formats, such as Apple Lossless or FLAC? -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33763

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Exact Audio Copy and compression options

Yes, thanks but my questions had more to do with using EAC as a ripping app. Is there a DLL that offers FLAC output for EAC? I'm hoping that when the next version of OSX is released (next month??) that itunes will FINALLY support FLAC -- mmg_fan

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] BEST sounding noise cancelling headphones

) , are as comfortable as the light weight Sennheisers, and are also noise cancelling. A tall order? -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q: What exactly is break or burn in time?

-in time is primarily placebo and/or simply due to your ears adapting to the cables. -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] FLAC, OSX and itunes

(next month?) will support FLAC as well. -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33714

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] AIFF vs Apple lossless

In latest UHF magazine in the article about modding the power supply to the SB, the author mentions that there 'is a slight but noticeable' difference in audio quality between Apple lossless and AIFF. Please tell me this isn't so! I don't want to re-rip my entire cd collection! -- mmg_fan

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q: What exactly is break or burn in time?

hours of 'break-in' time. Can someone help or at least offer their opinion? -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ethernet vs wireless and jitter

Hi with all the talk on digital interconnects affecting jitter, i was wondering if connecting to my SB3 via some very cheap ethernet cabling has any effetc whatsoever on the digital signal the Sb receives. Would I be better off going wireless? -- mmg_fan

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q: Inexpensive Linear power supply

I know there are other threads dealing with linear power supplies for the Sb3, but could anyone recommend the BEST inexpensive replacement for the power adapter that comes with the SB? With a good external DAC, is the difference audible? -- mmg_fan

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Squeezebox on Steroids?

Has anyone read the article in the most recent issue of UHF magazine on improving the Sb powersuply? http://www.uhfmag.com/Issue79/Issue79.html -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] HDCD-encoded discs?

Can anyone give me a brief overview of HDCD-encoded discs? Will the CD/DVD drive in my Imac read the hidden data in these disks? And if so, will my external DAC (lavery DA10) be able to decode the HD data? Thanks! -- mmg_fan

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q: Inexpensive Linear power supply

How does the bybee compare with a much cheaper solution like this: http://www.mpja.com/productview.asp?product=6601+PS or the Elpac? http://www.alliedelec.com/Search/ProductDetail.asp?SKU=8792050R=879%2D2050sid=45F498004731617F -- mmg_fan

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q: Recommendations for proper AB testing

reference discs/cds? Are there any that are truly exceptional? Thanks in advance! -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q:BEST classical music review site

://www.classicstoday.com/ Thanks! -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33496

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] external DAC for Squeezebox

/showthread.php?t=215067highlight=lavry Waiting for my interconnects to arrive but once they have I'll post my own review. Another thing if you're considering the Benchmark, do a search for Benchmark DACS on audiogon, I came up with 8 yesterday...NO Lavry's for sale though -- mmg_fan

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] $1000 DAC: Lavry DA10 vs used MF Trivista 21

to auditioning the DA10, but am confident it will surpass my expecations -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33304

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] $1000 DAC: Lavry DA10 vs used MF Trivista 21

unit just for the sake of comparison. -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33304

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Field recording

Anyone use any of the new solid state recorders like the Edirol R-09? http://www.edirol.net/products/en/R-09/ There's also a 1-bit recorder out soon by Korg... http://www.korg.com/gear/info.asp?a_prod_no=MR1category_id=3 -- mmg_fan

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] $1000 DAC: Lavry DA10 vs used MF Trivista 21

thanks, got the lavry, would have like to AB against the Trivista, but compared to other similar priced DACS (ie Benchmark etc) seems like a no brainer based on the reviews i've read. -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] $1000 DAC: Lavry DA10 vs used MF Trivista 21

it out of the uk. I wonder how that compares in numbers with other dacs in that price range. One negative side of few units is that there are fewer owners and reviews available... -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Camridge Audio DVD89 as external DAC?

range? http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/summary.php?PID=113Title=Summary -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33207

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] External DAC for SB

Pacific valve has a great deal on the DIYEDEN Great March2. I was wondering if anyone has had a chance to audition this or other similar Chinese DACs. it uses the PCM1798 chip and the DAC60, a tube DAC uses the PCM1704 chip. -- mmg_fan

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best reasonably priced DAC

the Lite against the benchmark and similar DACS. -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32336

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best reasonably priced DAC

opinion the Lavry is in another league. -Ben -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32336

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Greek Audiophile

This 20 minute documentary is quite good:) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs1aUws0Lrs -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD Treatments?

the benefits of such a treatment? -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32993

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD Treatments?

interesting article...if I understand correctly...if these cd treatmenst Do have an audible effect it's because they reduce the number of bits that are interpolated due to jitter and less than ideal cd mastering techniques. -- mmg_fan

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..

Wonder how this version compares with the mods by Pacific Valve and GR-Research? http://eshop.diyclub.biz/product_info.php?cPath=23_162products_id=335 -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] External DAC for SB

This looks like a great deal as well...would love to know how it compares with the DAC-60 http://www.pacificvalve.us/DIYEDEDNGM2.html -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] External DAC for SB

over how it compares with the DAC-60 -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32740

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] External DAC for SB

ditto...more info please! -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32740

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] External DAC for SB

dollars over the Transporter. Am I missing something? -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32740

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] External DAC for SB

. -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32740 ___ audiophiles mailing list

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Modding the Squeezebox

Has anyone had their SB modded by Bolder? Just wondering if its worth it... http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0206/midmonth/bolder_modified_slimdevices_squeezebox.htm -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] External DAC for SB

Can anyone recommend an external DAC that would offer a noticeable difference in audio quality for the sb? -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q:Software based Crossovers

inguz sounds interesting...are you aware of anything that works with Mac based SlimServer? -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q:Software based Crossovers

Read about a 3rd party plugin that works with the foobar2k music player on windows that allows software based crossovers. Seems like an interesting idea though I can't see how it could be better than actual hardware crossovers. Is something like this available for Slimserver? -- mmg_fan

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q:'quality' speaker cable

Anyone try Mapleshades Clearview Golden Helix? Over on audio asylum a lot of posts about them being a good mach for planar (Magnepan) speakers. -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] shonen beach

in slimserver? I'm on a mac Thanks! -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32570

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q:'quality' speaker cable

Q10, and the price seems right. Can anyone offer their own preferences based on firsthand expereince? I was also wondering if there is a DHlabs dealer in downtown Toronto? -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Which Slimserver firmware sounds better?

Interesting post on how an older? version of the firmware actually sounds better http://musicserver.blogspot.com/2006/05/which-slimserver-firmware-sounds.html http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=26453.0 -- mmg_fan

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Which Slimserver firmware sounds better?

ok, thanks for clearing that up -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32049

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Jolida 1501 hybrid

Thinking of getting the Jolida 1501 hybrid amp as a good match for my Magnepan MMG's over the NAD 272. Similar price...but from what I've read elsewhere, the Jolida is a better match. Anyone own Jolida amps? -- mmg_fan

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q:Best BUDGET power or integrated AMP (under$1000)

in that price range), the hybrid Jolidas and even little know chinese amps like the dussan. Too many choices...I'm bewildered at the moment... -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9157 View

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] field recorder recommendations?

Anyone care to recommend a really good field recorder? Options I'm looking for include: Affordability Sound Quality battery Life phantom power the ability to record in lossless as well as a variety of lossy formats -- mmg_fan

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: field recorder recommendations?

I'm sure the audio quality doesn't quite compare with the Tascam, but portability is a huge plus. I was comparing the M Audio Microtrack and the Edirol R 09. I'm leaning towards the latter. -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Q:xAct or Max vs Itunes for converting CD's

Hi Can anyone tell me what difference's there are in converting cd's to either FLAC or Appple lossless using OSX's itunes or third party software such as xAct or Max? Which is 'best'? -- mmg_fan mmg_fan's Profile: http