I've been away from this forum for quite a while and it's depressing to
see such mud-slinging as this thread serves up. Who really cares if
someone else does, or does not hear a difference (improvement or not) in
some kit/tweak etc. It's not a competition. If you like someone great.
If I don't, we
pippin;486599 Wrote:
> SB3 is gone but Transporter is still there. Scroll right.
A prime example of a flawed web interface . . . Any web usability
expert will tell you that people just don't expect to have to scroll
sideways :0/
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'Last.FM' (http://
What about a good headphone amp/socket?
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'Last.FM' (http://www.last.fm/user
nnection :0)
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http://www.last.fm/use
might
be good place to look . .). He thought wireless would degrade the sound,
so I mentioned that Shakti Stones help focus the signal by increasing
the resolution. Hopefully that's him sorted, then . . .
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e devices? I
use these to great effect connecting server to router to switches to TP
etc.
Bob
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Have a look here:
http://www.tnt-audio.com/accessories/toslink_comparison_e.html
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http://www.last.fm
l the gear . . .
But in monetary terms I suppose 30% of $100,000+ buys you a lot. They
must all be super-loaded because their ladies didn't kill them when they
revealed the cost :o)
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iPeng on
gh guide, the processing takes about twice as long as
actually recording it - if there's only moderate click removal needed.
Each LP-rip is a labour of love, and visitors hearing Flac playback of
the files often don't believe they're from old-fashioned vinyl . . .
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Livi
would be easy!
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ype implies :o)) - and, yes, I certainly did this with my
first Squeezebox. On a few occasions this has saved me from very
expensive mistakes!
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out of sight
anyway I'd always recommend an SB3 (or TP of course).
Bob
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Check out
http://www.jimlawrence77.net/LPCOVERS/LPcovers.html
Some real classics here!
Bob
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really the most futureproof?
Open source lossless FLAC?
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Serve
clipping is just plain nasty. Neither do any
service to the music. I guess someone's happy somewhere - bean-counters
probably, just not the musicians or their listeners.
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Slim" my CD purchasing has shot up: so much easier
to play music when set free from the shackles of the silver disc!
B
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Phil Leigh;332284 Wrote:
> Whoever mastered that should be taken out and SHOT.
Well, exactly! It does play nice'n loud though :o/
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Ok. Hands up all you forum-people who've been having fun over at
Amazon.com . . .
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/06/20/denon_cable/
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vided by the controller.
So, no, the newer box is in no way a step down. I would suggest you
base your choice on your needs - unless your system and your ears are
ultra sensitive, IMO you wouldn't hear a different between SB3 and SBR.
[Others in the Audiophile forum may beg to differ :o)]
Cheer
Of course the final spanner in the works comes from Heisenberg's
Uncertainty Principle :o(
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who confuse the odd
pop or tick from an LP as the spawn of the devil . . .
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d - I agree, it is less fatiguing. Even with, perversely,
FLACs of vinyl . . .
It all comes down to, IMO, psychology and the way our brains interpret
signals from our senses. Which is why audiophilia is such a can of
worms!
Bob
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n amongst the kit :0)
But I sure hope he's happy!
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classical goes in as full WAV.
>
Doesn't a decoded FLAC give a perfect bit-for-bit copy of the original?
What's the advantage of streaming a WAV file over a FLAC file?
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Give the cat a medal! Or at least some smoked salmon fresh from a
Scottish Loch - for exposing what most of us know but couldn't afford
to prove :o)
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If you do, this may be of interest:
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44533
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ute . . . :0/
We should be able to have interesting debates without getting
personal.
Just my tuppence.
Bob
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ModelCitizen;275388 Wrote:
> My Farnell PSU gave up the ghost after about a year too. I replaced it
> with a Transporter. :-)
>
> MC
I must try that one on 'er indoors!
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o I'm not
bothering with a replacement from Farnell.
But - I may have just been unlucky with the PSUs I got. I know others
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Shredder;275073 Wrote:
> Morris..antis are excellent..see my previous
> post..
Sorry - missed that in the excitement over coat hangers :o)
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Pale Blue Ego;274919 Wrote:
> Coat hanger? Try these:
>
> www.anticables.com
Has anyone here experience of anticables? Are they as good as they
seem, or it a question of inverse snake-oil (if not quite coat hanger
league :o)
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I'm sure you'll the vast majority of users here stick to lossless
formats, esp. FLAC, whenever possible. Why discard musical information
when you don't have to?
It's a different matter for portable devices etc where file size is
important . .
st
(surely?) influence the tonal characteristic of the fundamental note
you can hear.
Higher frequencies come off an LP, so in my mind it's worth trying to
capture them.
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price level we can afford) will get tarred with the loony brush by
those not in the know who assume that all "audiophiles" share the same
wacky beliefs.
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http://www.belt.demon.co.uk/Free_Techniques/Free_Techniques.html
If CDs sound better after being frozen, will my FLACs if I freeze my
NAS?
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Perhaps we could all club together for a conference call to get it done
on the cheap?
http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina60.htm
And I'll sell you **my** alarm clock for a couple of quid:
http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina41.htm
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A nice Aussie Shiraz works wonders with my gear . . .
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eople get converted to the
religion and line the pockets of the cult leaders with their money
(hard-earned or otherwise).
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Is audiophilia a communicable disease? Or a psychological condition?
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Isn't this a question of empathy and emotional connection with the
music? A Russian may be more connected with Russian music, but surely
not only Russians can be excellent interpreters of Russian music? Or
have I mis-understood this somewhat off-topic discussion :o\
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lters for really dire recordings.
Bob
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Of course, to call someone a "prat" is to say they're a fool, or
colloquially a "dickhead". Perhaps the association with "pace, rhythm
and timing" is just unfortunate :o)
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I'm guessing English may not be your
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ased
on our own perceptions (and budgets).
There is no "holy grail" in audio, but the paths aiming for it just go
different ways. And that's what makes it interesting IMO!
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Timothy - thank you for your detailed reply!
Bob
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Some enlightenment from those who know would be most welcome!
Thanks,
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ose Wave Radio/CD player, and the
> sound quality is excellent.
>
> Yours - Antony
Seeing your SB atop a Wave Radio makes me think a version of SB with
built in speakers might be marketable. Just think of the SB display and
innards in the Wave Radio and dispense with the SB bo
> Coherent system cables
> Stillpoints under the amp and SB+ control unit.
Nice! But you forgot to mention the Morphy Richards SureFlow-Steam room
conditioner . . .
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: Should there be a new forum for photos?
- yes
- no
- maybe
Thanks, arge!
This looks a great project. . . .
Bob
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a hi-fi system to die for, but only be allowed to play music on
it you currently hate.
or
2) Be restricted to a compressed and bandwith limited portable-type
player, but able to play all your favourite music.
I know which I'd go for, but what would yo
hanks,
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Michell Gyrodec SE DC [Tecnoarm, G
ac Mini to record vinyl
from my Gyrodec SE > Era V Gold with great results. I'm a firm believer
in checking out pro-audio gear as you miss out on the audiophile
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ts I'd have
needed would have been quite daunting to contemplate.
Those of us with the knowledge, who've seen the future should not
expect too much of those who just love music played as simply as
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the price for it. I'm sure the reverse applies and
the pro-audio broadcast market is pretty demanding and wouldn't like
being ripped off by inflated prices.
Anyway - this may help . . .
My first post to the forum BTW. Lot
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