Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Virtual Dynamics Power 3 2000% Profit Margin

in hand with music enjoyment, could be tied to imagination. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45323

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Virtual Dynamics Power 3 2000% Profit Margin

it from every day sounds. Sounds to me like you don't see audiophiles as a music loving enthusiasts. Only because they can be tricked while searching for that elusive perfect sound field does not mean they should be ignored and left to the wolves. -- nuhi

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Virtual Dynamics Power 3 2000% Profit Margin

happened to that before we did not believe in cables? Seems contradictory. What about plasma TVs; did videophiles on bw screen TVs drove the today's industry as well. We all want nice pic and sound because reality is the reference. -- nuhi

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Virtual Dynamics Power 3 2000% Profit Margin

someone exploits that we shouldn't be quiet. Unless you don't care of course, more power to you. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Virtual Dynamics Power 3 2000% Profit Margin

pays more. You would hear exactly the same music with the plain cables and you can give the same argument about the pleasure for any purchase. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Virtual Dynamics Power 3 2000% Profit Margin

can be said for Homeopathy and all kinds of placebo scams, just had to say something out of frustration. Lets not debate it, it is an old story, faith prevails reason with majority of people. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] room correction / EQ is awesome!

One more vote for the room correction, hands down best upgrade. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51046

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 320kbps Mp3's on a hi-fi system....

In my blind test the 320 missed some air compared to FLAC but sure it sounded good, just a bit darker with less decay. Only apparent on great recordings and if volume is cranked up. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Shopper connects to Jesus via Denon link cable

cure. But it is difficult to do properly and not everyone allows themselves to think that there is a possibility that what they hear is not actually happening. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Shopper connects to Jesus via Denon link cable

I am interested how much did they sell because of this much publicity. Audible tests of any cable, be it even analog, showed that there is no difference but still people buy them and this one won't be any different, you are just making them a favor. -- nuhi

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Question re TP Firmware 42

and reinstall 7.0.1 or whatever. Then go to the same folder and copy those 2 backed up files there, overwrite as necessary. Restart SqueezeCenter for it to recognize it. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] This hurts, but I have a revelation...

sound to vary from day to day depending what you imagine. Disclaimer: I don't want to insult anyone nor start the flaming, it is just a personal opinion like any other. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] FW42, and revisiting some FW40 bugs

Found one annoyance with the F42. There is some sort of static, like noise and quiet crackling if there is no signal on the digital input (tested only toslink). For example turn off your PC. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Switching from Inguz DRC to BrutefirDRC

that you are using the latest and then compare. Could also be that Brutefir is the correct one. I compared convolved files with Convolver(Sourceforge) and Inguz and they were identical in the general frequency response at least. Haven't tested Brutefir, too warm for penguins. -- nuhi

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] FW42, and revisiting some FW40 bugs

F42 works fine for me as well, so far. Always had digital input switching issue. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New transporter firmware (v.40) in nightlies

://www.slimdevices.com/downloads/nightly/latest/trunk/ -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42960

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New transporter firmware (v.40) in nightlies

. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42960 ___ audiophiles mailing list

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New transporter firmware (v.40) in nightlies

reading the forum posts but actually it really helped. Please don't break the fix while accommodating others :) I would thank you but I was waiting this fix for a year so lets say we are even. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Wishlist for Transporter 2

on the unit, screen on the remote like in Duet. But before all that fix the T1 digital input switching. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] FW40 - Real time DSP, digital out - in?

to that without the correction, whole room rings when that frequency is played. Seen in some article that it depends on the room height. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] FW40 - Real time DSP, digital out - in?

is a room correction device in the software domain, no point in degrading the signal with extra hardware. But this loopback is a great feature. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] FW40 - Real time DSP, digital out - in?

. But if you want to sacrifice simplicity and some quality in favor of ease of usage that I understand and no complaints. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] FYI - mp3 file quality audibility

This is stupid, it is very easy to detect 128 and even 256 vs FLAC in a blind test, especially if you crank it up. Did the same with cables and didn't hear any diffence :( Too bad I already owned all the cables on the test lol -- nuhi

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Transporter owner

Sometimes jiggling the knob helps. I hope that next Transporter won't have anything on it's front mask. Who uses that anyway, it's just for show off. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Can't hear the difference between lossy and lossless!

high frequency range it might be very hard to hear the difference in general. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39112

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] First shot at using Inguz

Isn't your final filter, for example normal.wav, exactly that, with mic correction and applied filter? -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Earthworks M30 vs ECM 8000 side-by-side test for Inguz DRC

=3458| +---+ -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38758

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Earthworks M30 vs ECM 8000 side-by-side test for Inguz DRC

3000.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 7.0 -7.5 15000.0 3.0 -4.0 22050.0 0.0 -3.0 -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38758

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Earthworks M30 vs ECM 8000 side-by-side test for Inguz DRC

have the same recorded response with my ECM. Also I own Bryston 4BSST...could it be the cause hmm ;) -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Earthworks M30 vs ECM 8000 side-by-side test for Inguz DRC

by that, didn't you say that the mic cal files weren't applied? -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38758

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] DRC/Inguz and Microphone Calibration

in the same spot as the m30 and post a flat correction graphs of both of them for us to see and then I can check for the differences. Of course if you get the m30 correction graph which you can trust use it before showing. And don't use any (put zeros) for the ecm8000 correction. -- nuhi

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Electronically isolate TP from Computer

Great info sean, that puts me at rest as well. Found the same info here: http://www.epanorama.net/documents/groundloop/datacom_isolation.html -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Using TP optical input - How?

the restart. At least there wasn't before and I already uninstalled 7 until Inguz updates his plugin. Thx for the info anyway. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Using TP optical input - How?

, now the visualization responds but no sound. Weird issue, no wonder they can't pin-point it when even we can't come to the conclusion. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Using TP optical input - How?

Digital Input is a plugin on Slimserver. Oh Slimserver 7 is up on the download page as an alpha...gonna try it. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Using TP optical input - How?

Just tried the 7 and no, it's not fixed. Heimiko, you're right. That plugin is then just to access that functionality. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Using TP optical input - How?

MikeFish, ok but don't forget that it works if you're switching from the networked music while playing to the digital inputs. Be sure to pause the music first or don't start any. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Using TP optical input - How?

. Can you explain to me how to downgrade firmware so that I may try this? -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37722

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Using TP optical input - How?

could try the 7 as well. If it helps to you too then I'll reinstall my Windows with just 7 on it, I reinstall almost every week anyway, it's my other hobby (not joking) :) -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] First shot at using Inguz

tweaks and never be able to achieve this much of neutrality without the Inguz and the community who developed the accompanying tools. Thank you. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Idea for high-end Squeezebox/Transporter accessory

;) -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37079 ___ audiophiles mailing

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Odd Transporter experience - did I imagine it?

I had the same issue but regarding the enjoyment factor I presume it was from the boost you personally got when it stopped playing. It woke you up or made you listen more carefully expecting the next failure. -- nuhi

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] ? connections back of Transporter

egd, lol don't be mean. It would be great to have the Transporter without the wireless as an option. Display on the remote control...yummm... -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Disable wireless on Transporter

I believe that simply using Ethernet disables the Wifi, you can hear that click, I hope that's the Wifi, don't laugh if I'm off base with the click :) And remove the antennas. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Disable wireless on Transporter

SuperQ;210226 Wrote: The click is a power relay, nothing to do with wifi. Wifi disable is simply done by not enabling the PCI device when the system boots on a wired network. I would bet that I heard the click when switching wired/wireless, not just on turning on, please confirm. -- nuhi

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Pollution over wire?

in that category falls in the wired vs wireless Transporter connection...can the same (hypothetical) pollution travel over the ethernet wire, does it matter in that input anyway since it's not (or is it?) directly connected to the digital audio circuits like SPDIF in is? -- nuhi

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Pollution over wire?

came into mind and I wasn't able to find the answer on the forum. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35031

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Pollution over wire?

if there is no radio station near the interconnects), I am more wondering about the SPDIF coax for now. Currently we are having some nasty thunderstorm, equipment is off as a precaution so I'll post here in a day or two when and if I test it. Any other comments are welcomed. -- nuhi

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] I don't think it gets loud enough

Mentioning just in case, don't forget to disable Replaygain, it was too silent for me too even with the preamp (RG at default 89dB). -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Directly to amp, stresses the Transporter?

the sound compared to Naim? Maybe too early to comment. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34650

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Directly to amp, stresses the Transporter?

Well it worked fine for me if you don't count that heating up which was from the amp in the first place. What's the problem? -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Directly to amp, stresses the Transporter?

fully before. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34650 ___ audiophiles

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Directly to amp, stresses the Transporter?

ModelCitizen;197470 Wrote: nuhi... I have not had this set up before. This was the very first time I plugged the Transporter into the Bryston. I only got the Bryston last night. Prior to this I'd seen/heard it working driving the rear speakers of an incredibly ott system. Aaa true I

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Directly to amp, stresses the Transporter?

just a big coincidence. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34650

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Directly to amp, stresses the Transporter?

, at least for this combo. If you want it extra-loud and above all more dynamic I recommend an active preamp trial then maybe you won't have to crank it up so much, it does make a big difference. Here is some info on the subject: http://www.high-endaudio.com/RC-Linestages.html#Int -- nuhi

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Directly to amp, stresses the Transporter?

this, seems to me that the impedance of the amp was too small thus stressing the Transporter...or is it something else? -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Directly to amp, stresses the Transporter?

with such an expensive equipment. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34650

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Directly to amp, stresses the Transporter?

the directtoamp guide and it seemed fine. I used it carefully, first lowered the volume (can -15dB warm it up?) then turned on the amp. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10571 View

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Directly to amp, stresses the Transporter?

didn't annoy you. So the only logical conclusion is that it was due to the proximity to the power amplifier when moved one shelf below. Thank you for your help, case closed, paranoia shut down. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter review at Positive Feedback

Little geekish but yet another high praise review. http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue30/transporter.htm Now I'm even more edgy to wait for the ordered T. Congrats. -- nuhi nuhi's Profile: http