Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Improve my sound

2022-01-06 Thread pkfox
RadioClash wrote: > 'F the Toslink, I'm focusing on a good coaxial cable. USB a complete > waste of time for audio. I feed both my Chord Qutest and DAVE via USB and find it works flawlessly - it depends how it's implemented on the board. We can't stop here this is bat country. RIP Hunter S

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Improve my sound

2021-08-16 Thread pkfox
tank121 wrote: > Currently using my faithful Squeezebox Touch linked via Coaxial into my > Arcam SA10 amp (has built in Sabre ESS 9018 DAC) > > My considerations - > > 1) Replace my Touch with a 2nd hand Transporter to take advantage of > it’s onboard DAC > 2) Replace the Touch with a

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anyone with Cambridge Audio CXN V2 and Qobuz/Tidal?

2021-02-23 Thread pkfox
rootee wrote: > I'm seriously looking at the Cambridge Audio CXN-v2 for streaming with > Qobuz, and was wondering if anyone here can share there experiences with > Qobuz+CXN? I bought one a couple of monthe ago and it's a superb piece of kit. I believe you can set it up to work with LMS as a

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Examples of Raspberry dac's that would be comparable to a Touch analog out

2020-08-25 Thread pkfox
fphredd wrote: > How is USB out on that board. Pi 3B+ not so good, Pi4 better, but > running hot since I want to use video as well...Easy to load Kodi or > Plex on one of those? > > Thanks! It has 4 USB 3 ports - sorry don't know what Kodi or Plex are We can't stop here this is bat

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Examples of Raspberry dac's that would be comparable to a Touch analog out

2020-08-04 Thread pkfox
Man in a van wrote: > thanks :) cat /etc/os-release NAME="Ubuntu" VERSION="18.04.4 LTS (Bionic Beaver)" ID=ubuntu ID_LIKE=debian PRETTY_NAME="Ubuntu 18.04.4 LTS" VERSION_ID="18.04" HOME_URL="https://www.ubuntu.com/; SUPPORT_URL="https://help.ubuntu.com/;

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Examples of Raspberry dac's that would be comparable to a Touch analog out

2020-08-03 Thread pkfox
Man in a van wrote: > which OS are you running ? Armbian Bionic with Linux 4.4.213-rk3399 We can't stop here this is bat country. RIP Hunter S Thompson. pkfox's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Examples of Raspberry dac's that would be comparable to a Touch analog out

2020-08-03 Thread pkfox
I have now got a Nanopi M4 V1 fitted with a NVME hat and a M2 SSD 1TB SSD and a Khadas tone board working perfectly We can't stop here this is bat country. RIP Hunter S Thompson. pkfox's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Examples of Raspberry dac's that would be comparable to a Touch analog out

2020-07-31 Thread pkfox
Man in a van wrote: > The Khadas just plugs into the usb port > > Over on the rpi forums, users recommend vanilla SSD sata over the M2 as > the rpi cannot utilise the full speed of the M2 > > USb boot on the rpi4 is now at "stable" > >

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Examples of Raspberry dac's that would be comparable to a Touch analog out

2020-07-31 Thread pkfox
waldo wrote: > Because a Pi4 is terribly hot compared to previous models. I ended up > with the Flirc case, which is both a case + heat dissipator and am very > happy I did so. > I believe that using a HAT would mean, at least, the raspi processor > slowing down to avoid heat damage (and for

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Examples of Raspberry dac's that would be comparable to a Touch analog out

2020-07-30 Thread pkfox
waldo wrote: > Here previous owner of a SB Touch. Couple of years ago made the jump to > Raspi2 (running both LMS server and player) + IQAudio Pi DAC+ > (unbalanced RCA). > Could not tell the difference between both DACs. > Take into account I'm +50 and much as I enjoy my amp (Nad C352) + >

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Can Transporter play this

2013-12-01 Thread pkfox
Hi all, I'm looking at maybe buying some music from Linn's website, they offer a range of formats including two different flac ( which I use ) , my question is, does the TP support FLAC 24bit*88.2kHz When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Can Transporter play this

2013-12-01 Thread pkfox
Squeezed_Rotel wrote: It should play files up to and including 24 96. One caveat; if you synchronize with other players like Boom, you will be limited by the capability of that player, for example Boom = 24 48. Ok thanks LinnRecords have a compilation of The Stones for sale so I suppose the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] WiMP soundq

2013-12-01 Thread pkfox
bhaagensen wrote: Except from trying for the sake of trying I've actually never seriously used smart gain (I assume thats what you mean) settings. Maybe I should. In case you're interested: Do you have Cash's, The Man Comes Around? Mind giving the title track a spin and compare it to one

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] WiMP soundq

2013-12-01 Thread pkfox
garym wrote: Not sure where you are, but this will not work in the United States. The countries it does work in will also require a paid subscription to WIMP. There is a WIMP plugin installed in WebGUI Settings Plugins (but again, won't work in many countries) edit: WiMP IS CURRENTLY

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] WiMP soundq

2013-12-01 Thread pkfox
OK thanks to you both. When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas NV - CAT5 - Sonicwall - TP - Meridian 551 - Monitor Audio Gold - Me :-) pkfox's Profile:

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What do make of this chaps ?

2013-08-08 Thread pkfox
http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content/536-meridian-audio-director-usb-dac-review/ When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas NV - CAT5 - Sonicwall - TP - Meridian 551 - Monitor Audio Gold - Me :-)

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What do make of this chaps ?

2013-08-08 Thread pkfox
ralphpnj wrote: It would seem that the field of sub $1,000 DACs just keeps on expanding. Meridian Audio is a well respected manufacturer that often produces products with a high bang-for-the-buck rating. The Director seems to be squarely aimed at audiophiles who are using their computer as a

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What is the best top end player now ?

2012-09-14 Thread pkfox
garym wrote: I'm sure he means that the Transporter is the network music player (i.e., taking the digital music from the computer/NAS running LMS). Then the Transporter digital outs feed his DAC. The transporter is not a server in the sense of running LMS, storing music, etc. edit: his

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What is the best top end player now ?

2012-09-14 Thread pkfox
jh901 wrote: Yes, I'm using Transporter as a network music player and files are stored on a ReadyNAS. I use the Cary analog outputs in this case and, with my current gear, the sound quality compared to the Transporter analog outs is night and day. So much so that my non-audiophile

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What is the best top end player now ?

2012-09-13 Thread pkfox
jh901 wrote: Note that the complete MSB stack priced at $50,000 is reviewed in Stereophile this month. I haven't read the article yet, but it better compare favorably to the dCS Paganini. Frankly, it should be MUCH better at that price for redbook and hi-rez since its transport doesn't

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What is the best top end player now ?

2012-09-12 Thread pkfox
Interesting observations - keep em comin pkfox's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5346 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96407

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What is the best top end player now ?

2012-09-11 Thread pkfox
Hi all, the title says it all , I've been away from the front line for a while now and get the impression that the Transporter is no longer king ! Is this the case - if so who is the new one ? pkfox's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Logitech Android App Squeezebox

2012-09-07 Thread pkfox
banned for life wrote: Are you connecting via wi-fi or cellular? If cellular, you will need to configure your modem/router to forward the ports to your LMS machine I think you will also need to run a player app such as SqueezePlayer to listen on your Android dev. The app Squeezebox

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Logitech Android App Squeezebox

2012-09-07 Thread pkfox
pippin wrote: It should find it and no, the App is not limited to MySqueezebox.com. banned for life is right, you need to be connected to your WiFi network, but you said you checked for that. Which model of Android device is this? There have been some htc models that had trouble with UDP

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Logitech Android App Squeezebox

2012-09-06 Thread pkfox
Hi All, just downloaded Android app for Squeezebox and can't get it to connect to my local server - is it limited to squeezeserver.com ? if so how do I access my local music using this app ? my sb server is on my wired LAN and Android device is connected by WiFi ( to the same router though )

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best server for Transporter

2012-06-16 Thread pkfox
Pneumonic wrote: Yes, many netbooks employ 2.5 drives. Not sure how many come with 1 TB though. You'd likely have to buy a 1 TB drive separate and install after the fact. Thanks again. pkfox's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best server for Transporter

2012-06-16 Thread pkfox
michael123 wrote: I bought mine here about a year ago, very satisfied http://www.mini-box.com/site/index.html Hi there, what did you buy ? pkfox's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5346 View this

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best server for Transporter

2012-06-14 Thread pkfox
sachadog wrote: Hi If you are UK based, have a look at Tranquilpc. website. They manufacture fanless small home servers and fit drives to your requirements. I use a T7 Home Server running Microsoft Windows Home Server Version 1. It has been updated by Tranquil and has performed extremely

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best server for Transporter

2012-06-14 Thread pkfox
RonM wrote: I have a Fit-PC2, and have been using it exclusively as a music server for almost three years. It's on 24/7 except when I go on holiday or the power goes off. It feeds a Transporter via ethernet, as well as 2 Booms and a Duet via wifi, in various places at various times. It's

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best server for Transporter

2012-06-14 Thread pkfox
JJZolx wrote: How much storage space do you need? I ask because if you get a tiny nettop type system then you may be forced to use an external hard drive (or drives). That's not a terrible thing, but the extra cabling and wall wart can be messy and it somewhat defeats the purpose of using

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best server for Transporter

2012-06-14 Thread pkfox
mlsstl wrote: Yes, no problem to install the hardware -- I think it was 4 screws to take the cover off. The RAM chips can only pop into their slots one way and it was a couple of more screws to mount the drive plus plugging in the cables. I used an external USB CD/DVD drive for the OS

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best server for Transporter

2012-06-14 Thread pkfox
Pneumonic wrote: These days you can grab name brand netbooks for under $200 that are not only whisper quiet and non obtrusive but which also easily run LMS. I use a couple of Acer's in dedicated applications and couldn't be happier. Would they house a 1 Tb drive though ? I want everything

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best server for Transporter

2012-06-14 Thread pkfox
mlsstl wrote: Yes, no problem to install the hardware -- I think it was 4 screws to take the cover off. The RAM chips can only pop into their slots one way and it was a couple of more screws to mount the drive plus plugging in the cables. I used an external USB CD/DVD drive for the OS

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best server for Transporter

2012-06-13 Thread pkfox
mlsstl wrote: A month or two ago I bought a Foxcon R10-D4 Atom PC with 2 GB RAM and installed an existing 1.5TB drive along with the Vortexbox software. The latter is a free download (Linux based, no GUI interface) that is designed to run headless. Quite inexpensive, very small and works

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best server for Transporter

2012-06-13 Thread pkfox
mlsstl wrote: I'm in the US and bought mine on Amazon. The memory just snaps in place and the SATA hard drive is easy to plug in. (I did not install a CD/DVD drive on mine.) I'd say the harder part of building your own would be installing the OS software if you've never done that. Check

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best server for Transporter

2012-06-13 Thread pkfox
mlsstl wrote: I'm in the US and bought mine on Amazon. The memory just snaps in place and the SATA hard drive is easy to plug in. (I did not install a CD/DVD drive on mine.) I'd say the harder part of building your own would be installing the OS software if you've never done that. Check

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best server for Transporter

2012-06-12 Thread pkfox
audiomuze wrote: HP Microserver Thanks I will have a look pkfox's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5346 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=95477

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best server for Transporter

2012-06-12 Thread pkfox
SuperQ wrote: I built a nice custom linux server/desktop machine. It does a number of duties besides just LMS. It hosts files for my mac mini (still trying to decide if I like XBMC or Plex as a UI for that). I also use it as a primary desktop for browsing and photo editing. It also runs

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best server for Transporter

2012-06-12 Thread pkfox
audiomuze wrote: That's way too much pc cost if all you want is a quiet box on which to host LMS. Absolutely !!! pkfox's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5346 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best server for Transporter

2012-06-12 Thread pkfox
aubuti wrote: reasonably priced is a pretty vague term, but as we're in the Audiophiles forum I'll assume you mean expensive :-) If you want quiet, capable, and convenient you probably can't do better than the Fit-PC line (www.fit-pc.com/web/). The Fit-PC computers are also ridiculously

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best server for Transporter

2012-06-12 Thread pkfox
audiomuze wrote: That's way too much pc cost if all you want is a quiet box on which to host LMS. Hi, pardon my ignorance but what is LMS ( I live in a cave ) pkfox's Profile:

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best server for Transporter

2012-06-11 Thread pkfox
Hi all, having just moved home I don't have a remote place to site my old ReadyNas NV box which runs Squeezecenter and feeds my TP ( or whatever it's called now ) which is necessary because of noise ( don't know if it's the fan or the drives ) I've just tried siting it under the stairs but I can

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Using TP wireless and wired ethernet

2011-10-29 Thread pkfox
work - can't connect to server is the error message. It's probably not doable as the wireless is on a 172.x.x.x ip address and the NAS a 192.x.x.x address. -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas NV - CAT5 - Sonicwall - TP - Meridian

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Using TP wireless and wired ethernet

2011-10-29 Thread pkfox
not Touch :-) -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas NV - CAT5 - Sonicwall - TP - Meridian 551 - Monitor Audio Gold - Me :-) pkfox's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Using TP wireless and wired ethernet

2011-10-29 Thread pkfox
of cabling issues ) Cheers -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas NV - CAT5 - Sonicwall - TP - Meridian 551 - Monitor Audio Gold - Me :-) pkfox's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Using TP wireless and wired ethernet

2011-10-29 Thread pkfox
Thanks to you all - I have done what you suggested the only problem is the fan noise on the NAS ( it's a ReadyNas NV ) Thanks again , all working now. -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas NV - CAT5 - Sonicwall - TP - Meridian

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Using TP wireless and wired ethernet

2011-10-29 Thread pkfox
I have earmarked a place for the NAS under the stairs when I can cable it ip so will be fine then - thanks again -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas NV - CAT5 - Sonicwall - TP - Meridian 551 - Monitor Audio Gold - Me

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Wireless speakers

2011-10-22 Thread pkfox
Thanks Michael -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas NV - CAT5 - Sonicwall - TP - Meridian 551 - Monitor Audio Gold - Me :-) pkfox's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Wireless speakers

2011-10-18 Thread pkfox
MichaelJ;663879 Wrote: http://www.audioquest.com/ makes a flat speaker cable that may be a solution for you. Thanks I'll check them out -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas NV - CAT5 - Sonicwall - TP - Meridian 551

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Wireless speakers

2011-10-17 Thread pkfox
*do* lend themselves to concealment - finally are wireless kits such as on offer from Kef any good ?. I know this is not a *Slimdevices* question but I do have a TP and SB and this forum is the best I know for audiophile related questions Regards Pete Kane -- pkfox When the going gets weird

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Liteon DAC-60 and SB3 for sale

2011-05-22 Thread pkfox
Hi All, title says it all - apologies if this is against the rules to sell stuff here. I bought the DAC and SB3 and used them for about a year before upgrading to a TP, don't know what they're worth now but am open to offers. I live in Surrey and the buyer would have to collect. -- pkfox When

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Meridian CD player Transporter question

2010-10-09 Thread pkfox
years trying to get my digital system to match my analogue quality gear, now I am about to up the the anti with the G08.2 ! back to the drawing board. But I love the convenience of a digital library. -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Meridian CD player Transporter question

2010-10-07 Thread pkfox
Hi All, I am awaiting delivery of my new Meridian G08.2 cd player and am wondering if there would be any benefit from connecting it to my TP as opposed to using the anologue outs direct to my amp ? any thoughts on this ? -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Meridian CD player Transporter question

2010-10-07 Thread pkfox
this space - thanks very much for your input. -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas NV - CAT5 - Sonicwall - TP - Meridian 551 - Monitor Audio Gold - Me :-) pkfox's

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Meridian CD player Transporter question

2010-10-07 Thread pkfox
My wife has an aversion to using the TP - she also enjoys the ritual of searching for a cd and putting it on - she also has 2000+ CDs - go figure :-)~ -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas NV - CAT5 - Sonicwall - TP - Meridian

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Meridian CD player

2010-10-06 Thread pkfox
Just to update you - I gave up trying to get my unit repaired - managed to get a brand new G08.2 for £1899.00 from Sevenoaks Hi Fi which is about £500 below RRP - still sad to see the old one go though - any suggestions as to what I could do with it ? ( keep it clean please ) -- pkfox When

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Meridian CD player

2010-10-05 Thread pkfox
understand why ? all my collection are in reasonable / good condition -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas NV - CAT5 - Sonicwall - TP - Meridian 551 - Monitor Audio Gold - Me

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Meridian CD player

2010-10-03 Thread pkfox
not a techie just love good quality music -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas NV - CAT5 - Sonicwall - TP - Meridian 551 - Monitor Audio Gold - Me :-) pkfox's

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Meridian CD player

2010-10-02 Thread pkfox
as the main music source but my wife still prefers to use CD's. -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas NV - CAT5 - Sonicwall - TP - Meridian 551 - Monitor Audio Gold - Me

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Meridian CD player

2010-10-02 Thread pkfox
Thanks a lot I'll have a look -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas NV - CAT5 - Sonicwall - TP - Meridian 551 - Monitor Audio Gold - Me :-) pkfox's Profile

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Disabling Transporter wireless

2010-04-25 Thread pkfox
If you don't use the wireless on your router for anything else - just turn wireless off on the router -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas NV - CAT5 - Sonicwall - TP - Meridian 551 - Monitor Audio Gold - Me

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter versus SB3 with Beresford DAC

2008-11-12 Thread pkfox
have a TP directly connected to the Meridian - it blows the SB3 Lite DAC setup into the weeds - just my two cents worth :-) -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas NV - CAT5 - Sonicwall - TP - Meridian 551 - Monitor Audio Gold - Me

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter versus SB3 with Beresford DAC

2008-11-11 Thread pkfox
-- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas NV - CAT5 - Sonicwall - TP - Meridian 551 - Monitor Audio Gold - Me :-) pkfox's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Can THIS be integrated with SlimServer?

2008-10-23 Thread pkfox
, and turn off TV in kids room so they finally go to bed :) Interesting, have you set it up yet (LinuxMCE) also, how can it possibly turn off lights etc... ? -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas NV - CAT5 - Sonicwall - TP

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Video equivalent of Transporter

2008-10-23 Thread pkfox
Hi all, does a video equivalent of a TP / SB exist ? if yes which one is the best ? -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson CD's - EAC/Grip - ReadyNas NV - CAT5 - Sonicwall - TP - Meridian 551 - Monitor Audio Gold - Me

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter usage

2008-10-08 Thread pkfox
that it sounded better than the SB2 it replaced by an even greater margin than I anticipated was icing on the cake). Wow, I wasn't aware speakers like that existed, so you're saying you send a digital stream from the TP to the speakers and the speakers have built in amps ? -- pkfox When the going gets weird

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter usage

2008-10-07 Thread pkfox
Hi all, I'm curious as to what others might be doing with their TP's, I have a pretty straightforward setup with the analog outputs connected direct to my Meridian poweramp, does anyone do anything different ? what are the other sockets used for ? -- pkfox When the going gets weird

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter usage

2008-10-07 Thread pkfox
- the Transporter is used as a digital preamp. Interesting, what advantage is there pushing the DVD through the TP as opposed to direct to the TV ? -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson pkfox's

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 - Wireless or Wired

2008-09-29 Thread pkfox
the connection to the router -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson pkfox's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5346 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] IR Emitter for Meridian 551

2008-08-07 Thread pkfox
DCtoDaylight;326885 Wrote: Slim used to sell the 8170s model from smarthome: http://www.smarthome.com/_/ProductResults.aspx?Ntt=8170s I'd try a place that sells home theatre gear. This kind of thing is not uncommon... thanks for that I'll try and find a UK supplier -- pkfox When

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] IR Emitter for Meridian 551

2008-08-06 Thread pkfox
Hi All, someone stated in another thread that It's possible to power on a IR enabled device from a TP using an IR emitter - could someone recommend one for use with a TP and a Meridian 551 integrated amp ? I'm in the UK - many thanks -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] FLAC recordings available here

2008-07-31 Thread pkfox
Hi Eric, I'm giving the three month trial a go - if it's up to scratch it could save me a lot of money on CD's - what is your connection with Pete Gabriel ? -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Power on Transporter from Ampiflier

2008-07-30 Thread pkfox
it on/off. See http://www.gwendesign.com/slimserver/dev_hard_and_software.htm#irblaster My amp has IR so should be ok, I'm in the UK where can I get one ( IR Emitter ) -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] FLAC recordings available here

2008-07-30 Thread pkfox
Hi All, got this link today from The Telegraph http://www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk, it's got something to do with Peter Gabriel's studio - just go look... -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Power on Transporter from Ampiflier

2008-07-29 Thread pkfox
Hi All, I play my TP through a Meridian 551 integrated amp and would like to be able to power on / off the TP whenever I power up the amp - is this doable ? -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Power on Transporter from Ampiflier

2008-07-29 Thread pkfox
Heimiko;323800 Wrote: how about the other way around? that IS doable, easily actually, if your amp has IR or a remote input in the back. Simply use IRblaster, I use it every day, works like a charm. Hi there, what is IRblaster ? -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Lite DAC 60 and SB3 for sale

2008-06-09 Thread pkfox
Hi All, thought I'd try here before going the Ebay route - I have a Lite DAC 60 and a SB3 ( with linear power supply ) for sale, all items are as new, I'm based in Surrey in the UK - any offers ? -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Dead Transporter

2008-02-18 Thread pkfox
-- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson pkfox's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5346 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43612

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Dead Transporter

2008-02-18 Thread pkfox
Patrick Dixon;270681 Wrote: The Xilinix FPGA chip lost its programme. Thanks Patrick, could you expand on your answer in laymans(ish) terms ? Thanks again -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Transporter owner

2007-11-20 Thread pkfox
it back - while I have your ear - I have slimserver on a READYNAS NV , is there a way I can retrieve the ss version from the command line ? -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson pkfox's

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter 2007 Stereophile Product of the Year Runner Up

2007-11-19 Thread pkfox
Hi there, what won ? -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson pkfox's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5346 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New Transporter owner

2007-11-19 Thread pkfox
Hi All, just installed my TP and so far am totally knocked out by it - one thing I've noticed is that occasionally it emits a clunking noise when using the remote( a bit like a floppy disk drive reading a disk , but not as loud ) is this normal ? -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 + Lite DAC60 vs Transporter

2007-10-25 Thread pkfox
Hi All, I have a SB3 hooked up to a Lite DAC 60 which in turn connects to a Meridian 551 amp - can I expect any improvement by replacing the SB3/DAC combination with a Transporter ? -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Flac

2007-03-23 Thread pkfox
Mark Lanctot;189491 Wrote: See http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31616 Also Josh Coalson (the FLAC developer) usually lists FLAC download sources as they appear at http://flac.sourceforge.net/news.html. You'll have to scroll down a bit. thanks I'll have a look -- pkfox

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Flac

2007-03-23 Thread pkfox
thanks to you all for your help -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson pkfox's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5346 View this thread: http

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Flac

2007-03-22 Thread pkfox
Hi All, does anyone know if there are any sources of FLAC music files for sale ? I still find myself buying CD's and ripping which sort of defeats the object of going totally digital which is my goal regards -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Flac

2007-03-22 Thread pkfox
ezkcdude;189459 Wrote: It's funny. These days, CD's are not digital enough for people. Ha Ha, you know what I mean ! -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson pkfox's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Flac

2007-03-22 Thread pkfox
Mr_Sukebe;189464 Wrote: The Linn website might interest you. Not only has full bandwidth CD WAV level files for download, but also 24 bit files, comparable to SACD. Might be worth a look. cheers I'll check it out -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S

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

2007-03-01 Thread pkfox
was ditching the wireless part and going hard wired especially the Squeezenetwork performance -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson pkfox's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter wont work with Infrant NAS

2006-10-24 Thread pkfox
Patrick Dixon;149293 Wrote: No problem running an SB+ on 6.3 ... Sorry for jumping in here Patrick, but I have been thinking of upgrading to one of your units for some time and would like to know if you've heard a Transporter yet, and, if yes, how it compares with SB+ thanks -- pkfox When

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter wont work with Infrant NAS

2006-10-24 Thread pkfox
, have you any plans to produce a Transporter + ? (Where will it all end ?) -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson pkfox's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5346

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Slim Devices NAS Device

2006-07-14 Thread pkfox
settings / performance) Hi there, I'm sure it's easy when you know how, but !, is it a case of unchecking the slimserver checkbox and clicking on apply ?, I can't see anything that states this starts and stops slimserver ( and I'm a software engineer !) many thanks -- pkfox When the going gets weird

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Slim Devices NAS Device

2006-07-14 Thread pkfox
plugins (AlienBBC would be nice) but they will probably come along at some point. All in all a 5-star purchase for me. Regards, NZ thanks for that, I'll give it another shot - gives me some hope -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn pro. Hunter S Thompson

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Slim Devices NAS Device

2006-07-13 Thread pkfox
(all MP3/FLAC and all on the ReadyNAS - no playlists, no old file references, no shortcuts - just music and artwork) sorry i cannot be more help - i'm not really that tech savvy how do you stop the service when it's running on the NAS ? -- pkfox When the going gets weird - the weird turn

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Slim Devices NAS Device

2006-07-11 Thread pkfox
, but it does play ok once it settles down. I'm using a Linux box to transfer the data which you would think would suit it, what's that tip on adding music by browsing to the music folder ? - this could save me a lot of time if just adding one album regards -- pkfox When the going gets weird

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Dac for SB3 - Benchmark vs. Lavry vs. ...?

2006-06-11 Thread pkfox
I just paid the $480 , but will probably get a duty bill sometime soon, the other cost was the courier in the UK £28.30 -- pkfox pkfox's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5346 View this thread: http

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Dac for SB3 - Benchmark vs. Lavry vs. ...?

2006-06-10 Thread pkfox
it ain't - but not ugly either , end result one almost redundant Meridian 506 CDP -- pkfox pkfox's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5346 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Which input channel

2006-05-24 Thread pkfox
thanks very much to you all -- pkfox pkfox's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5346 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24132

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Which input channel

2006-05-23 Thread pkfox
Hello All, does it make any difference what input channel I connect my SB3 to ? , I have a Meridian 551 amp , thanks -- pkfox pkfox's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5346 View this thread: http

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Which input channel

2006-05-23 Thread pkfox
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