Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Should I use replaygain ?

2009-01-15 Thread slimpy
still affected because of the lower SNR. If it's noticeable depends on your ears and your system. You should try for yourself. Or you can enable replay gain for casual listening and disable it for critical listening. -s. -- slimpy -

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Adding some bass?

2009-01-14 Thread slimpy
iPhone;384576 Wrote: > Actually, the 8GB brushed Aluminum! ;} Wow, impressive. Quick response. Just kidding. Look at the date of the post you replied to. -s. -- slimpy slimpy's Profile: http://forums.slimdev

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SoftSqueeze + Dedicated PCi Sound Card

2009-01-09 Thread slimpy
I don't think that's gonna happen. It contradicts the whole concept of getting the audio away from the computer. That's what the SBs and Transporter are all about. Also, Logitech is a hardware company that makes peripheral devices, not PC components. -

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] firmware update for TP

2008-02-01 Thread slimpy
ent production firmware 31, which he already has installed. @Joe The latest nightlies come with TP firmware 36. Make sure you replace 33 with 36 in amcluesent's instructions. After restarting the server the TP should reconnect and prompt you to update the firmware. You shouldn'

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Adding some bass?

2007-11-14 Thread slimpy
iPhone;242553 Wrote: > The audio slave does come in handy. I prefer to use mine for searching > for the next CD I am going to listen to. Looking at your user name I'm sure you had your audio slave painted glossy white or black. Which one is it? ;-) -s.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is the DAC in the Squeeze the same as S3?

2007-11-13 Thread slimpy
g threads stay open, but it happens from time to time that very old threads are revived by someone just by accident. BTW, 74 posts is not exactly new ;-) -s. -- slimpy slimpy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is the DAC in the Squeeze the same as S3?

2007-11-13 Thread slimpy
This thread is over 3 years old! Silly me, I should have looked at the date before posting... Edit: at least I wasn't the one who revived it... -s. -- slimpy slimpy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is the DAC in the Squeeze the same as S3?

2007-11-13 Thread slimpy
iver are sub-wonderful, but the difference is > definitely there. > Unless your system has a direct analog pass-trough (not common at the quoted price) it will convert the analog input signal to digital and then back to analog again. No need to explain that mu

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Is the DAC in the Squeeze the same as S3?

2007-11-13 Thread slimpy
parison page in the wiki: http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.cgi?HardwareComparison Not only has the sb3 a better dac but also all other parts are far superior to the ones used in the slimp3. The sb3 supports more file formats (FLAC!) than the slimp3 and its larger buffer makes it less prone to musi

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Annoying tick when fridge turns on/off

2007-10-31 Thread slimpy
Check out this link to find out how much your current fridge costs you and the potential savings when you buy a new one: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=refrig.calculator -s. -- slimpy slimpy's Pr

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Windows media player or Itunes?

2007-10-10 Thread slimpy
tags. But you might have your reason for ripping to wav since you posted in the audiophiles forum after all ;-) -s. -- slimpy slimpy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1524 View this

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] sound kval that supasses that of even the most exotic cd player

2007-09-24 Thread slimpy
turn - two thousand dollars. Slimdevice Transporter - two thousand dollars. Never change a CD again - priceless! -s. -- slimpy slimpy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1524 View th

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Snap, Crackle and Pop

2007-07-31 Thread slimpy
ld directly over their web site. Maybe they should make the web site less easily accessible. -s. -- slimpy slimpy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1524 View this thread: http://forums

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: I think I can use iTunes instead of slimserver on Transporter using Mac mini.

2007-01-17 Thread slimpy
ff, run Slimserver on the computer, > and use the Transporter remote. > > I know which sounds more elegant and easy to use to me. No, you're not alone. Especially when considering that the two beautiful displays, the knob and most of the remote control would be plain usele

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: FF or RW using FLAC?

2006-12-21 Thread slimpy
PhilNYC;163952 Wrote: > So now the question is...does it sound different now that you've changed > where the decoding happens? :-) If only this thread was started in the General discussion forum... The inevitable could have been avoided! I'm getting a headache already... ;)

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Best possible ripping using Hifi CD transport digital out?

2006-10-30 Thread slimpy
ror correction kicking in (yes, I know this is depending on the drives as well). cliveb;150966 Wrote: > In most cases, there are no uncorrectable errors on the disc, and you > get the same data whether you rip or record the SPDIF. And in that > case, rippi

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Best possible ripping using Hifi CD transport digital out?

2006-10-30 Thread slimpy
g the digital ouput from a cd player. There must be something substantially wrong with your cd-rom drive and/or your ripping software if the ripped files have audible deficiencies. -s. -- slimpy slimpy's Pro

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Another volume control question

2006-10-20 Thread slimpy
As far as I understand there is absolutely no analog attenuation in the squeezebox. The transporter has jumpers for analog attenuation. -s. -- slimpy slimpy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Logitech

2006-10-20 Thread slimpy
Excellent post Adam! You've put into words what I feel since this deal was anounced. -s. -- slimpy slimpy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1524 View this thread: http://forums.slimd

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: How big is the market? Really?

2006-04-10 Thread slimpy
TCM Wrote: > Well, I guess there are some swedes that might afford it > (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/10/BWQ7.html), although he lives in > Switzerland today... Yeah, he could afford them. But Ingvar Kamprad would probably be the last person to buy them... -s. -

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: ALAC vs. real CD sound quality

2006-04-01 Thread slimpy
slightly higher volume can make a huge difference in bringing out more bass, highs and detail. Especially consumer products seem to only sound good in a very narrow volume band. Turn up the volume slightly when listening to the squeezebox and it will sound as good as the cd. -s. -- slimpy

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: small (powered) speakers auto on / off

2006-03-29 Thread slimpy
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[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: OT- Check out THIS guys DIY Media Server!

2006-03-24 Thread slimpy
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[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)

2006-01-12 Thread slimpy
who doesn't really care if your music plays as mp3 or in a lossless format it is really hard to justify speakers standing in the middle of the room just because it sounds better (not to mention buying spikes for a 100)! IMHO a great setup is not just what you here but also what you see. Sometimes i

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)

2006-01-11 Thread slimpy
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[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Replaygain affecting sound quality?

2005-12-09 Thread slimpy
lmost always have to turn up the volume if you use replay gain. s. -- slimpy slimpy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1524 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.p

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: RCA Digital Output Stage Impedance

2005-09-13 Thread slimpy
the product info page (http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_specs.html) says the following about the coax out: Coax connector: RCA, 500mVpp into 75 ohms s. -- slimpy ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http