Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2008-03-24 Thread laurie
Ouch! Just spent many hours this last few days determining that the problem with my upstairs Bolder modded SB3 was caused by the upgrade to firmware 86. Wish I had reviewed the forums first. Where can I get firmware 83 back again? I don't find it in the downloads. Thanks, Laurie -- laurie

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2008-03-24 Thread JJZolx
laurie;283128 Wrote: Ouch! Just spent many hours this last few days determining that the problem with my upstairs Bolder modded SB3 was caused by the upgrade to firmware 86. Wish I had reviewed the forums first. Where can I get firmware 83 back again? I don't find it in the downloads. How

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2008-03-08 Thread RadioClash
Jim Holtz;251567 Wrote: I had been a hard core supporter of version 15 until 83 came out. It is very nice! Jim Traitor :) -- RadioClash RadioClash's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2839

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2008-03-08 Thread Phil Leigh
I think you will find that 86 is the best. -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal...SB3+Stontronics PSU - Altmann JISCO/UPCI - TACT RCS 2.2X with Good Vibrations S/W - MF X-DAC V3/X-PSU/X-10 buffer (Audiocomm full mods)-

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2008-03-08 Thread Jim Holtz
Phil Leigh;276978 Wrote: I think you will find that 86 is the best. Well, I had been eagerly waiting for Squeezecenter to go gold and installed it as soon as it was available which included the upgrade to firmware 86. The minute I started listening I detected that that the bass sound bloated

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2008-03-08 Thread Phil Leigh
Jim Holtz;276983 Wrote: Well, I had been eagerly waiting for Squeezecenter to go gold and installed it as soon as it was available which included the upgrade to firmware 86. The minute I started listening I detected that that the bass sound bloated and the balance was gone compared to 84. I

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-25 Thread omega
Hi! I tried the beta firmware V83, and Wow! realy good ! I have also tried the latest FW V84.. but The Magic and Good things is gone in this version. Any news why this FW sounds better? regards /mats :-) -- omega

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-25 Thread Jim Holtz
omega;251499 Wrote: Hi! I tried the beta firmware V83, and Wow! realy good ! I have also tried the latest FW V84.. but The Magic and Good things is gone in this version. Any news why this FW sounds better? regards /mats :-) You might want to try version 84 again. I find it

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-06 Thread NewBuyer
andy_c;247256 Wrote: Real audiophiles on AA vs. audiophile poseurs on AC. Kind of like saying Ronald McDonald isn't a -real- clown like Bozo was. Ronald McDonald is a clown? :) -- NewBuyer NewBuyer's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-06 Thread andy_c
NewBuyer;247279 Wrote: Ronald McDonald is a clown? Yes, but he is a rogue clown, not a legitimate one. There is a strict hierarchy within the clown community :-). -- andy_c andy_c's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-05 Thread cbemoore
Phil Leigh;246921 Wrote: Aren't there published revision notes for the firmware? (or is that a secret?) http://lists.slimdevices.com/archives/checkins/2007-October/013985.html Description: Squeezebox FW 83, Transporter FW 33 - Use new OpenDNS servers when connecting to SN - Bug 5171: Some

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-05 Thread adamslim
opaqueice;247034 Wrote: True - they're mostly well into their retirements. A mate's friend is retired and really very wealthy indeed. He has some huge Linn system, and every so often my mate or I get a call asking us to come listen to new speakers, or some such. Daddy is really rather hard

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-05 Thread Phil Leigh
cbemoore;247081 Wrote: http://lists.slimdevices.com/archives/checkins/2007-October/013985.html Description: Squeezebox FW 83, Transporter FW 33 - Use new OpenDNS servers when connecting to SN - Bug 5171: Some settings were lost when after a factory reset the player was connecting directly

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-05 Thread DCtoDaylight
opaqueice;247024 Wrote: That doesn't look right at all - there's one with a flotation device! He would be the Troll! Starts something, then hangs around to see how people react. Every forum has one after all Cheers, Dave -- DCtoDaylight

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-05 Thread andy_c
Real audiophiles on AA vs. audiophile poseurs on AC. Kind of like saying Ronald McDonald isn't a -real- clown like Bozo was. -- andy_c andy_c's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3128 View this

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-04 Thread Veggen
amcluesent;246671 Wrote: In the Squeezecentre (sic) nightly, the TP firmware is now version 33. I flashed my TP (but still with slimserver 6.x). How do you do that on the TP? For the SB I used the mike galusha's squeezebox firmware selector tool, is there something similar available for

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-04 Thread tonyptony
Skunk;246678 Wrote: In the meantime, I'd surmise that the visual stimulation of a new interface is what led to the perceived improvement in sound. The re-naming may have been a factor as well, although people in the UK would probably notice a _decrease_ in SQ due to the misspelling. Skunk,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-04 Thread mvalera
I just checked with engineering and AFAWK there's nothing in the latest firmware that would have effected the sound. The update was mainly to improve syncing between players. Cheers, Mike -- mvalera Michael Valera Online Communities Manager Logitech Streaming Media Systems slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-04 Thread darrenyeats
Urrgghhh. Must...hold...myself back... I give up (the thread title bugged me too much to begin with). It's affect not effect. Darren -- darrenyeats SB3 / Inguz - Krell KAV-300i (pre bypass) - PMC AB-1 Dell laptop - JVC UX-C30 mini system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-04 Thread opaqueice
mvalera;246929 Wrote: I just checked with engineering and AFAWK there's nothing in the latest firmware that would have affected the sound. The update was mainly to improve syncing between players. Huh - how odd. There must be SOME explanation for the improved sound quality heard by so

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-04 Thread JJZolx
opaqueice;246970 Wrote: Huh - how odd. There must be SOME explanation for the improved sound quality heard by so many. It's AudioCircle. You'll never in your life see a bigger bunch of +---+ |Filename: lemmings.jpg

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-04 Thread SuperQ
Lol, I'm glad I always keep a flotation device with me. -- SuperQ SuperQ's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2139 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40762

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-04 Thread mudlark
Mine sounded better when I got the spelling to how it should be. +---+ |Filename: snpshot.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3809|

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-04 Thread tonyptony
Phil Leigh;246921 Wrote: Aren't there published revision notes for the firmware? (or is that a secret?) Phil, I tried looking around but could not find anything like that. I may have missed it, though. -- tonyptony

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-04 Thread opaqueice
JJZolx;246972 Wrote: It's AudioCircle. You'll never in your life see a bigger bunch of That doesn't look right at all - there's one with a flotation device! If you think audio circle is bad, check out audio asylum some day... it's aptly named. -- opaqueice

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-04 Thread JJZolx
opaqueice;247024 Wrote: That doesn't look right at all - there's one with a flotation device! If you think audio circle is bad, check out audio asylum some day... it's aptly named. The regulars at Audio Asylum are heads and shoulders above those at AudioCircle. AC is comprised of far too

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-04 Thread haunyack
JJZolx;247025 Wrote: ...who also don't mind telling the ABX idiots and objectivists to go take a flying leap. Thank you. . -- haunyack Transporter - BK R200.2 - Vandersteen 3A Signature. (Listening room) SB3 (RWA analog) - Rotel RB1070 - BW Matrix 805. (Bedroom) Fridgidare - Mirror Pond

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-04 Thread opaqueice
JJZolx;247025 Wrote: I have no problem with real audiophiles, but they're a dying breed. True - they're mostly well into their retirements. People who love the hobby, can actually hear subtle differences and don't mind telling you so, and who also don't mind telling the ABX idiots and

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-03 Thread amcluesent
In the Squeezecentre (sic) nightly, the TP firmware is now version 33. I flashed my TP (still with slimserver 6.x). Listening hard...:-) -- amcluesent amcluesent's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any changes to FW v.83 that would effect sound?

2007-12-03 Thread Skunk
tonyptony;246632 Wrote: Hoping someone from Slimdevices will chime in to tell us what may have happened with v.83. In the meantime, I'd surmise that the visual stimulation of a new interface is what led to the perceived improvement in sound. The re-naming may have been a factor as well,