[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does the SB3 produce Audiophile sound quality?

2007-09-05 Thread cybervision_
I want a SB to replace my CD-player, but can the SB3 compete soundwise with your typical 1000$ CD-player when it comes down to sheer sound quality? How is the depth and width of the soundstage? Can I really enjoy acoustic music and rock music without listening to the hiss of sibilants and flat

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does the SB3 produce Audiophile sound quality?

2007-09-05 Thread cybervision_
darrenyeats;225282 Wrote: So Cybervision, do you know what happens to people around here who utter the phrase Stereophile Class A? No, but I can sense that I should be anxious now? :) Well, I don`t think my setup is that good, but it is good enough to sense if a source is good or not, and

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does the SB3 produce Audiophile sound quality?

2007-09-05 Thread darrenyeats
So Cybervision, do you know what happens to people around here who utter the phrase Stereophile Class A? Can't wait till the show starts [unfold chair, sit down and rub hands]...:-) Darren PS: To answer your actual question, before the food fight starts... IMO the SB3 sounds good, but if you

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does the SB3 produce Audiophile sound quality?

2007-09-05 Thread Phil Leigh
oooh - he did it again - three-dimensional soundstage... You'll need some three-dimensional recordings first :o) -- 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+TACT+Altmann+MF DACXV3/Linn tri-amped Aktiv 5.1 system

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does the SB3 produce Audiophile sound quality?

2007-09-05 Thread Phil Leigh
zanash;225303 Wrote: I've heard better...much but then you can add two or three noughts onto the price. Nothing wrong with a soundstage that extends beyond my speakers, is pin sharp and can extend well beyond the real wallas mine does. I've had arguments in the past about stereo

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does the SB3 produce Audiophile sound quality?

2007-09-05 Thread zanash
I've heard better...much but then you can add two or three noughts onto the price. Nothing wrong with a soundstage that extends beyond my speakers, is pin sharp and can extend well beyond the real wallas mine does. I've had arguments in the past about stereo being unable to portray

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does the SB3 produce Audiophile sound quality?

2007-09-05 Thread cybervision_
I`m not from US so the promotion is not for me. But I can get a Logitech SB3 for a reasonable cost here, so the price isn`t a problem, I just don`t want to invest the money if it isn`t that good. I`m sorry if I went over the top with the hifi-babble, but I know that in a good setup you can hear

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does the SB3 produce Audiophile sound quality?

2007-09-05 Thread tomjtx
There are some great DACs for 700.00, used Bencmarks for about the same, Lavry. PS digi link3 etc. at 1,000 So for between 1,000 and 1300 you can get fantastic sound with an SB3 that rivals multi tousand set ups. The SB3 alone is no slouch either. IMO you cant go wrong starting with the SB3

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does the SB3 produce Audiophile sound quality?

2007-09-05 Thread Phil Leigh
tomjtx;225361 Wrote: There are some great DACs for 700.00, used Bencmarks for about the same, Lavry. PS digi link3 etc. at 1,000 So for between 1,000 and 1300 you can get fantastic sound with an SB3 that rivals multi tousand set ups. The SB3 alone is no slouch either. IMO you cant go

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does the SB3 produce Audiophile sound quality?

2007-09-05 Thread cybervision_
Ok, because that`s my plan - get a SB3 and then when my finances are in place again I will probably get a good DAC such as the Benchmark DAC-1. Nice to hear the SB3 is really good then, because as I said, I`m picky... -- cybervision_

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does the SB3 produce Audiophile sound quality?

2007-09-05 Thread cybervision_
Good to hear - right now I am in a bit of a tight spot financially but it will improve and then a DAC is my way it looks. But what affordable DACs are best? Is Benchmark the one and only? Some people say it can sound a bit cold, is that correct? -- cybervision_

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does the SB3 produce Audiophile sound quality?

2007-09-05 Thread Pat Farrell
cybervision_ wrote: Good to hear - right now I am in a bit of a tight spot financially but it will improve and then a DAC is my way it looks. But what affordable DACs are best? Is Benchmark the one and only? Some people say it can sound a bit cold, is that correct? There is no such thing as a

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Does the SB3 produce Audiophile sound quality?

2007-09-05 Thread NewBuyer
I don't think you will be disappointed when using an SB3 as your source. It sounds very good indeed, in my opinion. -- NewBuyer NewBuyer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7862 View this thread: