[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Analog volume using Transporter

2006-12-11 Thread richidoo
In looking for the threads from the ancient past from which I learned what I know about SB volume control processing, I see they are too old and have fallen off. So I cannot refer you to the stuff I read to explain why I think the way I do. I see some new topics about TP VC, I will check those

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Analog volume using Transporter

2006-12-09 Thread highdudgeon
I've found that -20db seems to work well most solid state amps. The Nuforces, with their high input impedance, worked better at -10db. -30db is fine, too, but then a goodly portion of the volume control is silence. At least over here. -- highdudgeon Relax. It's about the music.

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Analog volume using Transporter

2006-12-06 Thread ceejay
jmourik;160036 Wrote: The typical advice around here for the SB2/3 is to max out the SB volume and use the integrated amp for volume control. My guess is the same goes for the transporter... jan True, but with the qualification that you should listen out for distortion being introduced by

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Analog volume using Transporter

2006-12-06 Thread wshields
Thanks for the info. I had read some of the discussion about the SB3. I recall -30db or above being regarded as sufficient to not lose any info. I will keep testing. In regards to the kw500 I find it to be very good for the type of music I prefer(classic rock to current thrash metal). It has

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Analog volume using Transporter

2006-12-06 Thread radish
richidoo;160286 Wrote: You will not lose any information no matter what the volume setting on SB is because an extra 8 bits are added to the incoming 16 bit word when software volume control is set anywhere below 40 (max). 24 bit word passes to DSP, then after volume processing is done and

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Analog volume using Transporter

2006-12-05 Thread jmourik
The typical advice around here for the SB2/3 is to max out the SB volume and use the integrated amp for volume control. My guess is the same goes for the transporter... jan -- jmourik jmourik's Profile:

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Analog volume using Transporter

2006-12-05 Thread Mike Anderson
wshields;159990 Wrote: Does anyone have recommendations of volume settings on the transporter when running it into an integrated amp? I am running the transporter into a MF kw500 integrated and am wondering if I should adjust the volume using the transporter or the MF. Thanks for any help.