95bcwh Wrote:
Heuer,
Have you compared the analog out from the SB3 versus the analog out
of the $10k CD player?
Rgds
barry
No. The Theta CD transport runs balanced into the Audio Synthesis DAX
Discrete and has no analog outs. DAX runs balanced to the pre-amp and
power amp.
Biggest SB3
highdudgeon Wrote:
Incidentally, for the pure hell of it, I ordered an Alpac (sp?) linear
power supply, just to experiment. As the SB gurus predicted, there was
absolutely no difference in sound. There are just so many other
imporant things.
I did hear an improvement with a linear
95bcwh Wrote:
So far, people who has listen to the Squeezebox with BOTH the upgraded
power supply and the stock power supply all concluded that the upgraded
power supply is way better. Now, whether the extend of improvement
justifies the extra $1000 it's entirely up to individuals.
On the
I have a $10k CD player and the SB3 (albeit with a linear PSU costing
$80) sounds just as good when both are fed through the same external
DAC. Result is the CD player is no longer used.
Vinyl still sounds way better than either, obviously!
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Heuer
Call me crazy, but I'd rather spend $1000 on music than a power supply.
After all, are we audiophiles or noisephiles?
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ezkcdude
SB3-Derek Shek TDA1543/CS8412 NOS DAC-MIT Terminator 2
interconnects-Endler Audio 24-step Attenuators (RCA-direct)-Parasound
Halo A23 125W/ch amplifier-Speltz
Noisephiles -- That's excellent! The bottom line isn't just finding a
perfect sound system; it's spending quality time finding and listening
to music. The more time you fiddle, the less time you get to kick
back, bliss out, and enjoy your system.
Re. external DACs: that is an excellent point.
Heuer Wrote:
I have a $10k CD player and the SB3 (albeit with a linear PSU costing
$80) sounds just as good when both are fed through the same external
DAC. Result is the CD player is no longer used.
Vinyl still sounds way better than either, obviously!
Heuer,
Have you compared the
I prefer the $100 route where you get a battery backup built for home
theater that has individual line filters on each outlet. I also get
automatic voltage regulation and ALL my toys sound and look good!
Lastly, if the power fails, I get about 15 minutes worth of music until
I break out the AA's.
95bcwh Wrote:
So far, people who has listen to the Squeezebox with BOTH the upgraded
power supply and the stock power supply all concluded that the upgraded
power supply is way better.
I didn't hear any difference, but then, I didn't pay $1k for the power
supply. That's a bit steep for a
tyler_durden Wrote:
I didn't hear any difference, but then, I didn't pay $1k for the power
supply. That's a bit steep for a 5V 2A power supply...
TD
I'm not surprised, my upgraded power supply refers specificly to
those built by Bolder Cables company and Red wine audio. :)
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95bcwh
)p( Wrote:
Why, the ceo of slimdevices has told on the forum that he does not
believe it affects the sound quality of the sb output. Why should they
sell something they do not believe in?
peter
The CEO doesn't have a revealing enough system to know the difference.
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Skunk
For all the buzz generated by the latest Ultimate Power Supply built
by Bolder Cables company. I cannot believe anyone to be stupid enough
to pay $1000 for a power supply upgrade if they cannot hear the
improvement. I think it warrant at least a critical listening by
slimdevices staff to prove
95bcwh Wrote:
For all the buzz generated by the latest Ultimate Power Supply built
by Bolder Cables company. I cannot believe anyone to be stupid enough
to pay $1000 for a power supply upgrade if they cannot hear the
improvement. I think it warrant at least a critical listening by
Here's the thing:
Without verified blind tests, it is more or less impossible to get a
hold on these mods. Think about it: the placebo effect works. If it
works in medicine, it certainly works in audio, with the expectations
of eagar audiophiles multiplied by the money they have spent. I've
P Floding Wrote:
How could they possibly prove such a thing?
Good enough in what sense?
I'm afraid I don't quite follow your reasoning!
So far, people who has listen to the Squeezebox with BOTH the upgraded
power supply and the stock power supply all concluded that the upgraded
power supply
$1000 for an upgraded power supply?
That thing better do something more special than put out 5v.
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snarlydwarf
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snarlydwarf wrote:
$1000 for an upgraded power supply?
That thing better do something more special than put out 5v.
Yeah, I thought you guys were talking about spending between $5 and $30
on this project. which is low enough, if it is not clear it works,
who cares!
Clearly a $1000 power
snarlydwarf Wrote:
$1000 for an upgraded power supply?
That thing better do something more special than put out 5v.
Yep, I'm not one of them, but those who spent these kind of money
typically have spent over $3k to $10k buying a CD player. What they now
claimed is that with the modification
Skunk Wrote:
Slim Devices say they listened to audiophiles to bring the performance
of the SB to it's current level. With all this talk about power
supplies, I wonder if they'll investigate it further. Perhaps a poll of
our unscientific findings will play a part in the decision to
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