Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter:XLR v RCA

2007-02-28 Thread Limping_Pylon
I had the opportunity last week to listen to a Moon I-7 integrated amp. driving some Vandersteen ce2 signature speakers. Without a doubt the balanced connections provided a much more pleasant sound, the improvements were mostly in the higher frequency range. I'd seen the magazines using words

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter:XLR v RCA

2007-02-26 Thread egd
tomjtx Wrote: Has anyone ese done this comparison? Would someone else like to try it and comment on this thread? I am curious if anyone else has this result. Within the next 6 weeks or so I should be in a position to do the comparison using Transporter ATC SCA 2 ATC SCM100SL AT. -- egd

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter:XLR v RCA

2007-02-26 Thread tomjtx
egd;183663 Wrote: Within the next 6 weeks or so I should be in a position to do the comparison using Transporter ATC SCA 2 ATC SCM100SL AT. Thanks egd, I look forward to your impressions. Tom -- tomjtx tomjtx's

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter:XLR v RCA

2007-02-25 Thread empty99
tomjtx;183108 Wrote: Same length, same brand and both short. your PRE likes XLR connection. In typical home environment and short cable lengths, the two type of connection should not make an audible difference. XLR only reject common-mode noise PU by the cable itself, as I understand it. --

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter:XLR v RCA

2007-02-25 Thread tomjtx
empty99;183588 Wrote: your PRE likes XLR connection. In typical home environment and short cable lengths, the two type of connection should not make an audible difference. XLR only reject common-mode noise PU by the cable itself, as I understand it. That's why I was was wondering if anyone

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter:XLR v RCA

2007-02-24 Thread Deaf Cat
Interesting, I've no equipment with XLR's at the moment, I guess the XLR's and RCA's you're using are the same length and pretty short? -- Deaf Cat Deaf Cat's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=515

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter:XLR v RCA

2007-02-24 Thread tomjtx
Deaf Cat;183105 Wrote: Interesting, I've no equipment with XLR's at the moment, I guess the XLR's and RCA's you're using are the same length and pretty short? Same length, same brand and both short. -- tomjtx tomjtx's

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter:XLR v RCA

2007-02-23 Thread tomjtx
I have always listened to my TP with XLR. I could never understand those that said the TP was a bit hard and or bright on the top end. I especially couldn't understand why anyone would prefer the Bolder mod .The Bolder was no smoother in the top but it was less resolving and it was veiled