1) Retain clock input
2) 192/24 capable
That's all I want For now the TP does fine being able to
downconvert
192/24 to 96/24.
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This would be my list -
Digital input selection buttons on the remote
Ability to rename the digital inputs
Second Toslink digital input (as it is by far the most common)
Ability to act as a server for both local and network files
Directly drive any active speaker
Quality headphone jack
Keep
Phil Leigh;479488 Wrote:
This one keeps coming up. I've been miking up drum kits in the studio
and on stage for over 25 years. Let's look at the kick drum. Often (in
the studio) there will be two mics, one either side of the skin (one
will pickup the beater click if you want that sound).
TV,
The sound of track 73 is clearly different with polarity reversed. It
is easy to change polarity via my TACT remote. Same result with track 74
(snare).
I prefer the sound with normal polarity. It is bassier/heavier (more
like a bass drum)with less click to the sound.
I like lots of
Phil Leigh;479689 Wrote:
The entire thread is useless as there will never be a Transporter II.
Ho hum.
Yes, but I am sure other manufacturers are looking in :)
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pfarrell;479697 Wrote:
Phil Leigh wrote:
The entire thread is useless as there will never be a Transporter
II.
Never say never.
But that said, I agree, that a TP 2 is unlikely anytime soon.
I don't see a market for cheaper Audiophile items, and I expect it
will
be a decade before
tv69;479399 Wrote:
I read a rumour that they may release high rez files possibly 24/96 only
for download sometime in the future.
Of course they will. But only after they've taken your money for the
Redbook CDs first. This is a business, after all - it has very little to
do with music.
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tv69;479389 Wrote:
Ah, but there is a right or wrong and they are detectable. Like the
microphone/kick drum example above, you want your woofer cone to move
outwards into the room when that kick drum is hit.
TV
This one keeps coming up. I've been miking up drum kits in the studio
kphinney;479339 Wrote:
Can we keep this TP features and move the phase to the other post?
From the noise, I guess that was a no then.
On my wish list would be HDCD decoding, switched off if the stream
wasn't HDCD encoded.
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kphinney;479339 Wrote:
Anyone notice that somehow this TP Wish List because a parallel to the
Phase post I started a few days back? Weird. Can we keep this TP
features and move the phase to the other post?
No - it's too late now :-)
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You want to see the signal path BEFORE
Mick Seymour;479569 Wrote:
From the noise, I guess that was a no then.
On my wish list would be HDCD decoding, switched off if the stream
wasn't HDCD encoded.
That's not a TP-specific feature! - see the ripping/tagging forum.
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You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets
Phil Leigh;479582 Wrote:
That's not a TP-specific feature! - see the ripping/tagging forum.
Phil, there is no need for rudeness.
No I know it isn't at the moment which is why it is on my wish list. It
has a DAC and IMV the logical place for HDCD decoding is in the DAC. If
it HAD HDCD decoding
Mick Seymour;479586 Wrote:
Phil, there is no need for rudeness.
No I know it isn't at the moment which is why it is on my wish list. It
has a DAC and IMV the logical place for HDCD decoding is in the DAC. If
it HAD HDCD decoding I'd have bought one already.
I have seen the
Phil Leigh;479593 Wrote:
rudeness? I have no idea what you are talking about - honestly. I
was pointing you at that discussion in case you had missed it as it
isn't confined to TP's!
Non judicious use of exclamation marks and curt responses to a simple
comment can be construed as
Mick Seymour;479597 Wrote:
Non judicious use of exclamation marks and curt responses to a simple
comment can be construed as rudeness.
This is so way OT now that I think the second page of this topic has no
real use to anyone, which is a shame.
Oh for goodness sake. Did you mean
Robin Bowes;479602 Wrote:
Oh dear!!! Someone's way too much in touch with their sensitive side :)
R.
Careful with those exclamation marks!
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Mick Seymour;479597 Wrote:
This is so way OT now that I think the second page of this topic has no
real use to anyone, which is a shame.
The entire thread is useless as there will never be a Transporter II.
Ho hum.
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You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a
Phil Leigh wrote:
The entire thread is useless as there will never be a Transporter II.
Never say never.
But that said, I agree, that a TP 2 is unlikely anytime soon.
I don't see a market for cheaper Audiophile items, and I expect it will
be a decade before there is a technological reason to
tv69;478992 Wrote:
The words polarity and phase often get interchanged but often are
defined to be different things. Just to be clear, the discussion
revolves around polarity switching which is equivalent to swapping the
+/- connections at the speaker terminals on both left and right
tv69;478992 Wrote:
Also where perfect or absolute pitch is concerned, today's music is
based around scales where the note A above middle C is measured to have
440 cycles or 440Hz.
Did you know there are lots of bass players today who tune their
instrument at A=442 Hz? ;)
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sebp;479221 Wrote:
Did you know there are lots of bass players today who tune their
instrument at A=442 Hz? ;)
You're not going to follow that up with drummers are musicians too,
are ya? :b
In all seriousness, what's the reasoning behind the 2 cycle increase?
Chorus-like thickening without
tv69;478996 Wrote:
I've worked in a studio also and we had XLR cables as well as balanced
TRS cables where the pin 2/3 terminations were flipped from one end of
the termination to the other. Thankfully they all had a unique bright
orange jacket!
See, THAT will get you into
Anyone notice that somehow this TP Wish List because a parallel to the
Phase post I started a few days back? Weird. Can we keep this TP
features and move the phase to the other post?
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sebp;479221 Wrote:
Did you know there are lots of bass players today who tune their
instrument at A=442 Hz? ;)
Piano players do the same. ;)
If I recall the reason is that tuning a tad sharp gives the piano a
sweeter sound. Tuning a tad flat will give it a darker sound,
relative to 440Hz of
Phil Leigh;479218 Wrote:
In this discussion phase and polarity are interchangeable concepts.
Yes the words polarity and phase do get interchanged, but they are not
the same thing.
Phil Leigh;479218 Wrote:
Absolute Pitch is easily measurable - it is a frequency. What frequency
we currently
tv69 wrote:
Ah, but there is a right or wrong and they are detectable. Like the
microphone/kick drum example above, you want your woofer cone to move
outwards into the room when that kick drum is hit.
No, I do not believe anyone can tell. Its an audiophile myth.
I am willing to let you
Keymaster;479327 Wrote:
I would have liked them to release it in a higher def. format. I think
that I read somewhere that the work was actually done in the 24/96
domain. That would have been sweet.
Hi Keymaster,
I read a rumour that they may release high rez files possibly 24/96
only for
Keymaster;474672 Wrote:
I've got a studio @ home and have worked in a few as well...I get all of
that (and I routinely flip phase for a number of reasons), but I
wouldn't have thought it to be so prevalent an issue to warrant a phase
switch on the TP...mastering engineers, I'm looking at you
Robin Bowes;478793 Wrote:
On 28/10/09 18:05, Phil Leigh wrote:
IME anyone who claims to be able to hear absolute phase is simply
wrong
because unlike (say) absolute pitch there is no right or wrong.
If there is no right or wrong, how can someone be wrong?
:)
R.
ah - yes - good
Some dac manufacturers implement the phase inversion switch others don't
bother.
Bel Canto did it for the dac-1
(http://www.belcantodesign.com/pdfs/DAC1_userguide.pdf) but doesn't do
it anymore on the current dac-3.
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Phil Leigh;478781 Wrote:
Now come on.. you know full well that there is no absolute phase to
preserve -... IME anyone who claims to be able to hear absolute phase is
simply wrong because unlike (say) absolute pitch there is no right or
wrong.
IF someone can find statistically significant
Phil Leigh;478801 Wrote:
ah - yes - good point. I'll try again.
IME anyone who claims to be able to hear absolute phase is simply
confused
because unlike (say) absolute pitch there is no right or wrong.
:-)
The words polarity and phase often get interchanged but often are
defined to be
Keymaster;474672 Wrote:
I've got a studio @ home and have worked in a few as well...I get all of
that (and I routinely flip phase for a number of reasons), but I
wouldn't have thought it to be so prevalent an issue to warrant a phase
switch on the TP...mastering engineers, I'm looking at you
I've compiled a list and moved it to the OP. Keep them coming.
Cheers!
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tv69;471833 Wrote:
Hi Keymaster,
I guess a plugin could be created for this functionality. In addition
you could also have tag info per track to convey this info so that
polarity can be controlled independently and not remain locked down.
The reason for this is that not all studios
Meridion;471159 Wrote:
Great ideas!
What about basic DD and DTS decoding and downmixing to stereo? Maybe
also 5.1 PCM to stereo downmixing?
- Michael
That would be really nice and useful! The ability to extract the two
L/R front channels (or rear channels) from a DTS or 5.1 stream.
Keymaster;470814 Wrote:
1- Why?
2- It would be an easy plugin to create, I would think (or would you
want it as a post D/A option?)
Hi Keymaster,
I guess a plugin could be created for this functionality. In addition
you could also have tag info per track to convey this info so that
ligald;471767 Wrote:
The ability to extract the two L/R front channels (or rear channels)
from a DTS or 5.1 stream. Currently I need to down mix the stream in my
DVD player, which is really not desirable for watching movie.
Sorry, I'm not clear on what you're trying to do
If you're
colin_e;470332 Wrote:
1) HDMI inputs + Output. (extracting Stereo audio, passing through video
from
the selected input).
2) Programmable bit perfect digital audio delay to correct lip-synch
issues.
Great ideas!
What about basic DD and DTS decoding and downmixing to stereo? Maybe
also
kphinney;470339 Wrote:
I'm against a color display: Sitting on my rack next to the warm glow
of a tube amp, simple display on the CDP, and flat-blackness of my phono
pre, I think a color display would be gaudy compared to the VT display
it now has.
I see your point. But I like sooo much
vantagesc;470386 Wrote:
Integrate a buffer and passive volume control, to turn this thing into a
pre-amp ala DAC1 HDR.
Yes, I definately want a media savvy PreAmp. See my comments about
HDMI and a delay function. The goal is something like a
Stereo-orientated AV processor merged with a media
Personally I would love to have the transporter in an old fashioned hifi
component look (but with the display of course).
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pfarrell;470338 Wrote:
I like the idea of the smart knob a lot more than I actually use it. I
played with it some the first month, but its been untouched in well over
a year.
Same here (although I never really played with the knob even to start
with - for all I know it might not work any
After my LP12 the Transporter has been my Best Buy component full
stop.
all the options mentioned above merit some thought,but i love my VFD
display with VU meters!
my first improvement to the TP was to purchase the Duet
Controller,indispensible now.
Sean is around here and i wonder what
kphinney;470339 Wrote:
I'm against a color display: Sitting on my rack next to the warm glow
of a tube amp, simple display on the CDP, and flat-blackness of my phono
pre, I think a color display would be gaudy compared to the VT display
it now has.
Wow. 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, and the second
In the past three years TP allows me the move away from CD without any
regrets, this device enable huge change in the way I enjoy my music now
...and will in the future too.
On top of things to add/change, I think there are also thinks to keep
otherwise TP would loss his sense as product above
tv69;470265 Wrote:
5. polarity switch up front also controllable via remote
1- Why?
2- It would be an easy plugin to create, I would think (or would you
want it as a post D/A option?)
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I find the TP excellent as it is.
Perhaps a better (color) display in the future, but that's about all
what I could wish for. ;)
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Ozz;469761 Wrote:
I will second the motion for a trigger and 12V works for me :-)
Install the PowerSwitchII plugin and you've already got a ~3V trigger.
Add a suitable external box for higher voltages.
If you want a momentary trigger, it can probably be done with the IR
Blaster plugin.
cliveb;470011 Wrote:
I just don't understand all these desires for weird analogue output
stages and the like. The Transporter is not a voiced piece of boutique
audio jewelry. It's supposed to be a completely neutral device that
delivers exactly what's in the data without any loss or
What about a good headphone amp/socket?
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A better analog output stage. After rebuilding mine with discrete opamps
(burson audio) it sounds significantly better (more 3D and more analog,
more resolution and less agressive highs).
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cliveb;470011 Wrote:
I just don't understand all these desires for weird analogue output
stages and the like. The Transporter is not a voiced piece of boutique
audio jewelry. It's supposed to be a completely neutral device that
delivers exactly what's in the data without any loss or
Phil Leigh;470013 Wrote:
Absolutely - the place to sprinkle euphonic magic fairy dust is in the
pre-amp...
That's one option but certainly not the only one, Phil.
And what if you don't use a preamp?
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Here are some new features I would like to see:
1. The ability to play 24/192 without downsampling
2. ability to play direct from USB storage devices
3. the ability to link up with other logitech products that have USB
storage devices connected (such as the Touch) so that you can see all
media
1) HDMI inputs + Output. (extracting Stereo audio, passing through video
from
the selected input).
2) Programmable bit perfect digital audio delay to correct lip-synch
issues.
3) Simplified standard stereo black box aesthetics and a 50%+ price
reduction.
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colin_e wrote:
1) HDMI inputs + Output. (extracting Stereo audio, passing through video
from
the selected input).
2) Programmable bit perfect digital audio delay to correct lip-synch
issues.
3) Simplified standard stereo black box aesthetics and a 50%+ price
reduction.
I like your #1,
Themis;470001 Wrote:
I find the TP excellent as it is.
Perhaps a better (color) display in the future, but that's about all
what I could wish for. ;)
I'm against a color display: Sitting on my rack next to the warm glow
of a tube amp, simple display on the CDP, and flat-blackness of my
tv69;470265 Wrote:
Here are some new features I would like to see:
1. The ability to play 24/192 without downsampling
2. ability to play direct from USB storage devices
3. the ability to link up with other logitech products that have USB
storage devices connected (such as the Touch) so
kphinney wrote:
2. ability to play direct from USB storage devices
Wow. 2, 6, 7, 9 just turned it from hi-end audio device into a PC.
Better add Query Gracenote and anti-virus protection.
true, but the new Touch will do that.
In reality, its a computer, a touch screen computer with fancy
pfarrell;470344 Wrote:
true, but the new Touch will do that.
In reality, its a computer, a touch screen computer with fancy color
touch screen, a complete operating system, etc.
The Controller is also a complete and functional computer, but the
Touch
goes way beyond it.
Moore's law
Integrate a buffer and passive volume control, to turn this thing into a
pre-amp ala DAC1 HDR.
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pfarrell;470338 Wrote:
Plus, real audiophiles won't listen to anything cheap. The target
market
for the TP was folks who think $500 interconnects are worthwhile.
lol, true (sadly) :)
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and you don't need extra cabling of any sort to run ethernet, so
there may be some who can't use it, but probably not that many. I run
my SB2 and SB Classic via ethernet over mains using 200 Mbps
Homeplugs. It works wonderfully, no drop outs or rebuffering,
absolutely no problems. It
The things that come to mind are:
- Ability to act as a server and address an external USB drive, as per
the Touch
- Support for 24/192 files
- A seriously good volume control, allowing the Transporter to be used
as a digital pre-amp
- A better set of switching logic to allow more user friendly
Mr_Sukebe;469577 Wrote:
The things that come to mind are:
- Ability to act as a server and address an external USB drive, as per
the Touch
- Support for 24/192 files
- A seriously good volume control, allowing the Transporter to be used
as a digital pre-amp
- A better set of switching
iPhone;469477 Wrote:
Don't know if you've heard of this, but there is this thing called
Ethernet. One plugs this big phone Jack cable in the back of the
Transporter and magic, one doesn't need b/g/n WiFi anything. I run my
Transporter wired!
Of course, I know some people just can't but
I will second the motion for a trigger and 12V works for me :-)
As far as the wireless you can add more Access points on a different
Channel (try to pick a channel 3 numbers off the first)connect the
server and access points into a ethernet switch and you can run more
wireless devices.
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Second that you could set up an old router that could run dd-wrt or
tomato as an AP for legacy stuff running 802.11g
And keep your new router n only thus loosing nothing .
Or get an dedicated g AP thats well wotrh it for the transporter
anyway.
You are not limited to one wireless network per
Okay okay okay!!! I didn't mean to start a wi-fi how-to, especially
in the Audiophile forum. My point was learn what you felt was a good
enhancement for TP features, or if you felt it was perfect as-is.
But, since there seems to be interest in the wifi side of things I'll
move that portion of
My TP wish list would be all audio related and include seeing an
entirely passive, transformer based analog output stage. Maybe
switchable SS/tube output like the Cary stuff for added versatility.
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All of my immediate needs are satisfied with the existing TP, even if it
is 3 years old. I'd be especially upset if they change the display. I
adore the vt the way it is. For one, I'm going to hold off on buying
any wireless product that doesn't support 802.11n using 5ghz. (As it is
now my
Don't know if you've heard of this, but there is this thing called
Ethernet. One plugs this big phone Jack cable in the back of the
Transporter and magic, one doesn't need b/g/n WiFi anything. I run my
Transporter wired!
Of course, I know some people just can't but Ethernet solves all
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