Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-29 Thread radish
I've tried really hard to stay out of this, but at least keep your story straight! kmchow98 Wrote: > And I do feel that version 83 give a fairly soothing presentation that > is nice on the ears(mine). Version 81 is fine too with slightly less > midrange bloom. > > But version 86 isn't quite my

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-29 Thread kmchow98
seanadams;285036 Wrote: > kmchow98, I am not offended, I am simply asking you you substantiate > your claims with evidence. What you've done instead is to continue with > even more baseless speculation. When you can actually demonstrate any of > the phenomena you're claiming, let's talk. In the m

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-29 Thread Pat Farrell
kmchow98 wrote: >> You have mentioned "audio logic" several times in your spec. Can you >> please explain what it is? > > for this I refer to the internal DAC and the output stages. Most folks tend to use standard terms, it helps smooth communcations. "audio logic" is a strange combination of te

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-29 Thread seanadams
kmchow98, I am not offended, I am simply asking you you substantiate your claims with evidence. What you've done instead is to continue with even more baseless speculation. When you can actually demonstrate any of the phenomena you're claiming, let's talk. In the mean time, it doesn't bother me in

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-28 Thread kmchow98
cheetah;284913 Wrote: > It is really an open discussion for the benefit of everyone. You are > not challenged for the depth of knowledge. Rather, they want to > understand from your perspective as a user why you think the "audiophie > specs" should such and such. Even if you might not have the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-28 Thread cheetah
kmchow98;284900 Wrote: > Sorry if I offended you in any way. I certainly wish this thread don't > turn into an argument. > I have used v6.5.3 to v6.5.4 since I picked up the SB3. Excellent piece > of device. So good that I sold my CD player away. > I only claimed that when I switched to SC7, sudd

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-28 Thread kmchow98
seanadams;284768 Wrote: > What do you mean by "the specification"? > > // - Use the Coaxial digital output only for audio out > > Do you mean the coax is only for audio out, as opposed to audio plus > something else? In that case I don't understand you. > > Or are you suggesting that the coax

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-28 Thread kmchow98
seanadams;284768 Wrote: > What do you mean by "the specification"? > > // - Use the Coaxial digital output only for audio out > > Do you mean the coax is only for audio out, as opposed to audio plus > something else? In that case I don't understand you. > > Or are you suggesting that the coax

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-28 Thread Phil Leigh
Whilst waiting for the next thrilling installment, I'd like to state that there is NO WAY IMHO that using a (properly working and wired) wired ethernet connection is going to be worse than wi-fi... wi-fi is by design an RF generator! (erm...I think the Guy Who Writes Firmware just said that - sorr

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-28 Thread seanadams
kmchow98;284623 Wrote: > Ok, let's start off slow with the specification first and see if we can > agree on it before we go further. > > Audiophile specs: > What do you mean by "the specification"? // - Use the Coaxial digital output only for audio out Do you mean the coax is only for audio

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-28 Thread kmchow98
seanadams;284567 Wrote: > No, I'm not kidding. Please explain your theory. Be as technical as you > like. Ok, let's start off slow with the specification first and see if we can agree on it before we go further. Audiophile specs: - Use the Coaxial digital output only for audio out - Minimal jit

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-27 Thread kmchow98
adyc;284570 Wrote: > but your DAC has no problem distingushing it. Sound like > contradiction... In this mad world of an audiophile, nothing makes sense. Since it doesn't make sense, this isn't an issue that can be discussed and aligned upon. (we will just end up fighting :-) -- kmchow98

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-27 Thread adyc
kmchow98;284508 Wrote: > > > Speaking from experience... > Firmware changes WILL have some(very little) effect on everything. And > that includes the digital out. It's just too small to measure. > > but your DAC has no problem distingushing it. Sound like contradiction... -- adyc

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-27 Thread seanadams
kmchow98;284550 Wrote: > You're kidding right? No, I'm not kidding. Please explain your theory. Be as technical as you like. -- seanadams seanadams's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3 View this t

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-27 Thread kmchow98
seanadams;284533 Wrote: > Oh by all means, please do get more technical! You're kidding right? -- kmchow98 kmchow98's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13270 View this thread: http://forums.slimdev

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-27 Thread SuperQ
seanadams;284533 Wrote: > Oh by all means, please do get more technical! Sean, you should change your forum title to "Guy who writes firmware" ;-) -- SuperQ SuperQ's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?user

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-27 Thread seanadams
kmchow98;284508 Wrote: > > I could go alot further than this, but this is getting too techical.;-) Oh no, please do get more technical! -- seanadams seanadams's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-27 Thread kmchow98
Phil Leigh;284398 Wrote: > Sorry, I was trying to discourage people from trying antique > firmware... > > I've yet to hear Sean ever truly comment on how the firmware could > affect the sound quality as rendered by an external DAC via the digital > output in any way. > > I just don't believe it

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-27 Thread haunyack
Phil Leigh;284398 Wrote: > Sorry, I was trying to discourage people from trying antique firmware... I see your point. Some time ago I thought the FW15 angle was worth a shot as most tweakers are never satisfied with status-quo. As I remember there was a difference in the sound but I could not na

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-27 Thread Phil Leigh
haunyack;284148 Wrote: > Be nice. > This, after all is a public forum, intended for public discourse. > A reponse like yours only discourages others with differing > opinion/experience. > > All our base are not belong to you. here> > > . Sorry, I was trying to discourage people from trying an

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-27 Thread haunyack
tomjtx;284222 Wrote: > I like the chocolate bloom of 83's mids coupled with the strawberry > syrup of the highs and whipped cream of the bass. I'll bet your dentist loves you. FW15 expresses a salty, spicefull approach with a fruity bloom finish. . -- haunyack Transporter |

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-27 Thread tomjtx
kmchow98;284195 Wrote: > Never tried 15. I have got no complains regarding version 81 that came > with 6.5.4. > The online community apparently like 83 alot. > > And I do feel that version 83 give a fairly soothing presentation that > is nice on the ears(mine). Version 81 is fine too with slight

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-27 Thread kmchow98
Phil Leigh;284147 Wrote: > so 83 is the new 15? (oh God) Never tried 15. I have got no complains regarding version 81 that came with 6.5.4. The online community apparently like 83 alot. And I do feel that version 83 give a fairly soothing presentation that is nice on the ears(mine). Version 81

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-26 Thread haunyack
Phil Leigh;284147 Wrote: > so 83 is the new 15? (oh God) Be nice. This, after all is a public forum, intended for public discourse. A reponse like yours only discourages others with differing opinions/experience. No...we are not you. All our base are not belong to you. . -- haunyack Transpor

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-26 Thread Phil Leigh
so 83 is the new 15? (oh God) -- 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+Stontronics PSU - Altmann JISCO/UPCI - TACT RCS 2.2X with Good Vibrations S/W - MF X-DAC V3/X-PSU/X-10 buffer (Audiocomm full mods)- Linn 5103 - L

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Where to get SC7 with firmware v83?

2008-03-26 Thread kmchow98
Nevermind. I manage to update the firmware with v83 on v6.5.4. woo hoo -- kmchow98 kmchow98's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13270 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t