I recently setup 2 SB3's. One at the office and one at home. The one at the office, using variable rate WMP, is a big improvement over the older Denon CD transport.
However, I've been a little disappointed with the results at home (so far). Using lossless WMP, the sound through the analog output through my Anthem AVM2 (Analog Passthrough) is MUCH worse than running it through the DAC on the Anthem - sound stage is elevated several feet, transparency is diminished and clarity is reduced. Previously, I preferred the direct analog feed from my Philips Multiplayer to the digital results from the Anthem - slightly better realism on percussion and strings. I was hoping to experience better results from the SB3 analog. The convenience is great and I (surprisingly) love the Internet radio feature, but I'm hoping the sound WILL improve with break in.... Incidentally, I'm using a PS Audio HCA2 for amplification connected to Vandersteen Model 5 speakers. Anyone else with a similar experience? Thanks, Jonathan -- jonathan.penrose ------------------------------------------------------------------------ jonathan.penrose's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4570 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=22176 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
