ok, a few quick comments... only short ones because I am in shock! The ANALOG output of the Transporter is amazingly good! Even when compared to the Digital output feeding into a SOTA EMM Labs DCC2 SE! The difference is really not as significant as you may think. For those getting a Transporter, you have to think HARD before you decide to actually use an external DAC. If the DCC2 SE can only edge so little ahead (if at all) of the Transporter, what other DAC can you use to pair it with the Transporter?
I had full intention to compare the Transporter Digital Out vs the SB3's Digital out, but the excellent performance (right out of the box) of the Transporter's ANALOG performance has totally grabbed my attention. Give it a good hard listen before you plan any mod. I think Sean has put a great deal of engineering genius into the Transporter. The Power Supply in the Transporter is clearly REALLY good... no way could you get sound like this from a so-so power supply. I just told my friends via email, for those who are waiting for their Transporter, be a little more patient. For those who plan to buy a DAC to go with a SB3, hold your decision... andfor those who has a 'so-so' DAC with a SB3, it may be time just to get the Transporter. One thing I did notice is that the Analog Out of the Transporter is much lower in volume then the vol I get with the digital input going through my EMM Labs DCC2 SE. So when you guys compare the sounds eventually make sure you 'sync' the volume. The DCC2 SE has independent vol settings for each input, which made comparisons very easy. -- WSLam WSLam 'Transporter' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) + 'SB3' (http://www.slimdevices.com/) | 'Unidisk 1.1' (http://www.knekt.com/spec_sound/product_display.cfm?ProductID=179&activeNavBar=products&activeSubNavBar=Source) -> 'EMM Labs DCC2 SE' (www.emmlabs.com/html/audio/dcc2/dcc2.html) -> 'Acoustic Reality eAR1001' (http://www.acoustic-reality.com) > 'Magico Mini' (http://www.magico.net) 'Photos of my Setup' (http://photos.lam.ws/gallery/1573984/1/87768997) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WSLam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=830 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=27857 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
