khewa;144331 Wrote: > there are 2 mods that I am currently considering for the SB3 > a) Boulder mod > b) linear power supply > > the Boulder mod is about $300, the linear power supply (well, still > need some researching, but I'm sure I can get it for a lot less than > $300). > I will be using the SB3 analogue out exclusively, no digital out. > In this situation, which would give the most value for money mod,taking > into account cost and the perceived improved sonic quality? > > anyone tried any of the 2 options above ? > my system is the naim 112/150 and Energy Veritas 2.2 speaker. I see > that some sonic difference can only discerned with very high end > systems. Mine isn't considered at the high end, so would the Boulder > mods make a difference in my system ? or would the linear power supply > make a bigger difference ?
I would suggest the PS 1st. There are still a few elpacs left. Have them ship directly to Bolder (Wayne). Your total would be only 125.00 plus shipping. I noticed a BIG difference runing digital out to my hi-end DAC. There was even a bigger difference in the analog out. Pre-PS the SB analog out was far inferior to to the digital out. After the PS the analog was significantly closer. The modded elpac is the biggest bang for buck I have heard. There is a fast turnaround and you don't have to be without your SB. You can always do the analog mod later...................That may be what I do, but right now it sounds good enough that I don't want to be without the SB..........If I get a transporter I"ll mod the SB for my kid. Anyway, that's my HO others may have a different take. God luck and enjoy -- tomjtx ------------------------------------------------------------------------ tomjtx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7449 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28446 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
