darrenyeats;195312 Wrote: > Jeffmeh, > Yes I use flac. As for sound pressure levels, I don't have a scientific > way of measuring it. I didn't change volume levels between comparisons > (they sounded pretty much equal although I perceive the Monarchy's tone > as "darker" in the mids and highs). I did my best on that score but in > the end this isn't a scientific test, it's one person's opinion...I > don't claim it is more. > > If it helps the differences I've heard were apparent at middle and loud > volumes. > > Anne, > You read it right, in that I did change my mind over time. My point is > that, at first, I wanted the SB to sound as good. But in the end, after > a more lengthy comparison, I've changed my opinion and now I feel the > Monarchy sounds better. > > Let me explain what I am NOT saying. I am not saying the SBv3 as a > transport sounds bad. It doesn't! It's just that I hear the Monarchy > sounds better overall - but I should say the Monarchy has sounded > better than several other CD transports I tried at the time of purchase > and since. So, also, I am not saying anything about SBv3 versus CD > transports in general. I can only talk about my transport. > > I don't know the reasons and I would be more than happy for advice on > tweaks or possible solutions to make the SBv3 sound better as a > transport. > > Also, if anyone else has a different experience to me I would like to > hear it. I want to get the SBv3 sounding the best I can in my set up, > and I am open to all ideas no matter how "crazy" since I gave up long > ago trying to figure out why digital audio is such a black art. > > More opinions are important since as you've pointed out there might be > a flaw in my test or some weirdness in my system which changes the > result. However, I have been quite honest about what I hear in my set > up. > > Thanks, Darren
One thing you could do is buy an inexpensive sound pressure level meter from Radio Shack, or someplace comparable, match the levels with a test tone, and see if you still hear a difference. In general, people perceive louder as better, so volume matching is a good idea. The other thing you may wish to try is a linear, regulated power supply with the SB3. Some claim to gain dramatic improvement with this, others claim no difference. Personally, I think both camps are correct, as it likely depends upon how the radio frequency interference of the stock switching power supply affects your system as a whole (all components in the chain). If you do test this, be sure to unplug the switching supply when you are not testing with it. Best of luck. -- jeffmeh ------------------------------------------------------------------------ jeffmeh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3986 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33276 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
