MacMini;289939 Wrote: > I think that the DAC is the most important difference between the SB3 > and the transporter. So when you already use an excellent external DAC, > the difference will be much smaller than for others who buy a > transporter instead of a SB3. > > Of course there are other advantages: faster processor, better prower > supply, etc. So it's up to you to decide, if this is enough additional > value for the extra money. > > But you know, we audiophiles always pay a lot for these minor > differences.
Well... apart from the DAC, I believe the handling of the clock signals by its crystal oscillators makes quite a difference. I find the transporter a notch up from your tag combo.... -- GuyDebord Reference3A RoyalMaster monitors biwired with v/d Hul Inspiration, REL Strata5. AMPS: Pathos Classic One MKIII's in mono config. ANALOGUE: Clearaudio Ambient CMB, Satisfy Carbon & Lyra Helikon SL, Nagra VPS phono preamp, link: AcousticZen Silver Reference2 XLRs. DIGITAL: SlimDevices Transporter, link: WireWorld SilverEclipse 5.2. POWER: Isotek MiniSub GII, Isotek Elite cables (MiniSub, Rel), Siltech SPX30 MKII (Nagra), v/d Hul Mainstream (Pathos) & v/d Hul Mainserver (Transporter). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GuyDebord's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14587 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46111
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