I am usually in the minority regarding the SB3 sound quality, as I personally think the SB3 analog-out sounds very good indeed (when it is used properly).
However, the analog-out sound quality between any other slim-device and the Transporter is, as Michael implied earlier, like comparing apples to oranges. The Transporter sounds so much better - it is just strikingly apparent. Comparing digital outs, I actually cannot really hear any differences when feeding into a Benchmark DAC1 PRE. Some other DACs do I think seem sensitive to interface issues, sounding better from certain sources - but the Benchmark sounds fantastic (better than the other separate DACs) whether using an SB3, Touch, or a Transporter. So if you have a good DAC that isn't overly source-sensitive, than any slim-device is equivalent as a digital source in my opinion. The VFD screens on the SB3/Transporter are clearly superior to the Touch LCD screen in my opinion also. It also seems that most (perhaps all?) of the Transporter bugs have been worked out now as well. My personal favorite configuration is to just use the Transporter analog balanced outputs, period. Sound quality is simply amazing. -- NewBuyer ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NewBuyer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7862 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79914 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
