PLynas;560411 Wrote: > > The main problem I have is that the setup is just a little too laid > back and lifeless, even more so when not on loud. There's no real > impact there. Also (obviously really) there is a bit of bass pwer and > definition lacking and instruments that are not at the forefront of the > mix are a bit lost. >
This description brings several things to mind in terms of problem solving. 1. Cables - you dont need to spend a lot - you need heavy gauge SOLID CORE OFC for the speakers, try as much silver as you can afford on the interconnects. 2. If you are going wireless to the squeezebox, try wired (ethernet). 3. I would be willing to bet that another factor is jitter (timing). If you are using SPDIF (coax) get a "good" digital cable. Again - doesnt have to be expensive, but from a good cable manufacturer (ex. The Cable Company). 4. Take a look at your connectors. I personally ditch the speaker and amp connectors and go with direct wire to wire. I even replaced the speaker jumpers in my amp with pure silver (about $5 worth). Cheap and very effective. I cant say enough about hacking cheap crap wires out of your system. You can buy great pure silver solid core wire at Homegrown Audio. I'm not saying you will transform your frog into a prince! It might not make a ton of difference in a low resolving system, but its fun to hack around, and if you screw something up you aren't out a ton of money! Enjoy - dont be afraid! -- earwaxer9 System: modified Winsome Labs Mouse, modified Maggie MMG's, Transporter, HSU sub 12, MSB DAC to 500 watt sub slave amp, JPS labs power cords, Silver audio interconnect, Audioquest Granite speaker cable. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ earwaxer9's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=39527 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80289 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
