I'm kinda in a similar position to the OP (-ish). You can see my kit in the sig below. I've always hankered after a Transporter - I just think they look so cool -and -sound great (caveat - I've never actually heard one) but I couldn't manage the price when my income took a hit at retirement. However, used ones are now popping up now and then at more reasonable prices. The TP was clearly a step up from the SB3, but will my antiquated ears notice any improvements if I substitute a TP for the Touch/DacMagic in my main system? The price of a used TP could bump my DAC up a level I guess; I can see some of you suggesting that this is a better route from an audio perspective. But the thought of that beautiful casework, dual VFD displays ... sigh ...
It's a bit "classic kit" versus "2012" I guess; on another forum I was looking for views on getting my relatively old but "classic" olive-series Naim kit serviced versus replacing it with the latest mid-range stuff, and the consensus was stick with the original stuff because analogue technology hasn't moved on as much as digital. So should I get an original Slim Devices TP (and try to ignore issues about VFD spares etc.) or just upgrade my DAC? Or even just forget it and get out more ... :-) Thank you and good night. GRC ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=95202 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
