GRC wrote: > 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
honestly, just get out more. I love the look and sound, but I'd really only make a change if I had money to burn. It won't dramatically change (or likely even change at all) your listening experience. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ garym's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17325 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=95202 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
