Well, after trying the Elpac linear PSU in place of the standard switching PSU, I can honestly say the improvement is minimal (using the SB2 analog out).
However, I downloaded the latest Slimserver Beta, which incorporates pre-amp volume control to allow direct connection to an amp. After connecting the SB2 analog out DIRECTLY to my Sunfire Cinema Grand 200 amp (feeding Martin-Logan Aerius i's), I now have absolutely INCREDIBLE LUSH CRYSTALLINE sound like I've rarely heard before. I had no idea my Yamaha RX-V1000 (as Pre/Pro) had such a deleterious effect on the signal path. At least for me, the GREATEST upgrade path for improved audio from the SB2, was to simply bypass the pre-amp stage altogether! I'm sure some other mods might tweak the sound even more, but I'm thrilled with the improvement thus obtained. Now, I just need to figure out how I can still utilize my RX-V1000 for Home Theater DVD playback. -- sleepysurf aerius i, nht sub two, yamaha rx-v1000 (pre/pro), sunfire cinema grand 200 ~five (vertically bi-amped), squeezebox2 (streaming cd-quality audio), 300gb buffalo linkstation (remote flac audio file storage), blue jeans cables. 'Click to see pix of my system' (http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=732) _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
