Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anyone tried ERS Cloth on their Power Supply
Of course you should not overdo it. To test its effectiveness I wrapped a sheet around a portable transistor radio and placed it next to the stock switcher power supply. Interference was greatly reduced. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Marantz 7C tube preamp Marantz 8B tube power amp Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=47063 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anyone tried ERS Cloth on their Power Supply
I have in my custom Super Squeezebox. I have lined the inner panels of my PS enclosure as well as the Squeezebox and DAC chassis as well. I also placed a small amount wrapped around the input/output wires and the digital pulse transformer, in an effort to prevent RFI/EMI energy from affecting them. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Marantz 7C tube preamp Marantz 8B tube power amp Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=47063 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] My Super Squeezebox 1st Anniversary YouTube Video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5ETnAk44rs How time flies! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Marantz 7C tube preamp Marantz 8B tube power amp Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46836 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] My Super Squeezebox 1st Anniversary YouTube Video!
sleepysurf;295761 Wrote: That's one helluva mod! Other than the separate power supply and new enclosures, did you upgrade/change anything else? Thanks! I added a pulse transformer in the digital output ,removed the inductor. Several other tweaks. The shielding of the front panel VFD display is very effective! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Marantz 7C tube preamp Marantz 8B tube power amp Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46836 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] My Super Squeezebox 1st Anniversary YouTube Video!
kh6idf;295767 Wrote: Very nice! Is that a battery in the front part of the power supply? No battery. It's the power transformer's fuse array. On the opposite side you have the IEC connector with built in filter network. Thanks! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Marantz 7C tube preamp Marantz 8B tube power amp Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46836 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] My Super Squeezebox 1st Anniversary YouTube Video!
Eric Seaberg;295912 Wrote: Where are you? I live in La Mesa (Mt. Helix) and would LOVE to hookup to share stories. Any time at the Brigantine!! I'm in the Greenfield area of El Cajon. Thanks for the invitation! How about next weekend? (hopefully it wont be so hot! I have a headache that's killing me!) -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Marantz 7C tube preamp Marantz 8B tube power amp Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46836 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
Krobelus;280714 Wrote: Crooner thanks for all the post on your progress with the lite dac 60. I am thinking of getting one. As I am new to this sorry if my question sounds dumb. Do you think I can use a cheap toshiba DVD player like the toshiba sd6100 to use purely for the output into my Dac 60 or do I need a better transport to maximize the dac60's potential? Also what modifications do you think is absolutely needed on the Dac 60s? Different tubes (what brand), etc.? Thanks. Well, considering that many so called high end brands are using low cost DVD transports these days, chances are your Toshiba will work just fine with the DAC60. Make sure you use the coaxial connection, with a good quality cable! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Marantz 7C tube preamp Marantz 8B tube power amp Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
Krobelus;280922 Wrote: Thanks much on your reply. I will try out the configuration you suggested! Also, if I am going to upgrade the Tubes on the Dac 60s what is the best one to get if money is no object and also what is your favorite in terms of cost/benefit ratios? Thanks again Crooner. If money is no object, the Amperex 7308 and Siemens CCa variants are hard to beat. Make sure you get them from a reputable dealer. Lots of counterfeits floating around these days. The readily available Bugle Boy 6DJ8 from the 60s is a nice choice as well, and not terribly expensive. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Marantz 7C tube preamp Marantz 8B tube power amp Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] ModWright Transporter experience: truth vs. beauty?
tomjtx;267841 Wrote: X2, I didn't realize modwright was into that bybee nonsense. Yeah, what a disappointment!! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43269 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Differences in sound quality between SB3/Duet when using seperate DAC
mvalera;265896 Wrote: Oh Joy! Make sure you get the Bybee Purifiers! Mike LOL. Priceless!!! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43087 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 VS the Transporter
All of these so called mods involve hanging a bunch of wires inside the enclosure, even the fancy Bolder! The RFI generated by said wires defeats the whole purpose of the mod, which is (or was) to improve the sound! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42840 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Lavry DA10 DAC: Subjective Impressions and Listening Tests (Long)
Isn't this the infamous DAC with the generic internal switching power supply? -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42797 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter vs SB3 worthwhile for this system?
kimballhouse;263064 Wrote: Colleagues, I'd like your opinion on whether the Transporter would be worthwhile for my 2 channel system, or whether I should experiment with the SB3. I have a modified Cary SLC-50B tube preamp and a Cary CAD-808 (Rocket-88) running in triode mode with QED Silver Anniversary biwire cables and Ruark Prologue II speakers. I have a Rega Planet CD player, probably the weak link. I'm quite content with the sound of this system. If you don't plan to use an external DAC, then the Transporter would sound better. The SB3 and a top quality DAC would also be a worthwhile addition to your system, most probably exceeding the sound of the Rega Planet. I know, I owned one! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42786 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
audioengr;263081 Wrote: There are much better caps available. These are only the widely-used caps, not the best. Steve N. The best electrolytic is the fabled Rubycon BlackGate (I use the NX version in my modded EAD DSP-7000 III), now unfortunately discontinued. The ELNA Cerafine (also discontinued) is almost as good. The Nichicon MUSE was another good one from a bygone era. For being a $470 Chinese DAC, I think the stock capacitor selection is quite decent. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
zanash;263247 Wrote: In my experience the black gates though good never gave there best ...they always seemed to be running in ie if you switch the unit off for any period, on start up it would take some time days to get the sound back. I've found nothing better than paper in oils for this position ..yes there big and often hard to fit ...but were significantly better than all the other caps I've tried. BlackGates are (or were!) your only choice when you are talking about large capacitance values not available in film or oil. They do need an excruciatingly long time to break-in so to speak... -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 mediocre sound quality
Timothy Stockman;261847 Wrote: How would an -external- clock device give lower jitter (and thus possible audible improvement) compared to an internal clock source? You might be able to get better -long term- stability from an exotic clock generator, but a decent crystal oscillator in the DAC itself has the potential of giving the lowest jitter, regardless of how stable the external clock is in the long term. (rest snipped) It gives lower jitter because the clock is not embedded in the data stream as in traditional S/PDIF and AES/EBU. Perhaps Sean would like to elaborate more on the subject. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42388 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 mediocre sound quality
Unless you are using the world clock input of the Transporter with an external rubidium clock source in addition to the outboard DAC. This would be the ultimate and superior to a SB2/SB3 with an external DAC, IMO. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42388 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 mediocre sound quality
adamslim;260645 Wrote: Patrick Dixon does something similar with his SB+, which I bought. Rehouse, improved PSU in a separate box, although I think he played more with the output stage than you did, IIRC. But the advice must be, never to turn a labour of love into a product, surely! :) You are right. My unit had more work done on the digital side. Analog has minimal mods. Patrick did a terrific job on his unit. I agree! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42388 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 mediocre sound quality
I'm sure the SB3 with some minimal mods on the digital output and true BNC connections would trounce that transport! solo_400;260713 Wrote: I agree with you as I have the same issue . Anyway I think Squeezebox is a great product considering the price but has nothing to do with audiophile/hi-fi/hi-end quality . With my external DAC ( Threshold DAC 1/e ) sound dramaticaly improves but cannot compete with a CD-TRANSPORT + DAC . I hope that the Transporter sounds at least twice better . Squeezebox Threshold DAC 1/e Accuphase E-211 Magneplanar MG12/QE Neutral Cable Avatar (interconnect) , Acoustic ZEN Epoch (power cable ) solo -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42388 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 mediocre sound quality
tomjtx;260399 Wrote: crooner, that wins ,IMHO, the coolest looking mod contest hands down. Thanks Tom! Much appreciated. I've been running the Super Squeezebox since May (how time flies!) and I'm continuously marveling on how good it sounds. Can't wait to add that Jive remote!! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42388 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 mediocre sound quality
twylie;260539 Wrote: Agreed it looks to be an amazing bit of kit. Is there a link or page to cover your project/mods? Check the archives for the original Super Squeezebox thread back in May of '07. Google also gives hits of my threads in other audio forums. There's even a couple of videos of my Super Squeezebox on YouTube!! Would have loved to produce this thing commercially, but it wouldn't be cheap. I'd probably end up losing money. Call it the Marantz 10B of streaming network players!! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42388 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 mediocre sound quality
opaqueice;259944 Wrote: Which SB mods do you consider quite nice? Perhaps Mr. Valera was referring to this one :-) +---+ |Filename: super sb nudie 5.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4122| +---+ -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42388 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] THIS is how to do a tube mod...
Superb video, thanks Sean for sharing! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41957 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Lite Audio DAC-60 thinking about getting one..
Lowrider;251626 Wrote: I am interested in this DAC, I read a review and they say it has volume controled by remote, is his true ? Also, does it decode DVDs, at least DD ? Thanks, Not the DAC60 that I owned. Perhaps its a new revision? I know it is built using the same chassis as the Monarchy M24 and that one has a built in preamp. Dunno if it's remote capable, though... -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20789 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 Question: Should there be a new forum for photos? - yes - no - maybe singleended40;248681 Wrote: Crooner, Where did you order to cut the face of your new SB2? Do you have a link for that and the link where you bought all the connectors? Thanks for your time and effort. Regards, Tan Please send the link to nguyenchiro at yahoo dot com. Hi Tan! I had the faceplate cut by the fine folks at Front Panel Express. They did a superb job. I designed the cutout with a software they have for download. You can also order using the same program. It was easy. Turnaround was a couple of weeks. No affiliation with them, just a happy customer! The connectors I got from several places but mostly Markertek. If you get yours finished, don't forget to post your pics here! Happy holidays! crooner -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Squeezbox with Word Clock in, AES/EBU etc.?
Hey Pat welcome to the Slim Devices forum. Looking forward to your insights! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38637 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Any SB2 owners want to upgrade?
The SB3's case is prettier, but useless for DIY projects. The SB2, while uglier in stock form, it's the perfect platform for modding. The results can be mighty impressive! +---+ |Filename: super sb outdoor 2.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3582| +---+ -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39471 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Affordable Audio review of SB3
Yeah I read the review. Very disappointing. That JVC CD player was all the rage back in 1990. 17 years ago! I particularly preferred the McIntosh MCD7007 (using the highly regarded TDA-1541A Gold Crown DAC chip) over the JVC unit back in the day. The SB3, even in stock form, can stand up to virtually any consumer grade CD player made. The JVC was less than $1000 back in 1990, IIRC. The McIntosh unit was twice that amount. As much as I loved my now departed McIntosh MCD7007, I consider the SB3 at least tenfold superior to it. It's that good! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38258 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Affordable Audio review of SB3
Also, while I don't doubt the Transporter is a superb piece of equipment, the lowly SB2/SB3 more than holds its own. Specially when modified and used with a top quality DAC, in my experience. I believe the person who wrote the SB3 review on Affordable Audio actually posted in this group asking for advice. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38258 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Blind Test: SB3 with linear PS vs CDP
You can tell by weight. The crappy switching types are very lightweight. No power transformer. A linear PS will have an internal iron core power transformer and those are quite heavy, specially if they are rated at 2 amps or more. I favor medical/industrial open frame linear power supplies to any wallwart, regardless of size. Reliable, superb regulation and very high filter capacitance. It's a little more trouble to put it inside a nice enclosure but well worth it in my experience... -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37553 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Blind Test: SB3 with linear PS vs CDP
That's true. I get better sound from my modded SB2 and DAC than some systems I see with a Transporter and sub par speakers and amplification! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37553 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Idea for high-end Squeezebox/Transporter accessory
JohnSwenson;217203 Wrote: The N800 has a builtin camera, someone could probably write some software to use it to scan barcodes. John S. Excellent idea. Perhaps the greatest excuse to plunge the $400 for it! BTW, Fry's was completely out of the N800s last time I was there. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37079 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Idea for high-end Squeezebox/Transporter accessory
Barcodes started to appear in the late 70s. Columbia was one of the early adopters. Since I keep my records in poly sleeves, one could print out a barcode stick it there... Timothy Stockman;217299 Wrote: Problem is very few of my LPs have barcode. Even some of my early CDs don't have bar code. People today take bar code for granted, because the modern retail world basically runs on bar code. But back in the heyday of LPs, retail barcode was largely non-existant. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37079 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Idea for high-end Squeezebox/Transporter accessory
Having used the listening stations in Border's and other music stores, it just occurred to me: wouldn't it be great to have bar code scanner system for instant access to your music collection? Once you have ripped your entire collection to your music server, you would assign each album or compilation a dedicated bar code. You can use the original code on the CD or print out new ones for compilations or older recordings. Instead of pressing a lot of buttons on the remote, or accessing a tiny LCD screen on a Nokia Internet Tablet, one would simply grab the CD in question and scan the barcode. This would be great for recreating the old fashioned liner notes reading when listening to music, and particularly useful when friends are over. Just imagine what it would do for needledrops (digital files of LP records). Grab the original LP cover and scan the barcode and the music would start playing! I envision this as an extension to the present Slim Server software. If Slim Devices/Logitech would come up with something like this, it would literally trounce Sonos, Olive and the rest of the competition, IMO. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37079 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Idea for high-end Squeezebox/Transporter accessory
Yeah, but the accessory would complement the remote and/or laptop/tablet. I agree it can be pointless from the convenience point of view. The approach would particularly be useful for those with vast collections and that still have the CDs organized in shelves. I have actually stored away most of my CDs, but my prized LP collection is still at hand, and for those it would be just great to scan a cover and have the needledrop play instantly. One thing I have noticed with my current setup is that it takes some memorizing of my collection to decide what to play. Unless I have the laptop on to browse artwork, I no longer have a visual aid to decide what to listen. With a large collection, it starts to get a little complicated. Eventually, the folks at Logitech will come up with something much better than the remote, but less distracting than a Internet Tablet or Laptop. Perhaps the upcoming Jive interface? -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37079 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Idea for high-end Squeezebox/Transporter accessory
Also, given that CDs are rapidly becoming obsolete, I think it won't be long before we start seeing them as strictly collector's items, just like those classic 1950s Jazz LPs. In this case, you can recreate the whole CD (or LP) experience by simply taking the unit from the shelf and scanning it. The scanning device would, of course, be wireless. Being even more adventurous, I envisage a device that combines a LCD screen (a la Nokia Internet Tablet) with a built in scanning device. This way, the artwork stored on the server can be brought up on the screen after scanning, with other relevant information. Best of both worlds! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37079 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Design miss in SB3 digital output? or Slimserver problem ?
Well said Sean!!! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36503 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Design miss in SB3 digital output? or Slimserver problem ?
Totally agreed. The most useless and absurd thread I've ever read on this forum ever. There's a similar thread on the TP as well. Crazy times! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36503 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Design miss in SB3 digital output? or Slimserver problem ?
And also it's the price to pay for being a recognized audio designer in the 21st century. Jim Bongiorno, Sid Smith, Dick Sequerra, Miles Nestorovic and other illustrious audio legends predated the internet forum craze in their heyday. Your typical forum was the letters section of the trade magazines of the day. Nothing compared to this! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36503 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 Question: Should there be a new forum for photos? - yes - no - maybe Anne;209335 Wrote: Now you see it...now you dont. The TV is a 37 Panasonic PV60E Niels. Very nice and classy Anne!!! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Bolder modded SB3 sounds too digital
A good musical sounding DAC is indispensable. I'm convinced the 1:1 digital pulse transformers and BNC connectors made a difference on my Super Squeezebox and DAC. However, the overall sonic signature is mainly the result of the DAC's circuitry. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35803 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Bolder modded SB3 sounds too digital
Yes, absolutely! The analog circuit can make or break a design, IMO. The Lite Audio DAC60 I owned had absolutely top notch DACs and associated chips (BB 1704) but I felt the output stage was a tad forward in the midrange. Not the most transparent. My current DAC, OTOH, has the older PCM63 chips but resolves much better due to a superior analog output stage. Pat Farrell;206408 Wrote: crooner wrote: A good musical sounding DAC is indispensable. I'm convinced the 1:1 digital pulse transformers and BNC connectors made a difference on my Super Squeezebox and DAC. However, the overall sonic signature is mainly the result of the DAC's circuitry. And, I assume, the analog circuits after the DAC -- Pat http://www.pfarrell.com/music/slimserver/slimsoftware.html -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35803 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] FS or trade: wired SB3 for wireless SB3
I was wondering if any generic mini-PCI wireless card would work. I tried changing the wireless card inside my laptop with a Mimo mini PCI, and it was recognized by Windows but the drivers would not load properly. However, if other mini PCI cards work with the SB2/SB3 it may be possible to upgrade to a newer wireless card using an improved protocol (Draft N) in the future. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35743 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] FS or trade: wired SB3 for wireless SB3
My SB2 has an Atheros based wireless card. You may want to google it up. There may be a source for them... -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35743 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] FS or trade: wired SB3 for wireless SB3
Great info! Looks like I have the older variety of the Atheros card. I've just bought another SB2, I wonder what chipset this one is going to have. For what is worth, wireless on my machine is flawless. Fantastic performance. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35743 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] FS or trade: wired SB3 for wireless SB3
One way to obtain a mini PCI wireless card is by cannibalizing a wireless router. You have to find out what brands use this particular kind of chipset. Not too hard given the FCC ID information. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35743 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] FS or trade: wired SB3 for wireless SB3
SuperQ;205858 Wrote: Oh.. one other thing.. if you have a wired SB3, it has internal antennas.. those might not be there.. that could be a huge bummer. Yeah, that's right. There's a fella who adapted a pair of regular Wi-Fi antennas to the rear of his SB3. The search function should bring the thread up. Having those external antennas should actually improve performance compared to the stock aerials. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35743 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Super Squeezebox Project
Thanks JeffW! Actually I used clear acrylic sourced from a picture frame and cut to fit with a GE plastics cutter knife. The blue color comes from a gel optical filter film (available from sound reinforcement stores or Amazon) cut to fit the clear acrylic and glued from the inside. It's a little oversized so the glue won't show up in the actual display window. Not the most professional approach but it works very nicely! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Super Squeezebox Project
You are welcome. Hope to see some pics of your modified SB3! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Super Squeezebox Project
With today's chip digital amps, I bet a one box combo like that would be killer! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 Question: Should there be a new forum for photos? - yes - no - maybe Very nice. Love your Audio Research SP9 preamp! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anybody heard the TP with word clock output into a external Rubidium clock generator?
I think very little mention is made of the TP's word clock output. This is what really sets it apart from the rest with potential for the best digital sound available, specially if a Rubidium clock generator is used. I was wondering if anybody has heard the TP in this configuration. The Teac Esoteric stuff offers this feature. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35570 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Power supply - first impressions
Glad to know the linear PS worked out for you. 5A is not overkill. My Super Squeezebox's PS is rated at a whooping 12A!!! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35518 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 Question: Should there be a new forum for photos? - yes - no - maybe Thank you sir!! el_hefty;204000 Wrote: beautiful work crooner... hmm got me wanting now...*last seen looking for yet more $'s -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 Question: Should there be a new forum for photos? - yes - no - maybe Hey, Love the last line on your signature! We also have similar taste in loudspeakers... haunyack;204152 Wrote: Oh my - If you build it, they will come . -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 Question: Should there be a new forum for photos? - yes - no - maybe I really like the sound of the 2W. Mine is an older model made in the mid 1990s. Ideally you'd want a pair, but my room is rather small so a single one works best in this situation. The biggest improvements are in midrange clarity and articulation of the bass. Since they free the 2Ce Sigs from handling everything below 80 Hz, the dynamic range incrases tremendously. And the midrange doesn't have to work the midbass at all. Technically you are bi-amping the system. In order to provide the most transparent connection, it is best to use the finest capacitors you can afford for the high pass filter. I hard wired a pair of VH-Audio V-Cap Teflon caps inside my ARC VS110. These caps are about the finest available, so the signal degration is minimal. Hardwiring prevents adding extra connectors to the signal path... haunyack;204161 Wrote: Thanks for the compliment. As far as the speakers ... I noticed you include the 2W subwoofer in your set-up. I am using an old Infinity sub that was part of a 7.1 system long since dismantled. Frequency Response 22-200Hz +0/-3dB Crossover Frequency(ies) HIGH PASS - 22Hz and 35Hz, 12dB/octave Woofer 12 IMG Power Output 250 watts RMS. A bit muddy with the Vandy's. Curious about the performance of the 2W's. . -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Linear Power Supply DIY Weekend Project
How much are they now? -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21505 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 Question: Should there be a new forum for photos? - yes - no - maybe topa;203759 Wrote: Yeah! Impressive work Crooner! Is the distance between the display and the RF shield that large for any reason? Or is it just to match the depth of the PSU? Hi Topa, Thanks for your comments re my unit. The shield position was arbitrary. I could have moved it closer to the display or viceversa. The enclosures are standard models from diyenclosures.com. They happen to be a near perfect fit! Best, crooner -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 Question: Should there be a new forum for photos? - yes - no - maybe Thank you very much CardinalFang! Yeah, I guess this would have been the ideal Transporter. Minimalistic yet functional. No buttons or knobs on the front panel. As an audiophile, this is the way I like my electronics. I'm sure many fellow enthusiasts would agree. CardinalFang;203742 Wrote: Now that's how I always wanted the Transporter to be, clean and simple, but upgraded electronics. Nice work! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 Question: Should there be a new forum for photos? - yes - no - maybe Here are some updated photos of my setup. It now includes my spanking new custom made Super Squeezebox :-) and Enlightened Audio Designs DSP-7000 Series III with HDCD. +---+ |Filename: super sb playing3.jpg| |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2839| +---+ -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] A photo of your Squeezebox setup (please)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 Question: Should there be a new forum for photos? - yes - no - maybe topa;203383 Wrote: Let's see that Super Squeezebox naked! There ya go!!! +---+ |Filename: super sb nudie 4.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2845| +---+ -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19817 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 and external DAC - views
I also thought the actual DAC chip was everything. But actually, it's the circuit implementation (including the crucial I/V conversion and analog stages) that determine the sound quality of a DAC. I used to own a BB PCM1704 based DAC (the DAC60) and I feel my current unit based on the older BB PCM63 sounds much better. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35358 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] what is jitter
The Enlightened Audio Designs DSP-7000 series III uses a propietary circuit called digital flywheel which reduces jitter in the data stream to 10 nanoseconds or less. Excellent performance for a unit made in 1996. It was $2500 back then, though. Excellent value in the used market and easy to modify or upgrade. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35261 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] what is jitter
I was reading the specs on my Enlightened Audio Designs DSP-7000 series III DAC and the maximum jitter is listed at less than 10 picoseconds RMS (20 kHz). Impressive performance by any standard. The EAD uses a propietary circuit called Digital Flywheel which is responsible for this low jitter figure. I'm sure this was state-of-the-art back in the late 1990s and still superb today. The unit retailed for $2500. A great value in the used market today, and easy to modify and/or upgrade. I replaced a Lite Audio DAC60 with the DSP-7000 III and couldn't be happier! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35261 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Super Squeezebox Project
Hi Anne! Thanks for the kind comments on my design. This is actually, the Super Squeezebox and it's not a commercial design. Just a home project for the fun of it! The SB+, OTOH, is available on the market and a completely different animal. Compared to the stock SB3, my unit has improved soundstaging with better separation of individual instruments and voices. Sound is also much more relaxed with less bite and harshness. Resolution is also markedly increased. Best regards, crooner -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Super Squeezebox Project
HI, Thanks so much for your encouraging words! I'd love to make more of these. However, the limited supply of SB2's (the SB3's integrated display doesn't allow for easy modification), makes this very difficult. Also, I wish I had more time! I haven't added up the cost yet, but it's less than $1000, much less! haunyack;201738 Wrote: Crooner, With much admiration, I have followed this thread to completion. I am sure that if you would acquiesce, there would be many (including me) interested in purchasing your most excellent mod for the SB2/3. As an aside, what kind of $$$ for materials (excluding SB) is involved in a project like this? . -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Super Squeezebox Project
tomjtx;201742 Wrote: Crooner, you be da man, dude. Your product looks a lot better than some of the pro modders out there Hi Tom Thank you sir! Yeah, I'm actually amazed at myself. I never would have thought my stuff would look this good. It's been a learning curve the last year or so. Thankfully I'm finally reaping the benefits! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Super Squeezebox Project
Tom: You are welcome to come by and listen to it. And thanks for the classical guitar/festival. I'll check it out! tomjtx;201745 Wrote: Crooner, I'll be in LA next Oct. for a guitar festival. I'm on the advisory board so we have some meetings, but If I can get away I'd love to hear your modded SB. If you are into classical guitar you may want to check out the festival: www.guitarfoundation.org Tom -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Super Squeezebox Project
Well fellas, it's been almost a month since my last post. All this time I've been sourcing parts for my project. The hardest part to find was the 20 pin FPC cable for the display. It arrived yesterday. I have put all the pieces together for the initial test. It's looking pretty good methinks. The front panel is only a prototype I built. I'm having the display cutout done by Front Panel Express. It should arrive next week. In the meantime, this one has let me experiment with different display colors. I settled for a nice deep blue color. Matches great with the blue LED on the power supply unit. Since I am basically just using the digital outs, I added a 1:1 pulse transformer and BNC connector. The analog stage has new Neutrix connectors, but otherwise stock Notice the extensive shielding of the display area. I am also using ERS (RFI/EMI reducing sheets) material liberally inside the case of both main unit and power supply. New IXYS HEXFRED diodes were added to the PS unit, along with a Auricap film bypass for the smoothing capacitors. The power connection is via high quality XLR Neutrix connections. I custom made a cable using Neutrix connectors and silver teflon wiring. A couple of TDK ferrite snap-in cores were added to the cable. This thing is sounding fantastic. Very satisfied with this project! +---+ |Filename: closeup motherboard.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2795| +---+ -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Super Squeezebox Project
More pics! +---+ |Filename: super sb in action.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2800| +---+ -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Super Squeezebox Project
Here are shots of the PS internal with the new IXYS FREDS, Auricaps and plenty of ferrite chokes and ERS material. Also a shot of the rear connections. +---+ |Filename: rear connections.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2802| +---+ -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter listening test
Thanks for your excellent report! Your findings are exactly what I have been suspecting for some time now. There isn't really any significant difference between SB3 and TP, specially when driving an external DAC (using conventional SPDIF). Now, it would be interesting to compare a SB3 driving an external DAC via SPDIF and a TP driving a DAC using the word clock interface. Ideally, the DAC would be the same model. The comparison would be made by simply switching inputs. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35068 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Sources with Word Clock In
The Esoteric stuff (made by Teac) have word clock capability. Quite expensive though... -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35032 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?
The Stereovox cable is the other way around. It is terminated with true 75 ohm BNC connectors with optional lock-in RCA adapters. It was designed by the same engineer that devised the famed Illuminati D60 cable. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34749 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?
I hope Meridian doesn't rip off Slim's ideas and then promote them as their own, taking all the glory. That would suck big time! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34749 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?
Indeed. It is a true 75 ohm connector and designed to maintain a constant impedance. This is what I plan to use in my DAC and SB modifications. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34749 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?
Anne;198954 Wrote: I have ordered the dac upgrade for my Bryston, it has 2 Toslink and 2 idpf (or whatever) inputs. Thought I should go for this digital cable : http://www.deko.no/produkter_studio.htm#XV2 comes with bnc connectors but bnc to rca adapters are included Maybe just a cheap video composite cabel will do just as good ? Is Toslink better maybe ? The Stereovox is an excellent cable. I'm using the earlier HDXV and couldn't be happier. The BNC to RCA adapters are really cool and very flexible. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34749 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Advice on DACs - eg Shek d2?
If you don't mind buying used, I'd suggest a EAD DSP-7000 MKIII. This unit retailed for $2500 in the late 1990s. They can be had for around $400 on Audiogon. Stereophile Class B and the personal reference of reviewer Steven Stone. The EAD is musically satisfying and totally competitive with the best available today. As a bonus you get HDCD decoding. Can't go wrong with this one, IMO. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34717 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?
Excellent point there! The SB2 (identical to SB3 for the most part) in a dedicated enclosure with proper RFI/EMI shielding should yield excellent results. This is precisely what I am doing with my lastest project. cliveb;198063 Wrote: There's another difference between SB3 and Transporter which might have an effect: the impact that RFI radiated by them and their power supplies may have on analogue components in the system. This issue is what much of this thread has been about. (If you want me to declare my position on the subject: I lean towards the view that RFI is more important that jitter). -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34749 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?
Actually, using a portable AM radio to spot RFI sources is well documented. It is the simplest way to determine this type of interference. I think your comments about AM listening preferences came a little heavy handed. No one is talking about using the radio for entertainment purposes. The consensus is that any RFI causing interruption of AM reception will most likely affect the low level audio circuits. The audibility of this will depend on the quality of your playback equipment and your own ears. I particularly don't take any chances with this. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34749 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?
The much lauded Lawry DAC also has a generic switcher PS. It's a shame more and more manufacturers are resorting to this. And good to know, Meridian's SMPS are subpar. A shame given the prices they sell for... -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34749 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?
jhm731;197354 Wrote: power supply noise is the biggest cause of jitter in digital circuits. This last sentence got me thinking: the main difference between the SB2 and SB3 is the use of a switching supply for the digital circuit in the older model. Sean mentioned the SB3 having slightly better jitter specs. I've listened to both and haven't discerned any audible differences. But it still bothers me to have a switcher in there... -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34749 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?
I recently purchased a used EAD DSP-7000 III DAC. This retailed for $2500 in the late 1990s. Like the newer Benchmark, it claims to reduce or eliminate jitter by a propietary circuit called digital flywheel. It also decodes HDCD, which most current DACs lack. The output stage is Class A using high speed Analog Devices AD841 Op-Amps. Nice touch as well. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34749 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?
Well... get a portable AM radio and place it close to the SB's Unifive SMPS. Reception will be impossible. The FCC rules part 15C is very relaxed about RFI interference, unfortunately. This is the same FCC that also approved broadband over power lines, blacking out all the HF spectrum used for ham communications. Easy to get the picture here.. Audio signals are very delicate. A moving coil compatible phono stage (which is part of my system) is particularly sensitive to RFI pickup. Because of this, I'd avoid any switching kind of power supply. Of course, your mileage may vary. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34749 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?
I would go for the BNC connectors and a 1:1 digital transformer at the SPDIF output. This would measurably reduce jitter. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34749 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?
JJZolx;197297 Wrote: RFI is a very real problem with the 99 cent wall wart supplied. A better power supply is mandatory, IMO, regardless of whether it has any effect on jitter. Absolutely! I didn't mention the PS because it's pretty much mandatory to replace it with a linear. RFI/EMI can be a problem. In the analog domain, it translates into audible noise. However, for digital signals the extra noise will probably be translated into jitter problems. I am experimenting with a special material called ERS from Stillpoints. Is a cloth with RFI/EMI filtration properties. Carefully appplied in critical areas, it should yield noticeable improvements... -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34749 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?
Thing is that the RFI generated from the switching power supply will creep to other components, and this is not good. RFI itself might introduce noise to the digital data stream, causing extra jitter. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34749 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?
You are not comparing a power supply in a very expensive unit to the 99 cent adapter that comes with the SB, aren't you? I understand that a switching mode power supply can be made reasonably quiet, but it's not cheap. And be certain this is not the case with the tiny PS included with the SB. OTOH, you'd be surprised at the poor shielding some very expensive high-end units exhibit. There's even one audiophile school of thought claiming RFI shielding affects sound quality (i.e. Kimber and Nordost cables). -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34749 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Super Squeezebox Project
Wow John, Excellent post. Thanks so much! Will try the caps and resistor suggestion. Fortunately I have a Sonicap close to that value. Probably will use it along with a similar cap as a bypass. I also ordered some Hexfreds from Digikey. They are 8A 600V types. Rating should be more than enough for this application. Actually, the idea was to use them in my DAC60 as well. So I ordered 10 of the suckers! -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Super Squeezebox Project
My power supply enclosure arrived today. I was busy the whole afternoon adapting it to the power supply. It's turning out much nicer than I expected. The enclosure seems to be the perfect fit and it certainly looks like megabuck high-end equipment. I'm happy. I put the panels together for a preliminary picture, but I still need to work on the wiring. Should be ready tomorrow. Needless to say, I'll be up all night working on it!! +---+ |Filename: power supply 3.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2696| +---+ -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Super Squeezebox Project
Finished wiring up the PS last night. I used Kimber copper teflon insulated wire for the AC lines and silver plated teflon insulated type from bulk for the DC connections, including the cable going to the SB. Here are some shots of my MKII and MKIII power supplies side by side and the little switcher supply for size comparisons. Also, I took a picture of MKIII alongside my SB2. +---+ |Filename: power supply comparison 3.jpg| |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2704| +---+ -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Super Squeezebox Project
Well... I'm open to suggestions! I just thought replacing the internal switcher inside the SB2 would improve things a bit. Although in practice I can't hear any difference between the SB3 and SB2 digital outs going to my DAC60. Perhaps Patrick would like to enlighten us on the best place in the SB circuit to enable the Super Regulator. -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Super Squeezebox Project
Good point! I'm definitely going for a two box approach as I stated in an earlier post. I will use a couple of enclosures from DIYenclosures.com. The power supply enclosure should arrive tomorrow. Should keep me busy this weekend :-) Yesterday, I was at my local dealer (Jeff's Sound Values) and the owner showed me a sheet of special material that's supposed to filter EMI/RFI emissions. This adhesive material can go inside the chassis or wrapped around certain parts such as analog and digital connections. It's non conductive. I forgot to ask the exact name of the thing, but I'll research it for my project. tyler_durden;194776 Wrote: Unless you box it up in mu-metal, the metal case will not prevent magnetic fields such as those from that big power supply transformer from flying about. Metal shields are good for shielding against electric fields. The difference is that electric fields induce voltages (primarily) in high Z circuits through capacitive coupling while magnetic fields induce currents (primarily) in low Z circuits through, you guessed it- inductive coupling. That is one reason why I suggested using a power supply more in line with what the circuit actually requires. That big supply transformer has a much larger leakage field around it than a smaller one and the only practical way to shield it is to keep it as far away from the audio circuits as possible. This is why many resort to putting power supplies in boxes separate from the audio circuits. TD -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Super Squeezebox Project
And thanks for your Super Regulator offer. I'd love to try one of those. What's the voltage output? I was thinking of using it in place of the switching 3.3 V supply. Yesterday I took the covers off the SB2 to inspect the innards. I must say I'm impressed. The integration on this is incredible. Also, it is obvious that great care was taken to miminize RFI/EMI interference by carefully routing the PCB traces and keeping them very short. The absence of any wires aside from the antenna and display connections is excellent design practice. So, there's an obvious advantage in using SMD components in this regard. It's not just about manufacturing ease. The tiny caps and resistors do allow for shorter signal paths and better noise rejection. Now that I've seen the innards of the SB2, I'm a little weary of the massive modifications done by the well known outfits. The replacement caps often have long leads that are hard to dress on the PCB. I would venture the benefits of these high-performance parts are somewhat negated by the long leads. I am planning to replace the RCA jacks with something better. But even by doing this, you are introducing some extra wire in the signal path. The original jacks are soldered directly on the board... I'm figuring that even a straight transfer to a larger enclosure is going to have sonic benefits, even proper care is taken. For instance, the display PCB can be shielded from the rest of the electronics. This should prevent stray RFI emissions from entering the audio circuits. -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Beresford TC-7510 MKIII
Looks like a nice unit and you can't beat the price, that's for sure! It appears to use a 12V DC external source. So, there's a lot of room for improvement with better supplies, etc. -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34391 ___ audiophiles mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] My 2 mods for coax digi out...
I don't think radiation from the 2.4 GHz card and antennas is a big issue. Otherwise we would all be hearing about it. The stock switching power supply has a greater effect on the sound, IMO. -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34406 ___ audiophiles mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Super Squeezebox Project
Got my Squeezebox 2 today. Man that was fast! The seller was in Colorado and he sent it DHL Express, for just $10 SH. Very nice of him. The unit is in mint condition, virtually brand new. It looks so nice that I almost feel guilty about taking it apart. The Squeezebox 2 is the unit that pretty much started it all, in the audiophile sense. Perhaps a collectible in the future? I know Sean Adams at only 27 is quickly becoming an icon and I'm sure he'll be joining the likes of John Curl, Jim Bongiorno, Steve McCormack and others. If he hasn't already! I have read a lot about the SB2's appearance, comparing it to an alarm clock and such. But you know what? Looks great in person! The rubbery plastic of the case is great. Even the remote has that rubbery plastic on it. Audio Research remotes are also rubber coated. So perhaps the cheapie remote thing started when the SB3 was released. In any case, I have the lighted TP remote and will use that one with my SB2... -- crooner SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD red book de-emphasis?
Yep. The first release of Pink Floyd The Wall on Columbia and CBS/Sony (Japan) was recorded with emphasis. Despite the numerous later remasterings, some (me included) consider this release as the best. jonte0;193816 Wrote: It's a pity because its a very good concept - som of my best sounding cds has PE. Well, I have to mod my DA so that I can flip a switch instead ;-) / -- crooner SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34336 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD red book de-emphasis?
I'm lucky to have an old Mitsubishi DP-101 first generation CD player, made in 1983. It has a nifty emphasis indicator light. I used it to check all my collection when I was ripping it last year. EAC, unfortunately, doesn't really detect the emphasis flag, even though it has a column for it on the main window. I remember I had to download an ancient CD ripper that would digitally apply the de-emphasis curve to the ripped WAVs. Can't remember the name of it. It was from the late 1990s. A free download. Unfortunately, I accidentally deleted it from my HD during a clean-up... TiredLegs;193859 Wrote: Unless you have a CD player or DAC that gives you an indicator, how can you tell if a CD has pre-emphasis? And how do you control de-emphasis during ripping in Exact Audio Copy? I don't see any setting for it. -- crooner SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34336 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Super Squeezebox Project
LOL! The Condor supply was $25 in NOS condition from eBay so, what do I have to lose? hehehe The front panel would closely replicate the look of my current Audio Research gear. There's also a guy making custom enclosures for the Tripath Class D amps. The box is very attractive with shiny mirror finish. I might try one of those... I've been thinking long and hard about the Bybees. A lot of controversy around them. And of course, they ain't cheap. So, we'll see if I add them or not... Thanks for the comments, and surely I'll having fun with this, unless a brand new scaled down Transporter SB4 comes along!!! jhm731;193389 Wrote: I'm sure the thick brushed aluminum front panel and the larger Condor MD5-12-OVP-A medical grade linear supply, will make a big improvement in SQ. PS- if you're going to follow Bolder's full mods, for your Super SB, don't forget to install Bybees on the linear psu's transformer secondaries,output rails, SPDIF output and analog outputs. Please let us know if the silver or gold Bybees sound better. Have fun. -- crooner SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34291 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
