Re: [slim] Router overheating with multiple devices?
I've retired my Tomato-ed WRT54GL recently - it wouldn't handle my 50mbps internet link. After some research I realized its the time to stop using consumer crap, and I switched to pro- wired router, which happens to be incredibly powerful, feature-rich, and yet very inexpensive. If you want the real thing check Mikrotik 750G or even better 450G. -- 325xi ( sb3 >> stello da220mkii || simaudio nova cdp ) >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 on *skylan* stands via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori sb3 >> audioengine 5 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=77984 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech & Google TV
What? Android is a client by definition. You sure can port SBS to Android but it wouldn't make any sense. -- 325xi ( sb3 >> stello da220mkii || simaudio nova cdp ) >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 on *skylan* stands via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori sb3 >> audioengine 5 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79007 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox control / API
This thread seems to discuss something similar http://forum.micasaverde.com/index.php?topic=3609.0 -- 325xi ( sb3 >> stello da220mkii || simaudio nova cdp ) >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 on *skylan* stands via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori sb3 >> audioengine 5 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=78871 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Windows 7 compatible?
Yes -- 325xi ( sb3 >> stello da220mkii || simaudio nova cdp ) >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 on *skylan* stands via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori sb3 >> audioengine 5 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70363 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Running on fit-PC2
Anyone played with this? Seems to be "fit" for slimserver: tiny, low wattage, Atom CPU, wifi/usb/IR receiver... http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/15/fit-pc-2-nettop-stays-slim-gets-an-atom-upgrade/ -- 325xi ( sb3 >> stello da220mkii || simaudio nova cdp ) >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 on *skylan* stands via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori sb3 >> audioengine 5 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63423 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Running SC on $100 Linux Wall Wart
C'mon people, you should be already selling this SqueezePlug by now, or you're waiting for market to become oversaturated in this area too? :) -- 325xi ( sb3 >> stello da220mkii || simaudio nova cdp ) >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 on *skylan* stands via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori sb3 >> audioengine 5 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=60617 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Running SC on $100 Linux Wall Wart
Is there any progress on that? Given the power, size and energy consumption of the device it looks extremely appealing alternative to running PC 24/7. -- 325xi ( sb3 >> stello da220mkii || simaudio nova cdp ) >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 on *skylan* stands via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori sb3 >> audioengine 5 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=60617 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] dvbshout - streaming a complete DVB-T or DVB-S multiplex!
Is there anything that can run on SLUG or one of those Linux routers? All my Linux stuff runs on these, and I don't want to break the tradition :) -- 325xi ( sb3 >> stello da220mkii || simaudio nova cdp ) >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 on *skylan* stands via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori sb3 >> audioengine 5 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29703 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Buy SB3 or wait?
Interesting, just seen black SB3 on sale at local dealer - never happened before. Does it mean anything? -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38308 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Buy SB3 or wait?
Thanks guys for your replays :) The meaning of the original question was more about timeline - do you think it's soon enough so it's worth waiting, or I'm better just let it go and buy the current one. The feature I hope to find in next SB is 24/96, I don't really care about facelift or new remote. -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38308 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Buy SB3 or wait?
Well, I need another SB. The question is - it's quite a while on the market, do you think it's time to wait for the next gen? -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38308 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Shipping to Canada
taldavid2;196250 Wrote: > Hi, thanks for all the replies!! > > I see that they have a sale on the white model for 249$, which would be > +/- 300$CAN all in I belive, with PST/GST taxes. > > I'm just worried about brokerage fees etc... > > I haven't seen it cheaper around Toronto, but I haven't really looked > around too much. > > Thanks again! Now add shipping and you're back into about $340 CAD... You can get any color for that money here. -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34618 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Shipping to Canada
taldavid2;196250 Wrote: > Hi, thanks for all the replies!! > > I see that they have a sale on the white model for 249$, which would be > +/- 300$CAN all in I belive, with PST/GST taxes. > > I'm just worried about brokerage fees etc... > > I haven't seen it cheaper around Toronto, but I haven't really looked > around too much. > > Thanks again! Ahem... Shipping in US is free, but for Canada, if you add shipping from US you run into $350s or more before taxes. Ordering from within Canada you can save PST if you find it in BC, QC, or somewhere else... -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34618 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Shipping to Canada
I found it's cheaper to get it locally, got it from shopRBC.com -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34618 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] IMG + CUE vs. separate tracks
Well, I didn't notice a problem with gaps, need to pay more attention... But ability to edit cue sheet to change tag info instead of dealing with tag editing software is very appealing to me. -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33820 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] IMG + CUE vs. separate tracks
Peter;189534 Wrote: > (I wonder why people bother with that cue-img stuff, it's not like > you're using audio CD's anymore, are you?) > > Regards, > Peter Oh yes, I do use audio CDs - mainly for ripping :) Risking to add insult to injury, I'm even going to say that I still use my CD player - I'm yet to find outboard DAC that combined with SB surpasses the sound of my Simaudio Nova. But it's a matter of time I guess... -- 325xi simaudio nova cdp >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori -planned additions:... >> deq2496 >> lavry da-10 >>...- 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33820 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] ss won't open to website
Happened to me. I checked opened processes and found a stuck IE eating 98% CPU - killed it, then could open SS without problem. If problem persists - just restart your PC. -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33787 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] IMG + CUE vs. separate tracks
I know this subject has already been discussed to death, but I couldn't find an answer on this particular question - are there any advantages of ripping CD to separate tracks? SB seems to handle images with cue sheets very well, and such images are actually easier to manage... Everyone however seems to keep separate tracks - what am I missing? -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33820 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Audio-Snobs
So, did someone mentioned that $13,500 battery powered active antivibration platform designed exclusively for Squeezebox? -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=22009 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Where will the Squeezebox be assembled in the future?
Skunk;182797 Wrote: > The saving grace may be that they will use USB rather than TCP. Doubt so, there're too many USB->SPDIF converters are already exist these days... -- 325xi simaudio nova cdp >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori -planned additions:... >> deq2496 >> lavry da-10 >>...- 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33011 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Where will the Squeezebox be assembled in the future?
Skunk;182777 Wrote: > They will have to either work in fast food or retail. > > I'm surprised it hasn't it been cloned/reverse engineered yet, being > assembled over there. I want my $100 squeezebox! Just imagine: Zhaolu Network Streamer! $100 indeed. Head-Fi will burst with thousands of discussions. Nobody will notice that it's not exactly the same design, somewhat simplified approach with less attention to quality, PLL design instead of dedicated crystals, etc But who cares, cheap stuff RULEZ!!! -- 325xi simaudio nova cdp >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori -planned additions:... >> deq2496 >> lavry da-10 >>...- 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33011 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is Slimserver sustainable as Open Source?
Open source doesn't have to be of low quality! My experience with ever-changing Eclipse proves that to me very well. It's all a matter of good organization, good project management (read - testing control), and final quality control (testing, again). -- 325xi simaudio nova cdp >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori -planned additions:... >> deq2496 >> lavry da-10 >>...- 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32904 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
tommypeters;178679 Wrote: > We don't mention Harmony because it's not usable for what we want. You > can't browse album art on it, or ues the screen for any other > presentation of SlimServer info, since it has no wi-fi capability. Interesting, quite a few people here mentioned that most of the time they're satisfied with the remote coming with SB... Large screen is nice, but I remember many people complain that even tiny LED on my amp, being a bit too bright, may present a distraction from listening. Because of that displays on all my rig are off after few seconds of last change. I can imagine what could be said about constantly glowing 10" screen... -- 325xi simaudio nova cdp >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori -planned additions:... >> deq2496 >> lavry da-10 >>...- 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30964 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Will There Be a SB4?
Ok, got ya. If you can guarantee that persuading Logitech to develop Slim-based mass-marked devices won't make them to design SB4 as low quality mp3 streamer, then go for it. I'll even get one for kitchen. :) -- 325xi simaudio nova cdp >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori -planned additions: sb3 >> deq2496 >> lavry da-10 >> ... or will it be transporter?- 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25805 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Ideal remote to browse slimserver? (not nokia 770 though)
I was wondering why noone mentioned Harmony? :) Really, I'm considering getting 880 - are they that bad so noone uses it? It has all the codes for SB, so what better compatibility can we talk about? -- 325xi simaudio nova cdp >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori -planned additions: sb3 >> deq2496 >> lavry da-10 >> ... or will it be transporter?- 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30964 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Will There Be a SB4?
Peter;177937 Wrote: > 325xi wrote: > > When SD produces SB boombox or anything else for > > MP3-don't-care-about-quality consumer it will mark beginning of the > end > > for "audiophile" SB line, especially when it is now part of Logitech. > So > > I would wish SD not to proceed with that any soon. If they want > device > > "for masses" they can share some of know how with Logitech and > produce > > it as a regular Logitech product, not Slim Devices. > > > > Ah, those were the days when we were all using SliMP3's and we didn't > have all these snobby audiophiles around telling us what normal people > > can and cannot do witrh their audio. ;) > > Regards, > Peter Hey, I would never tell anyone what to do and what not to. I just wondering what THEY can do to MY audio. Best, Your Snob on Duty for today. :) -- 325xi simaudio nova cdp >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori -planned additions: sb3 >> deq2496 >> lavry da-10 >> ... or will it be transporter?- 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25805 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Will There Be a SB4?
It wouldn't be impossible, but a chance that the qualities important for tiny audiophile market would be simply forgotten and lost, is too high. For such a large company as Logitech mass-market product will be much more interesting and profitable. So if they mix "high" and "low" too much SB may get out of the picture. Re: "that's what Slim is doing *already*". Well, they don't. I never said that it's the price what determines product as audiophile or not. It's all about engineering quality and attention to details. Mass market stuff just don't normally get that, this is why it doesn't normally qualify. Both SB and Transporter got that, and while being in totally different niches they both are "audiophile-ready". -- 325xi simaudio nova cdp >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori -planned additions: sb3 >> deq2496 >> lavry da-10 >> ... or will it be transporter?- 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25805 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Will There Be a SB4?
When SD produces SB boombox or anything else for MP3-don't-care-about-quality consumer it will mark beginning of the end for "audiophile" SB line, especially when it is now part of Logitech. So I would wish SD not to proceed with that any soon. If they want device "for masses" they can share some of know how with Logitech and produce it as a regular Logitech product, not Slim Devices. -- 325xi simaudio nova cdp >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori -planned additions: sb3 >> deq2496 >> lavry da-10 >> ... or will it be transporter?- 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25805 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Logitech's Windows Media Extender?
It's just sound quality what gets harmed - Extenders creators apparently have different priorities. If Logitech wants a combo - fine with me as long as it doesn't ruin current level of SB sound quality. Next step - a dishwasher with embedded SB? -- 325xi simaudio nova cdp >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori -planned additions: sb3 >> deq2496 >> lavry da-10 >> ... or will it be transporter?- 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29318 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Thecus N5200 - fastest NAS available
True, especially if you have spare time and some spare hardware in the closet. Many don't have not first not the second. I'd doubt I can find enough time to learn ClarkConnect administration. NAS is ready out of the box, and accessible to less "DIY hard" people. Another point is that if I decide to invest a time to start with it, it must be something substantial: based on SLIx2 mobo, one of SLI would go for PCI-e 8x RAID, gigabit stuff, etc - it will be about $2500 w/o software and drives, and time spent. Go figure. NAS is $700 here and now... -- 325xi simaudio nova cdp >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori -planned additions: sb3 >> deq2496 >> lavry da-10 >> ... or will it be transporter?- 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25784 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Thecus N5200 - fastest NAS available
I wouldn't spend $1K plus disks just to run SS on... There are lots of ppl having Tb storage at home. I personally want a file server for music *and* other purposes, so performance is important consideration. This is a current leader in class, but I'm yet to see Synology 406 reviews... -- 325xi simaudio nova cdp >> simaudio moon i-5 >> revel performa m20 via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and acoustic zen satori -planned additions: sb3 >> deq2496 >> lavry da-10 >> ... or will it be transporter?- 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25784 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Which Disk Station is best for running slimserver (SSODS)?
tommypeters Wrote: > In USA, Tigerdirect has 106e and 406: > http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?MfrId=2586&Nav=|c:16||c:207|&Sort=3&Recs=10 > > The more expensive Compuvest has 101j, 106e, 106 and 406: > http://www.compuvest.com/Items.jsp?cid=446&sid=361&st=sell_price&dt=ASC&p0=Synology The 406 looks appetizing... But my understanding is that there is no way to get SlimServer running on it if I get it direct from TigerDirect? Anyone knows its performance numbers? -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24626 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Transporter vs. SB3
Well said, Mark! -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25810 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Will There Be a SB4?
I'd appreciate SB4 - digital circuitry from Transporter and no DAC at all. BTW, if transporter's DAC is decent enough to play in Benchmark, Stello and Lavry league, $2K becomes quite a reasonable price: say $1300 DAC and $700 enhanced network interface. -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25805 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Transporter vs. SB3
First thing I said when saw Transportes was: "Kudos to Slim Devices". On the other hand, $2K tag presumes certain level of refinement, not just a bunch of features. When I was buying my $3.5K CD player from SimAudio, I read everything I could about their design approach - and refinement was the keyword there. Slim Devices web site offers description suitable for under $500 device - nice statements without any explanation why/how, so while they perhaps correct, they look as pure marketing with no real meat behind. When SD entered multi-thousands territory, they should realize that many of the potential buyers will look very closely and thoroughly on what's behind all those marketing assertions, and lack of meaningful information may play critical role in acception the product. -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25810 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Thecus N5200 - fastest NAS available
What's your point, man? Even if you list all industrial grade servers available I won't be impressed by your knowledge, becouse I was sure it's quite clear they are out of the context. Sorry I didn't mention I'm talking about consumer grade NAS. -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25784 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: New Slim Devices Product? "The Transporter" per 6moons.com??
I'm pretty sure SD people got ready for complaints regarding the direction their design is heading - there is no high fidelity device on earth that wouldn't produce at least some negative comments. That's just perfectly normal. I'm not interested in built-in DAC either, unless it confirmed to match Lavry DA-10 level - and it's not necessarily any worse, we'll see. However I'm not going to reject the device just because they put there something I personally don't need. I consider SD to be pioneers in that area, and kudos to them for that. Re: jitter. You don't have to have golder ear to hear that. If it's higher then some ns (not ps) it can alter sound so everybody would note it. However it doesn't have to - depends also on the spectrum. -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25771 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Thecus N5200 - fastest NAS available
No, that's the point - it seems to be significantly better then any other NAS. I'm not talking about DIY PC with Gb, RAID, and bunch of HDDs. This is a commercially available device, a little expensive, and if what they talk about it is true - it's first I would really consider to buy. BTW - the only serious drawback of ReadyNAS I was thoroughly looking at, was its slowness... -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25784 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Thecus N5200 - fastest NAS available
So, what do you guys think about Thecus N5200? Review say it blows everything around out of the water performance wise. Can it be made running SlimServer? -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25784 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: New Slim Devices Product? "The Transporter" per 6moons.com??
Very good. When is it going to be reviewed by Stereophile? :) I'm starting saving money... no ice cream for me anymore... Interesting, if I'd connect it and SB3 to the same outboard DAC, how much difference in SQ should I expect? Beyond the new features, how different the digital section in them? -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25771 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Which Disk Station is best for running slimserver (SSODS)?
Is it possible to get DS-106 direct from TW or HK (to Canada)? Otherwise, what's the best way to get it... from anywhere? -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24626 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SB4 and/or a high-end model, when?
seanadams Wrote: > Sorry for the late reply - I lost track of this thread. (All of this is > "IIRC" - I haven't looked at this in a while) > > SB3 is not quite "i2s" ready, only because the data format is shifted > by one bit position. > > The reason was just a matter of convenience - the DAC supported several > modes, so we chose the best mode rather than changing our audio output > to i2s. > > Probably if you really wanted to connect it to an external i2s DAC, it > would just be a matter of moving a jumper or changing one of the > hard-wired pins on the DAC to set it to left-justified or 24-bit mode. Ok, I'm convinced now. :) This device aimed at few quite different consumer groups. Most of "Audiophile" group tend to abandon the analog part of SB, because too many have high quality outboard DACs. So for this group quality of SB's digital chain is substantially more important, and this is where I'd suggest to invest R&D resources. Just do whatever budget allows to reduce jitter: better clock, better RF/EMI isolation, etc. -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24400 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SB4 and/or a high-end model, when?
seanadams Wrote: > Actually, i2s barely begins to solve the problem. Sure, it eliminates > s/pdif's embedding of the clock, but you're still subject to noise in > transmitting the clock to the DAC. The right solution is to put the > oscillator in the DAC, and then send a clock signal _back_ to the > source (via word clock, mclk, or even s/pdif). Sean, Thanks for your reply. My point is that although i2s doesn't resolve the whole jitter issue, it's still does substantially better job then SPDIF. For some reason word clock link gathers too little attention from hi-end consumer audio world, and i2s is really "in fashion" these days. Which, in turn, makes better chances there will be more DACs that can accept such a input in the foreseeable future. Another note is that if my understanding is correct, Squeezebox is "i2s-ready", i.e. implementation of i2s output in Squeezebox doesn't require architectural changes, unlike implementation of optional word clock link. So, considering all the above, its better to have something then nothing. -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24400 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SB4 and/or a high-end model, when?
I2S output as an alternative to SPDIF!!! This is not a big deal technically, but would allow to pretty much eliminate jitter associated with SPDIF design flaws. At this very moment there are just few DAC boxes that can receive I2S, but it's gaining moment tremendously. -- 325xi 325xi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5661 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24400 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
