Re: [slim] Any Technical Difference Between Duet vs (New Controller + Classic)
MikeekiM: another thought; is to get a SB Classic (SB3 or SB2) in conjuction with a SBC (Controller). It's a great setup; albeit a bit expensive. I know this is a FAQ but can the controller work with Sb2's and 3s without the SBR? and if you already have Sb2/3s isnt that the way to go? -- ajmitchell Check out my other hobby http://ajmitchell.shutterpoint.com ajmitchell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=800 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=52898 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Any Technical Difference Between Duet vs (New Controller + Classic)
I know this is a FAQ but can the controller work with Sb2's and 3s without the SBR? Works perfectly well. Michael ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Any Technical Difference Between Duet vs (New Controller + Classic)
Erm... the two units have different DACs, don't they? -- bobkoure bobkoure's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14646 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=52898 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Any Technical Difference Between Duet vs (New Controller + Classic)
-Erm... the two units have different DACs, don't they? - True; although most seem to agree the differences between them are negligible. MikeekiM: another thought; is to get a SB Classic (SB3 or SB2) in conjuction with a SBC (Controller). It's a great setup; albeit a bit expensive. -- pnharrison pnharrison's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11409 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=52898 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Any Technical Difference Between Duet vs (New Controller + Classic)
The cost of the SB3 has dropped considerably. I can be had from Amazon for ~$230. If you really think you'll have no use for the receiver, you could always sell it on EBay. I would think you would be able to get at least $120 for it. The receiver by itself goes for $150. On my hi-fi equipment (I would describe it as mid-grade) I don't notice any audible differences between the SB3 and the SBR. You might consider hanging onto the receiver for future use. As I've heard others say here, SqueezeBoxes are like potato chips - you can't just have one! -- maggior Rich - Setup: 2 SB3s, 1 duet, 1 receiver. SuSE 10.2 Server running SqueezeCenter 7.2, MusicIP, and SqueezeSlave http://www.last.fm/user/maggior maggior's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9080 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=52898 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Any Technical Difference Between Duet vs (New Controller + Classic)
I picked up the duet...but am now feeling a bit of buyers remorse...not because I don't like the solution...not because it was too expensive... On the contrary...I love the solution, and actually think I want to spend more to get a display near my home theater set up... Is there any benefit to the new SB Receiver versus the SB Classic? I still plan on keeping the new controller... -- MikeekiM MikeekiM's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19937 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=52898 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Any Technical Difference Between Duet vs (New Controller + Classic)
MikeekiM wrote: Is there any benefit to the new SB Receiver versus the SB Classic? I still plan on keeping the new controller... I think the SBR can auto-sense crossed ethernet cables. No advantages worth mentioning AFAIK. Regards, Peter ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Any Technical Difference Between Duet vs (New Controller + Classic)
The SB3 looks nicer, has IR capability and a lovely display. The Receiver is pretty cut-down in comparison. MC -- ModelCitizen On average people have fewer than two feet. http://www.last.fm/user/ModelCitizen ModelCitizen's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=446 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=52898 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Any Technical Difference Between Duet vs (New Controller + Classic)
The main benefit of the Receiver is the lower cost. This allows you to save money if you keep your Hi-Fi equipment in a cupboard, and/or use the Controller or web ui as the primary interface. The audio hardware is different, but audible results should be more or less the same. SB Classic adds cost but gives you a multi-purpose display and IR in/ out capability. You can display information from news feeds while music is not playing and you can use the SB Classic as an IR Receiver/ Blaster to control your other equipment if you'd like to keep them hidden. And, there is also the matter of form factor. You need the extra height for SB Classic (unless you can find the older SB2's on ebay) -kdf ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
