Kind of OT, but...
I have a directory with both flac and mp3 files and I wanted to try out
Firefly and Itunes for steaming over internet with Hamachi.
Firefly only transcode flac to wav so I needed a mp3 only directory.
With robocopy I did a mirror to an new directory but excluded all flac
This whole thread is OT - what does mp3 and iPod have to do in
Audiophile...?
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Power input
* 5.0V DC, regulated
* Center positive, sleeve ground
* Connector: 2.5mm ID, 5.5mm OD, 11mm long
* Min supply rating: 1000mA
Switchcraft makes some DC plugs.
http://www.switchcraft.com/products/jack-146.html
Konig;163859 Wrote:
tell your friend that he can mail his CDs here in batches and my dad
(some1 who retired with lots of time to spare) will rip for him on
DVD-Rs for free. However, he has to ensure they are GOOD music, not
some crap music.
Your condscending post is off topic, maybe a
Skunk;163194 Wrote:
I am aware of no such beast. The cheapest plug/play would be the modded
elpac by Bolder, and I believe one of the mods is change the DC
connector, so the stock elpac is out.
You sound like you want to go about this by the book when stating your
default position is
Ironically, if I only had a few hundred CD's I probably woudn't bother
to rip them coz it's easy to remember what you have and find what you
need - but with over 2,000 I had no choice. Yes it took a long time but
boy was it worth it!
Anyway, back on topic.
Along while ago (april 05) I tried a
Jetlag;163898 Wrote:
Problem solved. Now I can FF and RW like a madman!
So now the question is...does it sound different now that you've
changed where the decoding happens? :-)
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Well, maybe a case could be made, the more cds you have, the greater
the chance there's crap?
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I have heard this. RG6 has tremendous capacity, its bandwidth can be up
to 1.5 GHz - suitable for satellite signals. About the only drawback I
remember hearing is that it's not very flexible.
I believe the preferred connectors for such an application are by
Canare. I'm not sure exactly what
Sorry Skunk to the best of my knowledge there is no mechanism with the
AV8 to have your DVD playing with Analogue Direct. I am not sure what
you mean by your last comment. The sub I am looking at simply has LFE
inputs. If you could elaborate perhaps my feeble mind could figure it
out ;)
Cheers,
If the AV8 is like other pre/pros and receivers, it will have a
subwoofer/LFE out, but this will be inactive when in direct mode
because bass management in these devices is done through the DSP, which
is bypassed in direct mode.
Which leaves us at the multiple-Transporter-output issue.
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I'm not even going to pretend to be able to tell. I'm temporarily
living in a condo with 0 acoustical treatment and hardwood floors.
Also, I'm listening to my system (which is out in the living room) from
the 'office' (off to the side) through a set of french doors. The only
discernable
jan van mourik;163967 Wrote:
Well, maybe a case could be made, the more cds you have, the greater
the chance there's crap?
good point, there should be more crap among 5000 cds than among 50, but
someone who got only a limited music collection is not a serious music
lover and maybe all his
thatMikeguy;163969 Wrote:
I am not sure what you mean by your last comment. The sub I am looking
at simply has LFE inputs.
Sorry, some (most?) subs accept speaker wire connections as 'high
level' input. RCA signals on the other hand are called low/line level.
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jan van mourik;163946 Wrote:
That's cool, except it's quite a ways to ship it to the US... Darn...
jan
Though it's less hassle than learning to solder, risking house fire, or
paying $175 for a tricked out wall wart :)
Good link Phil (although it went to CPC main page..)
There's not much
Hi,
I am a new Squeeze Box owner and plan on integrating it in my main
system. Amongst other things, this consists of Audio Physic Scorpio
speakers, McIntosh MC-402 amplifier, McIntosh C-220 preamp, Audio Aero
Prima CD player, and another gadget or two. Cables are uninteresting.
I chose the
Yup most of the subs I have been looking at accept High level inputs,
however the new JL Audio F113 is sensational but doesn't have them.
This sub is really something, so much so that I am inclined to buy
despite the lack of connectivity! By the way, Mark you are exactly
right the LFE is not
Gonna buy TP this holiday seasonI have large FLAC (album sized)
files with cue sheets, ripped from EAC. I'll need to do decoding to
wav, regardless, right, unless I want to listen to one large album file
(or is that silly concept even an option)? So the only downside (other
than no ff or
When you say the current inhouse (Bmark and Lavry) dacs beat the Prima,
is that using the SB as transport, or the Prima? If former, then the
Prima, being a well-regarded cd player from a well-regarded company, is
in trouble. That's not a lot of $$$ that beat an Audio Aero upsampling
player.
Sorry I messed up the link...
http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSearch/searchPage2.jsp?Ntt=PW00187Nty=1N=411Ntk=gensearch
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Hi,
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED],
ted_b[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'll need to do decoding to wav, regardless, right, unless I want to
listen to one large album file (or is that silly concept even an option)?
No. The slimserver can pick out each individual track and effectively
Actually just fixed my WIFI issues as well. Found a little FW hack
after much searching and was able to boost the output power of my WAP.
Now getting 96% signal strength on my TP vs. before it was only 55-65%.
I can now adjust my WAP from 22mW (default) up to 84mW. Only using 55
mW since it
So in my case (sorry for hijacking for a couple of posts) FF and RW
won't work anyway (cuz my flac files are not individualized), so my
choice is simple: leave the transcoding to flac-flac and relieve the
network, since changing to flac-wav has NO benefits in my setup, and a
downside being
The Benchmark, and the Lavry slightly more, beat the Audio Aero. Not by
a huge margin, mind you. It's just that the soundstage snapped into
better focus with the outboard DACs. I haven't played the Squeeze Box
through a DAC.
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lafayette;164006 Wrote:
The Benchmark, and the Lavry slightly more, beat the Audio Aero. Not by
a huge margin, mind you. It's just that the soundstage snapped into
better focus with the outboard DACs. I haven't played the Squeeze Box
through a DAC.
Anxious to hear:
1) how the SB-Lavry
Termina;163902 Wrote:
I've read that one can make RCA Cable out of RG6 cable. I was able to
get a box of 500ft (2 coax + 1 ground line) RG6 cable for free, and
would like to run audio cable throughout my apartment and hook up some
(around 10) RCA speakers around my apartment.
Would RG6
ted_b;164009 Wrote:
So in my case (sorry for hijacking for a couple of posts) FF and RW
won't work anyway (cuz my flac files are not individualized), so my
choice is simple: leave the transcoding to flac-flac and relieve the
network, since changing to flac-wav has NO benefits in my setup,
ted_b;164009 Wrote:
So in my case (sorry for hijacking for a couple of posts) FF and RW
won't work anyway (cuz my flac files are not individualized), so my
choice is simple: leave the transcoding to flac-flac and relieve the
network, since changing to flac-wav has NO benefits in my setup,
I jumped the gun on this thinking it was wm series, will this suppy
work? Noob!
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Hi,
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED],
ted_b[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So in my case (sorry for hijacking for a couple of posts) FF and RW
won't work anyway (cuz my flac files are not individualized), so my
choice is simple: leave the transcoding to flac-flac and relieve the
network,
Thanks. I have a very resolving system (Modwright pre, Moscode 401HR
amp, Sason speakers) so once I have the TP and ehernet set up I'll test
it (server vs player decode) and chime back in with my $.02. Thanks for
all the quick and detailed help on this forum.
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I have a small installer business and I use that system for all my audio
and video cables.
The tools were not cheap, but they are top quality, along with the
connectors and cable. Canare doesn't screw around.
I've compared them to Audioquest, MIT, XLO, and mid/high end Monster
stuff and they
As an aside for anyone else using a ReadyNAS to run SS:Switching the
setup has improved my iometer results as well. SS decode vs. TP must
unload the NV processor. No more music dropouts, quicker SS response,
and quicker data access/backup, nice! Lesson learned.
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at least 1.5A (higher is OK as the SB will only draw what it needs!)
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No, I have too many CDs and lack the energy and desire to rip all of
them. Also, I like fingering through my collection. I imagine I'll
rip a good many, but mostly use the device for playlists and that sort
of thing. Also, if the computer or hard drive or router go on the
fritz...I can still
Phil Leigh;164001 Wrote:
Sorry I messed up the link...
http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSearch/searchPage2.jsp?Ntt=PW00187Nty=1N=411Ntk=gensearch
I'm assuming this one would not have a standard U.S. plug and expect
110V, yes?
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jeffmeh;164034 Wrote:
I'm assuming this one would not have a standard U.S. plug and expect
110V, yes?
Er - yes. I'd have thought you could find an equivalent in the US with
US fittings/voltage.
The mains plug of course is easily changed - but really this is a UK /
European solution 220-240V
lafayette;164030 Wrote:
No, I have too many CDs and lack the energy and desire to rip all of
them. Also, I like fingering through my collection. I imagine I'll
rip a good many, but mostly use the device for playlists and that sort
of thing. Also, if the computer or hard drive or router go
PhilNYC;163185 Wrote:
...much of it is personal preference. However, you may also want to
note the input sensitivity of the amp you are using. In my experience,
running direct to an amp with a high input sensitivity will have better
results than one with lower one.
...my personal
Phil Leigh;164036 Wrote:
Er - yes. I'd have thought you could find an equivalent in the US with
US fittings/voltage.
The mains plug of course is easily changed - but really this is a UK /
European solution 220-240V - apologies!
One would think so, but finding a suitable, reasonably
lafayette;164006 Wrote:
So, yes, it is coming down to convenience and aesthetics...at a price.
I think a lot of it comes down to personal taste in sound as well. For
me personally, I really like the Bel Canto (warmest sounding of the
three, but not soft or overly lush), like the Lavry a lot
PhilNYC;164048 Wrote:
I think a lot of it comes down to personal taste in sound as well. For
me personally, I really like the Bel Canto (warmest sounding of the
three, but not soft or overly lush), like the Lavry a lot (very
precise), and found the Benchmark to be a bit edgy and fatiguing
wdrazek;163833 Wrote:
Ben, if the TP is that good, I should consider it. Can you or anyone
else comment on its superiority to a Bolder modded (that is, PS and
Analog mods) SB3?
Jeff, I think my SB3 will go into an integrated rather than a power amp
for the reasons stated above - mainly,
Tommypeters... It's in audiophile since this group knows what they are
talking about. I have an audiophile system with a transport and about
$50K of equipment. But, I want to be able to use my IPOD when on the go
without ripping all over again. I am sure other forums could have
answered this but
acm;164059 Wrote:
Tommypeters... It's in audiophile since this group knows what they are
talking about. I have an audiophile system with a transport and about
$50K of equipment. But, I want to be able to use my IPOD when on the go
without ripping all over again. I am sure other forums could
Cool... I'm new sorry guys!
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Cool... I'm new sorry guys!
Don't worry - this forum gets quite intense sometimes (I have no idea
why)
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in a modern high gain audio systems (w/o LPs/Phono sources):
1/What a preamp do?
2/Why some system prefer preamp?
3/Why some people prefer preamp, rather than just passive level
control?
4/Can you actually improve on recorded material?
5/Can you improve on a perfect recording?
6/Do you buy
1) agreed - but also bass management (oops - heresy), source level
matching, remote control,
2) depends on rest of the system - especially the gain staging and
impedance (mis)matching.
3) In some systems, passive pre's sound terrible (really bad) and yet
great in others.
4) NO!
5) There
thatMikeguy;163993 Wrote:
This sub is really something, so much so that I am inclined to buy
despite the lack of connectivity!
For future reference it may be wise to list the speakers/amp/sub in
question from the beginning :-)
That sub has balanced inputs, as well as dual RCA inputs. I
Nick77;164018 Wrote:
I jumped the gun on this thinking it was wm series, will this suppy
work? Noob!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemih=005sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AITviewitem=item=150062554407rd=1rd=1
No. Two problems. First, the voltage is too high. The SB wants 5V,
not
That's the thing: it becomes a features issue, really, and there aren't
many features. I think the Lavry is ideal in many ways, because it is
tiny, it sounds great, and the company has an impeccable reputation.
On the other hand, the BC looks great -- this counts, you know -- and
has a nice
Phil Leigh;164001 Wrote:
Sorry I messed up the link...
http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSearch/searchPage2.jsp?Ntt=PW00187Nty=1N=411Ntk=gensearch
Phil, and anyone in the Uk considering this item should note my
experience perhaps:
I purchased two of these and while they did work out of the
I too have used the Canare RG6 L5CFB along with their 75 ohm RCA
connectors for an entire home theatre - digital audio, video and analog
audio. Longest analog audio run was in the 30 foot range without any
deleterious effects that my 50 year old ears could hear.
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Maybe he can let Slim do the ripping? Bit expensive though. Oh, and
Madonna Rocks baby yeah!
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I have spent some time reading posts in this forum and its been very
interesting. Time then to participate !
I am looking for a substitute for my CD which decided to leave this
earth a while back. I am also tired of the CD medium itself and
strongly believe that doing away with it is the way to
thingfish;164114 Wrote:
First question:
I know what kind of speakers I want already ( Handmade Swedish
speakers made by Stridbeck ) but about the amp I just need some
suggestions. This is the Audiophiles I know I know but I am not
spending a fortune on this stuff. So cheap and very good
PhilNYC;164116 Wrote:
Do you know the specs of the speakers? eg. sensitivity rating,
impedance, how many drivers and what kind, etc? All those things
affect the type of amp that will match well with it.
Not at this point I don't. I haven't had the chance to look into these
things as of
Well...you must have been unlucky because mine's been working for about
12 months now with no problems...
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The BelCanto was reviewed in the latest Jazz Times. He liked it a great
deal. As a point of reference, their reviewer is very tube-o-philic. No
transistors for him. His ideal is the single ended vacuum tube amp. But
then he really liked their amp, which appears to be a class D - go
figure.
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thingfish;164122 Wrote:
Not at this point I don't. I haven't had the chance to look into these
things as of yet because of the move etc, but I am planning to after
the holidays. I realize my questions are a little premature because of
this but I just couldn't help myself :)
The speakers
thingfish;164122 Wrote:
I am no wiz when it comes to audio lingo and so I can not describe what
makes these speakers good in that sense. But I can describe the quality
of the sound, or how it sounds to me anyway, and that is that the 55.1
was extremely revealing for a lack of a better
empty99;164132 Wrote:
You are no longer virgin the moment you dared posted on this
Audiophile site ;^)
I looked at those speakers and can't help noticing all those squared
corners and flat baffles, known to cause diffractions, vibrations and a
boxy sound. May I graphically recommend before
Patrick Dixon;164135 Wrote:
The thing is, speakers don't just sound good or bad on their own, so you
should consider when you heard them sounding so good, what the rest of
the system was, and how it was contributing to the sound.
Yea this is one of the biggest problems IMO. Listen to one
empty99;164132 Wrote:
You are no longer virgin the moment you dared posted on this
Audiophile site ;^)
There is no way back. When you lose your virginity - you can't get it
back. Most of us are of the opinion that you don't want to either ;)
empty99;164132 Wrote:
I looked at those
If you can get a Lavry cheap(the lowest price I was able to negotiate
was 850.00
US.) then get it!
Combined with the SB you are in Transporter territory for less money.
I prefer the TP but the margin is very small and very subjective. If
dollars were tight the SBLavry is the way to go IMHO.
There
tomjtx;164146 Wrote:
If you can get a Lavry cheap(the lowest price I was able to negotiate
was 850.00
US.) then get it!
Combined with the SB you are in Transporter territory for less money.
I prefer the TP but the margin is very small and very subjective. If
dollars were tight the SBLavry
That is a GREAT price on the Lavry, I am jealous :-)
BUY IT NOW!!
I don't know where you are moving but I am sure you could sell it if
you don't like it and maybe make money.
SB , use a digital cable (tosslink or coax) to the Lavry and hook the
Lavry to the amp, the Lavry has a volume
thingfish;164114 Wrote:
I am not anal about sound quality, meaning I will not run around with db
instruments measuring sound waves ...
Stage 1: Denial.
Welcome to audiophilia!
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Congratulations, Sean and crew!
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krochat;164165 Wrote:
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(page 41)
Also be sure to read the article on page 60 about the new Logitech
Wireless DJ product - a vision of the future?
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krochat;164165 Wrote:
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(page 41)
Holy Cow! Page 72 names the SB3 as 'The best bargain
for streaming music from your PC to your speakers'.
Pretty nice Christmas presents for the Slim Devices folks!
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Ted,
It will be an option in player settings. It will not be a function that
can be adjusted from the remote.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
I'm going to close this support ticket. If you still need assistance or
if you have any other questions,
Well that sounds like an authoratative source, but I wonder if the
remote could be custom mapped to toggle the setting? I took a peek in
the folders KDF mentioned as holding modules that are valid for use*,
but didn't see anything that looked like a phase toggle.
BTW, even toggling won't be
I used to use foobar, but now I use Robin's script. :) Although I
sometimes have to lower the thread priority on the perl thread so that
I can use other programs at the same time.
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Skunk;164172 Wrote:
I remembered a thread about power supplies failing, and I think the CPC
unit may be the infamous specimen.
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26937
Skunk,
I'm not sure if they are the same. My CPC unit is made by a
local(ish) firm called Stontronics. It
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