seanadams;188912 Wrote:
Have you considered the possibility that it is complete nonsense?
Based on Sean's and other follow-up replies this seems to be the case,
as well as the fact that other reviews are much more similar in their
praise of the Transporter. Thank you for everybody's input and
P Floding;187552 Wrote:
The replacement outlet is nothing fancy. Cost a couple of pounds at
Screwfix.
Hi... I cannot find it at Screwfix. Do you still have the Screwfix
catalog number?
Thanks - Keith
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jeffmeh;180350 Wrote:
Admittedly, there are a bunch of tools in play, but here is what I do:
-Rip with EAC, set up to use FLAC as an external compressor to get FLAC
files. Try to be diligent about the tags in EAC so I do not have to
retag later.
-Foobar to add replaygain (album and
KeithL;189189 Wrote:
Hi... I cannot find it at Screwfix. Do you still have the Screwfix
catalog number?
Thanks - Keith
see my post e few above for the link to the same socket from
Toolstation
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Hi again,
Yep, the Etymotics can be a little annoying to begin with, but I spoke
with their Tech Support about my problem and they provided me with some
different sized tips for the IEMs and they fit just perfectly now and
are very comfortable...this is why I can sleep on a plane for over
10
Skunk;189170 Wrote:
Only if you underpower the Sb3 to disable the display and analog
circuitry :)
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32398
I seriously doubt that would make SPDIF, problem free. Especially not
in the general sense.
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crooner;189160 Wrote:
Nice review but I can't help but wonder why he prefers Apple Lossless
and iTunes to manage his music. FLAC is a much better format and iTunes
simply sucks IMHO.
It's so bad I prefer Rockbox to run my iPod. Full FLAC support as well!
I agree with him to be honest. I
Hi :-)
I'm about trying the same thing. That is keeping the spdif but slaving
the SB3's clock to my DAC.
I already changed the spdif RCA connector for a BNC connector and
bypassed the inductors.
I would also like to take the spdif signal directly from the 74HCU04
since my DAC's spdif receiver
I guess I am just curious as to why the WAV format wouldn't matter, since
whether you encode mp3 or flac, you still first rip to WAV, and then encode
from there.
I'm not claiming that it does matter, just looking for an explanation as to
why it does not.
On 3/21/07, amcluesent
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Bob Bressler;189162 Wrote:
I agree on the main system and kitchen system, but I have the luxury of
having my office in my home. So for my 'office' system, it is
important to me that the music be somewhat engaging and definitely not
fatiguing. Sort of a junior main system.
This sums it up
Mitch Harding;189219 Wrote:
I guess I am just curious as to why the WAV format wouldn't matter,
since
whether you encode mp3 or flac, you still first rip to WAV, and then
encode
from there.
I'm not claiming that it does matter, just looking for an explanation
as to
why it does not.
Mitch Harding;189138 Wrote:
Doesn't it create a WAV file in the meantime, and then uses that WAV
file as
the input to the flac encoder?
If so, does it then matter which WAV encoder/format/whatever that you
choose, per the question asked by the original poster?
The WAV format doesn't seem
CardinalFang;189208 Wrote:
iTunes ... is simply far more consumer-friendly, my kids use it all the
time and shy away from the Squeezebox.
Surely the perfect reason to ditch iTunes - keep the kids away from the
stereo! ;)
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Interesting. Thank you for the explanation.
On 3/21/07, adamslim [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Mitch Harding;189219 Wrote:
I guess I am just curious as to why the WAV format wouldn't matter,
since
whether you encode mp3 or flac, you still first rip to WAV, and then
encode
from there.
I'm
adamslim;189155 Wrote:
I've seen people with decent office systems but I don't know many jobs
that allow you to really get into the music.
I'm trying to envision the cacophony that would result in a
cubicle-type office environment with competing office systems.
Madness!
It would be very
Ahem... I don't think it makes much sense to have a cool system in the
office unless he's a boss high enough to gave his own room.
What I meant in my original post was actually home office.
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I received the speakers yesterday night, and first thing I noticed is
build quality - considering I wasn't dealing with my $3K Revel
monitors, but rather with $350 supposedly toys - I was simply amazed.
I'm on business trip right now, so I didn't have my main system handy
for comparison - I had
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on AE5 in the thread below:
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33584
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I am using the Swan S200a's with my Squeezebox, in a secondary system.
Amazingly good speakers, and beautifully built too. I bought mine from
theaudioinsider.com for (of note, I ordered the piano black finish, but
got piano burgundy, which I actually like better).
When I bought them last May,
jimmyfergus;187811 Wrote:
I tried one track for a (blind) test to compare FLAC to mp3 (lame -V0
VBR, avg ~240kbps), and the difference was instantly and clearly
apparent.
I have to correct myself here in my mp3 vs flac tangent-upon-a-tangent
on this thread.
What I actually used was lame
adamslim;189233 Wrote:
Surely the perfect reason to ditch iTunes - keep the kids away from the
stereo! ;)
No, no, no!
It's the Squeezebox they hate, they leave it alone and use iTunes all
the time, plus they can buy music they like instead of suffering my
stuff. They don't like the
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jimmyfergus;189257 Wrote:
I have to correct myself here in my mp3 vs FLAC tangent-upon-a-tangent
on this thread.
What I actually used was lame --alt-preset extreme, which is supposed
to be equivalent to -V0. However, I also used a version of lame that is
not current (3.91). I downloaded
325xi...I think your impression pretty much matches mine...
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P Floding;189278 Wrote:
That Java app looks extremely useful!
Any thoughts about making it available for other SB-users?
What does it interact with, SS or some iTunes?
It uses CLI to talk to the SlimServer. My installation uses Slim on a
Mac outside the listening room and I have the laptop
CardinalFang;189285 Wrote:
It uses CLI to talk to the SlimServer. My installation uses Slim on a
Mac outside the listening room and I have the laptop with this Java app
on it in the room since it is silent most of the time.
As for the source code - it's very suboptimal, a real hack and
CardinalFang;189208 Wrote:
... my kids use it all the time and shy away from the Squeezebox...
Funny, my 7 year old taught my wife how to use ours.
-Ben
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Good News! I purchased two of the High-Rez selections available
earlier and had the download problems mentioned above. HDTT gave
me a lot of their time making the transfer happen. I look forward
to seeing the new listings and buying a few more.
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P Floding;189290 Wrote:
Finding such a place won't be a problem.
I can put it on sourceforge.net for you, or you can start your own
account there.
Rgds
I'll open an account and put it up on sourceforge.net - thanks.
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Mark Lanctot;189243 Wrote:
Usually it's the administrative assistants playing those brain-sucking,
mindless light rock radio stations (they always seem to be named EZ
Rock wherever I go) that play the same 10 songs over and over again.
You must be from Alberta, CA :)
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325xi;189251 Wrote:
I would say AE5 value is terrific, and would highly recommend them.
Hi,
I understand you are in Canada. Where did you get them from?
Thks,
K
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The sound stage will open up, bass will tighten and the imaging will
improve. DVD performance will also increase
slimkid;189305 Wrote:
Hi,
I understand you are in Canada. Where did you get them from?
Thks,
K
Here
http://www.csctoronto.com/store/index.php?manufacturers_id=194osCsid=284a98946f1db6c015cb8677a85a7ff3
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I wish I would read threads more carefully. I thought Screwfix had a
linear regulated ps!!!
Thanks - Keith
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I'm wondering when modders show signs of life... I think IEC power cord
connector would be a great idea, huh?
== just kidding == just kidding == just kidding ==
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325xi;189251 Wrote:
I received the speakers yesterday night, and first thing I noticed is
build quality - considering I wasn't dealing with my $3K Revel
monitors, but rather with $350 supposedly toys - I was simply amazed.
I'm on business trip right now, so I didn't have my main system
I do not think the very approach is correct: you liked more bass from
your particular PC configuration, which by no means should lead to a
conclusion that PC as a source is better then SB, or vice versa. The
only possible conclusion is that you liked sound of your soundcard in
your PC better.
my first post...
i did a lot of reading in this thread. and: i´m not new to decoding
HDCD.
a few weeks ago i discovered the chronotron plugin and was very curious
to find out if this plugin works. and my conclusion: it does :)
i have a few HDCD´s i always wanted to have them decoded without
95bcwh;189108 Wrote:
LOL!!! Poor Markhh2, your post will not be well-received by some of the
members of this forum.
Yes...those members who insist on trashing others' experience of what
their ears hear! Even that would be OK if it were not repeated
endlessly like a broken record. :rolls
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95bcwh;189108 Wrote:
LOL!!! Poor Markhh2, your post will not be well-received by some of the
members of this forum.
Yes...those members who insist on trashing others' experience of what
their ears hear!
troll mode on
Or what they *think* they hear.
;)
R.
Robin Bowes;189364 Wrote:
troll mode on
Or what they *think* they hear.
Surely what you 'think' you hear is actually 'what you hear'?
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325xi;189352 Wrote:
I do not think the very approach is correct: you liked more bass from
your particular PC configuration, which by no means should lead to a
conclusion that PC as a source is better then SB, or vice versa. The
only possible conclusion is that you liked sound of your
Patrick Dixon wrote:
Robin Bowes;189364 Wrote:
troll mode on
Or what they *think* they hear.
Surely what you 'think' you hear is actually 'what you hear'?
Sure, but the point the objectivists make (ad nauseum) is that the mind
is very powerful and can make you 'hear' things that don't exist.
Turns out not to even be an option for me. My PC that runs SlimServer
and iTunes is also running Windows XP Media Center Edition.
Apparently, hardly anyone in the 'pro' world builds drivers for that
system.
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Patrick Dixon;189369 Wrote:
Surely what you 'think' you hear is actually 'what you hear'?
True, but let's attempt to draw a distinction between audio improvement
and the listening experience.
While there's room for subjectivism, most genuine audio
improvements/differences can be measured
Bob Bressler wrote:
Turns out not to even be an option for me. My PC that runs SlimServer
and iTunes is also running Windows XP Media Center Edition.
Apparently, hardly anyone in the 'pro' world builds drivers for that
system.
Bob,
You should be able to use std WinXP drivers on a MCE
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Jaco;189186 Wrote:
Based on Sean's and other follow-up replies this seems to be the case,
as well as the fact that other reviews are much more similar in their
praise of the Transporter. Thank you for everybody's input and feedback
on my questions.
You're really going to go with the CEO (or
adamslim;189389 Wrote:
You're really going to go with the CEO (or whatever, now!) of the
product company's opinion over one of an independent reviewer?
Regarding testing methods, yes (assuming the rebuttal is credible).
Designers have a right to question the test method, hence the
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This thread has nothing to do with the OP. Can't this obj/subj argument
be dropped just once? It's made this a dull forum and detracts from the
information exchange that it could be.
Flame on.
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adamslim;189389 Wrote:
You're really going to go with the CEO (or whatever, now!) of the
product company's opinion over one of an independent reviewer?
[...]
Also, it is never impressive when a CEO rubbishes a non-glowing review
publicly, even in a fairly informal forum run by his own
seanadams;189397 Wrote:
Are you really viewing my position as my word against his? I depend on
no such credibility to support my arguments.
I am speaking in terms of quantifiable, falsifiable statements that
anyone can test independently. This reviewer is not.
I am happy to explain
Poor Markhh2. I guess he has been driven off because he posted his
personal experience which happens to contradicts most of the Boy Scouts
in this tree house.
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