Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] I don't think it gets loud enough

2007-04-27 Thread ModelCitizen
I've been running my Transporter directly into a Bryston 4B ST (unbalanced, no attenuation) and then into a pair of PMC OB1s for a couple of days. Intially I was surprised that the whole rig was not lounder, especially considering tht the speakers and amp are 300w per channel and are supposed to

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?

2007-04-27 Thread Robin Bowes
mswlogo wrote: 95bcwh;197749 Wrote: If all that matter is jitter..then why so many high end audio manufacturers manage to co-exist? There is the original data and jitter (timing). What else is there? All the computer folk (my self included) assumed a CD was just bits and ignored

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?

2007-04-27 Thread mswlogo
Robin Bowes;197880 Wrote: mswlogo wrote: 95bcwh;197749 Wrote: If all that matter is jitter..then why so many high end audio manufacturers manage to co-exist? There is the original data and jitter (timing). What else is there? All the computer folk (my self included)

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Directly to amp, stresses the Transporter?

2007-04-27 Thread ModelCitizen
mcBaby02;197869 Wrote: Check out if there is any short circuit. Cheers. I've been meaning to post back. I had prepared box, letter, ra, etc to post the amp back, went downstairs to amp with the box, saw I'd forgottent ot turn the amp off so tried playing some music with the Transporter... and

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Longevity and getting old stuff serviced

2007-04-27 Thread ModelCitizen
I'm just about to get my Quad IIs, pre-amp and tuner back and will be adding some speakers, an SB2 and possible a home made power supply. Won't be my main system though. MC -- ModelCitizen It is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Active Speakers

2007-04-27 Thread Furry
I've just bought the Aego M active speakers, and these really do sound very good - better than my Sony CMT-CP505 mini 'Hi-Fi'. So I'm now considering replacing this 'Hi-Fi' with the Aego M system - after all, I don't need the Sony's CD player (all my CDs will soon be ripped), or its tuner (I can

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Directly to amp, stresses the Transporter?

2007-04-27 Thread nuhi
ModelCitizen, thought that you might experience that, it will not go to it's full potential without a preamp, simply not enough gain. And those PMC speakers are hard to drive as it is. Borrow some preamp at a friend or a shop. Paring source and amp without a preamp is a lottery. What about the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?

2007-04-27 Thread tomjtx
95bcwh;197749 Wrote: If all that matter is jitter..then why so many high end audio manufacturers manage to co-exist? 95, Perhaps you should clarify your question because in it's present form it is nonsensical. Did you mean to state: (capitals indicate change) if all that matterS is

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Directly to amp, stresses the Transporter?

2007-04-27 Thread Andyoz
Does the 4B ST have 1V/2V gain switches on the rear panel. The SST does and with my SB3, I have to set it to the 'lower gain' setting of 2V and I still feel I am getting a very high level out of it. If I set it to the 'higher gain' setting of 1V I would be worried about blowing something. ust

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?

2007-04-27 Thread 95bcwh
Just for the record, I have stopped responding to your threads because I feel extremely bad arguing with someone who obviously has hearing problem. Please don't make me start again. Have a nice day. tomjtx;197949 Wrote: 95, Perhaps you should clarify your question because in it's present form

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] I don't think it gets loud enough

2007-04-27 Thread PhilNYC
seanadams;197813 Wrote: 2 Vrms is all she does. If you want more you need a preamp, or you might pop the cover on your amp and see if its gain can be adjusted. The input sensitivity on the Krell amp is 2.33Vrms (and gain of 25db), so it does appear that the 2 Vrms isn't quite enough... --

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] I don't think it gets loud enough

2007-04-27 Thread discocarp
PhilNYC;197963 Wrote: The input sensitivity on the Krell amp is 2.33Vrms (and gain of 25db), so it does appear that the 2 Vrms isn't quite enough... So then its live with it or get a preamp, right? -- discocarp

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] I don't think it gets loud enough

2007-04-27 Thread alZmtbr
According to the PDF for the 4B ST there are level setting screws on the front panel PROFESSIONAL MODELS ONLY. See technical Info for legacy amps at http://www.bryston.ca -- alZmtbr alZmtbr's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?

2007-04-27 Thread chinablues
To date, they include hair loss, sickness, high blood-pressure, digestive and memory problems, severe headaches and dizziness. Check it out. I think jitter is the least of our worries!! Holy crow, do I need one of these nets over my head or over the system? Faraday where are you when I need

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] I don't think it gets loud enough

2007-04-27 Thread discocarp
One thought, balanced would have 6db more gain than the rca connections right? -- discocarp discocarp's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7814 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?

2007-04-27 Thread Robin Bowes
mswlogo wrote: Robin Bowes;197880 Wrote: Don't forget the DAC stage - quite a few variables there. Unless you're considering the SB3-external DAC use-case? I don't care about the DAC, my speakers are Active. I agree there is tons of stuff you can play with in the analog domain. I

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?

2007-04-27 Thread 325xi
crooner;197355 Wrote: The much lauded Lavry DAC also has a generic switcher PS. It's a shame more and more manufacturers are resorting to this. There's interesting discussion on Lavry's own forums about his choice of PS, and he insists that his decision to use switcher was purely technical,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What mods on SB3 REALLY make a difference in reducing jitter?

2007-04-27 Thread 325xi
cliveb;197367 Wrote: So before you expend a great deal of effort to reduce the jitter of the SB3's digital output, you need to verify that whatever levels of jitter are already present are indeed audible. Most of the people that compared Transporter and SB3 connected to the same outboard DAC

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Experiments with bi-wire speaker cable

2007-04-27 Thread ErikM
If the Brysons are are stereo amps ( I believe they are) you can do a vertical bi-amp, best of all worlds. -- ErikM ErikM's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7576 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Inguz Audio tips and initial impressions

2007-04-27 Thread muski
Is it possible to get measurements using an SPL instead of a 'real' mic like the ECM8000? I have been looking at measurement sw such as Room EQ Wizard (http://www.hometheatershack.com/roomeq/) and RPlusD/ETF (http://www.etfacoustic.com/RPlusDSite/index.html). Not sure if these are doing the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Inguz Audio tips and initial impressions

2007-04-27 Thread Mark Lanctot
muski;198007 Wrote: Not sure if these are doing the same thing as the Inguztools, but they both let you use a Radio Shack analog SPL meter as the mic (no preamp required either). I guess I am asking if I can either a) use an SPL with Audacity, or b) get useful measurements for the Inguz

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Inguz Audio tips and initial impressions

2007-04-27 Thread muski
Good news -- thanks for your response. Indeed there is a calibration file available for the Analog Radio Shack SPL on the RPLusD sites. See: http://www.etfacoustic.com/support.html. I wonder if it is in a format that will work with either Acourate or DRC... -- muski

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Inguz DRC - I must be doing something wrong...

2007-04-27 Thread CFP
SoftwireEngineer;197578 Wrote: Hi CFP, I am happy to see another SB3+Panny owner with a good set of speakers. I am bi-amping Silverline Sonatinas with the Panny XR55. I have digital mods on my SB3+a modded Elpac. I am trying to use the inguz equalizer first, but I dont think it is really