Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hifiberry Digi+ Pro

Well, I wonder what Archimago would think about the waterbubbles that are controlled by the linear power. Archimago wrote a great review about the Dac+ Pro, so I do wonder why the video reviewer thought the normal sound of it was so horrible and that the linear power created a great audiophile

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Hifiberry Digi+ Pro

Thanks, I am ( thanks to a friendly board member) gonna give the Pro a try. LMS 7.9.0 - 1470391720 on Pi2 (Max2play) Synology DS-414 NAS Squeezebox Touch, Squeezebox Boom, Squeezebox Radio, HifiBerry PicorePlayer Schiit - BIFROST AKM 4490 Dac Spotify Premium

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New AKM 4490 DAC

Greg Erskine wrote: > Can you state what is the age group of people can respond to your posts? Oh come on. You probably know exactly what I mean. Obviously our hearing changes with age and is different with 70. But also if trying to hear the difference in audio equipment, it is best if you

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New AKM 4490 DAC

MichaelJ wrote: > I had been using the über version of that DAC. After setting up a > passive pre amp and A/B comparing it with the analog op of the Touch, I > sold the Bifrost. This was a subjective evaluation onlymy ears, my > equipment, my room. YMMV. In the other thread you stated your

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] New AKM 4490 DAC

The Schiit Bifrost now uses the new AKM 4490 chip, current users can even upgrade their DAC with a new board. That is what I did - and I love it. To me it sounds even better than the device was before. CAREFUL - no blind testing, not scientific - just an impression (please ignore, if you cannot

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] AKM4420 vs AKM4396

Wow, what happened to this thread? What started with a simple question and was answered with simple PERSONAL observations, turned to huge battle about nothing at all. Mainly a new platform for a person desperately trying to prove how utterly right he is and and how ignorant everybody else is.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] AKM4420 vs AKM4396

MichaelJ wrote: I was unable to discern any differences with my 70 year old ear/brain interface. I sold the Bifrost. Well then it was best to sell it - as you did. My ear/brain interface is quite a bit younger - who knows if I will still hear the difference in the years to come. Higher

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] AKM4420 vs AKM4396

With my own little ears :-) Did a lot of A/B obviously not labtests. Volume was the same. Again, only a household test, but since this is where it is going to be playing, it was fine for me. To me it sounds different and better than the Touch, have I got scientific proof - no, but my ears like

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] AKM4420 vs AKM4396

arnyk wrote: If these tests were just for you, why am I reading about them on the web? Hahaha I knew exactly that this was coming. Reading your posts on this forum, you are on a little crusade. Well, have fun! Difference between my posts and yours is, that I very clearly write that

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] AKM4420 vs AKM4396

As for the sound of Dacs, my Bifrost has the AKM4396, so in theory should sound no better or different than the Touch. But it does, even very much so. So it seem it is not only the chip that makes the difference. LMS 7.9.0 on Wandboard (SoA) Synology DS-410j NAS Squeezebox Touch, Squeezebox

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Reformed Audiophile True Confessions

Apesbrain wrote: It's amazing when you spend 10 minutes getting a CD ready to play how much better it will sound! I am ashamed - at a hifistore the guy trying to take all my money introduced me to this magic spray. You spray your CD with it and suddenly the sound is amazing, more detail -

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD's vs. vinyl

usc95 wrote: I found the following article an interesting read and thought some of you might as well: Thanks so much, what a great and interesting article! I believe the trouble with CDs being seen as a minor product, with harsh and cold sound, comes from the very first (affordable)

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MUSINGS: What Is The Value of High Resolution Audio?

Archimago as usual your views and research are a very interesting read. Being a listener with relatively good hearing, I have often asked myself if there really is a difference between a CD flac and 24/96. Often it is the better remaster that makes the big difference. Also maybe the placebo

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Why do need a Logitech Device?

Also - as far as I know - most DLNA/UPnP clients do NOT support gapless playback. Squeezemenicely's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=41812 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Opinions/Poll... Transporter or Third party DAC...?

I have the Touch and a Bifrost DAC and am incredibly happy with the sound. So, obviously I would get the Touch plus DAC, if I were you. The Touch is a great little device and the display also comes in handy, plus you can use the DAC with other devices as well. I have no idea what the Transporter

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 2012 - Best Current Online Streaming music sources and radio

Without a doubt: Spotify Premium (320 Ogg Vorbis) a vast library, also for classical music and excellent sound quality. Plus lightning fast, you choose a title and immediately starts. Squeezemenicely's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Touch DAC

that this little box would make such a difference. I mostly listen to classical music. -- Squeezemenicely Squeezebox Server 7.6.1 on Squeezeplug (Dockstar) Synology DS-410j NAS Squeezebox Touch Squeezebox Boom Schiit - BIFROST Dac Spotify Premium iPhone: iPeng - iPad: Squeezepad

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Experience with these DACS

the Matrix - I had asked about it before. -- Squeezemenicely Squeezebox Server 7.6.1 on Squeezeplug (Dockstar) Synology DS-410j NAS Squeezebox Touch Squeezebox Boom Schiit - BIFROST Dac Spotify Premium iPhone: iPeng - iPad: Squeezepad

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Schiit Bifrost Dac

a couple of days or weeks, I am all for it - should it stay the same, it is already much better than I had hoped for. I found the Bifrost through a guy on The Art of Sound - forum and am very grateful I did. -- Squeezemenicely Squeezebox Server 7.6.1 on Squeezeplug (Dockstar) Synology DS-410j

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Schiit Bifrost Dac

on the combination of Amp, speakers etc. -- Squeezemenicely Squeezebox Server 7.6.1 on Squeezeplug (Dockstar) Synology DS-410j NAS Squeezebox Touch Squeezebox Boom Schiit - BIFROST Dac Spotify Premium iPhone: iPeng - iPad: Squeezepad

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Schiit Bifrost Dac

I have a NAD C 352 amp and Nubert Nuwave speakers, Nubert ATM . Room has relatively lively acoustics, not over acoustical, but also not dry. Filled with shelves, but large room. Difficult to describe, hope this info helps. -- Squeezemenicely Squeezebox Server 7.6.1 on Squeezeplug (Dockstar

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anyone got Matrix Mini-i or Atoll 100 Dac?

Update: The SCHIIT BIFROST is already on it's way to me, much faster than I had anticipated. Therefore the Caiman test is out, I believe the BIFROST is the right DAC for me and will post my review as soon as I get a chance to test it. -- Squeezemenicely Squeezebox Server 7.6.1

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anyone got Matrix Mini-i or Atoll 100 Dac?

... (It is supposed to sound very good too) There are so many different opinions in the vast space of the internet and therefore I am looking forward to finally being able to test myself. -- Squeezemenicely Squeezebox Server 7.6.1 on Squeezeplug (Dockstar) Synology DS-410j NAS Squeezebox Touch Squeezebox

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anyone got Matrix Mini-i or Atoll 100 Dac?

long to find the right speakers) So to me there is a difference between these sourceplayers, it is not night and day, but very noticeable to me. If a new DAC will make as much of a difference as the upgrade from Duet to Touch, then I would be happy. -- Squeezemenicely Squeezebox Server 7.6.1

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anyone got Matrix Mini-i or Atoll 100 Dac?

am trying to be on the safe side. Shame all this stuff is always sold abroad... -- Squeezemenicely Squeezebox Server 7.6.1 on Squeezeplug (Dockstar) Synology DS-410j NAS Squeezebox Touch Squeezebox Boom Spotify Premium iPhone: iPeng - iPad: Squeezepad

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Ordered a new DAC

Ah great, was referring about that in my DAC thread. Yes please let us know what you think, especially compared to the Beresford. -- Squeezemenicely Squeezebox Server 7.6.1 on Squeezeplug (Dockstar) Synology DS-410j NAS Squeezebox Touch Squeezebox Boom Spotify Premium iPhone: iPeng - iPad

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anyone got Matrix Mini-i or Atoll 100 Dac?

gizek;667007 Wrote: Any reviews on sound quality ? From what I read great feedback on head-fi. Have a look, someone put all the info in one thread. http://www.head-fi.org/t/545842/schiit-dacs-the-information-and-anticipation-thread -- Squeezemenicely Squeezebox Server 7.6.1 on Squeezeplug

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anyone got Matrix Mini-i or Atoll 100 Dac?

what I am looking for - and missing in the Touch. Thanks for your help! -- Squeezemenicely Squeezebox Server 7.6.1 on Squeezeplug (Dockstar) Synology DS-410j NAS Squeezebox Touch Squeezebox Boom Spotify Premium iPhone: iPeng - iPad: Squeezepad

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anyone got Matrix Mini-i or Atoll 100 Dac?

probably more (getting extra parts and paying someone to build it), the Atoll around 400 Euros - noone here seems to know it. -- Squeezemenicely Squeezebox Server 7.6.1 on Squeezeplug (Dockstar) Synology DS-410j NAS Squeezebox Touch Squeezebox Boom Spotify Premium iPhone: iPeng - iPad: Squeezepad

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anyone got Matrix Mini-i or Atoll 100 Dac?

Well that sounds very promissing. If only I were good at electronics... -- Squeezemenicely Squeezebox Server 7.6.1 on Squeezeplug (Dockstar) Synology DS-410j NAS Squeezebox Touch Squeezebox Boom Spotify Premium iPhone: iPeng - iPad: Squeezepad

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anyone got Matrix Mini-i or Atoll 100 Dac?

? They are moreless in my price range. Thanks! -- Squeezemenicely Squeezebox Server 7.6.1 on Squeezeplug (Dockstar) Synology DS-410j NAS Squeezebox Touch Squeezebox Boom Spotify Premium iPhone: iPeng - iPad: Squeezepad

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Anyone got Matrix Mini-i or Atoll 100 Dac?

wrong and they send it ready to use? So in your opinion it really is that good?!? What sort of box did you use? I know this sounds stupid, but I would also like a DAC to look somewhat good - as it is gonna be in my rack... Has anyone else tried the PCM1794A Single End DAC kit? -- Squeezemenicely

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Duet plus Beresford DAC or Touch, better sound?

I received my Touch yesterday, I am very suprised and also impressed by how much better this device sounds via Analog out, than the Duet Receiver. So at the moment I see no reason to get an external DAC. Very happy with my setup now. Thank for all your help. -- Squeezemenicely Squeezebox

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Duet plus Beresford DAC or Touch, better sound?

Thanks so much for you thoughts on this matter. At the moment it seems to me that the Touch and maybe later a DAC is the best option for me. -- Squeezemenicely Squeezebox Server 7.5.3 on Synology DS-410j NAS Squeezebox Receiver Squeezebox Boom

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Duet plus Beresford DAC or Touch, better sound?

and that the Beresford does not actually make a difference once you have a Touch. So what would give me the best sound? Duet plus DAC or Touch? The Touch and Beresford would be about the same price, so I would really appreciate your help in deciding. -- Squeezemenicely Squeezebox Server 7.5.3