Re: [slim] Just bought a Transporter. Have a couple of questions...

2016-07-25 Thread Fizbin
garym wrote: > I don't even think you need an adapter. Just a cord with the correct > endpoint to plug in to you your local country outlet. You can use an adapter if you already have one and don't want to get another cord. That being said, I replaced the cord on my Transporter with a beefier $3.

Re: [slim] Just bought a Transporter. Have a couple of questions...

2016-07-25 Thread Fizbin
Fizbin wrote: > Can anyone tell me if the Transporter can process any rate from 24/96 > down? Even obscure rates like 24/44? I know there was a time, many years > ago, where it could only handle 16/44 and 24/96. Then later on 24/88 was > added. As for 24/44 (I have a few needledrops with this) I

Re: [slim] Just bought a Transporter. Have a couple of questions...

2016-07-25 Thread garym
Fizbin wrote: > There is a sticker on the back of the unit that says 120 to 240v. So all > you need it the proper cord/adapter. It's possible the seller has > adapters. You can always contact him. I don't even think you need an adapter. Just a cord with the correct endpoint to plug in to you you

Re: [slim] Just bought a Transporter. Have a couple of questions...

2016-07-25 Thread Fizbin
There is a sticker on the back of the unit that says 120 to 240v. So all you need it the proper cord/adapter. It's possible the seller has adapters. You can always contact him. Fizbin's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.co

Re: [slim] Just bought a Transporter. Have a couple of questions...

2016-07-25 Thread garym
chipdiving wrote: > Hello, I have wanted a transporter for going on 10 years, and have found > the new in box ones on eBay countless times. They're American stock, and > I am in Australia. > > Does anyone know if they have variable voltage support, or were there > two versions (120V and 240V),

Re: [slim] Just bought a Transporter. Have a couple of questions...

2016-07-25 Thread chipdiving
Fizbin wrote: > No, it's not used. There is a vendor on ebay (hotdogtec) selling new old > stock SE's and other Logtiech gear. Hello, I have wanted a transporter for going on 10 years, and have found the new in box ones on eBay countless times. They're American stock, and I am in Australia. Do

Re: [slim] Connect Laptop to Transporter to utilise it`s lovely DAC

2016-07-25 Thread scoob101
Looks cool, and half the price of some of the others. Looks to have an xmos chip. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SMSL-X-USB-XMOS-USB-to-Spdif-Converter-DAC-Support-384KHZ-DSD64-DSD128-IIS-HDMI-/222141324141 Thanks very much for all the responses so far, its much appreciated. --

Re: [slim] Connect Laptop to Transporter to utilise it`s lovely DAC

2016-07-25 Thread d6jg
Man in a van wrote: > ahh, ok then the world is your oyster, fill your boots as almost anyone > with a shed makes a SPDIF. Don't spen too much, if your using windows > check for a driver, almost any xmos chip based one should be good. > > M2tech mentioned already, the one you linked to, lots of

Re: [slim] Connect Laptop to Transporter to utilise it`s lovely DAC

2016-07-25 Thread Man in a van
ahh, ok then the world is your oyster, fill your boots as almost anyone with a shed makes a SPDIF. Don't spen too much, if your using windows check for a driver, almost any xmos chip based one should be good. M2tech mentioned already, the one you linked to, lots of choice here http://www.diyinhk

Re: [slim] Connect Laptop to Transporter to utilise it`s lovely DAC

2016-07-25 Thread scoob101
Man in a van wrote: > Raspberry pi3 with HiFiBerry Digi Plus running LMS on Raspbian > Jessie-lite with Squeezelite (or piCorePlayer) > > If your in the UK, about £60 (some uk retailers supply the digi+ I > believe) > > Ronnie looks great if I ever get into raspberry pi based players, but not

Re: [slim] Connect Laptop to Transporter to utilise it`s lovely DAC

2016-07-25 Thread Man in a van
scoob101 wrote: > I only intend to use it for Spotify Premium and also for audio from > youtube - so I guess 44khz? Raspberry pi3 with HiFiBerry Digi Plus running LMS on Raspbian Jessie-lite with Squeezelite (or piCorePlayer) If your in the UK, about £60 (some uk retailers supply the digi+ I

Re: [slim] Connect Laptop to Transporter to utilise it`s lovely DAC

2016-07-25 Thread scoob101
Man in a van wrote: > what is the max file resolution you intend to use? I only intend to use it for Spotify Premium and also for audio from youtube - so I guess 44khz? scoob101's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/me

Re: [slim] Connect Laptop to Transporter to utilise it`s lovely DAC

2016-07-25 Thread Man in a van
scoob101 wrote: > Hi all, bit of advice if you can please.. > > I am planning for the eventual demise of Spotify on squeezebox, so I`m > looking to connect my laptop to the DAC in my Transporter as a > contingency. > > I`m looking at one of these. Anyone got any thoughts or alternative > sugge

Re: [slim] Connect Laptop to Transporter to utilise it`s lovely DAC

2016-07-25 Thread Apesbrain
The HiFace units seem to get good reviews: https://www.amazon.co.uk/M2Tech-HiFace-Digital-Interface-RCA/dp/B0081Z8YBI/ I've seen versions with either RCA or BNC output. Apesbrain's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/me

[slim] Connect Laptop to Transporter to utilise it`s lovely DAC

2016-07-25 Thread scoob101
Hi all, bit of advice if you can please.. I am planning for the eventual demise of Spotify on squeezebox, so I`m looking to connect my laptop to the DAC in my Transporter as a contingency. I`m looking at one of these. Anyone got any thoughts or alternative suggestions? HTTPS://WWW.AMAZON.CO.UK