JohnSwenson;557973 Wrote: > I don't get the comparison to a Hiface. *The primary purpose of these > mods is to improve the quality of the analog outs*. I don't see how a > HiFace improves on that. You still need a separate DAC to get an analog > out.
Maybe I understood wrong, but I think that many people raved about those mods bringing significant improvements to Touch's digital SPDIF output?! Here, on the page that started it all, *the author is talking about improvements to digital output, not analog:* > > http://soundcheck-audio.blogspot.com/p/squeezebox-touch-great-base-for-network.html > > The stock Squeezebox Touch - IMO - must be considered a great base to > build a highest quality computerized audio *transport*. > > Yep, a "base" -- that's how I'd call it. > > I'd say the stock Touch delivers estimated 80% ( by looking back from > todays perspective) of it's actual potential as *digital transport*. I > know 80% is pretty vague and an arguable value. Don't nail me on that > figure. > > The last 20% is IMO usually that what makes an audio device and > audiophile device - according to my definition -- and usually costs you > an arm and a leg. > > I put together below described modifications to get you a headstart to > lift your Touch up into audiophile spheres at a reasonable effort. > You'll keep your arm and legs. > > A reasonable modified Touch, *in conjunction with a high-end DAC *IMO > doesn't have to fear much of competition ! JohnSwenson;557973 Wrote: > But there will be some people for which doing this is by far the least > expensive route for getting high quality sound. In terms of just better SPDIF for less money, I believe that modded SB Touch might not be the least expensive route. -- Kuja ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kuja's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32935 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80013 _______________________________________________ Touch mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
