Squeezebox Duet

[leo]

Interesting article about the ipod touch ta

Main reason I would prefer a Duet

The reciever is easier to mod than the SB3, theres more room in the case, it offers easier direct I2S compared to the SB3's left-justified I2S (I2S is better than SPDIF if used over a short distance) , its a lighter current load than the SB3 giving a wider range of PSU options.

Main thing that was putting me off with the Duet was quite a few negative posts regarding controller drop outs and lock ups

[leo]

Well the Duet arrived today, shame I can't play with it until tomorrow

I'll resist the temptation of taking a screwdriver and soldering to it for a couple of weeks

[Tony Moore]

Ha! I'll believe that when I see it!

Merry Christmas!

Happy tweaking!

[leo]

Ha! I'll believe that when I see it!

Merry Christmas!

Happy tweaking!

Thanks Tony,

I did say a couple of weeks

Just looking to see if theres been many problems using 7.3.1

Merry Christmas to you too!

[leo]

Some initial impressions SC 7.2.1

I've been using it with three different external dacs, loaned Beresford, my diy Sabre and AYA

The highs are a little soft and splashy compared to what I'm used too, bass is warm, slightly round
I'll give it a good running in before listening to it again, so far its had about 24hours

I knocked up a linear regulated supply set to 9v which I'll try instead of the supplied smps
Some internal fettling should sort it out I'm determined not to touch it yet though

Sorry but those who claim they can't hear a difference with the source feeding their external dac must be cloth eared

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Got a question for you Tony, when you removed the wireless card from your Duet was you able to stop the flashing purple light which indicates a hardware fault?

I'll be starting a modding thread on the diy section soon as I can get my head around the innards
BTW, that wireless card was a swine to remove those sticky pads welded the bloody thing on

[Tony Moore]

Hi Leo,

Nope, I couldn't see any way to stop the "fault" light flashing. I've got used to it now! I was intending to just cover it up or burn it off.

Yes, that wifi card is stuck down way too hard. I nearly lost finger nails trying to lever it off. The one in the SB3 was a LOT easier to remove.

I'm looking forward to your post on modding the SBR!!! Have you managed to replace the two switching supplies?

Cheers,
Tony