Playground for practical listening exercises

[maffe]

Just for fun :)
ADSM vs Raspberry PI+ESI
https://maffe.smugmug.com/Film/n-H2MXxp/i-vwRzLFp/A
https://maffe.smugmug.com/Film/n-H2MXxp/i-LMhgGvh/A

[Charlie1]

For some reason it's constantly buffering on my laptop. It will only play a couple of seconds at a time. I'll try later on the ipad.

[maffe]

Ok, just realised the files are pretty large!
I’ll re upload smaller filers in a few minutes

[maffe]

Links replaced, hope it works better now :)

[Charlie1]

They play fine now.

I prefer clip 1.

[Sopper]

Clip 1 for me too

[ThomasOK]

I'm a little confused. I actually prefer the second clip in the order they are posted above. However, at the bottom of the window the first clip is labeled Oxy_2 and the second clip is labeled Oxy_1. So just to be clear I find Oxy_1 to be the more musical clip. They both are pretty good so, regardless of which I picked, the Raspberry PI+ESI obviously does a good job.

[maffe]

Thx for the input!
More clips, same set up:

https://maffe.smugmug.com/Film/n-H2MXxp/i-8PnGZbW/A
https://maffe.smugmug.com/Film/n-H2MXxp/i-rGQb9nq/A

https://maffe.smugmug.com/Film/n-H2MXxp/i-xkxTwbP/A
https://maffe.smugmug.com/Film/n-H2MXxp/i-RsJLCVk/A

https://maffe.smugmug.com/Film/n-H2MXxp/i-JgZgNwC/A
https://maffe.smugmug.com/Film/n-H2MXxp/i-pNJwDtL/A

Enjoy!

[Spannko]

I find 2 relatively more musical than 1.

[Charlie1]

+1

I couldn't stand Pulp but I enjoyed that.

[beck]

Very good clips maffe.

I actually think that I prefer listening to the more “simple” sound from the first setup in each set of clips in all your clips (guess this is the non Linn setup).
I like the sound you get out of your system. Can you tell again what your system is and have you made any changes since your first clips on this forum?

[maffe]

Thx Beck!

Yes, the rpi+esi #1 in the second set of clip.
Totally unfair comparison, the Adsm connected with Ethernet and the rpi with WiFi. The rpi with different rca-cables and a no-name usb to the ESI so no attention to detail at all. The rpi costed 50€ with case and psu.
Only difference from the first clip to the second round of clips is that I dumbed the adsm down and turned everything off (like hdmi), so it only worked as a streamer.

My main source is still LP12 with Akito 1 and adikt. Adsm have been replaced with Sagatun Mono, Adsm now working as streamer, hdmi-switch and riaa.
Now testing how to make it work with out the Adsm and still keep the WAF up.

[beck]

Thx Beck!

My main source is still LP12 with Akito 1 and adikt. Adsm have been replaced with Sagatun Mono, Adsm now working as streamer, hdmi-switch and riaa.
Now testing how to make it work with out the Adsm and still keep the WAF up.

Well, the Sagatun Mono has made it’s impact clear. :-)

Listening again using a slightly different technic with my earpods I end up agreeing with Spannko and Charlie1. Either way it sounds good.

[Spannko]

Thx Beck!

Yes, the rpi+esi #1 in the second set of clip.
Totally unfair comparison, the Adsm connected with Ethernet and the rpi with WiFi. The rpi with different rca-cables and a no-name usb to the ESI so no attention to detail at all. The rpi costed 50€ with case and psu.
Only difference from the first clip to the second round of clips is that I dumbed the adsm down and turned everything off (like hdmi), so it only worked as a streamer.

My main source is still LP12 with Akito 1 and adikt. Adsm have been replaced with Sagatun Mono, Adsm now working as streamer, hdmi-switch and riaa.
Now testing how to make it work with out the Adsm and still keep the WAF up.

What speakers are you using?

[maffe]

What speakers are you using?

Akudorik driven with Tundras

[beck]

What speakers are you using?

Akudorik driven with Tundras

A really good match! :-)

[maffe]

Akudorik driven with Tundras

A really good match! :-)

Cat happy, wife happy and I’m happy!

Kaos ( our cat) making sure everything is in tune, including the dust

[ThomasOK]

Here are a couple of clips I think you will find interesting:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/18topnopa1h4s ... 1.MOV?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gzaclfxlaui4b ... 2.MOV?dl=0

[magben02]

I prefer clip nr 2

[Paaf]

Clip 2 here.

[David Neel]

Again, clip 2.

[Matteo]

Clip 2

What is the box on the Radikal?

[David Neel]

Clip 2

What is the box on the Radikal?

Looks like Hakai

[beck]

The first clip gives me a working environment nearer what I am used to as a musician making it possible for me to tune my instrument into the sound of the other instruments. The near/away from the mic effect is also more clearly heard here.
The second clip loose this in favour of a less dry sound just a touch softer and maybe more easy on the ear at first listen.
It will be interesting to hear what exactly is going on.

[Spannko]

Regardless of what we’re listening to, your system sounds great Thomas!

When I’ve got the time, I’ll try and separate the two.