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1. 03:09 PM - Re: optical /rca quick question-y or n? (Roland M)
2. 03:27 PM - Noise on the XDP-210EQ... (Roland M)
3. 03:37 PM - Sirius Satellite Radio (Lord Dremgragen)
4. 09:25 PM - Matronics ISP Upgrade COMPLETED! (Matt Dralle)
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| Subject: | Re: optical /rca quick question-y or n? |
--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: "Roland M" <mdx400@hotmail.com>
>--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: "Bobby" <mrblackc@msn.com>
I have had optical working on the deck
>to the eq beforehand, but now I am forced to use the analog outs. I also
>am
>currently using a cdx-848x that does utilize the optical out to the eq.
>Honest to god, I cannot tell any difference between the optical connections
>or the analog one. I am using very high quality pre-amp leads, and I have
>to say that I can tell a difference when cheap ones are used, but really,
>as
>long as you use nice cables, I believe the two sound the same. I would
>still prefer to use optical from the head unit to the eq, since I know that
>it would techically be a cleaner sound, but I just honestly have to say, I
>can't notice the difference. Anyone else?
>
>Bobby
>
Yeah, I can't hear much difference between my analog changer (CDX-T60) and
my digital one (CDX-828). I tried it hearing a difference with the same CD
yesterday and it sounded to me like the bass/low-end was more accurate when
played on the CDX-828's optical connection. The low-end from the T60 had a
very slight hint of muddyness (relative to the optically connected changer).
This is probably the effect of having the D/A converter in the T60 plus
the A/D and the D/A in the 210EQ all process the sound, or it could just be
the way the sound comes out of the T60 to begin with.
But I agree it sounds right close to being identical. Perhaps I should try
the CDX-828 in both analog and digital modes and see if it sounds any
different then...
Roland M.
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| Subject: | Noise on the XDP-210EQ... |
--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: "Roland M" <mdx400@hotmail.com>
Well, remembering that "noise" everyone was talking about on the XDP-210EQ,
I decided to try it out and see for myself. So here is what I found...
I unplugged the Toslink cable from my CDX-828 changer and proceeded to turn
the volume up on my XR-C9100. The sound remained pretty much silent all the
way to maximum volume.
Then I decided to try the analog changer. So I unplugged the RCAs and
turned up the volume. Sure enough, at about 3/4 volume I heard the noise
which got a little louder as the volume was increased further. I have to
agree that the noise is quite gross :( What really bugs me (and probably
bugged those that were complaining about it) was that it didn't get louder
from min volume to max; rather, it just "turned on" all of a sudden at about
3/4 volume!
I tried it in radio mode and unplugged the master RCAs and ended up with the
same result.
However I didn't notice the noise at all when I had unplugged the Toslink
line to the CDX-828. This means either one of two things...
1. The noise is somehow created by the 210EQs A/D converter and not at the
output stage. Or;
2. The noise IS created through the analog outs on the 210EQ but it didn't
happen when I removed the CDX-828's optical connection because the 210EQ
sensed "DIN-Unlock" on the connection.
I have to test this further with a blank CD track or a silent portion of a
CD to be sure. Somehow I think it will be the second one though as you guys
were complaining about it occuring even when there was an optical connection
in use, right?
The noise is a little disappointing, I have to agree :( But I guess you
can't hear it when there is music playing and as I said before, I think the
210EQ helps the sound more than it hurts it (in this case).
What really gets me about it is how the noise just "turns on" at a certain
volume. I hear a slight "pop" at a certain volume and there it is. Going
one step down completely eliminates it. I have to agree that this is
proably some kind of design flaw in the processor :(
Roland M.
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| Subject: | Sirius Satellite Radio |
--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: "Lord Dremgragen" <dremgragen@hotmail.com>
Hey kids,
I got in on a Sirius Friends and Family deal this week. I got a free Panasonic
Sirius unit and a free antenna and FM modulator. All I had to pay was $15 activation
andI have to pay the monthly service charge of $12.95.
I just want to say that Sirius rocks and if you've thought about trying Sirius,
but are afraid you won't like it, you might be surprized! If you use the FM modulator,
the sound is like clear-radio station sound. If youuse RCA inputs on
your 4000X or Aux-In unit (I replaced my head unit's RCA output on the 4000X's
Master Unit RCA Input with the Sirius RCAOutput), you get sound that's virtually
as good as CD quality. I only say virtually in case it really isn't. The
only way you may ever hear a difference though is if you A/B compare while parked.
It really is that great. There's a lot of channels with junk I'd never listen
to, but at the same time there are a few great stations that murder the stations
I have to listen to locally. Sirius always comes in clean, clear, and
static free.The signalcan be easily blocked if you park under a large, thick tree,
a car port, or go under an underpass, but all in all it rocks. I really love
how it tells you the Artist and Title of the songs that are playing!
I just wanted to share my experiece with everyone. I wanted to do XM with a Sony
tuner to match my C90/4000X, but for free equipment I was willing to do Sirius
and I'm glad I did. I love it.
-Brody Z.
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| Subject: | Matronics ISP Upgrade COMPLETED! |
--> XDP4000X-List message posted by: Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com>
Dear Listers,
I just wanted to send out a quick note to let everyone know that the 1.5Mb
T1 connection upgrade went smoothly today. They brought up the new line
and router yesterday on a test subnet and today the ISP switched over
connectivity about 12 noon with little to no incident. I just finished
some performance testing, and it appears that actual throughput and
interactive response is noticeably improved as advertised!
Enjoy!
Matt Dralle
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