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Any real world experience on SOTM SMS-100?

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Posted on August 7, 2014 at 01:23:10
eduardoo
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 The SOTM SMS-100 has always looked interesting as a simple, "audiophile" replacement for the Squeezebox touch, driving a USB DAC directly or via an SPDIF converter. However, I have had a hard time finding detailed reviews on it and in particular, how it compares with the SBT in terms of sound.

Does anyone have any real world experience on SOTM SMS-100? How is it in terms of sound and operation? Is it any better or worse than an SBT?

Thanks.

 

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Me too, posted on August 8, 2014 at 09:59:21
Sordidman
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 Manufacturers just aren't "getting it" it yet.

Hopefully sales of some/one of these 4 on the market will drive some reviews, and more builders.

I'm so with you on the reviews, - reviewers still think along the lines of physical media, so they review according to what one collects, or possesses.

I also think that because Internet radio & "broadcast" apps like Spotify & Pandora are so low quality: that they don't want to bother including it in a review: and won't even bother trying to run Squeezebox server & apps.

From my personal perspective, - Internet radio/Apps is a must have, - even though its quality is low. AND, ease of set up of said apps will be a factor in the purchase.

Cheers,


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Where people had paid to see inside,
For entertainment they watch his body twist
Behind his eyes he says, 'I still exist.'"

 

RE: Any real world experience on SOTM SMS-100?, posted on August 8, 2014 at 13:37:29
Sprezza Tura
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 A good friend of mine bought one. He is going also purchase the optional battery power supply.

It easily bests the Squeezebox Touch in quieter backgrounds, a more relaxed sound, and a more natural presentation, and mind you, the Squeezebox is quite good.

It is stripped down with no WiFi, no display, and custom made firmware and O/S. It works with any DLNA compliant software, cross platform, or LMS, and a few other ways.

The only weakness is it only has a USB output. At $495, sound wise, it is a steal.

 

RE: Any real world experience on SOTM SMS-100?, posted on August 10, 2014 at 20:07:22
eduardoo
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 Thanks.

Now you are really agitating that upgrade itch...
Please report back after your friend got the battery supply. Wonder if the battery ps needs a linear PS to avoid the noise of a switching wall wart.

Thanks again.

 

RE: Any real world experience on SOTM SMS-100?, posted on August 16, 2014 at 16:32:08
Adyc
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 I agree. I got one. It easily beats Touch. Furthermore, it can act as HQPlayer NAA client. Use it with iUSB power, you can very good streamer.

 

RE: Any real world experience on SOTM SMS-100?, posted on August 17, 2014 at 14:57:08
Sprezza Tura
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 I was impressed by what I heard. I see posters here whining and moaning that there is no SBT replacement, and when I mention this and the Sim MIND they complain about no display etc. This is a GOOD thing. These units are also not tethered to LMS.

You have the iFI battery supply?

 

RE: Any real world experience on SOTM SMS-100?, posted on August 17, 2014 at 19:27:22
Adyc
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 As you said, it is good thing to have no noisy display to affect the sound. I use local made LPS for the power supply. It is much better than stock power supply.

 

RE: Any real world experience on SOTM SMS-100?, posted on August 18, 2014 at 01:41:31
eduardoo
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 I have the iUSB stuff with my SBT already (iUSB,Gemini, iPurifier, iLink). This is sounding ever more tempting...

 

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