The Squeezebox 3 incorporates Logitech’s fourth
generation hardware. Features and most technical specifications are identical
to that of the Squeezebox2. A new board and chassis design are used, as well as
a new remote. With the introduction of the "Duet" Squeezebox 3 was
renamed "Squeezebox Classic".
The
stock Squeezebox Classic is a convenient niche product with decent mid-fi sound.
There is however far greater potential available from the stock unit,
particularly when used as a digital front end via the digital output to a high
quality external DAC. Our modifications focus on reducing noise input noise,
providing very low noise DC regulation, minimising jitter, and improving the
quality of the digital or analogue output signal.
If you
are looking to maximise digital or analogue audio performance from your
Squeezebox Classic then our range of upgrades will take it several notches up
the sonic ladder.
Once upgraded the Squeezebox Classic the overall presentation is cleaner, more
open, with a marked reduction in digital artefacts such as glare and hardening.
Detailing and dynamics are improved, the music gains substance and depth with
low frequencies benefiting from increased weight with the highs sounding
sweeter, more natural.
Squeezebox Classic (SB3) products can now be upgraded with the Audiocom
Superclock 4. This modification can be installed as a stand-alone upgrade or in
conjunction with our level-1 or level-2 modifications.
The factory clock fitted in the Squeezebox players is a
‘Pierce’ type using a 74HCU04 inverter chip. This type of oscillator is simple
and easy to implement but also very noisy, jittery. With jitter minimized, low
to mid frequencies gain substance, high frequencies are cleaner, image focus
and dynamics are significantly improved.
There
are numerous setup options with the Squeezebox, the choice of using the
integrated line-out or adding a separate DAC, using the switching power supply
or adding a higher grade linear, etc. We have a range of modifications to suit
individual setup and budget.
*NEW*
TeddySB3 Power Supplies
The
TeddySB3 replaces the wall-wart power supply for your Squeezebox Classic for a
major upgrade is sound quality. Read
more here >>>
SB3 /Classic Level-1 Digital Upgrade
Sanyo OS-CON SP for DC input bypass.
Super-regulator 3 for 3.3V digital supply.
Sanyo OS-CON SP regulation bypass.
Bybee Slipstream Purifier for digital output.
SB3 /Classic Level-2 Digital Upgrade
Sanyo OS-CON SP for DC input bypass.
Bybee Slipstream Purifier for DC Input
Super-regulator 3 for 3.3V digital supply.
Sanyo OS-CON SP regulation bypass.
Bybee Slipstream Purifier for digital output.
WBT NextGen cu RCA for digital output.
Kimber internal wiring.
SB3 /Classic Level-1 Full Upgrade
Sanyo OS-CON SP for DC input bypass.
Bybee Slipstream Purifier for DC Input
Super-regulator 3 for 3.3V digital supply.
Sanyo OS-CON SP regulation bypass.
LME49720 op-amp for analogue output buffer.
SB3 /Classic Level-2 Full Upgrade
Sanyo OS-CON SP for DC input bypass.
Bybee Slipstream Purifier for DC Input
Super-regulator 3 for 3.3V digital supply.
Sanyo OS-CON SP regulation bypass.
LME49720 op-amp for analogue output buffer.
WBT NextGen cu RCA for analogue outputs.
Kimber internal wiring.
