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Tim S · 9th Jan 2008, 14:31

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/01...branches_out/1

Silverstone, best known for its cases and coolers, is branching out again. We stopped by today to see just how far they've gone - and we were impressed.

Mankz · 9th Jan 2008, 14:35

Thats slideshow thing looks quite interesting!

TTmodder · 9th Jan 2008, 14:43

Neato stuff. especially about the sideshow/portable media player combo.

samkiller42 · 9th Jan 2008, 14:48

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Originally Posted by Mankz.

Thats slideshow thing looks quite interesting!

It certainly does look good, might have a noosey around silverstones website later to look for it, if its there.

Sam

E.E.L. Ambiense · 9th Jan 2008, 14:51

What I find kind of funny is the second to the last pic has what looks to be an Enermax Caesar keyboard there. Using one of their competitor's products.

It'd be cool if Silverstone would put out their own aluminum keyboard to match along with their chassis.

Whalemeister · 9th Jan 2008, 14:56

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Originally Posted by Mankz.

Thats slideshow thing looks quite interesting!

Interesting indeed, remote and MP3/Slidshow!!! I want one, anyone know european or UK prices?

salesman · 9th Jan 2008, 15:02

I'm going to read up on that case

Aterius Gmork · 9th Jan 2008, 15:11

This audio thing - You do not need any amplifier any more right? You can connect it right to the speakers, right? And you can also connect some headphones at the same time? There is also no need for a high-end soundcard? OMG if that is true it is extreme cheesecake.

hawky84 · 9th Jan 2008, 15:18

I like the DAC idea it is by far the best way to get music from the PC.

I've been using a Theta DAC which takes the optical out from the onboard sound card, then from the Theta DAC to my amp. I have tried a direct comparison between my Theta CD transport playing a CD against a FLAC file I made from the same CD and even though both CD transport and PC go thorugh the Theta DAC, the CD transport still sounds better. I thought with the lack of moving parts (the CD mech) FLAC would come off better

Da Dego · 9th Jan 2008, 16:43

Hey guys, just wanted to give a couple answers to the questions here. The Sideshow device is due out in late Q1, you can guarantee I'll have it in hands for a review around the same time. The price on both sides is unsure, but I was told that the target is to hit "under $200 USD."

The EB02 (speaker connection) is indeed an amplifier - therefore, you need nothing else. You hook it directly to the speakers. It can be fed via the EB01 DAC or via your headphone jack if you don't want to buy the EB01. It takes away some of the cool potential, but it will function separately (whereas the EB01 needs the EB02 or another amp to work).

Aterius Gmork · 9th Jan 2008, 17:23

So you don't need a good sozund card if you got the EB01 DAC right? It would probably cost about the same but maximise quality right?

Redbeaver · 9th Jan 2008, 17:53

aye, the sideshow is cool! the price is nice if its indeed under $200.

no picture on the mouse?

hmmm... TJ-10.... too bad those darn things are so freakin expensive

i have a TJ06 and TJ04 at home

myhottrashcan · 9th Jan 2008, 18:51

Glad someone's attempting to use sideshow. It was beginning to look a bit useless.

On the DAC end, I've had something similar for a few years. It's a only a headphone amp though, however it gets power via usb, and has nice crisp digital sound, so there's no expensive internal card hogging my PCI space!

3.5SE · 10th Jan 2008, 02:23

The sideshow device looks sweet. I'd be in for one at least if it comes in around the $200 mark. It will look cool in my TJ09. Too bad it won't fit in my Silverstone LC17 HTPC case.

Naberius · 10th Jan 2008, 05:58

I have always liked silverstone, so its nice to see them branching out into other area's, just looking forward to seeing this stuff hit the market.

3000MACHINES · 10th Jan 2008, 14:34

Looks like a lot of good product, i specially like, the audio unit and the slideshow unit, Silverstone is going to become more bigger than ever with all this product. I will keep an eyes on it !

Nexxo · 10th Jan 2008, 17:42

Removable sideshow screen that doubles as remote/portable media player?!?

OMFG. NEEEEEEED!!!!

Rocket733 · 11th Jan 2008, 04:27

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At least, until today. Silverstone showed me three very interesting devies that it's been working on that branch very far out from cases. I was quite impressed with a couple of them, and I think that you might be as well.

Devices*

Also the EB01 has been out for quite some time now (seeing as how I have one) and while it's quite good for music if you want any sort of post-processing, EAX, 5.1, etc you'll need to use your traditional sound card as the EB01 doesn't support it. Also the EB01 uses a Burr-Brown 2072 which only supports 16-bit and is powered through the USB instead of higher-end USB dac's which employ a separate power supply.

9th Jan 2008, 14:31	#1
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9th Jan 2008, 15:18	#9
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9th Jan 2008, 16:43	#10
Da Dego Brett Thomas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH USA Posts: 3,906	Hey guys, just wanted to give a couple answers to the questions here. The Sideshow device is due out in late Q1, you can guarantee I'll have it in hands for a review around the same time. The price on both sides is unsure, but I was told that the target is to hit "under $200 USD." The EB02 (speaker connection) is indeed an amplifier - therefore, you need nothing else. You hook it directly to the speakers. It can be fed via the EB01 DAC or via your headphone jack if you don't want to buy the EB01. It takes away some of the cool potential, but it will function separately (whereas the EB01 needs the EB02 or another amp to work). __________________ "Frankly that seems overkill. iluvtrees2 arguing with spec is the intellectual equivalent of a bunny rabbit taking on a pissed-off lion." - Nexxo

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9th Jan 2008, 15:02	#7
salesman Multimodder Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 165	I'm going to read up on that case

9th Jan 2008, 15:11	#8
Aterius Gmork Look Mr. Bubbles, it's an angel! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 698	This audio thing - You do not need any amplifier any more right? You can connect it right to the speakers, right? And you can also connect some headphones at the same time? There is also no need for a high-end soundcard? OMG if that is true it is extreme cheesecake.

9th Jan 2008, 17:23	#11
Aterius Gmork Look Mr. Bubbles, it's an angel! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 698	So you don't need a good sozund card if you got the EB01 DAC right? It would probably cost about the same but maximise quality right?

9th Jan 2008, 18:51	#13
myhottrashcan Just some guy Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 10	Glad someone's attempting to use sideshow. It was beginning to look a bit useless. On the DAC end, I've had something similar for a few years. It's a only a headphone amp though, however it gets power via usb, and has nice crisp digital sound, so there's no expensive internal card hogging my PCI space!

10th Jan 2008, 02:23	#14
3.5SE Multimodder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NY Posts: 88	The sideshow device looks sweet. I'd be in for one at least if it comes in around the $200 mark. It will look cool in my TJ09. Too bad it won't fit in my Silverstone LC17 HTPC case. __________________ A8N SLI Prem., X2 3800+, 2GB Corsair PC3200, XFX 7800 GT, Lian Li PCV-2000B Case, Antec True Blue 480watt PSU sleeved, 74 GB WD Raptor HD, 160 GB Maxtor HD, Pioneer A09 DVD Burner, Cendyne 106S Slot Load DVD Drive

10th Jan 2008, 05:58	#15
Naberius Multimodder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 193	I have always liked silverstone, so its nice to see them branching out into other area's, just looking forward to seeing this stuff hit the market.

10th Jan 2008, 14:34	#16
3000MACHINES What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4	Looks like a lot of good product, i specially like, the audio unit and the slideshow unit, Silverstone is going to become more bigger than ever with all this product. I will keep an eyes on it !

10th Jan 2008, 17:42	#17
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