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    Multiple Subwoofer Placement

    So I am digging this thread from the graveyard as I have a quite specific setup. At the moment I am using P3ESRs as my main speakers which are HPFed @100Hz at the line level. Under these speakers I am using two Rythmik F8 subs which are fed by full line level signal through miniDSP. In a way I...
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    Do better DACs benefit from upsampling the source (HQPlayer)? Does HQPlayer just change the sound?

    Yes, it will be a dual mono using AKM 4497EQ, new clocking etc. You can check the details on Vinnie's Circle, I wouldn't like to hijack this thread.
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    Do better DACs benefit from upsampling the source (HQPlayer)? Does HQPlayer just change the sound?

    Ok, it makes sense, thanks. I am using Vinnie Rossi LIO which has two options to choose from, linear and minimum phase, but plan on the module upgrade, soon to be released DAC 2.0. It will have an option to select NOS so I guess this will be the way to go. I'll also be able to upsample to...
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    Do better DACs benefit from upsampling the source (HQPlayer)? Does HQPlayer just change the sound?

    One thing I don't understand. If one applies filters to signal on PC, then this filtered signal is passed on to DAC via USB, will DAC again apply its own filters to the signal and if not how are they bypassed?
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    Jcat launches the new, 'Femto' USB card

    Any final comments on MR vs JCAT comparisson?
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    Is there a subwoofer amp with room correction?

    Almost six years later, the question comes back. What are current subwoofers which come with room correction? Google search mostly points to the threads of age like this one.
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    REL T Zero crossover knob - why there are no other frequencies marked in between???

    The crossover knob goes from 30Hz to 120Hz. Does anyone know if the crossover scale on T series Subwoofer is linear i.e. 75Hz at 12 o'clock? (120-30=90 so half way there is 45 plus starting point at 30Hz gives 75Hz at 12 o'clock)
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    Steinway and Lyngdorf Series Model S system

    I've posted this as a reply on another forum, but think this might be a better place to ask and it deserves a topic for itself. In general, I found very little information about this system so I would need a bit of help here. My plan would be to use SL S series mostly for music in a stereo...
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    Active crossover speakers/systems - what are current options?

    ...off topic question, moved to another thread.
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    Active crossover speakers/systems - what are current options?

    These look like JBL M2, and I agree, wife wouldn't be too happy.
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    Active crossover speakers/systems - what are current options?

    Oh, I totally forgot about the Beolab 5. I though they were more expensive. It did help a bit, thanks.
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    Zeta Zero Orbital - New Omnidirectional speakers

    Has anyone had a chance to hear these speakers? http://audio-high-end.com/486/orbital-3d-system.htm They remind me of the RAAL-requisite with the top, but the ribbon seems much larger. This part also took my attention: "No traditional L-C-R crosover. NO crossover coils in "Orbital360" at...
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    Active crossover speakers/systems - what are current options?

    It's been almost a year since I've started searching for my dream setup. The times are really exciting and I keep having a feeling something great will pop up just next week. There are more and more active solutions and usage of well designed DSPs, hence this thread. My current top 3 choices...
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    Active crossover speakers/systems - what are current options?

    I wondered what is currently in the market of active speakers that is worth being discussed on this forum i.e. price no limit, but low price should be a limiter? ;-) I am aware of Linkwitz 521 with nCore amps, Kii audio three. What else is there? Please exclude active speakers which use...
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    Fremer asks "Is Kyron Audio's Kronos the Best Sounding System You Will Ever Hear?"

    Has anyone been to Audiofest in Denver to share his experience with Kii?
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    Fremer asks "Is Kyron Audio's Kronos the Best Sounding System You Will Ever Hear?"

    I belive you. Active speakers with hypex ncore and dsp cannot sound bad. I bet one could take some lousy passive speakers and make them shine without passive xo, shine even more than 10x more expensive passive systems.
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    Fremer asks "Is Kyron Audio's Kronos the Best Sounding System You Will Ever Hear?"

    Many might not agree, but in my perspective the price is way too much. I haven't had a chance to listen to Kronos, but... ...simple math tells me: Preamp: no idea, but for the sake of math I'd say $2000 Amp: Hypex NC400 = $375 x 6 = $2250 DLCP (DPS) = $300 PowerSupply+SoftStart =...
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    Kii Audio, the Kii Three loudspeaker, product and company debut video!

    Has anyone had a chance to listen to these? Any impressions in regards to the mid range and tweeter sound quality, what drivers do they outsource? Is there any control of input signal? One of the things I noticed in my desktop active speakers is whenever I power on/off the PC there would be a...
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    Integrated amplifier with DAC or stereo amp and preamp with DAC - advice needed

    Yes, lower volumes are my concern as well as I do listen at lower volumes too. I've read they do many fixes through the configuration. Maybe this can be fixed as well. Parasound still has coming soon for the Halo integrated amp. Acuphase looks nice, but there's no digital inputs.
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    Integrated amplifier with DAC or stereo amp and preamp with DAC - advice needed

    There are really some nice suggestions here. My favourite is still D120 from Devialet, but trying to stay on the ground after reading this article http://www.audioholics.com/audio-amplifier/the-sound-of-an-amplifier/frequency-phase-distortion-in-amplifiers
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    Has anyone heard the Devialet D-Premier Integrated Amp/DAC

    Was this for 110? I mean 120 is basically 110 with an upgraded firmware i.e. the hardware is the same since 2013, correct?
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    Has anyone heard the Devialet D-Premier Integrated Amp/DAC

    Thanks for the answers. One more thing. Is the life expectancy of these amplifiers the same as a regular A/AB? I suppose there are DAC, ADC any many more chips inside than in a regular amplifier. What I'm afraid of is to have to toss it away in 5 years. I really like what I read about these amps...
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    Has anyone heard the Devialet D-Premier Integrated Amp/DAC

    Can anyone tell me what were the release dates of D Premier and new D120,200,250? There's been a FW upgrade (e.g. 170 to 200) so I wondered if the there will be a HW upgrade anytime soon?
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    Integrated amplifier with DAC or stereo amp and preamp with DAC - advice needed

    Wow, this looks nice (my wife would be happy) and the reviews are quite positive. I was always a bit suspicious about the class D amps, but this one really seem to be good. Ideally I would test it before the purchase, will see if there are any dealers close to me.
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    Integrated amplifier with DAC or stereo amp and preamp with DAC - advice needed

    Hi all, this is my first post on this forum. I find it quite interesting. Most likely I will end up with Focal Electra 1028 BE, and I am in a search for amplifier. Could you recommend me something in a price range to $5000 that would pair well with Focal speakers? I listen to various...

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