Al,
Thanks for the technical information. Now it makes sense why Rowland was hesitant to say for sure bridged 525s would work. |
Stringreen,
Do I detect a little sarcasm in your comments? |
A sincere thanks to everyone who took the time to respond. This thread is representative of how posting a question can be of value...at least to me! I asked the same question to Jeff Rowland technical support and a dealer. I'm disappointed that they didn't take the time to look up my speakers and explain why bridging the 525s may not be the best option. |
Well I'm 95% sure I'm going to get a Capri S2. I love my current sound, but I go direct from my Directstream DAC to the M525. I need the additional gain from adding a preamp. I just hope adding the S2 doesn't degrade the sound. |
G.,
Slightly warmer is fine, I don't want to loose detail, imaging, or the three dimensional soundstage. I already have a PS Audio Directstream DAC; therefore I don't need the DAC card. If your suggesting the DAC card is as good as my DAC, I would just get the S2 continuum with DAC card, because I could sell my DAC and M525. I want to do what make the most sense to improve the sound, but I don't have an unlimited budget. |
Jon2020,
Yes, I sent you an email and didn't "post" my question. If you feel the need to post my "Private Message", you should post all of it. In addition, I said,"The JR M525 is very detailed, I compared it to a bryston 4bsst2 and parasound A21...both had more bass impact, but not the 3 dimensional soundstage. My other option was to bridge the 525, but I'm concern about the impedance of my speakers.
I'm confused, I read glowing comments from you regarding the Capri?" Because I can't listened to everything, I post questions to provide food for thought and then I make my decision. I'm not into trashing or glorifying one company over another. Audio is subjective and I've learned there are no absolutes in audio. Thanks for your feedback. |
G.,
I take everything I read with a "grain of salt." I understand that everyone has their biases. I love the Rowland sound, but I'm lacking bottom end and I'm trying to find the most cost effective way to correct it. It could be the Rowland or a combination of the Rowland and Directstream DAC. I've read comments regarding the Directstream's lack of bass reproduction. I don't know if adding a second 525, a preamp, or going to the S2 Continuum is the most cost effective way forward. If the DAC chip is that great, adding the S2 continuum is the most cost effective. |
Almarg,
Speakers are as follows:
the rear of the speakers are 4' 2" from the front wall
8' apart, 4' 8" from sidewalls, I sit 10'away, my head is 6'away from the rear wall
I have 2 GIK Soffit Bass traps in each front corner from floor to ceiling, 6 GIK 242 panels-2 each on the left and right at the first reflection points and 2 on the ceiling |
Stringreen,
I just had a discussion yesterday with a friend regarding adding a sub. The thought was to add a JL F112. Unfortunately it would cost more than I currently want to spend...I don't have a preamp; therefore I would need to purchase the JL F112 and preamp. In addition, I never really liked subs. Years ago I had an Martin Logan Depth i and a HSU sub. Neither one blended well with the speakers I had at the time. |
Almarg,
Thanks for taking the time to provide assistance. You are a smarter man than me!!!I moved the bass traps from out of the corner and put them behind my listening position. I promise I'm not exaggerating...my wife was downstairs and game upstairs. She said,"I knew you did something, because it sounds so powerful downstairs." I haven't move the bass traps out of the room, but I will do it tomorrow. It addition, to more powerful bass, I hear more detail. The question is why? I thought bass traps were good? |
Almarg,
My other question is about the volume control on my PS Audio DSD DAC. I guess it operates as a passive preamp; consequently I need to turn the volume up to 70-80 for it to be adequate(70 normal listening, 75-80 loud). How does that affect the amplifier? Would it sound better with an analog preamp? |
Almarg,
I just want to reiterate how much you have helped. Simply moving bass traps solved my problem, that many people would simply blame on the electronics. You have indeed saved me from spending money on another JR 525 or a new preamp. I'm still listening to other DACs to see what improvements can be gained over my PS Audio Directstream DAC. Although I like bass, my priorities have always been what I consider a "natural sound", great spacing, and an open soundstage with good depth. |
I moved the bass traps out of the room, put them stacked back in the corner, put two behind the listening position, with two in the front corners and after a whole day of listening decided that one in each front corner and two behind the listening position was best. No bass suckout, but more air and better imaging with two in the front(not stacked) and two in the rear.
Almarg- what is your thought on subs? I called PS Audio and they said I could control a sub through my Directstream DAC's RCA inputs, because my amp is connected via balanced cables. However their own literature says, not to connected both the RCA and balanced cables simultaneously. I want to try a JL F112, but don't want to purchase a preamp. |
