@mahler123 I am using an ISO Regen that has been an asset to the digital front end of my stereo.
Placing Instrument Separation of Large Ensembles in Recordings
I have noticed that my stereo presents solo piano recordings with more realism and impact than any others. And that’s great but I can’t just listen to piano all of the time. I will say that I have mostly zero objections to other chamber music ensemble recordings, regardless of their instrumentation. But when it comes to orchestral recordings, it seems to be all over the place. Some recordings sound like the orchestra has been divided into blocks and fitted together. So that might entail a block consisting of double basses, tympani and bassoons fitted with a block consisting of cellos, French horns and percussion, etc… In this scenario, it’s hard to differentiate instrument separation within those blocks. Some recordings sound like sections of the orchestra are divided from the center and then segmented outwards. Other recordings sound as though microphone placement is done according to their respective sections, first violins, second violins, violas, cellos, double basses, etc… And to me, this makes the most sense however it’s still sometimes difficult to make out what’s what. So is it my equipment, or is it the quality of the microphones and their placement? I will say that I find some orchestral recordings to be very good in this regard, i.e. mostly 128 cycle DSD downloads. While others make me think of sitting on the DC Beltway during rush hour. (No I don’t live in the District of Columbia). To a large degree, my thought is that this is normal and that different recording techniques will render different results. It’s simple to realize that newer recordings will have a technical advantage over older recordings. Though I have heard early stereo recordings (i.e. RCA Living Stereo) that were remastered and they sounded remarkable. Anyway, I’d appreciate input from others on this matter. Thanks!
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I’ve never understood what the IsoRegen was supposed to do-apparently it is no longer manufactured-but as I understand it it recooks and supposedly cleans up the usb signal. That is not the same as DSP, which analyzes your room and attempts to correct for room related problems. DSP systems come with microphones and a device to emit tones which then get analyzed by software, usually on a computer but potentially on a phone. Changes are then made in digital output, particularly in the LFE. Consider this: No ones listening room can ever approximate a concert hall. DSP attempts to create the illusion that you are in a hall. Like every thing in audio one can debate endlessly how successful it is. I find that when done correctly it gets me one step closer to the real thing
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@mahler123 I’ve had this system in three different environments and only needed to treat one of them. Currently, I really have no need for treatments but may consider some things just out of curiosity. The biggest advantage has been carpet under the speakers but these large electrostatic speakers are very forgiving. |
You don’t seem to understand what DSP is. It isn’t room treatment. It isn’t reclocking a usb signal. I attempted to explain it in a previous post but I failed to explain it to you in a way that you can understand. I suggest you read up on it yourself. The 2 companies that I use are Anthem, where ARC is included with their receivers, and Dirac, which in my 2 channel system with a MiniDSP. I would take the time because I believe it will help with your problem. You could of course also try changing every component in your system-one at a time- and see what happens there. Starting with DSP would be easier and probably cheaper. Good Luck |
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