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Amp search
Here is an overview of common active crossover applications in modern audio systems using miniDSP Device Console.  
Amp search
The Hypex Nilai 500 stereo amplifier provides ultra high-end class D amplification.  The amplifier competes with high-end products, providing serious sound for a fraction of the price.  
two channel speaker/equipment consultant
Deer Creek Audio offers one-on-one Audio Consulting Services. We are not a speaker dealer.  
Room is way too bright.
Check out this testamonial using Dirac Live with miniDSP SHD: https://www.dirac.com/blog/duran-duran-guitarist-dom-brown-achieves-the-perfect-studio-sound-with-the-dirac-live-room-correction-system/    
Looking for a new Subwoofer
  We are partial to SVS subwoofers in particular the model SB-4000 because it is the least expensive unit in their line with balanced XLR inputs. Room size, your listening habits and aesthetics will dictate the best subwoofer(s) size. Especially ... 
Looking for a true upgrade in sound quality
At Deer Creek Audio we believe Dirac Live calibration is one of the most powerful ways to gain dimension and accuracy in both the time and frequency domains. Having performed Dirac calibrations on many high-end systems we have found than there ar... 
Ethernet cables
Shielded ethernet cables have a layer of metal shielding around the cable, which protects against EMI (electromagnetic interference) and RFI (radio frequency interference).  The shielding helps minimise the effect of interference, making the signa... 
I need a recommendation on Class D amp
In our studio at Deer Creek Audio we've had the opportunity to audition many fine amplifiers: Mark Levinson, Hegel, Krell, Rotel and others.  In our opinion the new Nilai 500 from Hypex Electronics competes favorably with the best of this group. T... 
Streamer/DAC combinations
Check out the ASR reviews ont the miniDSP SHD Deer Creek Audio is an authorized miniDSP dealer.  
Preamp - what's the purpose?
The signal coming from your source and being fed into your power amplifier needs to be in the sweet spot of your amplifier's sensitivity.  Meaning that you are well above the noise floor of your amplifier, but not approaching the output clipping l... 
Excellent Solid State or Hybrid Monoblocks Recommendations
The Hypex Nilai 500 Class D amplifiers are getting great reviews.   
New Streamer, DAC or Let it Be
Here is a video on the topic you might find interesting:     
Looking for integrated solid state amp for daily usage
We suggest thes seperates: miniDSP SHD Dirac Preamp Hypex Nilai 500 Stereo Power Amplifier You will be amazed. Deer Creek Audio is an authorized miniDSP and Hypex dealer    
Comparison of sonic qualities of some tonearms
Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA) and Stylus Raking Angle (STR) are the two most important factors in getting optimal tonearm / cartridge performance. There are many available resources to gain an understanding of the methods and tools needed to achie... 
Finally upgrading my amp
We suggest a miniDSP SHD with a pair of Hypex NCx500 monoblocks: Deer Creek Audio is an authorized miniDSP and Hypex dealer