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My SACD Transport feeds so much better signal to my DAC compared with streaming end...
Mixing and matching components has been a great source of enjoyment for audiophiles since the early days of Hi-Fi. With the advent of really well designed digital audio receivers, I2S  bus implementations, DSP and great DACs, products have emerged... 
Amplifier recommendations for 86 dB Sensitivity Speakers
Importantly and often overlooked is the profile of the impedance curve. These curves can vary typically from 2 to 25 ohms across the entire frequency range. It would be  nice to get a measurement of the actual impedance curve to see if indeed it d... 
Another request for Streamer Transport options
We recomend Roon Ready streamers like the miniDSP SHD The SHD combines high-definition streaming, Dirac Live processing and digital multi-channel crossovers and filtering. Key features include: Dirac Live®, full version with perpetual license ... 
Walk-in soundstage
Swapping, mixing and matching high fidelity components and cables is a long cherished audiophile activity which undoubtedly has produced countless hours of audio enjoyment. The drawback to this process is the amount of time and expense that it co... 
??? Which Would You Buy ???
miniDSP SHD as your streamer and DAC driving Nilai 500 Mono Blocks Then properly integrate a subwoofer :-)  
Is it possible to really know what you're doing?
Swapping, mixing and matching high fidelity components and cables is a long cherished audiophile activity which undoubtedly has produced countless hours of audio enjoyment. The drawback to this process is the amount of time and expense that it co... 
Looking to Develop A Short List of Amplifier Candidates For A Pair Of JBL 4367 Speakers
We have used the Hypex Nilai 500 Monoblocks extensively the JBL 4349s and JBL L65s We have compared them with: Hegel, Mark Levonson, and Classe, all in this world class category.  We never get bored with or irritated with the Nilai 500s,  smooth... 
use of ChatGPT for HIFI
At Deer Creek Audio we consult with customers on how to integrate complex products featuring Digital Signal Processing and Dirac Live into their systems.  What we have learned about typical AI responses is that AI cannot take into account whether ... 
Need New amp or integrated...have some options
If you are driving two sets of speakers, assuming they’re two different stereo pairs, you may benefit from having fully independent control of each pair. For this we suggest the miniDSP Flex TRS along with the Hypex nc252 Quad from Deer Creek audi... 
How much power needed to drive 91db speakers?
Check out this video onthe topic: Using miniDSP Device Console, REW and Dirac Live to achieve the subwoofer sound you always knew was possible  
How much power needed to drive 91db speakers?
If your going to check out a class D amplifer, you may wish to consider the Hypex Nilai 500.... Great reviews :-)  
What is the most overlooked consideration?
System and room correction combined with solid quality amplifiers and speakers. Dirac Live room correction can be a "game changer" in achieving optimal sound. Check out our videos and tech blogs and resources on utilizing tools like Room EQ Wizar... 
Buyer Beware
USB cables need to be compliant with published standards (USB-IF). This way you can be assured that they will operate under all specified conditions including; multidirectional and high-speed communications. Testing for compliance requires proper ... 
B&W 802D1 - How can I tame the brightness?
There are many types of speakers which can be overly bright; ribbons, horns, etc…..  One thing to consider is parametric equalization (PEQ) or low pass filters applied in the digital domain before your DAC. Additionally it's desirable if you can ... 
Amp search
Here is an overview of common active crossover applications in modern audio systems using miniDSP Device Console.