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| preamplifier after preamplifier? We suggest keeping the system as simple as possible, with one preamp, our choice is the miniDSP SHD, it would integrate like this: Here is the functional block diagram, this allows for full control over all crossover slopes and frequencies, ch... | |
| 750$ Intel NUC vs $6000 Aurender N200: I don't hear the difference It doesn't surprise me at all that the $750 Intel NUC sounds close to the $6000 Aurender N200. While it’s not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison, we had a similar situation recently with a customer who is replacing his Vivaldi Short Stack with... | |
| Weakest digital link: DAC - Streamer - Server? In our experience, there are subtle differences between streaming from services like Tidal, streaming from a NAS or kernel streaming directly from RAM using an application like JRiver along with an ASIO driver, which is this case is optimized for ... | |
| What are you using as a streamer? Constructive feedback please. Roon interfaced to the miniDSP SHD, which is now Roon Ready certified, provides convenient access to streaming and stored music sources and presents them in a pure digital environment for Dirac Live processing using your choice of DACs. | |
| Products you added to your system in 2021 that made most impact to your music enjoyment By far the biggest improvement in terms of minimizing room effects, adding resolution and dimensionality comes through completing a proper Dirac Live 3.1.2 project. We also added the Hypex Nc400 Mono Blocks, which replaced our Mark Levinson No. 2... | |
| Do speaker wires have to be the same length for each speaker? The answer to this question is maybe. You do not want too much impedance mismatch between the left and right cables, because that can cause a difference in the frequency response of each of the speakers. So if the cables are both relatively short... | |
| Next best exponential DAC quality level? We agree with the general consensus that there are minor differences between higher-quality DACs across a fairly extreme price range. In fact, systems with too much complexity sometimes encounter issues that can deteriorate sound quality. We st... | |
| Finally Learned: Subs serve much larger role than adding more low bass At Deer Creek Audio, we believe adding a subwoofer to your system is one of the most powerful ways to increase clarity, imaging, dynamics and all the attributes audiophiles associate with a high fidelity full range system. A primary reason is tha... | |
| 100W+ solid-state amps known for beautiful mids I searched long and hard to find an amplifier that sounded good with my Martin Logan CLS IIz. After trying numerous high-end tube and solid-state amplifiers I settled on the Classe CA-200. | |
| Getting with the 21st century, need DAC for streaming I wholeheartedly agree with the idea of looking into streamers with built-in DACs. As a dealer for the miniDSP SHD we highly recommend it. One of the many applications of the SHD is to store and access your CD collection digitally, either from ... | |
| Helping a friend build a new system Oftentimes small rooms can be problematic to tune for frequency modes and other anomalies. In this situation, Dirac Live room correction can be a game changer. A wonderful product that is both an integrated amplifier and a Dirac Live processor i... | |
| Advice on a streamer Admittedly I'm biased, but I think hands down the best choice would be the miniDSP SHD. This will allow you to build a setup with any laptop or PC running JRiver, which is a spectacular way to rip and collect your significant CD collection.Once ... | |
| Total System Gain Question Here’s a link to an app note that overviews the basics of audio system gain structure. Its focus is somewhat around miniDSP, but the concepts definitely apply to analog systems with multiple gain stages. Check it out! https://www.minidsp.com/ap... | |
| Speaker placement When placing speakers in a room, audio performance takes the highest priority. But often aesthetics need to be considered as well.In general, triangular positioning, distance from the rear wall, angle, height and tilt will need to be combined f... | |
| What is the most important component to consider while building a new system? At Deer Creek Audio, we believe that the best way to achieve amazing fidelity is by combining excellent speakers and a quality power amp with an optimized digital source that leverages Dirac Live system room correction. There are many high qualit... |