lanx0003
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| I feel for you Good, we are on the same page, @devinplombier. I thought you were referring to active and passive for the latter and former. Of course, soldering is involved, but my point is that building the whole system is a much more fun and fulfilling project... | |
| What's the weakest link in my stereo set up? I live in a townhome, so limited on space. SVS 3000 Micro – a great choice, fast and punchy. You might consider adding an isolation platform to mitigate noise, as you were initially concerned. Enjoy. | |
| I feel for you @devinplombier It is a system setup using a DSP processor like this: the digital signal from the source is processed (RC/EQ) in the DSP, converted into multiway (frequency band-specific) analog signals, then fed into amplifiers, amplified and conn... | |
| I feel for you How about taking on a more challenging task? Swap the passive crossover with an active crossover or build a switch to compare the sound. Wouldn't this be a more interesting, exciting and achievement fulfilling project than soldering? | |
| What's the weakest link in my stereo set up? I live in a townhome, so limited on space. then this might be your best friend. Endorsed by Streophile. I had a pair for my 3rd system. https://www.ebay.com/itm/135529601252?_skw=nht+sb3&itmmeta=01JMSWYN7DWW2MBVDDZTRNTXXH&hash=item1f8e3198e4:g:rjIAAOSwLiJnnu4W&itmprp=enc%3AA... | |
| What's the weakest link in my stereo set up? I live in a townhome, so limited on space. The lower-end notes are lacking—consider adding a subwoofer. Specifically, a sub with an 8 inch driver and tight control, like the REL T/5x or T/7x, which will be fast enough to keep up with the main speakers | |
| Perhaps the most annoying myth in audio of 2025? Talking about Loudness! I tend to agree with @carlsbad2. If your system does not sound good at a reasonably low volume level, it needs work. Fortunately, the work doesn’t need to be substantial, and you don’t need high-sensitivity speakers to achieve that. In my rooms, ... | |
| Should I use Impedance 4 or 8? As you know, that lower-imp. tap is reserved for A+B, speakers connected in parallel or the speaker with lower nominal impedance. A good, issue-free amplifier should not deliver drastically different performance between two taps. When connected to... | |
| Balanced vs RCA preamps You have to be careful about things you read like the specs above! I own the two of the Topping DACs; The 40 Ohm value is actually the two 20 Ohm output impedances put in series when really they should be in parallel, which would be about 10 Ohms... | |
| LoFi @cdc In today’s market, you could easily find a low-end yet at least mid-fi combo with your eyes closed (but mind open). You could do RC+PEQ with it. Huge SS and alot fun. Wiim Pro+ -> Fosi v3 -> Sony SSCS5 for $350. | |
| LoFi I strongly suggest that you stick with lo-fi to avoid any dissatisfaction when switching back to hi-fi. Like my son (no kidding), who enjoys lofi much better and care less about hifi. My best half also enjoys WQXR better than anything else. I am t... | |
| Balanced vs RCA preamps @atmasphere Usually XLR outputs have considerably lower output impedance than RCA outputs. Where did you get this from? Have you done your homework before taking 10 seconds to write this? Let me do some homework for you, and you can do the rest... | |
| Network DAC suggestions? Wiim Pro? ... For near-field listening room correction is certainly irrelevant. I think wiim mini might just be fine. | |
| Directional wires/cables Several of my cables are directional, and although I cannot hear the difference, I follow the instructed direction. For unmarked cables, I use an ad-hoc approach, ensuring that the label aligns with the flow of electrons. I believe in it—why not? ... | |
| LAIV Harmony He (Weng) also added that by adding the DDC I might hear very subtle improvements but not noticeable. Most audiophiles here claim they hear a significant improvement from adding a DDC. Do they have better ears than audio engineers, are they exa... |