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EQ’ing with DEQX
Anyone use these units with the Sanders 10e speakers?Or any ESL.  Though they are different than a traditional speaker and I don't recall in the manual there being any reference towards differentiating between the two.  They refer to "traditional"... 
EQ’ing with DEQX
Thank you Mark. 
EQ’ing with DEQX
Thanks, again, Al! 
Cocktail Audio X50
Following.  I too would like to hear input on the X50.  Looking to move off of my MacBook and go to a dedicated music server. 
IsoAcoustics speaker isolation stands...Thoughts
I wasn’t suggesting, as I identified there’s an audible difference.  Whether it sounds better, the listner in the video seems to think so; which, as we all know, is completely subjective.   
IsoAcoustics speaker isolation stands...Thoughts
Well, there is an audible difference in the video and I’m assuming it’s a listener commenting on how much better it sounds with them.  Though, I do question the overuse of the word “smear” in helping define what’s happening to the soundstage. 
IsoAcoustics speaker isolation stands...Thoughts
bdp24, seriously.  I have my room treated and am using a DEQX, wondering if these actually do anything. 
Pre amp with Dac
It’s a little bit beyond your budget, but you may be able to locate one used for around $3000, the PS Audio Direct Stream Junior.  It’s not a preamp, per se, but can operate as one.  I’ve used it as a preamp and was quite impressed with the result... 
Is DEQX a game changer?
Ok, I won’t throw a “solved” in there, but generally the simplest answer is correct.  I wasn’t plugging both XLR’s from the preamp into the DEQX, just one side; which there was just white noise coming out.  Plugging both in makes it work, along wi... 
Is DEQX a game changer?
Hi Al and thanks for the quick reply.  Your interpretation is correct.  It does sound quite good without my preamp, but I really like the tubes I have in it, adds a little “warmth” to the overall presentation, so I’m not ready to discard it.  The ... 
Is DEQX a game changer?
Wondering if any could share their connection setup.  I’ve been attempting to integrate my preamp into the chain, with 0 luck.  I pulled my DAC and inserted the Premate and am not able to get a signal to pass through my preamp.  Sounds/works great... 
Is DEQX a game changer?
Wanted to thank everyone for their commentary and posts on this piece.  I have one coming, should be here next week.  Looking forward to getting it integrated. 
mc452 c2600 mcintosh
Old post, but I should add, save some money for room treatment.  Same length and width room equals room treatment. 
McIntosh Mx151 vs. Krell Foundation vs Arcam AV 860
I still own the MX121, but recently swapped it out for the Anthem AVM60.  The one challenge I have with McIntosh and HT, is they havne't quite embraced the capabilities of modules and firmware upgrades.  When you're dropping $5k plus on a HT pre, ... 
Need Suggestions for speakers up to $15K new/used
 I run Dyn C4 Signatures, with BHK300 mono's, it sounded good.  I contacted GIK Acoustics and spoke with Nick.  Working with Nick, he designed a treatment specific to my room size and various soffits through out.  As I'm sure you will discover, it...