Digital XO vs Op-amp XO, which would be best to use in active speakers?

[MikeHunt79]

Originally Posted by reins

Hi,

I build similar dipole speakers with both systems. Personally I use an analog XO, because I have a turntable and therefore don't want an digital stage in the system.

For a friend of mine I build a similar system based on the DCX (jannemann upgrade) because he uses only digital sources. I think this is the way to go for systems without analog sources. It is much more flexible and easier to change/play with.

Regards
Stephan

Good point about the source, I forgot to mention that in my original post. 4 out of 5 of my sources are digital, so going digital here makes the most sense.

[Eva]

I'd keep the DCX. It's what I use too, plus sometimes I enjoy trying to improve filter settings while listening to music during hours. Crossover settings (which determine the way in which acoustic waves sum or cancel and interact with the room once in the air) have far more impact on perceived sound than anything else.

Now that I'm used to that, speakers with fixed crossovers seem boring