I 100% agree. The sound quality just doesn’t compare to my Chord Mojo/poly even with a rudimentary passive crossover that I cobbled together. I think the OpenDRC-DA8 is a step up from the 2x4HD but they still have a ways to go to get that last 10%.
Sorry you refer to a post from long before the SHD was available. Do you own the SHD your selves?
Actually, I consider the OpenDRC-DA8 a step back from the 2x4HD.....at least in regards to DAC performance on the bench. I suggest to perform some testing yourself and you'll see what I mean.
I assume your comment is based on subjective evaluation though. I can't argue with that.
Dave.
According to Hans using a psu like the SBooster doesn't make a difference. Do you agree?
Kevin, is the backside processing disabled by quitting the SHD plugin before starting DLCT? (Manual, sec. 6.3, page 35) Or is something more required?
I'm using this and appreciate the versatility, but, like you, haven't found Volumio to be very useful, largely because I have many DSD files, and haven't figured out how best to play them.
TIA - Pat
Volumio says it can play DSD Direct.
I haven't tried it myself, not having a SHD unit, and not really using Volumio at home either. But, as they mention, it should play.
I haven't tried it myself, not having a SHD unit, and not really using Volumio at home either. But, as they mention, it should play.
Hi Pat,
No the processing isn't disabled when the SHD tool isn't running, you need to run it and deselect all of the PEQ on one preset, exit and make sure you are using that preset when you start DLCT. If you have an unused preset and have not configured SHD PEQ in that one you can use that one instead. If the preset you are using has PEQ and it is enabled DLCT will use it. This might be useful in some instances if for example you have a sub using a linkwitz transform for EQ.
Thanks, Kevin. This is a great gizmo, one I might have passed on if not for your recommendation.
I am a new user/poster to diyAudio, so please forgive me if I am asking questions regarding the miniDSP SHD unit(s) that have already been answered...?...
I am an OLD school, STEREO audiophile...(digital signal sources only however...), and wish to upgrade my pre-amp/interface between my monitors and my subwoofers...and considering one of the two miniDSP SHD model pre-amps...
Partial system:
Monitors: 2 Audience 1 + 1, crossoverless speakers
Subwoofers: 2 JL Audio Dominion d-108s
Pre-amplifier: Schiit Audio Freya, (running with solid state "tubes")
Crossover unit: Marchand Electronics XM44-2 (X-over 60 Hz, 24 dB/oct. Linkwitz Riley)
Signal sources: Cambridge Audio CXC CD transport, computer feed via Schiit Audio EITR interface...
D/A converter: Schiit Audio Yggdrasil
In order to time align my subs with my monitors, as well as ameliorate room induced frequency peaks and valleys, I am seriously considering one of the two MiniDSP SHD models...replacing the Freya and Marchand X-over with the SHD pre-amp/digital crossovers, hopefully continuing to utilize my Schiit Audio Yggdrasil D/A converter for the Audience monitors, (as well as utilizing another Schiit Audio D/A converter for the JL Audio subwoofers)...
1. I am curious as to how the sound quality of the MiniDSP SHD models compares to my current Freya pre-amp,, and whether by replacing the Freya I would degrade the sound of my system?
2. I also utilize a single-ended analog output of my Freya to feed a stereo signal to a Schiit Audio Ragnarok headphone amplifier, would like to continue to continue to utilize this unit downstream of the pre-amplifier, (if possible), but unsure as to how to do it if I am utilizing the crossover capabilities of on or the other miniDSP SHD units...( with the understanding that the SHD/crossover would be done in the digital domain UPSTREAM of the output of the SHD pre-amp...
PLEASE help me understand how I might successfully integrate a miniDSP SHD pre-amp into my system, and NOT loose the function of the Ragnarok headphone amp...
Thank You!...Please feel free to provide insights/suggestions/recommendations, and/or direct me to appropriate literature/sites/responses.
I avidly look forward to your response(s), very willing to provide additional details as necessary, and I thank you in advance.
Sincerely, T. A. K.
I am an OLD school, STEREO audiophile...(digital signal sources only however...), and wish to upgrade my pre-amp/interface between my monitors and my subwoofers...and considering one of the two miniDSP SHD model pre-amps...
Partial system:
Monitors: 2 Audience 1 + 1, crossoverless speakers
Subwoofers: 2 JL Audio Dominion d-108s
Pre-amplifier: Schiit Audio Freya, (running with solid state "tubes")
Crossover unit: Marchand Electronics XM44-2 (X-over 60 Hz, 24 dB/oct. Linkwitz Riley)
Signal sources: Cambridge Audio CXC CD transport, computer feed via Schiit Audio EITR interface...
D/A converter: Schiit Audio Yggdrasil
In order to time align my subs with my monitors, as well as ameliorate room induced frequency peaks and valleys, I am seriously considering one of the two MiniDSP SHD models...replacing the Freya and Marchand X-over with the SHD pre-amp/digital crossovers, hopefully continuing to utilize my Schiit Audio Yggdrasil D/A converter for the Audience monitors, (as well as utilizing another Schiit Audio D/A converter for the JL Audio subwoofers)...
1. I am curious as to how the sound quality of the MiniDSP SHD models compares to my current Freya pre-amp,, and whether by replacing the Freya I would degrade the sound of my system?
2. I also utilize a single-ended analog output of my Freya to feed a stereo signal to a Schiit Audio Ragnarok headphone amplifier, would like to continue to continue to utilize this unit downstream of the pre-amplifier, (if possible), but unsure as to how to do it if I am utilizing the crossover capabilities of on or the other miniDSP SHD units...( with the understanding that the SHD/crossover would be done in the digital domain UPSTREAM of the output of the SHD pre-amp...
PLEASE help me understand how I might successfully integrate a miniDSP SHD pre-amp into my system, and NOT loose the function of the Ragnarok headphone amp...
Thank You!...Please feel free to provide insights/suggestions/recommendations, and/or direct me to appropriate literature/sites/responses.
I avidly look forward to your response(s), very willing to provide additional details as necessary, and I thank you in advance.
Sincerely, T. A. K.
1. Sorry, I wouldn't know.
2. You can program up to 4 presets into the SHD unit, so, one for your crossover into a pair of DACs for your speaker setup, and one for your headphone DAC without any crossover programmed.
You will need to manually plug / unplug the rear cable going to either DAC.
2. You can program up to 4 presets into the SHD unit, so, one for your crossover into a pair of DACs for your speaker setup, and one for your headphone DAC without any crossover programmed.
You will need to manually plug / unplug the rear cable going to either DAC.
I have an SHD with analog I/O which I use for room correction. I don't use the pre-amp functionality, and I am unaware of any option that would allow you to use a headphone amp post SHD unless you turned off both DIRAC and PEQ.
That said it does sound good and is well suited to room correction and crossover duties. It will serve pretty well as a pre-amp in a speaker based only system.
That said it does sound good and is well suited to room correction and crossover duties. It will serve pretty well as a pre-amp in a speaker based only system.
Do like my new 2nd hand sbooster with SHD Studio very much 🙂 Didn't do any A/B but I like listening more.
would it be possible for someone who owns the SHD to pop the hood and take a couple pictures of the inside?
The SHD is rather more complex, but I'm not going to open mine and void the warranty at this time.