Very nice set-up for the DSP-DA... I'm using the miniSharc with two Curryman DAC's, its very good system and easy to use. Also, nice to see Daniel's add-on board in use, DAC connection looks a lot tidier.
Paul
Paul
Joachim,
That DSP-DA combo is exactly what I am planning to do. Can you tell us which modules you use in that DSP-DA combo?
That DSP-DA combo is exactly what I am planning to do. Can you tell us which modules you use in that DSP-DA combo?
Hehe, maybe I should jump in here:
it's a miniSHARC DSP from miniDSP plus 3 I2S input curryman DACs. In this case the so called AN_FP provides a stereo analog input (plus an additional stere output, so it's actually a 8ch DSP-DA combo 😀) and the Vol_FP allows for (digital) volume control and preset selection (4 presets).
Since the miniSHARC board has a suboptimal interface for multiple I2S DACs (bit clock and word clock lines shared for several data lines, which is quite usual btw.) I made an adapter board providing four buffered I2S outputs. This adapter board furthermore features buffered and transformer isolated SPDIF input and output, since the miniSHARC board only has TTL level in/out. The adapter board is in beta test phase at the moment, Joachim getting the first prototype 😉
kind regards, Daniel
http://www.minidsp.com/products/minidspkits/vol-fp
I always find that "room correction software" is a "contradictio in adiecto". Which S/W is able to correct a room (or a radiation pattern for the same matter) ?!? And as such, it is only something that treats the symptoms and does not cure the disease. But it seems to sell...oh, well...😀
I hear you.
But if the size of the room is not too tight, a gradual woofer roll-off, thoughtful placement and one or the other PEQ do the job in the modal region. Let alone Dipole woofers, which do not excite the lowest room modes (and that can be said for sure). That makes the DRC part of the package redundant.
Some people think DRC is panacea (i.e. it makes f...ed up speakers sound good in any closet), but it is not. It only makes those guys less rich 😀
But if the size of the room is not too tight, a gradual woofer roll-off, thoughtful placement and one or the other PEQ do the job in the modal region. Let alone Dipole woofers, which do not excite the lowest room modes (and that can be said for sure). That makes the DRC part of the package redundant.
Some people think DRC is panacea (i.e. it makes f...ed up speakers sound good in any closet), but it is not. It only makes those guys less rich 😀
Yes, the problem is when you push energy into an interference it gets even worse.
To EQ a peak is ok.
To EQ a peak is ok.
Yes, I learned this the hard way, but it was a good learning experience none the less: https://github.com/zzzzrrr/porc
Concerning the Linkwitz setup you auditioned, did it have the "default" Linkwitz ASP or did it have a DSP (from the DSP challenge)?
That's exactly what I was looking for (properly buffered I2S)!
Are you interested in another beta tester?
Cheers,
Jeff
Hehe, also looking forward to seeing you again 🙂
Also looking forward to seeing all your audio toys and to listen to some good music 😀
kind regards, Daniel
Also looking forward to seeing all your audio toys and to listen to some good music 😀
kind regards, Daniel
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