Hello,
Active crossovers are increasing in popularity, and present an opportunity for easier access into diy audio. Their comparative simplicity over passives is eclipsed only by the lack of plug and play DSP boards on the market. To this end I'm wondering if folks could recommend a board that matches the following.
Under $200
Able to apply LR4, PEQ, delay
Low noise analog IO (2x4) - suitable for high efficiency (96db+) speakers when used between pre and amp.
Plug and play - no soldering, ready to go software
Regards,
Shawn
Active crossovers are increasing in popularity, and present an opportunity for easier access into diy audio. Their comparative simplicity over passives is eclipsed only by the lack of plug and play DSP boards on the market. To this end I'm wondering if folks could recommend a board that matches the following.
Under $200
Able to apply LR4, PEQ, delay
Low noise analog IO (2x4) - suitable for high efficiency (96db+) speakers when used between pre and amp.
Plug and play - no soldering, ready to go software
Regards,
Shawn
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I use a great dsp, noisefloor at - 117db but it cost twice your budget. Its the dbx driverack pa2. Minidsp has to much noise
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the t.racks DSP 4x4 Mini
Only flaw is that delay is too coarse. I can only get down to 25 cm. But for hifi we need settings much below that at least 2 cm.
I think there actually is a bunch of cheap dsps around
Only flaw is that delay is too coarse. I can only get down to 25 cm. But for hifi we need settings much below that at least 2 cm.
I think there actually is a bunch of cheap dsps around
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It's made for PA so might not match hifi very well regarding level matching. With correct signal level matching no significant noise should be present.
4 way not 3 way
Hi, any suggestions for 4 way horns?
I'm currently using DCX2496 + a cap for the tweeter, but would like to go 4 ways.🙂
Hi, any suggestions for 4 way horns?
I'm currently using DCX2496 + a cap for the tweeter, but would like to go 4 ways.🙂
Use good subwoofer amp with build in dsp for sub and the dcx2496 for bass, mid and high.
This setup i used for 10 years.
Oh, yes.
Try this, even better and with perfect web-gui:
DBX DriveRack PA2 Complete Sound Signal Processor Speaker Management System PA 2 | eBay
Thanks for the information. I have been looking for a better dsp/xo than Minidsp. Found one open-box and ordered it. Hopefully its SQ is competitive with my analogue Bryston XO.
I don't know of any cover made by Bryston, but it's normally not a cheap brand. All cheap dsps only mimic passive cross overs, and add delay and eq.
Bryston 10B is a GREAT analogue crossover, but unfortunately, it looks like Bryston discontinued it and replaced it with their digital crossover BAX-1 ($3500). Vendors who still have 10B stock are selling them for >$5K.
My 10B is very old, and all the rotary switches are developing contact problems despite several repair attempts with silver paste, etc over the years. Bryston has 20 year warranty, but only for original purchasers.
I have serious doubts that digital XO from DBX and Behringer can sound as transparent as Bryston, but I will play with the DBX Driverack PA2 while looking for a good-condition Bryston on the used market.
Bryston10B by drjlo2, on Flickr
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PCM1702-J2
There PCM1702U chips on sale on ebay from a French seller that are marked J2. What kind of selection grade is that?
I have seen several L grades of other PCM chips, particular in midrange Denon players. That seems to be be L = low as opposed to L = better than K (there are a few examples of K2, though).
There PCM1702U chips on sale on ebay from a French seller that are marked J2. What kind of selection grade is that?
I have seen several L grades of other PCM chips, particular in midrange Denon players. That seems to be be L = low as opposed to L = better than K (there are a few examples of K2, though).