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Even Dirac does not turn an SVS sub into an 'precise' Arendal, Neumann, B&W, ...sub. That would be nice ;)

It should be clear which one sounds better/precise and is more suitable for co-optimisation in a room.

There will certainly be an improvement, but an optimum will sound different. Then it's better to do without new additional subs and replace the existing subs with ones that play precisely. But even a booming, imprecise reproduction can be pleasing.

ART expects a system that plays as precisely as possible. The swing-out behaviour of the SVSs is counterproductive, regardless of whether the sub outputs a correction signal or the regular channel signal.

When I look at the step response of SVS subs, I think they are less suitable for ART: Link

No. Dirac Live and BluOS only run on a PCM basis anyway.

How does the result at a single seat compare if you only use two JBL speakers under ART for stereo, i.e. if you use a pure stereo setup?

The USB module does not help with the playback of an SACD.

I can guarantee you that my passive sub is noticeable on the M33 ;) You can now hear your speakers unaltered.

Yes.

The Oppo manual describes why this does not work. You can only send DSD to PCM converted signals to the M33 via the HDMI output. Have you installed an HDM-2 or are you using the HDMI ARC on the TV? What is the problem with the remote?

T+A A200 (purifi) with switchable DF: 'A high damping factor tends to produce a more clearly defined, very precise and analytical sound image, whereas a reduced damping factor produces a more warm and softer sound image.' <- extract from the manual

Not really, see also here: Link The T+A purifi amp has a DF switch DF HI = 800, DF LO = 70 ;)

Onkyos in bridge-mode: DF = 65 @8ohms NAD: DF > 800 @8ohms

This is normal behavior, as the NAD has more control over the bass range.