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    Bluesound releases 2024 ICON streamer

    Sorry to hear you are having issues. Updates have been smooth for me, using wifi. I don't have great wifi (sometimes get buffering with 24bit/192k, but not with 16/44). Personally I feel that a quick power cycle after the infrequent updates isn't a huge deal.
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    Bluesound releases 2024 ICON streamer

    I had a very enjoyable listening session yesterday with the Icon. The purpose of this time was to select an album to gift a friend. As such my plan was to skip through tracks of a few albums to remind myself what is on each - no intention of spending much time. I became really engaged with the...
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    Bluesound releases 2024 ICON streamer

    Awesome, thanks for taking one for the team. Much appreciated. Can't wait to see the results!
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    Bluesound releases 2024 ICON streamer

    I've always wished that Dirac would sweep after applying its mojo so you could verify the result.
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    Bluesound releases 2024 ICON streamer

    Thanks. I'm surprised those don't sound bright. Usually people use a gentle downward slope starting at around 2k, but this is flat from ~300hz up. Awesome to hear you are so pleased with the results!
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    Bluesound releases 2024 ICON streamer

    @robsonj would you mind posting up the target curve that Dirac gave you? I think it would be helpful for others.
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    Fosi Audio Box X5 Phono Preamp Review

    I'm hung up on the lack of a HP filter too.
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    Bluesound releases 2024 ICON streamer

    That's a good idea, but I agree, best to let Dirac handle the crossover, as it will match the slope of the high and lowpass crossovers, and I'll also want it to time align the sub with the mains.
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    Minidsp C-DSP 8x12 V2.0 Review

    Just a note to say that I have owned this unit for a couple years and love it. I hadn't seen this review till today and am happy to see the results. This unit replaced an AudioControl DSP/Amp that only had graphic EQ and the difference between that and this with Dirac is night and day. Those who...
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    Bluesound releases 2024 ICON streamer

    I just updated to the newest software and firmware (iOS 4.8.1, BluOS 4.8.15). With this update, now there is no signal to the sub out unless the sub toggle is switched on, which automatically engages the crossover between the main outs and the sub. So it's no longer possible to send full range...
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    Bluesound releases 2024 ICON streamer

    Maybe we should do troubleshooting with Dirac there, so this thread doesn't get completely consumed by that.
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    Bluesound releases 2024 ICON streamer

    Yea that sounds like it should be solvable by adjusting the target curve. What do you all think about starting a new thread for Bluesound+Dirac?
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    Any reason not to order the new Buckeye 2nd Gen Purifi EIGENTAKT 2-ch amplifier?

    I placed an order with Buckeye for the 1ET6525SA last night. Should be shipped in ~2 weeks. I did some googling and it seems like the #1 competitor to this amp is the Hypex NCx500. From Buckeye, it's $130 cheaper than the 1ET6525SA, outputs a good deal more power (380W vs 230W at 8ohm), and...
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    Bluesound releases 2024 ICON streamer

    Yes Wiim is a great value. My comment was not intended to compare the two products however and I hope not to derail this thread.
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    Bluesound releases 2024 ICON streamer

    What would be cool is if different filters were automatically applied to different inputs (eg RCA, HDMI, streaming, etc) when switching between input. Wiim has this feature and I think it's a really nice value.
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    Bluesound releases 2024 ICON streamer

    An internal mac mic is definitely going to give you funky results. It's essential to use a good, calibrated mic.
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    Bluesound releases 2024 ICON streamer

    This is a little less than anticipated, especially with the discount code - nice. Do you know how long the code will be active? @vinyl_slayer Limited range is sufficient if the goal is to correct for the room. Go for the full range if you have desire to mold the full spectrum, eg if you want to...
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    Fosi Audio Box X5 Phono Preamp Review

    I'm with you on this one KSTR. It's on the manufacturer to post basic specs on their products so that the products can be applied appropriately. This site should still exist even if they all did, because independent verification is still valuable. I'm surprised to see the manufacturer defended...
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    Seeking Guidance for a “Good Enough” HiFi Setup in livingroom.

    You can consider the Q Concerto as an alternative to the R3 Meta. They also measure very well and and significantly less expensive.
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    Bluesound releases 2024 ICON streamer

    The point of the suggestion is to be able to make the adjustment from the listening position.
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