3e Audio A5 Stereo Amplifier Review

[rvsixer]

1) In some (maybe even most) cases, the phase control is enough, especially for low frequencies.
2) You can equalize the sub either in the sub itself (some subs have this feature), or you can equalize it in your computer digitally even before the signal goes out to the DAC.
3) You can also adjust delay / phase / eq fully in the computer before the DAC.

I used the REW software and RePhase software to create a single correction impulse for my 2.1 audio setup to do digital room correction and to correct both the phase and frequency anomalies. For each channel separately.

Sorry, I missed the part of the discussion involving a PC in the playback chain. For me that was a total pita, for others it's fine. Carry on.

 

[rvsixer]

You recommend an amp combined with a $500 Minidsp FLEX or better to someone considering a $200 Ayima A20 amp with perhaps no additional money spent on sub integration. Money spent on competent sub integration is worthwhile, but not every budget allows it. Perhaps a $225 Minidsp 2x4hd is acceptable for a smaller budget. Not me or you, but it's possible someone's budget allows for merely a cheap amp with sub out and high pass filter.

I did stipulate with the necessary bells and whistles. Your suggestions are indeed alternatives if budget does not allow.

 

[knevgen]

Hello, i see all the graphs are for XLR.
There should be no difference whatsoever between RCA and XLR when using this from pre-amp section of an AVR?
I also suppose this little device is good enough to use with front l\r speakers and wont be a downgrade in quality from internal amp of denon x4800h or yamaha rx-a6a?
I apologize if i ask something obvious.. my knowledge and understanding of audio equipment is limited.
Thank you.