Advice (Anthem ARC vs. MiniDSP Dirac)

[Ale63]

I was considering the Anthem STR pre for my 2 channel audio system. Read a number of positive feedbacks about its ARC functionality (which I would use for subwoofer integration, and some room correction). A possibile alternative would be something like the miniDSP; this would leave more freedom in the choice of a pre (it wouldn’t need to have room correction on board).
My question is: which of the two solutions would you recommend? How’s the DSP Dirac in terms of “user friendliness” (easy to setup, doesn’t need particular user experience and so on…)?
Thank you for any advice you might provide…

 

[Ale63]

Maybe that was a difficult question…?

 

[Mort]

I can speak to mini DSP but not many of us have experience with anthem Arc.

Mini DSP and Dirac live are very capable and long time implementers of room DSP. It's not beginner friendly if you need prompts but the actual bass management module is one of the best for interfaces.

I prefer mini DSP with Diraclive over wiim or audyssey room correction, mostly for the interface. I prefer genelec GLM in overall results.

Mini DSP flex functions as a preamplifier itself.