AVR or Processor with Dirac Live, dual/independent subs, multichannel USB? (For PC as source)

[Ongii]

Hello All,
Does such "perfect" device (either AVR or Processor) exist, to be used with a PC as source?
If not, what features have the most importance? I assume...
1) Dirac Live (room correction is really important)
2) Dual/independent subwoofers (meaning: DL treatment of the subwoofers in a mutual independent way Precondition is appropriate bass management, in the device, before DL)
3) USB multichannel (because USB is better than HDMI, for the simple fact that with HDMI you are obliged to connect a video sink)

Thanks for your feedback

 

[tifune]

Not yet; HTP-1 comes close but no multichannel USB support. Also, it's out of stock until ...?

 

[Vacceo]

Only Arcam provides DLBC for multiple subwoofers. I don´t think any manufacturer provides USB multichannel at all.

 

[Ongii]

Only Arcam provides DLBC for multiple subwoofers. I don´t think any manufacturer provides USB multichannel at all.

Actually, I am aware only of Pioneer SC LX 89

OK, so I'll look for an Arcam device.
A completely other approach would be to buy a minidsp 88a between an AVR (any one with preouts) and power amplifier. But I assume the additional DAAD cycle is the worst compromise?

 

[azzy_mazzy]

a budget would be helpful.

 

[Ongii]

a budget would be helpful.

1500€
Obviously, I'd consider the used market.

BTW, if nothing is feasible, I'll stick to my current setup, which means that to listen to the turntable I have to start manually the "Listen to ASIO..." function of JRiver.

 

[azzy_mazzy]

nothing in your budget will do what you want, onkyo got an AVR with dirac under your budget but that thing will clip quickly at 4 ohms and i would not recommend it without external amps or if you are sure that your speakers aren't 4 ohms, denon got good reliable AVRs with good amps inside but you need their $20 app to improve their target curve.

 

[Kal Rubinson]

If you want to play files and you have the PC source, just add Jriver and DiracLive. Connect it to a Topping DM7 8 channel DAC ($599) and connect your amp/speakers.

 

[Mkaram]

Only Arcam provides DLBC for multiple subwoofers. I don´t think any manufacturer provides USB multichannel at all.

HTP-1 has DLBC for multiple subwoofers

 

[Vacceo]

HTP-1 has DLBC for multiple subwoofers

You're right! Sorry guys, I tend to discard anything unavailable in the EU.

 

[Flak]

If you want to play files and you have the PC source, just add Jriver and DiracLive. Connect it to a Topping DM7 8 channel DAC ($599) and connect your amp/speakers.

Exactly! And DLBC for the Dirac Processor is currently beta tested and will be soon available...

 

[Paiaso]

If you want to play files and you have the PC source, just add Jriver and DiracLive. Connect it to a Topping DM7 8 channel DAC ($599) and connect your amp/speakers.

I want to build exactly this setup. At the moment I have only Dirac Live on my windows PC and I don't know how Dirac can use two DM87 channels for the LFE. I assume that to use DLBC at its full power, I need 2 identical LFE channels. Is it correct?

 

[Iceee]

If you want to play files and you have the PC source, just add Jriver and DiracLive. Connect it to a Topping DM7 8 channel DAC ($599) and connect your amp/speakers.

Can I connect Topping DM 7 trs balanced directly to rca unbalanced Marantz pm15s2 limited edition? Where can I buy such cables, tnx. @Flak can you help too plz

 

[Kal Rubinson]

Can I connect Topping DM 7 trs balanced directly to rca unbalanced Marantz pm15s2 limited edition? Where can I buy such cables, tnx. @Flak can you help too plz

Complicated. Look at the DM7 thread(s) here.

 

[192kbps]

Actually, I am aware only of Pioneer SC LX 89

OK, so I'll look for an Arcam device.
A completely other approach would be to buy a minidsp 88a between an AVR (any one with preouts) and power amplifier. But I assume the additional DAAD cycle is the worst compromise?

Does Pioneer SC LX 89 support USB multi-channel?

 

[Ongii]

Does Pioneer SC LX 89 support USB multi-channel?

No, unfortunately