Thanks. Been a long time coming, but slowly building up my dream system. I liked the NCx for it's 2ohm capability as well. The ESLs can dip to 1.6ohm so this amp was about as good as it can get. Super happy w/ the NCx - tons of super clean power.
Yeah, I am looking at 0.8 ohms. That's pushing me toward the NCx, for sure.
What is the rating of your circuit breaker 15amp?
Love my subs but can't imagine having more than two of them. I looked a the Classic 9's but thought a passive tower + subs would be the best of all worlds for various music genre's (classical, bossa nova, electronic, rock) and then LFE for the subs for movies. Just noticed the new Denon A1H has balanced inputs. Seriously hope that trend catches on so we can use desktop DACs. Haven't read about an AVP or AVR that can touch that level of quality yet.
What do you think the benefit of more than 2 subs would be?
Hasn't the whole MQA scam unfolded by now?
Hello Julf,
Indeed, I saw that announcement the other day..."competition" is good, as it typically keeps pricing down with multiple "equal" options.
The claims made about MQA were a scam. And if you hear a difference between FLAC and MQA, it is a sign that MQA distorts/colors/changes the signal in some way, as the FLAC version *is* the original wave.
Thanks again for your opinion...but again, that is all it is...your opinion.
Don't want to continue polluting this thread, and there is really very little I care to say to the "evidence-based science is just an opinion" crowd.
PS.....ANYBODY now can afford a GOOD thermal camera.Did you ask Hypex about warranty or is this just your opinion? I asked about mods and they clearly stated they would void warranty.
Hypex use of RTV to reduce shock and vibration issues is by design. So would be part of the testing they do. While acknowledging your suggestion to test first, not everyone has a good thermal camera. A pair of scissors is much more accessible.
I have had these discussions with Hypex and it would be relevant. It could also be relevant to the manufacturer as the modules are warrantied by Hypex to them. I considered becoming an authorized Hypex repairer and my understanding is Hypex would honor their warranty regardless. No buck passing as you allude.
One camera angle on one case design is hardly a major problem. I have other cases and the LED brightness is not a major concern. Am sure Buckeye or his customers are smart enough to employ simple mitigations if needed.
More room coverage for multiple listeners. Distortion would be lowered at bass FR. Those are two basic improvements. There could be some benefits when Dirac Live Bass Control comes out, which is my main reason for wanting more subs.
The Classic 9 is all-passive. I spent a week with the 15A and loved it, but don't see the point in powered subs with ARC as I will be using active subs with the mains high passed.
Yes. I have 2 available and will spread out the load, but it is not really necessary. I am in an apartment and average SPL levels are 75-85 dBC.
At sub frequencies, where human ears don't have much sense of direction, even one or two provide full room coverage. The only benefit of multiple subs I can think of is for evening/averaging out resonances.
