Combining Apollo Hypex Dual Mono + miniDSP Flex HT

[cmattarei]

I currently have a marantz 40n with KEF R3 and SVS Micro 3000. It sounds pretty good, but I am struggling a bit to integrate them as I wanted since my room has a resonance peak right at the crossover frequency (even with the port plugs). Unfortunately the 40n does not have high pass filtering, so I was wandering if Apollo Hypex NCx500 with miniDSP Flex HT as pre-amp would be a good option, because it seems much cheaper than any other comparable solutions (such as NAD M10 or Lyngdorf 2210). Any suggestions?

 

[thcdru2k]

Yes that would give you the bass management you need. Is it just for 2.1? You could get away with miniDSP Flex.

 

[cmattarei]

The Flex does’t have hdmi arc, which is a convenience requirement for me since I also use it to watch TV. What about the sound? You think it would be comparable to M10 or 2210?

 

[thcdru2k]

Got it. If you are comfortable changing settings manually it will sound quite good. It's fairly transparent