Integra DRX-8.4

[ban25]

Someone on AVS posted about that it is now displayed on the Roon website: Onkyo, Integra and Pioneer

Soon, one can hope!

 

[pollock0424]

Did anyone have issues exporting filter to the device when using Dirac on a PC? I took 11 measurements for my 12 speakers painfully and everything was calculated properly but dirac just sat there "preparing to export".

 

[Theetjuh]

It takes quite awhile, for me it took like 4-5min.
Don’t know which version you are using, but the changelog mentions that Onkyo, Pioneer and Integra users need more patience at that moment.

 

[Axelpowa]

Did anyone have issues exporting filter to the device when using Dirac on a PC? I took 11 measurements for my 12 speakers painfully and everything was calculated properly but dirac just sat there "preparing to export".

Happened the same to me with my Onkyo RZ70 and last Dirac Version. Downloaded the 3.4.4 and no problems.

Regards!

 

[scrp]

The latest dirac is found here https://www.dirac.com/live/faq/helpdesk/software-changelog/
3.7.3 is the latest version

 

[pollock0424]

Happened the same to me with my Onkyo RZ70 and last Dirac Version. Downloaded the 3.4.4 and no problems.

Regards!

Mine is the latest version, after 132 sweeps.. saying that I was annoyed is an understatement

I will try other versions and see, luckily I save the project always. However, I changed my sub settings slightly so that project is void nevertheless I can still use it for testing the export process.

 

[Axelpowa]

Mine is the latest version, after 132 sweeps.. saying that I was annoyed is an understatement

I will try other versions and see, luckily I save the project always. However, I changed my sub settings slightly so that project is void nevertheless I can still use it for testing the export process.

I'm afraid saved projects only work with the software version the where messured and calculated...

Regards!

 

[pollock0424]

I'm afraid saved projects only work with the software version the where messured and calculated...

Regards!

Wow.. typically saved projects are some special jsons, csv, or some proprietary file format without any executables.. have you tried it? I will try soon with my older projects and see if I can at least load curves..

 

[Theetjuh]

Soon, one can hope!

It’s out m8 … go check it out

 

[ban25]

It’s out m8 … go check it out

Oh wow, updating now!

 

[ban25]

Updated!

Roon found the DRX-8.4 immediately. Playback out of standby is quick and responsive. Currently listening to 24-bit/192 kHz lossless.

Very happy!!!!

 

[nick-v]

Woohoo! My entire house is Roon Ready, so this has been killing me...

 

[ban25]

Woohoo! My entire house is Roon Ready, so this has been killing me...

Same! Been listening all day and it's been flawless. Frankly, this update moves the Integra into very rarified air in the AVR/AVP space. Good stuff!

 

[nick-v]

Same! Been listening all day and it's been flawless. Frankly, this update moves the Integra into very rarified air in the AVR/AVP space. Good stuff!

Agreed! I'm anxiously anticipating a review from @amirm (or at least the Onkyo or Pioneer variant).

 

[ban25]

Also, as noted in the official thread over at AVS, they've also added a Pre-Amp mode for the front stage or all. I assume this is similar to D+M's amplifier disconnect, though we will have to experiment or wait for official details to be sure:

 

[pollock0424]

Agreed! I'm anxiously anticipating a review from @amirm (or at least the Onkyo or Pioneer variant).

Most likely won't measure up very well but that's alright.. I will be happy with a SINAD of 85db given all what DRX-8.4 has..

 

[pollock0424]

Also, as noted in the official thread over at AVS, they've also added a Pre-Amp mode for the front stage or all. I assume this is similar to D+M's amplifier disconnect, though we will have to experiment or wait for official details to be sure:

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Awesome.. I don't use LCR internal amps at all..

 

[ban25]

Most likely won't measure up very well but that's alright.. I will be happy with a SINAD of 85db given all what DRX-8.4 has..

I see no reason why it can't achieve what the RZ50 does at the pre-outs: 97 dB. The ES9028PRO ES9026PRO DACs used in the DRX-8.4 are specced to 120 113 dB THD+N, after all. I suspect it would perform quite well measured in pure direct mode from the balanced pre-outs on Amir's test bench. Now, could you hear the difference? My old Denon X3700H V2 likely measured firmly in the 80s (same as X3800H) and it was transparent.

 

[peng]

I see no reason why it can't achieve what the RZ50 does at the pre-outs: 97 dB. The ES9028PRO DACs used in the DRX-8.4 are specced to 120 dB THD+N, after all. I suspect it would perform quite well measured in pure direct mode from the balanced pre-outs on Amir's test bench. Now, could you hear the difference? My old Denon X3700H V2 likely measured firmly in the 80s (same as X3800H) and it was transparent.

If I remember right, the DRX8.4 has the ES9026pro, not the 9028pro. So, THD+N is -113 dB, still very good.

 

[ban25]

If I remember right, the DRX8.4 has the ES9026pro, not the 9028pro. So, THD+N is -113 dB, still very good.

Yes you are right, thank you! I actually thought that -120 dB was high when I typed it, but I didn't double-check the model number.