Lack of 2.1 support is grinding my gears

[boxerfan88]

I solved the 2.1 problem by using the Topping DM7 (8ch DAC).

Crossover is done digitally in foobar2000, then 2.1 signals are pumped to the DM7.

 

[dasdoing]

2.1 is very niche I guess. most people buying a subwoofer are installing muti-channel.
studio-subwoofers have bass management for 2.1 but they are overpriced

 

[cpachris]

Nah, I had one and moved to a minidsp solution which is way better. Digital signal from streamer goes to minidsp SHD studio and digital out goes to Okto DAC8 pro, cheaper, much better(noise and distortion) and way more flexible.

I also have a cheaper version on this for my living room system, streamer digital out to nanodigi to two cheap but high performing SMSL DACs.

fine tuning of delay for multiple subs is essential.

Interesting device. I was assuming that OP was seeking a solution that didn't require changing out other components...but if you are not already married to a nice two channel DAC that you already own...this device seems interesting. It would also solve the "perceived" problem I have of using a miniDSP further down the signal chain where the idea of converting your analog signal back to digital for the DSP and then back to analog again...just seems unnatural.

Are you using a preamplifier in this setup? If so, are you running the main outputs to a preamplifier (assuming a 2-channel based on discussion) but taking the bass outputs directly to a subwoofer(s) and bypassing the preamplifer? In a setup like this...how do you utilize the subs for other inputs (CD, turntable, etc.)?

 

[waynel]

Interesting device. I was assuming that OP was seeking a solution that didn't require changing out other components...but if you are not already married to a nice two channel DAC that you already own...this device seems interesting. It would also solve the "perceived" problem I have of using a miniDSP further down the signal chain where the idea of converting your analog signal back to digital for the DSP and then back to analog again...just seems unnatural.

Are you using a preamplifier in this setup? If so, are you running the main outputs to a preamplifier (assuming a 2-channel based on discussion) but taking the bass outputs directly to a subwoofer(s) and bypassing the preamplifer? In a setup like this...how do you utilize the subs for other inputs (CD, turntable, etc.)?

No pre amps in any system. All systems are detailed in the links in my signature. The SHD has multiple inputs as does the Yamaha steamer .

 

[melomane13]

Camilladsp, raspberrypi, 8 channels usb sound card and you have the perfect preamplifier streamer , crossover , equalizer, convolver, remote command in the same small box for peanuts.

 

[Yorkshire Mouth]

Someone has just thanked a couple of posts in this zombie thread, so I really should note that, in the year since I started it, things have changed dramatically.

WiiM have introduced the Ultra, which is a streamer, preamp, DAC, with full bass management, delay setting for the sub/L&Rs, room correction, and 10-band PEQ.

It gets attention as a streamer, but even if you don’t need streaming it’s superb and versatile just for the other stuff.

I couldn’t praise it more highly.

 

[effj]

There are such stuff,packing lots of functionality and as reliability is really important (as it includes levels,slopes,etc) it is better not to cut corners.
I firmly believe one gets what pays for in the long term.
Example:

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There is a very large demographic of people who would find this product inaccessible:
- Those who have little to no hobby money;
- Those who value hobbies but can’t afford this;
- Those who refuse to allocate this much of their wealth to a hobby;
- Those who refuse to allocate this much of their audio hobby budget to a streaming DAC/preamp.

That’s a lot of people to exclude, and the price is insulting to some. Corners have to be cut (in some pricing tiers) lest we live in a classist society. The .1 appended to a 2 doesn’t need to be the straw (i.e. the addon) that breaks the camel’s back (e.g. that raises the price tenfold) .