I know quite a few on this forum use Acourate software tools in their systems so was hoping I could get some basic questions answered that I haven't been able to discern skimming the documentation. I'd like to set up a Win/Linux box to basically do everything that my miniDSP4x10 is already doing + FIR and phase manipulation. So I'm thinking possibly invest in Acourate if it works with my signal chain.
Any words of wisdom to share in this possible scenario?
I've got a pile of these old tiny Aopen signage boxes with C2D processors and able to use 4-8GB RAM and anything from XP-7 + any Linux distro. Acourate would run just fine according to their system requirments and they still sell super cheap on fleabay:
- I have a 3 way active XO system that also controls 3 subs so must be able to handle the hardware end.
- My sources are local audio files primarily. I do have Tidal but probably won't keep the subscription as my internet is truly abysmal here so streaming is rough (roughly 3x dial up speeds)
- I'm a Mac guy and have been comfortably using iTunes for 25+ years despite it's bloat and limitations. I'd like to keep using the Mac as front end and just feed the signal to the new box like I would a DAC or miniDSP - possible? I see a lot of you are using it as a plugin for JRiver or Roone.
- Which version? Acourate or Acourate Convolver? Looks like they both do XO but Convolver is considerably cheaper.
Any words of wisdom to share in this possible scenario?
I've got a pile of these old tiny Aopen signage boxes with C2D processors and able to use 4-8GB RAM and anything from XP-7 + any Linux distro. Acourate would run just fine according to their system requirments and they still sell super cheap on fleabay: