I had mine on 24/7 for 2 years.
My first one was on continuously for about three years. They do get rather warm but don't seem to suffer.
Yeah, fair comment, will look at that as well. It is only 2.5W but could connect it together with a few more devices to a smart plug. Too bad it doesn't have some sort of auto stand by...
Mine seems to use 3.5.
My MiniDSP devices are on the same extension block as subs and power amps etc. so they all get turned off at once.I use it like this. With the DRC (Dirac) upgrade, hypex amp and active sub.
Hmmm satisfying? Do you use the optical or USB inputs or the analog inputs? If so, how satisfying does it sound compared to say a macbook ---> Topping DAC (E30/D10S/etc) --> Amp??
My main concern is that the minidsp 2x4 HD would degrade my music via the USB/TOSLINK input, let alone analog - sucks because this there's a really great value option where you get the DSP, UMIK-1, AND DIRAC live subscription for a fair enough price... the thing is, if it's going to sound crappy due to an inferior DAC, it's bloody pointless.
That's a bummer - it's a good thing that minidsp sells products (which i can't afford) that don't have this problem, but cost twice or thrice as much the 2x4 HD...
Yeah, but what if the original audio track is degraded??
Is any of the products you use currently are measured on this forum or elsewhere? Might give you some perspective on what kind of noise to expect.
Tbh I couldnt really hear a differce with a well respected dedicated balanced dac (smsl su8 v2). While nothing was wrong with the smsl, having dirac and being able to time align your sub outweighs a relative increase in noise/distortion.
Same, no hiss with the 2x4hd out to a hypex amp.
