...I was using the non-Dirac version of the Nano.
Does the non-Dirac version do crossover? What was the model? Can't find it.
Assuming it does, that is perfect missing part to have fully working high rez MCH HDMI system.
HDMI Source (that decodes to PCM) -> non-Dirac Nano for crossover -> Dirac Nano -> Oppo 205.
If crossover is not desired than only dirac nano is needed.
If no RC is desired than simply use the 205.
I am currently doing soul searching if I want no crossovers & get full range speakers. My biggest concern is the wear & tear of running FR. That a 5 YO speaker sounds like 10.
Speakers don't last forever. Is there a science to know when a speaker is failing from original performance? The only way to know for sure is measure before/after. Does anyone know of any research done for Speaker Performance Failure? The host should measure few (cheap & decent) speakers, drive it for 5K hours and re-measure. We at least will have some sort of info/graph on performance failure.
My rule is 10 years for speakers. I have mine for 7. My main reason for rule is for opposite reason. Not to buy too many and limit my spending habit. But what if I wanted to keep it? Hmmm?