Hi guys,
I'm evaluating an upgrade of my current setup:
source: HTPC with Dirac Live
Processor/DAC: Anthem mrx700 for 5.1 channels
amp: 3 x Crown xls1502
speakers:
- Focal Aria 826 as front
- Focal cc900 as center
- Focal Chorus 705v as surround.
I want to improve the DAC stage changing my Anthem with the Topping DM7. This is the first step but, maybe, I couldn't have a performance improvement because my Crown applies ADC and DAC to allow the use of the internal DSP. So, I think that with this useless conversion step (in my setup), the overall quality will be the same.
The next step should be change the amplification to avoid the ADC/DAC and I like to have you opinion about that.
Actually I'm evaluating for LCR 3 x Hypex Nx500 and Icepower 700as2 for surrounds. I'd like to use this generous power to have a good sound pressure despite the use of Dirac.
Any ideas?
thank you a lot
I'm evaluating an upgrade of my current setup:
source: HTPC with Dirac Live
Processor/DAC: Anthem mrx700 for 5.1 channels
amp: 3 x Crown xls1502
speakers:
- Focal Aria 826 as front
- Focal cc900 as center
- Focal Chorus 705v as surround.
I want to improve the DAC stage changing my Anthem with the Topping DM7. This is the first step but, maybe, I couldn't have a performance improvement because my Crown applies ADC and DAC to allow the use of the internal DSP. So, I think that with this useless conversion step (in my setup), the overall quality will be the same.
The next step should be change the amplification to avoid the ADC/DAC and I like to have you opinion about that.
Actually I'm evaluating for LCR 3 x Hypex Nx500 and Icepower 700as2 for surrounds. I'd like to use this generous power to have a good sound pressure despite the use of Dirac.
Any ideas?
thank you a lot