Hey All,
I've been trying to do my due diligence in building a new system geared towards music and video games. I'm having a ton of enjoyment in the process thanks to this forum.
I'm hoping someone can give me some input on the design and specifically, if there would be noticeable value in adding a HPF.
Background: I have a 2288 ft3 space that opens into the kitchen (not included in measurement). Space is tight and I prob won't get ideal placement for a sub.
Design:
I have not yet purchased the subwoofer.
Few questions:
IF SO and I use software instead of the analog HP/LPF:
Anecdotes and maybe data seem to indicate the Topping DACs are, by the numbers, better than the DACs inside the MiniDSP line. To that end, I'm considering: Topping D10---nanodigi---2x D30s (one for mains and second for sub) but this seems ridiculous... If there's reasonable value in this, is the miniDSP Flex the current gen equivalent to the nanodigi? Hell of a price jump from the nanodigi.
Good or bad, I'd love some feedback on all of this or ideas on alternative configurations.
Also, as to why on the Schiit Freya? I want that analog volume control... It's a *me* thing and may not make real sense. A future LP too maybe =D.
Thanks again all, I really appreciate any feedback!
I've been trying to do my due diligence in building a new system geared towards music and video games. I'm having a ton of enjoyment in the process thanks to this forum.
I'm hoping someone can give me some input on the design and specifically, if there would be noticeable value in adding a HPF.
Background: I have a 2288 ft3 space that opens into the kitchen (not included in measurement). Space is tight and I prob won't get ideal placement for a sub.
Design:
PC---DAC Topping D10 (USB) ---- XLR ---- Preamp Schiit Freya S ---- XLR ---- Amp 2ch Buckeye Hypex NC502MP ----- Speakers: KEF R3
_______________________________________ Preamp Schiit Freya S ---- RCA --- Subwoofer HSU ULS-15 mkII
I have not yet purchased the subwoofer.
Few questions:
- Will adding a HPF between the preamp and poweramp make a noticeable difference with these three way bookshelf speakers?
- Is there any reason why I shouldn't do HPF passively with something like this HSU HPF? If so.. any recommended reading to figure out what xover values to select?
- Everyone rants/raves about MiniDSP + EQL software - Are there big gains to be had for a 2.1 system like this even though the R3s are passive three way speakers?
IF SO and I use software instead of the analog HP/LPF:
Anecdotes and maybe data seem to indicate the Topping DACs are, by the numbers, better than the DACs inside the MiniDSP line. To that end, I'm considering: Topping D10---nanodigi---2x D30s (one for mains and second for sub) but this seems ridiculous... If there's reasonable value in this, is the miniDSP Flex the current gen equivalent to the nanodigi? Hell of a price jump from the nanodigi.
Good or bad, I'd love some feedback on all of this or ideas on alternative configurations.
Also, as to why on the Schiit Freya? I want that analog volume control... It's a *me* thing and may not make real sense. A future LP too maybe =D.
Thanks again all, I really appreciate any feedback!