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What items have you purchased as a result of ASR?

Ajax

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Specifically because of ASR that I would not have bought otherwise, I just ordered the miniDSP UMIK-1 microphone - I'm happy with the sound of my speakers but I saw someone post measurements of the same pair after EQ and they cleaned up a lot, so I'm curious what I can achieve. I'll also be adding a subwoofer shortly and I'll need a mic to dial that in.

And I don't know if that's because or despite but I bought the Topping DX7s after looking at measurements here(probably first time I used the forum was for that) . The price($325 from Drop at the time) and features were right, and measurements confirmed it was "good enough" for me.
Hi,

I'm also going to purchase a microphone with the intent of cleaning up my speakers / room combination.

I'm interested in the process that you went through and the results. I assume you first measured with REW, however, how did you apply the EQ? With DSP software? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Ajax
 

oldmanhifi

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Replaced my Elac B6 speakers with DBR62s. Purchased a Google Chromecast audio off Ebay and signed up for Roon based on Amir's writeups. That prompted a subscription to Qobuz for hi-res streaming. Very happy!

(I probably should note the rest of my system: Mac mini as the Roon core server feeding the Chromecast audio via wifi to a Cambridge Audio CXA60 via Toslink. CXA60 drives the DBR62s and also feeds an SVS SB2000 Pro sub. Also have a Rega RP1 with an RB202 arm and Denon DL301 mk 2 cartridge going into a Denon SUT to a Vincent PHO-8. Finally, still have my old Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, but it doesn't get much use since I ripped my favorite CDs and store the files on the Mac mini.)
 
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LearningToSmile

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Hi,

I'm also going to purchase a microphone with the intent of cleaning up my speakers / room combination.

I'm interested in the process that you went through and the results. I assume you first measured with REW, however, how did you apply the EQ? With DSP software? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Ajax
If your setup uses a Windows PC as a source, all you need besides REW is Equalizer APO.
Here's a very simple and easy to follow video that got me started:

I use Peace GUI with Equalizer APO, but that's optional.
 

Phorize

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Topping d10 and nx4
rme adi 2 dac
Mogami cable.
Purifi amps likely soon.

I now look at choosing a component in a very different way and expect alot more for my money.
 

ezra_s

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Here my equipment all by asr.
Pi4 + SMSL M400 + Benchmark LA4 + AHB2*2 biamp.

what's the temperature / humidity measuring thing? (I like the emot face)
 

noname

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almost the whole system
RPi4
Topping D90
KEF R700 (Not tested here but I saw the link of its measurements here)

The next power amp would be either Benchmark AHB2 or Purify or Topping mono block.
 

anon2k2

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JDS Atom stack, Topping D90/A90 stack, Topping D50s/A50s stack, Topping E30/L30 Stack, SMSL 500, Hypex DIY monoblocks and multiple Meizu, E1DA, TempoTec dongles.
 

deprogrammed

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Topping D10. Also will go Denon instead of Marantz for a new receiver.
 

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Topping E & L 30, Drop 6XX 'phones. CNET recommended the Acer Aspire 5. I've got music on Apple lossless files. I've really happy with the sound.
 

Dudi

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Mostly everything, except speakers:

Matrix X-Sabre Pro
Okto Research DAC Stereo
D-Class amplifiers: Hypex NC250MP based (Hattor 250W), Purifi 1ET400A DIY
Streamer (I recognised USB + low noise are the important factors at streamers): Allo USBridge Signature, RPI4 in Okto Researc DAC

Thank you ASR community and Amirm !
 
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