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Well it's almost here...I'm thinking about getting rid of my AV receiver! I've played with ambiphonics this weekend as a plugin to jriver and I was quite pleased. Now I'm considering the HTomega Claro Halo (Lexicon) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829271005 as my new sound card... What do you think?
I'm also learning about Covolution and using it to setup DRC. My PC can already perform bass management and serve as a crossover if I wanted it to. If I'm successful it will be bye-bye to the AVR forever! I real hope this works because I was amazed at the numer of people that did everything via a Mac or PC at audio show this year. This would mean I would only have speakers, amps, and my PC in my system.
Infinity Comp Prelude P-FR, Infinity Comp Overture 1 - center & front hght, 2 Infinity QPS-1 side, Infinty P-QPS rear hght, Infinity fps-1000 rear, Infinity Outrigger Jr. overheads, 2 AE AV15 Power Cube subwoofers, SVS 16-46 CS (X2) 2 DCM Subs (rear), Denon AVR-X4300H (front hght and Prepro), Yamaha MX-830 (rear hght), B&K 200.7 Reference Amp, Behringer NU4-6000 (subs),miniDSP 2X4, BD HTPC, Tube DAC, NAS 20tb , Da-lite 16:9 106", Vivitek hk2288 4k proj, TCL Roku 4K TV.
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Yes, I'm getting the bundled daughter card as well (it comes with the XT version). This is only going to happen if I can master DRC in a PC (or if some one comes out with a good, easy to use plugin). I am excited about losing the receiver altogether though. Can you imagine - never having to buy a receiver or preamp again? Better yet, being able to repair your audio gear and to customize it yourself, add processing when needed, and upgrades won't be as necessary (yearly) - I've been running a Quad core extreme here for a minute and I have no desire to upgrade, I just get new programs (and the programs dictate the need to upgrade).
Infinity Comp Prelude P-FR, Infinity Comp Overture 1 - center & front hght, 2 Infinity QPS-1 side, Infinty P-QPS rear hght, Infinity fps-1000 rear, Infinity Outrigger Jr. overheads, 2 AE AV15 Power Cube subwoofers, SVS 16-46 CS (X2) 2 DCM Subs (rear), Denon AVR-X4300H (front hght and Prepro), Yamaha MX-830 (rear hght), B&K 200.7 Reference Amp, Behringer NU4-6000 (subs),miniDSP 2X4, BD HTPC, Tube DAC, NAS 20tb , Da-lite 16:9 106", Vivitek hk2288 4k proj, TCL Roku 4K TV.
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Well I have only one source in my receiver now and that's my HTPC
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Infinity Comp Prelude P-FR, Infinity Comp Overture 1 - center & front hght, 2 Infinity QPS-1 side, Infinty P-QPS rear hght, Infinity fps-1000 rear, Infinity Outrigger Jr. overheads, 2 AE AV15 Power Cube subwoofers, SVS 16-46 CS (X2) 2 DCM Subs (rear), Denon AVR-X4300H (front hght and Prepro), Yamaha MX-830 (rear hght), B&K 200.7 Reference Amp, Behringer NU4-6000 (subs),miniDSP 2X4, BD HTPC, Tube DAC, NAS 20tb , Da-lite 16:9 106", Vivitek hk2288 4k proj, TCL Roku 4K TV.
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Ok I'm going to start experimenting with an older card that I have. I'm going to do this so I can test JRiver's bass management, room correction, and PEQ. If it can fly with an older 7.1 card and sound descent, I'm all in for the Claro Halo XT!!!!
Infinity Comp Prelude P-FR, Infinity Comp Overture 1 - center & front hght, 2 Infinity QPS-1 side, Infinty P-QPS rear hght, Infinity fps-1000 rear, Infinity Outrigger Jr. overheads, 2 AE AV15 Power Cube subwoofers, SVS 16-46 CS (X2) 2 DCM Subs (rear), Denon AVR-X4300H (front hght and Prepro), Yamaha MX-830 (rear hght), B&K 200.7 Reference Amp, Behringer NU4-6000 (subs),miniDSP 2X4, BD HTPC, Tube DAC, NAS 20tb , Da-lite 16:9 106", Vivitek hk2288 4k proj, TCL Roku 4K TV.
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It's as pricey as a good quality pre-amp! I wonder if it will take analog inputs from my technics record player?
Pannasonic BD65/Yamaha RX-A700/Viera 50PZ85U
POLK RTi12 (Bi-amp), CSi5, 2-pair FXi4 Definitive Techonology Supercube Reference (LFE) DIY Sub with Dayton Audio Reference 15" HO driver External amps, Gemini XGA3000, Behringer EP4000. MSI A75MA mobo, AMD Hudson D3 chipset Radeon RD 260x 2GB GDDR5/16 GB RAM/AMD Quad Core A8 |
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Infinity Comp Prelude P-FR, Infinity Comp Overture 1 - center & front hght, 2 Infinity QPS-1 side, Infinty P-QPS rear hght, Infinity fps-1000 rear, Infinity Outrigger Jr. overheads, 2 AE AV15 Power Cube subwoofers, SVS 16-46 CS (X2) 2 DCM Subs (rear), Denon AVR-X4300H (front hght and Prepro), Yamaha MX-830 (rear hght), B&K 200.7 Reference Amp, Behringer NU4-6000 (subs),miniDSP 2X4, BD HTPC, Tube DAC, NAS 20tb , Da-lite 16:9 106", Vivitek hk2288 4k proj, TCL Roku 4K TV.
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From everything I have read, it is necessary to have the volume set to max on the player for bit perfect. If you only have your computer to control the volume, this would not be possible.
-Speakers: Monitor Audio Silver RS8's, RSLCR, RSFX, Dual Epik Empires
-Powered by: Dual XPA-5's & MMC-1 -TV: Samsung 52" A750 -Sources: Pio Elite BDP-05fd, Toshiba HD-A30, XboX 360, DirecTV HD, HTPC, Music Hall MMF 5.1 -Extras: Music Hall 25.2 DAC, Goldpoint SA4, JoLida JD9, Harmony 1000, Panamax 5100 (x2), BFD Pro DSP1124P -Cables: Blue Jeans, Audioquest, Monster, DIY Cat5, Belden, DNM |
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![]() All d/a conversion is done in the PC and output as analog. I'm going directly to my power amps, bypassing the need of processing by my prepro/ receiver. However, I would like to know where you received your info, (computer audiophile, head-fi, ect).
Infinity Comp Prelude P-FR, Infinity Comp Overture 1 - center & front hght, 2 Infinity QPS-1 side, Infinty P-QPS rear hght, Infinity fps-1000 rear, Infinity Outrigger Jr. overheads, 2 AE AV15 Power Cube subwoofers, SVS 16-46 CS (X2) 2 DCM Subs (rear), Denon AVR-X4300H (front hght and Prepro), Yamaha MX-830 (rear hght), B&K 200.7 Reference Amp, Behringer NU4-6000 (subs),miniDSP 2X4, BD HTPC, Tube DAC, NAS 20tb , Da-lite 16:9 106", Vivitek hk2288 4k proj, TCL Roku 4K TV.
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I found an article and it states, if you are using an external DAC or a receiver, you must have the volume at 100, if you move it it goes to Static. That's like my old configuration, I'm not using an external DAC nor a receiver any more, just outputting analog to my amps - preserving signal integrity.
Infinity Comp Prelude P-FR, Infinity Comp Overture 1 - center & front hght, 2 Infinity QPS-1 side, Infinty P-QPS rear hght, Infinity fps-1000 rear, Infinity Outrigger Jr. overheads, 2 AE AV15 Power Cube subwoofers, SVS 16-46 CS (X2) 2 DCM Subs (rear), Denon AVR-X4300H (front hght and Prepro), Yamaha MX-830 (rear hght), B&K 200.7 Reference Amp, Behringer NU4-6000 (subs),miniDSP 2X4, BD HTPC, Tube DAC, NAS 20tb , Da-lite 16:9 106", Vivitek hk2288 4k proj, TCL Roku 4K TV.
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Yes, my references were based upon stereo playback using a DAC. That DAC could be stand alone or in a receiver. Setting the volume to max should be in the actual player you are using to play the file. There are typically plugins for each player for allowing bit perfect output. The issue that I think there still is here is that when you set up the player properly, you bypass any Windows involvement in processing the signal. This would include volume control. When I am playing music, I can adjust the master volume on my PC and there is no change in the volume. I am not sure how this works with the particular sound card you have when put out analog. You may also be doing this for movies, not necessarily music. I control my volume on the DAC itself. Does your sound card have its own control panel that would allow you to adjust volume?
-Speakers: Monitor Audio Silver RS8's, RSLCR, RSFX, Dual Epik Empires
-Powered by: Dual XPA-5's & MMC-1 -TV: Samsung 52" A750 -Sources: Pio Elite BDP-05fd, Toshiba HD-A30, XboX 360, DirecTV HD, HTPC, Music Hall MMF 5.1 -Extras: Music Hall 25.2 DAC, Goldpoint SA4, JoLida JD9, Harmony 1000, Panamax 5100 (x2), BFD Pro DSP1124P -Cables: Blue Jeans, Audioquest, Monster, DIY Cat5, Belden, DNM |
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Good. I was going to ask what OS you were using and recommend WASAPI if possible. Sounds like you are on your way.
-Speakers: Monitor Audio Silver RS8's, RSLCR, RSFX, Dual Epik Empires
-Powered by: Dual XPA-5's & MMC-1 -TV: Samsung 52" A750 -Sources: Pio Elite BDP-05fd, Toshiba HD-A30, XboX 360, DirecTV HD, HTPC, Music Hall MMF 5.1 -Extras: Music Hall 25.2 DAC, Goldpoint SA4, JoLida JD9, Harmony 1000, Panamax 5100 (x2), BFD Pro DSP1124P -Cables: Blue Jeans, Audioquest, Monster, DIY Cat5, Belden, DNM |
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I just purchased an Asus Xonar DS sound card. One of the features of the card is an OPAMP socket that allows me to swap out the stock chip with a better one.
Anyone have any experience with this type of card and what OP AMP circuits out there are upgrades from stock?
Pannasonic BD65/Yamaha RX-A700/Viera 50PZ85U
POLK RTi12 (Bi-amp), CSi5, 2-pair FXi4 Definitive Techonology Supercube Reference (LFE) DIY Sub with Dayton Audio Reference 15" HO driver External amps, Gemini XGA3000, Behringer EP4000. MSI A75MA mobo, AMD Hudson D3 chipset Radeon RD 260x 2GB GDDR5/16 GB RAM/AMD Quad Core A8 |
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Surprise, surprise!!!! It seems like I'm not the only one looking at the HTPC as a replacement for a prepro. Check this link out if you have time http://blog.acousticfrontiers.com/wh...processor.html
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Ok everybody...it's back on!!!! This time I'm not going for the halo Claro card, I'm getting the Asus Essence ST Deluxe
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My Asus Essence ST is out for delivery as we speak!!!! We are in for some possible severe weather in the P'handle so I may not get to test this puppy out until tomorrow evening.
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