Kal Rubinson
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Nope.Manufactured processors that Dirac has partnered with?
Nope.Manufactured processors that Dirac has partnered with?
That's what I was referring to.Nope.
I don't know that there is any difference. On the SHD the outputs are assigned to whatever you want to assign them to. I just don't know of any other DACs that have at least 3 or 4 XLR outputs. One pair of outputs is not enough, and that is what the majority of the DACs have. There may be some DACs with multiple RCA outputs, but I don't want to use an XLR to RCA adapter.What is the difference between the stereo XLR pair L & R and the XLR Sub1 and Sub2 on the Anthem STR? Guessing DSP/Crossovers and/or Stereo mixed into Mono or is it really just sub L&R...
I am trying to comprehend why a Preamplifier with Dual Stereo XLRs is different if you do Convolution in software before the DAC and Preamplifier... Which is what I do only with Dual RCA Stereo pairs... And my Streamer, DAC and Preamplifier are discrete separates...
Yes.Dirac Live® for Studio Kal?
I know of 4 and that more are coming. They range from the ~$1K Okto to the ~$12K Nadac. In addition, the Okto can daisy-chain the clock to synch multiples.I just don't know of any other DACs that have at least 3 or 4 XLR outputs.
Merging Anubis. More coming.Okto 8, Merging Nadac, exaSound e38 (mini XLR), not sure about the 4th.
Nor do I.These would be dedicated DACs.
I should rephrase my statement... I do not know of any other processor type DACs with volume control and more than stereo XLR outputs.
I, too, am curious about that.I may end up holding off for a little while and see what comes about first of the year.
No sub pass thru... only has front/stereo XLR inputs... and the HTP-1 does not have RCA sub pre-outs, only XLR. I could use an XLR to RCA adapter, but I don't believe the RCA inputs on the SHD would pass thru to the XLR outputs for the subs.While not an HT Bypass on the SHD the same can be accomplished by selecting the analog input and setting volume to 0dB. The BIG WATCHOUT out is making absolutely sure the volume is lowered before switching inputs.
Probably not worth the risk though.
Analog Audio inputs | 2-channel audio input, balanced XLR Neutrik connector, unbalanced on RCA 32bit AKM AK5574 ADC / 120dB SNR measured / 0.0003% THD+N (Balanced Analog to Digital) |
There are many that find the REL configuration a compromise.I don't know why you need a subwoofer pre out. If it's not a must you could consider a REL sub connected to the power amp by the high level connection.
I see it mentioned further below. But I use the STR Pre with a Pi4 USB out powering my 2-channel and subwoofer. Love the subwoofer out from it. You can set levels and cut off right from the unit as well. Including distance. Of course it includes room correction ARC.The Anthem STR Preamp looks like a stellar unit... and has HT Bypass, which would make thing much more simpler for me. However... there is no mention of Roon... bummer.
The other option I use in another room from the STR is an Oppo Modwright. I use it as the preamplifier and it has sub out as well. It is Roon Ready via Ethernet. It uses dual ESS9038pro, each for Left and Right processing. And you could even play SACD via XLR/RCA and get true DSD playback, no conversion.The Anthem STR Preamp looks like a stellar unit... and has HT Bypass, which would make thing much more simpler for me. However... there is no mention of Roon... bummer.
I was wondering who would use the AVM 90 with 4 subwoofer out. Now I know!!! Wow.I have 4 SVS SB16-Ultra subs.
Yep... BUT... I actually find it works better for me to time align the subs first... then sum them all from one pre-out, so multiple sub pre-outs is not necessary.I was wondering who would use the AVM 90 with 4 subwoofer out. Now I know!!! Wow.
The Intel NUC is your Roon core I am assuming. That can be anywhere on the network. The Pi4 would just take an ethernet connection from the network near the STR and then a USB out to the STR. That is it. The Pi4 is just another endpoint for Roon. No NUC would be needed in the room.Yep... BUT... I actually find it works better for me to time align the subs first... then sum them all from one pre-out, so multiple sub pre-outs is not necessary.
Thanks for the info on the Pi4. What I was trying to prevent is having another piece of equipment in the chain. I'm not familiar with how the Pi4 would integrate with my Intel NUC with Roon ROCK on it.
Anthem stated all of their future processors should have Roon, so I am guessing they'll come out with another similar unit that is Roon Ready.
Does the AVM70 or 90 (both Roon Ready) have the same DACs as the STR series?
So what is the difference in buying/building a Pi and using it in the listening room, and simply using the Intel NUC with ROCK in the listening room?The Intel NUC is your Roon core I am assuming. That can be anywhere on the network. The Pi4 would just take an ethernet connection from the network near the STR and then a USB out to the STR. That is it. The Pi4 is just another endpoint for Roon. No NUC would be needed in the room.
I was under the impression you wanted something less obtrusive than the NUC in the room. Bigger power supply, bigger case. More electronic noise from the NUC as well. Your NUC is running Roon Core, doing all of the background processing for Roon conversions or DSP and is then supposed to be a Roon Bridge endpoint as well.So what is the difference in buying/building a Pi and using it in the listening room, and simply using the Intel NUC with ROCK in the listening room?
Everything available on Amazon as well. Or HAT websites for DAC or Digi boards.RoPieee is the OS. The SD card will have RoPieee, which runs Roon Bridge.
Here is a manual to help. Very very easy. You literally snap the PI4 into the Flirc case. Insert SD Card (with RoPieee image), power on.
read the above link. Should help explain.
I have 2 PI4. One uses a different case to try Audio HATs. HATs attach to the PI and can hold for example COAX out or even a DAC. For example the AVM series do not have USB inputs only Coax and Toslink. A PI4 would connect via HAT to the AVM. Now the AVM will playback Roon.
Example of HATs.
Hifiberry DAC 2 HD - an actual TI PCM 24/192 DAC
JustBoom Coax/Toslink output only
you dont even need more than a 1GB PI4 Model B. You do not need a monitor either.
Case to use with HAT is an Argon One.
Flirc case is only for USB out use.
A PI4 solution is $100 while a Rendu is hundreds. I own the Auralic Aries and Aries Mini as well for years now. But the PI4 RoPieee does the same thing for thousands less. Think of the RoPieee as the replacement for a Bluesound Node 2i. A Roon capable interface for non-Roon compliant audio hardware.