Exactly. Hence, I suggested an updated/enhanced version which, clearly, miniDSP can do. Take the processing from the NanoAVR.For me, the processing is way to rudimentary. Cannot speak for the OP.
Exactly. Hence, I suggested an updated/enhanced version which, clearly, miniDSP can do. Take the processing from the NanoAVR.For me, the processing is way to rudimentary. Cannot speak for the OP.
I think my title caused confusion. This is for a quality stereo setup, NOT surround sound.
I agree the pushing is the demand. To be clear- this has nothing to do with surround sound. This is for stereo use, so that you can process and power every driver in each of the two speakers separately. This makes designing speakers much easier, as you can roll off however you want. It also benefits pretty much every speaker to gut the passive crossovers and run this style. This is the ultimate in separation, clarity, and tunability.
What kind of enhancement are you looking for?
Oh sorry, I misread the model and thought we were discussing the UDIO-8!Better measurements. Ability to add independent input and output FIR filters also comes into mind.
A matter of time until we get one? What about the countless ones mentioned in this thread?
I agree that these threads pop up all the time, which is rather odd considering the replies always include multiple options. Ignoring miniDSP products, I have 5 multichannel USB DACs on hand that accomplish what the OP wants. They are readily available.
Michael
Hi Michael, yes definitely available but they are not the class of product that are requested by most of the ops.
People are looking for DACs not for full flegded audio interfaces. They want remotes, class compliant, dead simple devices with the same SOTA chips used in the stereo DACs.
I got myself a Mk5 after evaluating all the alternatives (thanks to your advice) but all of them fall short because of either complexity, missing remotes, old hardware, bad performances or price...
With CamillaDSP remote / volume control is effectively solved for any USB DAC that works with Linux.
As mentioned in my first post in this thread the U-DIO8 has been available for 4 years and allows you to use multiple high performance stereo DACs.
I stand by my previous statement that the acoustic measurement and design of DIY speakers is much more challenging than the DSP / DAC aspect.
Michael
There are things people are willing to thinker with. Maybe somebody is willing to do trial and errors and learn how to do active DSP but they are not willing to hack a remote control or to learn Linux and assemble a Raspi.
In my previous post I was talking about tradeoffs. I won't quote all the availlable solutions, but Mk5 falls short for the remote, the U-DIO falls short on price and space, and so on...
Moreover, why do you think these threads keep popping up if not for a need that has not been fully addressed yet?
Hack apart a remote? If you are OK using your phone the CamillaDSP web interface will do volume control without any fuss. Of course if you want to add an IR receiver it is easy to do with minimal tinkering.
Assemble a raspi? Not sure what assembly there is other the following the excellent CamillaDSP installation instructions. In this case the OP is already using CamillaDSP on a RPi so that is not an issue.
As I mentioned before I do not know why these threads exist. The more this discussion goes on the more I am convinced that customer base for this goldilocks DAC is very small. Those that are interested in actually implementing a solution have already done so.
Michael
IMO, this year is the very first time it makes widespread sense for this to happen, for the following reasons:As I mentioned before I do not know why these threads exist. The more this discussion goes on the more I am convinced that customer base for this goldilocks DAC is very small. Those that are interested in actually implementing a solution have already done so.
Michael
That’s pretty darn sweet… But I am lobbying for $400-$600 DAC’s not $4,000-$6,000. It’s always that extra zero, that gets meI am using Lakes they are fantastic. Dolby Lake DLP and Contours.
Unparalleled EQ capabilities. Input/output flexibility with Dante (!) 8 ch AES in and out. Mine is 4 in 12 channels out. For my 4 way active system