I am an old 2 channel guy but wanted to change over to a 5.1 HT system. My 2 channel system consists of YBA 2 Preamp and Amp feeding Genesis Technologies V speakers. I am considering replacing my 2 channel YBA Preamp with a Pre/Pro such as the Bryston SP3. The Bryston SP3 has been around a...

This is probably more of a rant than anything but I wish some of these AVR companies, like Denon, Yamaha, Pioneer/Onkyo, etc. would produce a mid-range processor. If the receiver is $1000, taking the amps out may lower the price to $700-800? Maybe even less? I'm thinking something along the...

Marantz has bolstered its AV lineup with the announcement of two new flagship products: the SR7011 AV Receiver and AV7703 AV Processor. These are full-featured performers that ship locked and loaded with loads of modern audio and video features. The SR7011 is a home theater anchor with serious...

by Wayne Myers Price Each: $999 Introduction MiniDSP has become a solid source for hardware-based Dirac Live implementations in recent years. Their products cover a range from two-channel 24b-96kbps models to eight-channel 24b-48kbps nano-sized and rack-mount models. But their offerings have...

by Wayne Myers Price Each: $999 Introduction MiniDSP has become a solid source for hardware-based Dirac Live implementations in recent years. Their products cover a range from two-channel 24b-96kbps models to eight-channel 24b-48kbps nano-sized and rack-mount models. But their offerings have...

This is a tutorial explaining how to configure a Windows PC to do all filtering, equalization and phase linearization: Windows PC as a FIR Audio Processor Slightly simplified workflow: Media player --> WDM Audio --> Hi-Fi Cable & ASIO Bridge --> ASIO4ALL --> VSTHost & ConvolverVST --> USB audio...

Hi, I am about to endeavour in the home theater business and I have some troubles choosing the right products. I have the possibility to buy a NAD M17 at a decent price and I want to build my theater around this processor. I have tried the setup combination with the matching NAD M27 but it...

This is the first time I will be using REW, I have M-Audio Avid MobilePre MkII connected to McIntosh MX 121 processor. There is a volume on M-Audio Avid MobilePre MkII and on MX 121. Questions which volume should set to what?

I just got my replacement for the balanced MiniDSP. It is quiet with absolutely zero hiss unlike the MiniDSP in my system (112db efficient horns). I need to do this: 1: Set the crossovers to 500hz with a 24db LR crossover 2: Set the Low Pass Filter cutoff frequency to 500hz (bass bins) 3: Set...

Does anyone know how much the Lexicon QLI-32 Quantum Logic® Immersion Processor costs? I just heard one and was blown away. I am hoping it's not like 4 grand like I expect! Regards, David Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note II

miniDSP nanoAVR DL HDMI / Dirac Live Audio Processor Review Discussion Thread http://www.hometheatershack.com/gallery/file.php?n=25417 nanoAVR DL MSRP: $549 by Wayne Myers Introduction The miniDSP nanoAVR DL is another digital signal processing offering from miniDSP, the Hong Kong based...

miniDSP nanoAVR DL HDMI / Dirac Live Audio Processor Review http://www.hometheatershack.com/gallery/file.php?n=25417 nanoAVR DL MSRP: $549 by Wayne Myers Introduction The miniDSP nanoAVR DL is another digital signal processing offering from miniDSP, the Hong Kong-based audio company that...

As a new member here on HomeTheaterShack I thought I'd begin by posting my first review... Introduction I’ve said it elsewhere and I’ll say it again; moving from integrated to separates can be a big deal. This is my third set of a/v separates in less than three years (!), not because I...

Thinking of swapping out the X4000 to a Krell Showcase 7.1 processor which yes... is a bit dated but has the Krell build/sound. Now... for me to get this to work right I would have to buy the Oppo 105 so I can have the Oppo do all the DAC decoding for the DTS-MA signalling (or TRUEHD) and use...

The high and low bypass "Active Brain" for my Wisdom Audio front left and right, bi amped speakers power supply died. In audio electronic shop now and technician informs me that he is confident that the power supply can be rebuilt. However, the unit is no longer manufactured and he says that...

Owners of pre/pro/receivers with a 8-channel analog outputs to separate amps can now apply Dirac Live room correction with a new dedicated processor from miniDSP: http://www.minidsp.com/products/dirac-series/ddrc-88a miniDSP has also made available a remote App that allows remote control...

I am upgrading the basement theatre and looking to get a Dolby Atmos supported pre processor to match my configuration looking to see anyone had experience on comparing Yamaha RX-A3040 VS Marantz AV7702.. I've never owned either brand AV gear so appreciate experts advice about how they (at...

Lumagen has announced the Radiance 2020 video processor. The Radiance 2020 is essentially the (now retired) Radiance 2021, minus the COAX audio output and in a smaller case. It has exactly the same video setup, processing and calibration feature set as the Radiance 2021. Highlights 4x HDMI...

Just received our store demo Krell 2-Channel Illusion Processor and 2-Channel Class A iBias Amplifiers. Setting up Krell's new iBias DUO Series Stereo amplifier and the Illusion II Processor in our showroom has raised my bar for reference 2-channel audio. Krell's new processor and iBias...

miniDSP nanoAVR HD HDMI Audio Processor Review Discussion Thread http://www.hometheatershack.com/gallery/file.php?n=25417 nanoAVR HD MSRP: $249 Available From miniDSP by Wayne Myers Introduction The miniDSP nanoAVR HD is a recent introduction from the company that has brought us an entire...