Coupe questions for XSP-1 owners

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I am considering a XSP-1, but I have a couple of questions not covered in the product information that I hope you XSP-1 owners can answer.


1)    On the main outputs will the RCA, and XLR outputs work simultaneously, or only one set at a time?

2)   Concerning the "Proc Loop" -is this where I would connect my Dspeaker 2.0 so that it would work with any input selection?

3)   Does what's in this loop also affect the sub outputs?

4)   Is this loop selectable to turn "On or Off"?


Thanks in advance!

Devlon

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Couple questions that is, lol

[garbulky]

Hehe

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Actually...after seeing your pics I wasn't' too far off -coupe (two door), coupe (two channel, maybe, lol. Maybe a good name for a new two channel preamp...."The Coupe"! I kinda like the sound of it!

[AudioHTIT]

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Aug 26, 2014 12:22:15 GMT -5 @islandman2020 said:

I am considering a XSP-1, but I have a couple of questions not covered in the product information that I hope you XSP-1 owners can answer.


1)    On the main outputs will the RCA, and XLR outputs work simultaneously, or only one set at a time?
Both sets are active simultaneously

2)   Concerning the "Proc Loop" -is this where I would connect my Dspeaker 2.0 so that it would work with any input selection?
Not sure how the Dspeaker functions, but yes, this is a fixed output regardless of input. Traditionally a 'tape loop', but processors are more common today.

3)   Does what's in this loop also affect the sub outputs?
Yes, any 'process' you add to the signal via this loop affects the entire signal

4)   Is this loop selectable to turn "On or Off"?
Yes, there is a Processor Loop On/Off switch, also on the remote. You can see the switch in a close up on the product page.

Thanks in advance!

Devlon

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Thanks for the response AudioHTIT.  This is what I was hoping to hear.

Proc Loop:

The Dspeaker 2.0 has the ability to sum the bass of both the mains and subs together, and apply correction at the frequency range of your choosing at 500hz and below. Additionally, it also has a 16 band PEG that is assignable to anywhere between 20-20khz…….which would give a tremendous amount of EQ control in a 2.1, 2.2 setup. Now I would also be able to EQ my turntable. It sounds like what’s in the Proc Loop (Dspeaker, in my case) will affect all the signals going through the unit and this is exactly what I need.

Dual Outputs:

The reason this is important to me is because having both outs work simultaneously gives me the flexibility to run a separate power amp to power my surround speakers. This way I will have surround sound in a sense, or MCH audio. My power amps have a independent volume control on each channel, so I will be able to balance volume levels between all the speakers. My main goal here is to kick in just enough volume to the surrounds to create a larger sound stage especially for live recordings. This, to me in a way, will work like the ARM feature that is in the Conrad Johnson Met-1, or the McCormack Map-1 that extracts ambient information from the L/R mains and that info can be applied to the surrounds and the center.

A well thought out unit. Good news!

(Now I wonder if my 40% upgrade card can be used on the XSP-1?)

[AudioHTIT]

Aug 26, 2014 14:08:00 GMT -5 @islandman2020 said:

Thanks for the response AudioHTIT.  This is what I was hoping to hear.

Proc Loop:

The Dspeaker 2.0 has the ability to sum the bass of both the mains and subs together, and apply correction at the frequency range of your choosing at 500hz and below. Additionally, it also has a 16 band PEG that is assignable to anywhere between 20-20khz…….which would give a tremendous amount of EQ control in a 2.1, 2.2 setup. Now I would also be able to EQ my turntable. It sounds like what’s in the Proc Loop (Dspeaker, in my case) will affect all the signals going through the unit and this is exactly what I need.

Dual Outputs:

The reason this is important to me is because having both outs work simultaneously gives me the flexibility to run a separate power amp to power my surround speakers. This way I will have surround sound in a sense, or MCH audio. My power amps have a independent volume control on each channel, so I will be able to balance volume levels between all the speakers. My main goal here is to kick in just enough volume to the surrounds to create a larger sound stage especially for live recordings. This, to me in a way, will work like the ARM feature that is in the Conrad Johnson Met-1, or the McCormack Map-1 that extracts ambient information from the L/R mains and that info can be applied to the surrounds and the center.

A well thought out unit. Good news!

(Now I wonder if my 40% upgrade card can be used on the XSP-1?)

It's a very good and well thought out unit. The only flaw that anyone has really come up with is the inability to take a X.2 processor (like the XMC-1) and use the HT Bypass to pass both sub channels through the XSP-1 (only a single HT bypass sub input). However with the measured 2 channel specs and reported good sound on the XMC-1, I think there are fewer and fewer users who will find this a problem. In your case it's a definite non-issue, it should do what you need very well.

Certainly can't use your card on an XSP-1, and I doubt you'd get any trades for a Gen-2 (saw your thread). Doesn't hurt to ask though and you can always sell it.

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"Certainly can't use your card on an XSP-1, and I doubt you'd get any trades for a Gen-2 (saw your thread). Doesn't hurt to ask though and you can always sell it.'t see the need for both"

Yeah, you're probably right. Was hoping that someone who had a XSP-1 was on the waiting list for the XMC-1 and didn't see the need for both. Horse trading welcome!