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Post by assy74 on Mar 10, 2018 1:49:34 GMT -5
I see from the the pictures that the back plate has slots that are not used on the dr1 and 2........ Is it so you can upgrade a dr1 to a dr2 or 3? I think it makes the chassis look ....?? Well not very nice  a bit tacky if you ask me. It would look much nicer without it..... I am still gonna by it dough  but have to wait until the retailer from Norway gets them, so much easier with warranty! There should be many new owners of the new Dr series now..... Anyone compared dr1 to Dr 2, worth the extra $$$$$ And the comparison dr1 to xpa1 gen2, I think many people would like to hear that comparison!!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by vcautokid on Mar 10, 2018 3:01:45 GMT -5
Consider for the moment the fabrication costs for only an individual chassis. Making a modular design is genius. It keeps your costs in check and allows you to put forth your resources inside where it really counts. Many wise manufacturers use modular chassis approaches as it allows for many benefits such as cosmetic cohesion, reduced costs of said chassis as it does more than one model. This works very well in my humble opinion, and it does not just stay here. Even in automotive applications, chassis or platform designs help create cost effective products, and still offer up unique products inside a common platform or chassis.
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Post by mack71 on Mar 10, 2018 10:09:10 GMT -5
It looks like there is a delay in delivery to Europe. I am waiting for two DR1 and I am very curious to compare to xpa-1 gen2. I also hoped for more opinions on the Dr. A few people have already bought and probably hesitate with the opinion  (they have 30 days) I see from the the pictures that the back plate has slots that are not used on the dr1 and 2........ Is it so you can upgrade a dr1 to a dr2 or 3? I think it makes the chassis look ....?? Well not very nice a bit tacky if you ask me. It would look much nicer without it..... I am still gonna by it dough but have to wait until the retailer from Norway gets them, so much easier with warranty! There should be many new owners of the new Dr series now..... Anyone compared dr1 to Dr 2, worth the extra $$$$$ And the comparison dr1 to xpa1 gen2, I think many people would like to hear that comparison!!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by leonski on Mar 22, 2018 12:51:30 GMT -5
Consider for the moment the fabrication costs for only an individual chassis. Making a modular design is genius. It keeps your costs in check and allows you to put forth your resources inside where it really counts. Many wise manufacturers use modular chassis approaches as it allows for many benefits such as cosmetic cohesion, reduced costs of said chassis as it does more than one model. This works very well in my humble opinion, and it does not just stay here. Even in automotive applications, chassis or platform designs help create cost effective products, and still offer up unique products inside a common platform or chassis. I'm not prepared to call it genius, but it sure IS cost effective. Forget audio manufacturers for now. Just Look at what AUTO manufacturers do with 'common parts'. Just for example, the Honda CRV is mostly Civic with the Engine / Transmission from an Accord. Nissan Maxima and Altima share parts. VW and Audi share parts and whole platforms. They WERE sharing Diesel Engines before THAT blew up in their face. The AUDI R-8 v10Plus uses Italian Engine and tranny. Lambo, I think. ZF makes Tranmissions for Everybody. So does Aisen (Asian sourced) The best current example? New FIAT 124 is a Miata under the skin. Uses the Italian motor but most of the rest? Mazda. |
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Post by jcz06 on Mar 22, 2018 13:05:49 GMT -5
Consider for the moment the fabrication costs for only an individual chassis. Making a modular design is genius. It keeps your costs in check and allows you to put forth your resources inside where it really counts. Many wise manufacturers use modular chassis approaches as it allows for many benefits such as cosmetic cohesion, reduced costs of said chassis as it does more than one model. This works very well in my humble opinion, and it does not just stay here. Even in automotive applications, chassis or platform designs help create cost effective products, and still offer up unique products inside a common platform or chassis. I'm not prepared to call it genius, but it sure IS cost effective. Forget audio manufacturers for now. Just Look at what AUTO manufacturers do with 'common parts'. Just for example, the Honda CRV is mostly Civic with the Engine / Transmission from an Accord. Nissan Maxima and Altima share parts. VW and Audi share parts and whole platforms. They WERE sharing Diesel Engines before THAT blew up in their face. The AUDI R-8 v10Plus uses Italian Engine and tranny. Lambo, I think. ZF makes Tranmissions for Everybody. So does Aisen (Asian sourced) The best current example? New FIAT 124 is a Miata under the skin. Uses the Italian motor but most of the rest? Mazda. I think it is very smart, as an owner of 3 DR-1s....I don't need to buy seperate rack kits for different size amps, the chassis is standard and it also gives the blades plenty of room to breathe( in any of the configurations)..... |
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Post by Hair Nick on Mar 22, 2018 14:37:50 GMT -5
Real simple, this modular design allows all the amps to share the same chassis which cuts down on the price of the units. We made sure the front is pretty since that is what everyone sees with the unit in their system.
I wouldn't be surprised though if there is someone out there who turns their amps around backwards in their rack because they have scientifically proved that it makes it sound better.
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Post by Casey Leedom on Mar 22, 2018 15:02:15 GMT -5
Huh, I thought they were supposed to be oriented to the East? Was I wrong? Does it sound better when oriented to the South?
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Post by stiehl11 on Mar 22, 2018 15:06:28 GMT -5
All Emotiva amps have to be pointed toward "Mecca" (Franklin, Tennessee) for their ultimate sonic characteristics.
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Post by brutiarti on Mar 22, 2018 15:56:44 GMT -5
The amps need to be upside down for a more syrupy sound
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Post by klinemj on Mar 22, 2018 16:24:05 GMT -5
I thought they needed to be south by southwest.
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Post by leonski on Mar 22, 2018 17:10:35 GMT -5
ALL my amplifiers are EACH under an individual Pyramid. Pyramid oriented to True North (flat side) and are 'pi' shaped which means about a 51 degree slope. Power comes in on the SOUTH side and speaker leads to the East and West. futurism.media/what-is-pyramid-power |
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Post by qdtjni on Mar 22, 2018 17:11:51 GMT -5
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Post by qdtjni on Mar 22, 2018 17:14:12 GMT -5
The amps need to be upside down for a more syrupy sound When I turn my amps upside down, the side is a bit hollow and empty. It's like some of the sound fell out. |
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Post by klinemj on Mar 22, 2018 19:33:55 GMT -5
The amps need to be upside down for a more syrupy sound For the ultimate syrupy sound, do you find Mrs. Butterworth's or Aunt Jemima works best? And, do you apply it only to the caps or the whole board? Mark |
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Post by novisnick on Mar 22, 2018 20:10:04 GMT -5
The amps need to be upside down for a more syrupy sound For the ultimate syrupy sound, do you find Mrs. Butterworth's or Aunt Jemima works best? And, do you apply it only to the caps or the whole board? Mark  Really? Only real Maple Syrup Sir!  |
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a bit tacky if you ask me. It would look much nicer without it..... 
but have to wait until the retailer from Norway gets them, so much easier with warranty!
(they have 30 days)
