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Post by eirik84 on Jan 19, 2011 10:02:54 GMT -5
Do I need XSP-1 when I only have digital sources?
Will the XDA-1 do the job as well as the XSP-1 connected straight to a XPA-2 and used as a preamp?
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Post by wowfactor on Jan 19, 2011 10:07:17 GMT -5
If you only intend on using digital sources then yes you only need the XDA-1.. That is how I'm running to my XPA-1's... Some have mentioned volume control issues though... I have no issues with mine.
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Post by Erwin.BE on Jan 19, 2011 10:27:06 GMT -5
Do I need XSP-1 when I only have digital sources? Will the XDA-1 do the job as well as the XSP-1 connected straight to a XPA-2 and used as a preamp? Probably even better. Shorter pathway is preferable. At best, the XSP-1 will not degrade the signal. The XSP-1 will have other benefits, but I assume you know that? |
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Post by eirik84 on Jan 19, 2011 10:30:49 GMT -5
Yeah I know about the bass-management, but im planning to use XDA-1/XPA-2 with B&W 683 (3x6,5") so i dont think I ever gonna need a sub. If I do i have read its possible to use the unused outputs to a sub with adjustable x-over..
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Post by jamesflames on Jan 19, 2011 14:01:09 GMT -5
I may be wrong but I think the XSP-1 would be used if you want to integrate the amp that is connected to the XDA-1 into an existing home theater. That and the already mentioned bass management.
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Post by Erwin.BE on Jan 19, 2011 19:37:02 GMT -5
Yeah I know about the bass-management, but im planning to use XDA-1/XPA-2 with B&W 683 (3x6,5") so i dont think I ever gonna need a sub. If I do i have read its possible to use the unused outputs to a sub with adjustable x-over.. I am a B&W fanboy, but... one of those 6,5 is a FST midrange and a proper bass driver is slightly larger, say... 12 inch? www.troelsgravesen.dk/DTQWT-12.htm ;D Just pulling your leg! These will cost the same as the B&W's you named if you build them yourself, just so you'd know there's more bass possible even without SW. Loud too: 95 dB sensitivity... |
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Post by eirik84 on Jan 20, 2011 4:09:48 GMT -5
I may be wrong but I think the XSP-1 would be used if you want to integrate the amp that is connected to the XDA-1 into an existing home theater. That and the already mentioned bass management. Thats correct, the HT-input is a smart feature. But you can do the "same" with XDA-1. If I use XLR to the XPA-2, then I can use the RCA-inputs on the XPA for preout on a reciever. I just have to switch the input on the back of the XPA  But I dont have a home theater and most certainly not gonna buy one in the nearest future.. |
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Post by Erwin.BE on Jan 20, 2011 5:18:08 GMT -5
I may be wrong but I think the XSP-1 would be used if you want to integrate the amp that is connected to the XDA-1 into an existing home theater. That and the already mentioned bass management. Thats correct, the HT-input is a smart feature. But you can do the "same" with XDA-1. If I use XLR to the XPA-2, then I can use the RCA-inputs on the XPA for preout on a reciever. I just have to switch the input on the back of the XPA But I dont have a home theater and mostly certainly not gonna buy one in the nearest future.. You don't even need a HT to use a SW. You can use XLR to the XPA-2 and at the same time use RCA to subwoofer amp. Or use a REL SW with connections at speaker output level... |
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Post by eirik84 on Jan 20, 2011 7:05:43 GMT -5
Thats correct, the HT-input is a smart feature. But you can do the "same" with XDA-1. If I use XLR to the XPA-2, then I can use the RCA-inputs on the XPA for preout on a reciever. I just have to switch the input on the back of the XPA But I dont have a home theater and mostly certainly not gonna buy one in the nearest future.. You don't even need a HT to use a SW. You can use XLR to the XPA-2 and at the same time use RCA to subwoofer amp. Or use a REL SW with connections at speaker output level... That is also a possibility |
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Post by pdaddy on Jan 20, 2011 20:26:46 GMT -5
Eirik84,
I use the RCA outputs to go to a sub which has a crossover and gain which gives me the bass management I need, should you ever want to go that route. Then the XDA is direct to my XPA2 via XLR cables.
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Post by eirik84 on Jan 21, 2011 3:17:03 GMT -5
Eirik84, I use the RCA outputs to go to a sub which has a crossover and gain which gives me the bass management I need, should you ever want to go that route. Then the XDA is direct to my XPA2 via XLR cables. Thanks for your answer! It's nice to know if I feel the lack of lower frequienzies |
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