Next upgrade? Need your input

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Just ran. Into an issue why I can't use the dc1 for HT bypass. No LFE channel input. Which is ok as I could just route that directly to the sub but then there would be no bass management for 2 channel :/. Ugggg

I'll try it. I haven't run the imagine b's in full range since I got them so lets see

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Ok seems that HT bypass is a go! Only issue is you can't access the dc1 menus by remote. So no macros can't be made to change between variable and fixed output. That's the only issue I see thus far.

EDIT: just realized no need for fixed output. Just out the volume level at 0.0

So of anyone wondering YES THE DC1 CAN USE THE ANAOLG INPUT FOR HT BYPASS

But now I have dc-1 direct to the xpa5 with balanced cables. So music should be saweeeet!

Anyone want to buy a usp1/xda2 combo? Haha

So now again....I'm thinking mono blocks for the mains now that everything is set and I no longer need ht bypass

Thoughts? Or should I still get the xsp1 preamp?

[creimes]

How low can your PSB bookshelves go, you may need to use a sub if you are looking for the low bottom end......?

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They are rated to 52hz

But sound nice without the sub IMHO

[klinemj]

So you are running the FR/FL from pre/pro into DC's analog in's, running LFE from pre/pro to sub, and then when in 2 channel you are not using a sub. Correct? Then, for HT Bypass, you set the DC to analog in's and fixed output. For 2 channel you set DC to whatever digital in you want. Correct?

Cool! I think I would need a sub with my Maggie's but I should listen to them.

Mark

[creimes]

I agree with Bmoney that you can keep the volume on variable and set it to 0, I'm not sure how high above 0 it goes but as long as none of the kidlets come along and crank it up farther lol.

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Oct 22, 2013 17:03:24 GMT -5 klinemj said:

So you are running the FR/FL from pre/pro into DC's analog in's, running LFE from pre/pro to sub, and then when in 2 channel you are not using a sub. Correct? Then, for HT Bypass, you set the DC to analog in's and fixed output. For 2 channel you set DC to whatever digital in you want. Correct?

Cool! I think I would need a sub with my Maggie's but I should listen to them.

Mark

Yes except i am now just using variable out set to 0.00 (same as fixed) this way when switching from movies to music i dont need to go into settings. I wish there was a way to bass manage with 2 channel in this configuration. If only my minidsp had one more input :/

So i MAY still grab a xsp1 Im not sure.

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Bmoney, Maybe I'm not getting it, but it seems like a weird combination to use.

In order to listen to 2 channel music, what would be the chain?

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Oct 22, 2013 17:35:00 GMT -5 neekos said:

Bmoney, Maybe I'm not getting it, but it seems like a weird combination to use.

In order to listen to 2 channel music, what would be the chain?

Macbook pro-->dc1-->xpa5-->imagine B's

Not sure where you sre confused. Please ssk and ill help

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ah, got it now. The XSP added into the equation as an option is what was throwing me off.

Thanks, it should sound great!

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The xsp would be SOLEY to be able tonhave bass managemnet with 2 channel. Not really worth 800$ imho

So i am leaning towards adding mono blocks. But not sure those are worth it either hahah

[chicagorspec]

So i am leaning towards adding mono blocks. But not sure those are worth it either hahah[/quote]

As long as we're spending your money, if you are going monoblocks you need to think XPR!

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Haha. In don't have THAT much money to blow

One thing i just dodged a HUGE bullet

I CAN NOT switch inputs to usb audio with the source playing. I almost blew my speakers!!!

[klinemj]

Yikes! Good warning!!!

Mark

[creimes]

Oct 22, 2013 18:18:46 GMT -5 @bmoney said:

Haha. In don't have THAT much money to blow

One thing i just dodged a HUGE bullet

I CAN NOT switch inputs to usb audio with the source playing. I almost blew my speakers!!!

So for example if you are on the coax input listening to tunes from the CD player and you also have tunes playing on the mac via usb don't switch the inputs unless you have nothing playing...? seems odd, I've never had that issue with any device before.

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Oct 22, 2013 20:24:14 GMT -5 creimes said:

Oct 22, 2013 18:18:46 GMT -5 @bmoney said:

Haha. In don't have THAT much money to blow

One thing i just dodged a HUGE bullet

I CAN NOT switch inputs to usb audio with the source playing. I almost blew my speakers!!!

So for example if you are on the coax input listening to tunes from the CD player and you also have tunes playing on the mac via usb don't switch the inputs unless you have nothing playing...? seems odd, I've never had that issue with any device before.

No what I mean is when using the dc1 in "ht bypass" mode I have it at 0.00 volume (basically fixed output)

When switching from that to USB (my music) I cannot have a song already playing because it is clipping loud Listening volume is around -30

[creimes]

Oct 22, 2013 20:44:41 GMT -5 @bmoney said:

Oct 22, 2013 20:24:14 GMT -5 creimes said:

So for example if you are on the coax input listening to tunes from the CD player and you also have tunes playing on the mac via usb don't switch the inputs unless you have nothing playing...? seems odd, I've never had that issue with any device before.

No what I mean is when using the dc1 in "ht bypass" mode I have it at 0.00 volume (basically fixed output)

When switching from that to USB (my music) I cannot have a song already playing because it is clipping loud Listening volume is around -30

Oh yeah ouch.....

[creimes]

So having at +6.25 , might not be a good thing like the picture from their site

[novisnick]

Every one needs to order a pair of XPR-1s. I bet more of you would keep them than you think.
They can be as delicate as you like, yet put you on the wall when you WANT!

I know we all have budgets, I did and thought ,I'll give me a listen and return to my original plan. Paradigms Studio 100s to match my adp 590s.......

We'll we see how that worked out, the Paradigms are on hold while I spend time saving because there's NO WAY IN H.LL the XPR-1s are going back!

Peace,
Nick

[creimes]

I can't wait to give a listen on my Shure SRH440 headphones on the DC-1 as well