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Post by Chuck Elliot on Feb 25, 2014 7:25:37 GMT -5
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Post by rogersch on Feb 25, 2014 9:39:38 GMT -5
Very nice, just a pity it is Stereo only. Now if the nanoAVR had DIRAC included.....
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2014 12:10:08 GMT -5
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Post by Jim on Feb 25, 2014 13:03:19 GMT -5
I'm glad you posted that link. I got the MiniDSP newsletter and my first reaction was to post about it here too.
Interesting to see Dirac get implemented in more products.
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Post by garym on Feb 25, 2014 13:42:48 GMT -5
A useful product, but hi-rez aficionados should note that the 2x4 MiniDSP processes at 24/48. So the extra rez you paid for will be lost. |
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Post by Jim on Feb 25, 2014 13:54:12 GMT -5
A useful product, but hi-rez aficionados should note that the 2x4 MiniDSP processes at 24/48. So the extra rez you paid for will be lost. I believe that Dirac won't be implemented on the 2x4. I believe it's just the DRC platform that will get it. I want to say it might be 32 bit? I could be reading it wrong. It could be a brand new hardware platform just for Dirac too. www.minidsp.com/products/opendrc-series |
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Post by Chuck Elliot on Feb 25, 2014 21:10:26 GMT -5
I think the beauty here is that another vendor is buying into Dirac as a DRC system.
I would love to place this unit between my HTPC and XDA-2 so that DRC is done before conversion to analog by the DAC.
The notes in the newsletter say 96K processing. This is far better than the 48K of current miniDSPs.
I'll hold out for Emotiva's similar box which has been hinted at!
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Post by Topend on Feb 25, 2014 21:20:01 GMT -5
They have a sub amp too.
Dave.
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Post by rogersch on Feb 25, 2014 23:10:11 GMT -5
I think the beauty here is that another vendor is buying into Dirac as a DRC system. I would love to place this unit between my HTPC and XDA-2 so that DRC is done before conversion to analog by the DAC. If you only have one source component (HTPC) and you are running windows on this HTPC, you can buy the DIRAC software today to run on your HTPC. It will be installed as a virtual soundcard. |
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Post by Chuck Elliot on Feb 25, 2014 23:20:55 GMT -5
I think the beauty here is that another vendor is buying into Dirac as a DRC system. I would love to place this unit between my HTPC and XDA-2 so that DRC is done before conversion to analog by the DAC. If you only have one source component (HTPC) and you are running windows on this HTPC, you can buy the DIRAC software today to run on your HTPC. It will be installed as a virtual soundcard. This I know. I'd much rather have it running on its own hardware. |
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Post by mcteague on Mar 31, 2014 9:11:57 GMT -5
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Post by rogersch on Mar 31, 2014 9:29:37 GMT -5
In the Netherlands the digital version costs 899 euro (that is including sales tax of 21%). Delivery time 5-7 working days... linkSo that is 510 euro for the MiniDSP box including UMIK 1 microphone. Ideal for people who only have a stereo setup.... |
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Post by DYohn on Mar 31, 2014 9:29:57 GMT -5
That's pretty cool. And its price makes the impending XSP-1 look like even more of a bargain...
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Post by mcteague on Apr 7, 2014 12:23:42 GMT -5
That's pretty cool. And its price makes the impending XSP-1 look like even more of a bargain... FWIU, Emotiva's version of Dirac Live is not going to be the full version. The MiniDSP Dirac series IS the full version for 2 channel. Guess we will have to wait to see what features Emotiva have left out on the XMC-1. Tim |
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Post by mcteague on Apr 12, 2014 6:43:54 GMT -5
Well, as the XMC-1 had far more features than I wanted, and has so far remained vapor-ware, I ordered the MiniDSP w\Dirac. So, the Dirac Series DDRC-22D should arrive this Tuesday and my Schiit Audio Bifrost uber DAC came yesterday. My system is just two channel with 90% of the focus on music, rather than movies, so this seemed a more logical choice. Plus, both items are available now! I'll come back with a report once all is done. Tim |
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Post by Chuck Elliot on Apr 12, 2014 7:41:18 GMT -5
That's pretty cool. And its price makes the impending XSP-1 look like even more of a bargain... FWIU, Emotiva's version of Dirac Live is not going to be the full version. The MiniDSP Dirac series IS the full version for 2 channel. Guess we will have to wait to see what features Emotiva have left out on the XMC-1. Tim Tim, I have to say that I don't think it is. It is labeled "Dirac Live Calibration Tool Stereo for miniDSP" which sounds like a private version to me. I read through the docs and don't see anything else. Can you point me in a direction? One of the key points is that it re-samples all to 96/24 before processing. Chuck |
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Post by mcteague on Apr 12, 2014 16:21:38 GMT -5
FWIU, Emotiva's version of Dirac Live is not going to be the full version. The MiniDSP Dirac series IS the full version for 2 channel. Guess we will have to wait to see what features Emotiva have left out on the XMC-1. Tim Tim, I have to say that I don't think it is. It is labeled "Dirac Live Calibration Tool Stereo for miniDSP" which sounds like a private version to me. I read through the docs and don't see anything else. Can you point me in a direction? One of the key points is that it re-samples all to 96/24 before processing. Chuck www.dirac.se/en/consumer-products/dirac-rcs.aspxwww.dirac.se/en/technologies/dirac-live/technical-description.aspxwww.minidsp.com/dirac-series/ddrc-22dYou can download the user manual from the MiniDSP link above. I also found the Dirac manual and they appear to be the exact same product. Tim |
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Post by mcteague on Apr 16, 2014 8:26:54 GMT -5
The MiniDSP DDRC-22D arrived yesterday. Setup and software validation went fine. Only problem was keeping the dogs away while running the calibration. It was raining and I could not just send them outside. So, I was a bit rushed and may re-run later. Only a short listening session but it sounds good. Maybe only a little better than the TacT system but I have yet to tweak the curve much. The Dirac software is very easy to use as compared with TacT.
Tim
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Post by novisnick on Apr 16, 2014 8:49:27 GMT -5
The MiniDSP DDRC-22D arrived yesterday. Setup and software validation went fine. Only problem was keeping the dogs away while running the calibration. It was raining and I could not just send them outside. So, I was a bit rushed and may re-run later. Only a short listening session but it sounds good. Maybe only a little better than the TacT system but I have yet to tweak the curve much. The Dirac software is very easy to use as compared with TacT. Tim Thanks Tim, anything else that you can think of to add to your report would be great. I look forward to more information from you. Thanks so much. |
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Post by mcteague on Apr 16, 2014 9:04:32 GMT -5
The MiniDSP DDRC-22D arrived yesterday. Setup and software validation went fine. Only problem was keeping the dogs away while running the calibration. It was raining and I could not just send them outside. So, I was a bit rushed and may re-run later. Only a short listening session but it sounds good. Maybe only a little better than the TacT system but I have yet to tweak the curve much. The Dirac software is very easy to use as compared with TacT. Tim Thanks Tim, anything else that you can think of to add to your report would be great. I look forward to more information from you. Thanks so much. The PC had issues recognizing the mic. It would work and then drop when I moved it. Figured the mini usb plug needed to be pushed in harder but it did not seat any better and I did not want to risk breaking it. Got done and looked up the mic forum on MiniDSP's site. Seems the UMIK-1 needs the plug pushed in really firmly to get it seated. I applied the extra pressure and it snapped in. So, just another reason to re-run the setup. I may try measuring in a larger sweet spot, as many suggest. It also worked with my old TacT remote after training via the software supplied. The only thing I don't like about it are the blinding white LEDs. Why to so many manufacturers do this lately? Tim |
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