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Post by gjr on Apr 30, 2017 1:04:15 GMT -5
Has there been any thought of offering an hdmi input and pass through module as an option for the integrated amp to allow connectivity for two channel users regarding video/ music? Other optional modules might offer streaming connectivity and Bluetooth ( NAD is offering several options on their new C series integrated series). It would be a great feature for those that want to maximize a 2.1 system without being required to go the multi channel processor/amplifier and take advantage of the reason for the Emersa lineup of stylish, but simple to use and connect mid grade system offering great sound while minimizing the size and number of pieces of equipment required. Utilizing modules would allow flexibility, upgradablity, and minimize obsolescence in the Emersa integrated amplifier for those that a good two channel set up will meet their needs as a main do all system.
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Post by leonski on May 2, 2017 21:06:30 GMT -5
I've been maintaining a 2-ch system for decades and even in the last years of HDMI, never felt the need for such connectivity.
My preamp has a DAC section as well as an old-school phono section. Tone Controls are a real bonus.
But the real upgrade was the Bass Management, allowing the easy connection and integration of a subwoofer without going thru too many 'hoops'.
My TV switches the HDMI and the set has an optical out of unknown capability, since I've not got that far yet.
Small Dish: HDMI to TV / Optical to preamp
PS3 : HDMI to TV / optical to Cambridge Audio DAC
Computer: USB to DAC
TV : full featured with Amazon Prime and all the other video services only a login / subscription away.
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Post by tutetibiimperes on Jan 14, 2018 17:52:51 GMT -5
I've been maintaining a 2-ch system for decades and even in the last years of HDMI, never felt the need for such connectivity. My preamp has a DAC section as well as an old-school phono section. Tone Controls are a real bonus. But the real upgrade was the Bass Management, allowing the easy connection and integration of a subwoofer without going thru too many 'hoops'. My TV switches the HDMI and the set has an optical out of unknown capability, since I've not got that far yet. Small Dish: HDMI to TV / Optical to preamp PS3 : HDMI to TV / optical to Cambridge Audio DAC Computer: USB to DAC TV : full featured with Amazon Prime and all the other video services only a login / subscription away. Bass management in 2-channel integrated amps is certainly something that's woefully overlooked in the vast majority of products out there. Those that do bother to build a subwoofer output into their products often offer only a very basic set-up with either a summed full-range output or a fixed crossover, usually 80hz. That's better than nothing, but it's far from ideal. The most interesting 2-channel integrated I've seen is the Anthem STR-Integrated. Not only does it offer two independent subwoofer outputs, it has a variable crossover, and Anthem Room Correction, room correction being another thing woefully left out in most 2-channel integrated amps and preamps. Were Emotiva to offer a 2-channel integrated with multiple subwoofer outputs, variable crossover, and integrated 2-channel Dirac room correction I think it would be an absolute hit of a product. |
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Post by leonski on Jan 14, 2018 19:35:34 GMT -5
I Low Cut my MAIN speakers @12db octave 10hz to 15hz above the place I set my subs crossover.
Sub gets a full-range output from preamp and I use the subs 24db / octave crossover.
Mains and sub are therefore 180 degrees 'out' of phase, which is easy to correct.
I could vary Either the Lopass or Hipass at anything from maybe 20hz to 140hz, as marked.
I'm not concerned with 'stereo' below maybe 50hz or 60hz, anyway, since that information is generally not provided.
When you localize a drum you are really localizing the higher frequencies. I've tested this.
I've read thru (recently) the Dirac Website and it's too full of Mumbo-Jumbo for me. They talk about FIR filters withous mentioning they have NO phase shift thru the passband and
go on to talk about other phase issues and than I fall asleep.
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Post by tutetibiimperes on Jan 14, 2018 21:42:56 GMT -5
I Low Cut my MAIN speakers @12db octave 10hz to 15hz above the place I set my subs crossover. Sub gets a full-range output from preamp and I use the subs 24db / octave crossover. Mains and sub are therefore 180 degrees 'out' of phase, which is easy to correct. I could vary Either the Lopass or Hipass at anything from maybe 20hz to 140hz, as marked. I'm not concerned with 'stereo' below maybe 50hz or 60hz, anyway, since that information is generally not provided. When you localize a drum you are really localizing the higher frequencies. I've tested this. I've read thru (recently) the Dirac Website and it's too full of Mumbo-Jumbo for me. They talk about FIR filters withous mentioning they have NO phase shift thru the passband and go on to talk about other phase issues and than I fall asleep. You can certainly blend mains and subs the old fashioned way, but there's something to be said for the simplicity of just hooking everything up to an integrated amp, running the room-correction/optimization routine, and being ready to go knowing that it's all set up perfectly. My PC desktop setup consists of a pair of Elac Uni-Fi bookshelves, an SVS SB12-NSD, and an Elac Element integrated amp. The neat thing about the Element is it does just what I described - you plug everything in, download the AutoEQ/AutoBlend app to your phone, hold it in front of the speakers, the sub, and then at your listening position, it runs the sweeps, and bingo-bango your crossover frequency, slopes, phase, and distances are all set up optimally. My only issue with it is it's only 40wpc at 8ohms (though it doubles at 4ohms and is stable to 2 ohms, so they did use some quality parts) so while it's great for desktop duty, it's not really the right option for a full-scale system. I bought a MiniDSP DDRC-22D 'Dirac in a box' processor for my dedicated 2-channel setup, and after some initial teething issues, I absolutely love it, it improves pretty much everything about the sound of the system, with a dramatic improvement in the quality of the bass, and the custom response curves that can be designed with the system are fun to play with and allow me to really fine-tune how the system sounds. I'm running Infinity Intermezzo 4.1t towers there, which have an integrated powered subwoofer in each tower that's internally crossed within the tower from the speaker-level inputs. Because of that I don't need the .1 output on the preamp, but eventually when those are replaced (they're over 15 years old and at some point the internal sub amps are going to fail) I'll need to get something that can handle the bass-management in the unit if I don't buy another set of powered towers. When it comes to multiple sub-outs, I wasn't thinking so much of stereo signals to the subs, but rather having the capability to optimize multiple subs in different positions and at different distances from the MLP. It would also be cool to be able to cross two subs over from one another, so you could get something like a Rythmik FM8 for extra midbass impact, and a big 18" or 24" subwoofer to dig into the really deep bass. |
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Post by Soup on Jan 15, 2018 5:55:36 GMT -5
I've been maintaining a 2-ch system for decades and even in the last years of HDMI, never felt the need for such connectivity. My preamp has a DAC section as well as an old-school phono section. Tone Controls are a real bonus. But the real upgrade was the Bass Management, allowing the easy connection and integration of a subwoofer without going thru too many 'hoops'. My TV switches the HDMI and the set has an optical out of unknown capability, since I've not got that far yet. Small Dish: HDMI to TV / Optical to preamp PS3 : HDMI to TV / optical to Cambridge Audio DAC Computer: USB to DAC TV : full featured with Amazon Prime and all the other video services only a login / subscription away. Would love to compare the Anthem STR to my MCA 525! |
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Post by leonski on Jan 15, 2018 14:03:19 GMT -5
Anthem makes good stuff. Canada has several good brands which all get good press AND user reviews.
Now? I'd be curious to compare the STR preamp to my 1/3 the price Parasound P5 Several features in common, though the Parasound doesn't have 'room correction'.
For the $$ I can't find much to complain about with Parasound Power Amps, either. Kooky
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