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    Emm labs DA2 v2 upgrade

    Guys. I have the following system > - Streamer > Aurender N10 - Dac > Emm Labs DAC2X V2 - Pre > Pass Labs XP10 - Amp > Pass Labs X250.5 If you would be upgrading, would you replace the DAC2X V2 with the DA2 V2 or both the DAC2X V2 and Pass XP-10 with the DV2 ?
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    Large speaker improvements

    Guys, it seems all my problems were solved when I switched to the new gear :) Aurender N10 + DAC2Xv2 replaced my old CDSAse and now lower frequencies are perfectly aligned with the others both in presence (volume) and resolution + impact. I am quite happy now.
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    Best "bang for the buck" DAC

    Aurender N10 is here now to pair with DAC2X v2 and replace my CDSAse. So, CDSA vs CDSA + DAC2Xv2 vs N10 + DAC2Xv2 all sound pretty different. CDSAse alone is still amazing for its age. CDSA + DAC2X has more detail all around, more air, veeery delicate highs. N10 + DAC2X has a fuller bodied sound...
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    Large speaker improvements

    Never messed with that mass tuning cavity but I will give it a try, thanks ! Same goes for playing with the rear port. PS : Since starting this topic, DAC2X v2 came and CDSA is now used as a transport for it until the Streamer will replace it. Sound has better articulation now.
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    Large speaker improvements

    Speakers are now 225cm away from wall, so that's 1/3rd from the room's length (690cm). Distance to side walls is 157cm, so much less than distance to back wall. Bass is quite decent and even now but still feel the 11" is a bit behind that midrange. I tend to agree with sbo6 that 400Hz is a bit...
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    Emm labs DA2 v2 upgrade

    Listened to a lot of subs in the past (none at that level however) and could always feel the sub working separately from speakers. How's the integration in your case, Yuen ?
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    Best "bang for the buck" DAC

    Guys, thanks for the latest recommendations but DAC2X v2 is on its way already (should be here in couple of days). Afterwards, streamer to replace my CDSA (for now will use it as a transport for DAC2X v2).
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    Emm labs DA2 v2 upgrade

    Where does the Q-sub take the signal from ? My Pass XP-10 preamp only has 2 XLR outs and 2 RCAs. XLRs are already used for the power amp that drives the speakers.
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    Large speaker improvements

    Glad you liked my country, if you come by again, let me know and I'll point you to some beautiful places :) . DAC2X v2 should be here soon to replace the CDSAse. Next on the list is the streamer. I was wondering if streamers allow for some sort of room correction software. Maybe after measuring...
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    Best "bang for the buck" DAC

    DAC2X v2 on its way. Lampizator GG2 may come in the future for a headphone only system with Benchmark HPA-4 as an amp and HD800 !
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    Large speaker improvements

    Well, at 300cm the graph is perfectly smooth but I'd also have to take out my furniture :)))
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    Large speaker improvements

    Played with this calculator today after moving the bass traps and absorbers a bit with no improvement. Distance from wall was 205cm and it seems there was a null there. Moved the speakers 20cm closer to me @ 225cm from the wall behind them and sound became much more linear with bass and midbass...
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    Large speaker improvements

    Yes, I know the theory. For a certain frequency you'd need 1/4th of it's wavelength in the bass trap which equals several meters ! As for the fiberglass, we don't have Owen's around here but Knauf and Isover (ridgid boards and rolls). Rolls have less density and are not stable physically so they...
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    Large speaker improvements

    Do you have a link for this fluffy insulation ? Trying to identify the name in my country (if it exists at all).
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    Large speaker improvements

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    Large speaker improvements

    I'll try to build some of variuous widths (15-30cm) and play with them to see what happens. Maybe the room not being pressurized does still some of the energy !
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    Emm labs DA2 v2 upgrade

    DAC2X v2 on its way. Wanted the DA2 but also need to save for a good streamer. Hopefully in a few years I will be able to switch to DA2 v2 directly at a lower cost than now. Until the streamer will be here I will be using a MacBook (not the best solution for such a DAC). Did anyone try to use...
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    Large speaker improvements

    If the question is for me, I'm from Romania :) Yes, I know that large opening is a problem. I've put a curtain to at least stop higher frequencies from going to the hall and back. Can't close it with a door but maybe put a large absorber to close half of it. Do you think this would help ?
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    Large speaker improvements

    Speaker is inclined but from midrange driver to the port on the back there's like 50cm that should be added to the distance from the rear wall. I will try to get some mic measurements if possible. Would you recommend 2 x 12" absorbers on both side walls (one on the left, behind the curtain and...
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    Large speaker improvements

    This would be the room. L = 690cm, l = 565cm, H = 265cm (to Rigips board) and 275cm to concrete slab. The 10cm fake ceiling is filled with rockwool. The white hashed areas are acoustic panels/bass traps. Distance from listening position to back wall is 210cm or approx. 30% of total length of the...
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    Large speaker improvements

    Speakers are some 1.4m away from the back wall. I feel this is the most linear sounding position. Bringing them closer to the rear wall just makes the bass "boomier" which I don't want. I just want more energy/slam on the lower midbass area. At this point bass is tight, fast and just a little...
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    Large speaker improvements

    I did play a lot with speaker and listening position and at the end they sounded best very close to what the "math" formulas gives. I need to mention, sound is not bad at all but it can still be improved. Unfortunately, I tend to compare the spectral balance with what I'm hearing from my HD800...
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    Large speaker improvements

    Hello guys. My current speakers are Usher Be-10 that sit on their provided spikes (cones) + coins (washers). Floor is 14mm wooden parquet (triple layered, not massive) glued to the concrete slab. Room is quite well prepared with bass traps on all corners and in other key areas. The sound is very...
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    Emm labs DA2 v2 upgrade

    I know DA1 v1 is way better than DAC2X v1 but wanted to know if the v2 DAC2X come even close !
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    Best "bang for the buck" DAC

    I'd say 7-8K is as bang for the buck compared to 25K as it's 3K compared to 8K. It's about how much I'd pay for a second hand unit in % from it's list price as new. DA2 is considerably more expensive than GG2 (new and used), which makes GG2 a great value if it's as good as you guys say. I am not...
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    Emm labs DA2 v2 upgrade

    A little bit off-topic here but guys, did any of you get to compare the DAC2X v2 versus DA2 v1 ? I'm prepping to upgrade from my old CDSAse and don't have the budget for the DA2 v2 yet (may upgrade in the future if going with DA2 v1).
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    Best "bang for the buck" DAC

    Thanks for your inputs guys. Will consider GG2 as well since I see a used unit is in the same price range as DAC2X v2 (7-8K).
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    Best "bang for the buck" DAC

    Hello guys. I currently own the old EMM Labs CDSAse and would like to upgrade soon. The budget would be 7-8K Euros for a second hand unit and I am of course looking at Emm DAC2X V2 in the first place as I very much like the sound of EMM (don't have a lot of experience with ultra high end dacs...

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