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I have just started putting my first system together and have been enjoying it for about 6 months or so and am starting to research what I should upgrade in the current system next. I am looking to improve both clarity and soundstage. This is what I am currently running, the biggest and most noticable difference to date has come with the introduction of room correction via the Dspeaker Dual Core. Here is the current setup. I am debating on simplifying by going to a all in one solution like a Anthem STR integrated OR introducing a higher quality DAC into the current system:
  • Source: Innuos Music Server (MINI MK2) running Roon server and being used as a player
  • DAC/Preamp/Room Correction - Antimode Dual Core. - To leverage the best input on the dual core I am using a Musical Fidelity VLINK USB to SPDIF (24/96) converter
  • AMP - Using a Jolida 1501P Hybrid AMP
  • Speakers - ELAC Unifi UF5 Floor Standing with a ORB Audio 200 watt Sub that is corrected via the Dual Core.
I am wondering what the weakest link the chain is and the one I should look at upgrading next.
Many thanks in advance, looking forward to everyones feedback.
palakapatel
willemj
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Room equalization is great for frequencies below the Schroeder frequency. Above that, it will be pretty ineffective, and you will need damping materials (carpets, bookcases etc). In your case, the Dual Core is connected to the subwoofer (I assume), and will not, of course, equalize the main speakers that will stil be generating room modes between, say, 50-150 Hz. If you want to adres those as wel you wqil nee dhe new DSpeaker X4 DAC/preamp/room eq. Unfortunately it is rather more expensive.
palakapatel OP
7 posts
 
@willemj - with the current dual core I have I was able to run a advanced correction all the way upto 500hz...
willemj
1,036 posts
 
So you use the main speakers and the sub as one in your correction? I am not sure correcting all the way up to 500 Hz wil help much. Correction becomes increasingly localized to an ever smaller listening position, the higher the frequency.
Whatever, I agree that the DSpeaker room eq units are great (I love my 8033). But as I wrote earlier, I think if you really want significantly better sound, you will have to consider better speakers (and possibly more damping of higher frequencies, depending on current home decor). What do you not like about the current sound quality?
palakapatel OP
7 posts
 
Yes I use the mains and sub in one correction.  What I am after is greater clarity without the sound sounding too harsh, which is the case when I increase the highs(treble), and looking for the mids to sound less muddy.
jafant
19,019 posts
 
Very nice! palakapatel-

I can only vouch for the Anthem 225 Integrated amp, it is a power house at its spec'd rating.  The new STR integrated is a sure enough power beast according to its specs.  I will stay tuned.

Happy Listening!
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