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Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic

I think this topic deserves its own thread , where use double ic through y adapters , from source to preamp, Can’t connect it from Preamp to Amp...For me the result is huge, I can’t go back to single ic....
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stringreen
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Doug....I hate to say this, but my new cables are not doing the magic they did when new.   I have to investigate this more before saying more......I'll be back when I'm assured.
douglas_schroeder
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stringreen, I suspect your impressions are changing as you listen to it. 

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kalali
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Sorry I haven’t read all the posts but does this method require identical pairs of ICs between the two components or there’s still some improvements using different ICs? I have an extra pair of good ICs and some splitters that I can try but just wanted to ask. Thanks.
douglas_schroeder
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kalali, you should read up on the Schroeder Method to find out, among other things, that it is a "do at your own risk" technique. It is in the experimental stage in terms of finding out the parameters of its use.

It is recommended to use four identical ICs, but I believe that member jayctoy has tried combining ICs of different makes. You may wish to talk to him here as well. As far as improvements go, I presume that even when using mismatched pairs of ICs the Schroeder Method would provide potentially superior results over a single IC.

Also note that it does not take expensive ICs for it to work.

maxima95
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" ...
Mind if I ask what components in your system you will be trying it on? No class D amplification, right? "

Doug - The above is is an excerpt from your 10/24 post to stringreen.

I have a Class D amp.  What are the issues when using a "double?" 

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