If you get one of the MiniDSP SHD units you will not need any ones help. You just place the subs where you want them and run the program. It is self explanatory. The SHD will need an ethernet connection to your router and a USB connection to your computer. You will have to arrange that. You can use a laptop. Once everything is programmed and sounding the way you want you will not need the computer anymore, but to stream and upgrade you will need the ethernet connection. It will wirelessly hook up to your network, but I always find this unsatisfactory for streaming and running Dirac which is cloud based.
Dirac Live Calibration
I tried this topic out in Tech Talk with no luck, so I thought I'd give it shot here.
I was just wondering if any of you have used online services such as this with good results? https://www.diraclivecalibration.com/
Many of you here are very capable of setting things up like this on your own, but for us technically challenge, I was wondering if this might be a good way to go.
My thoughts would be to see if this could help me in first in setting up my 2-channel speakers, then maybe again if I decide to add a pair of subwoofers somewhere down the road?
Appreciate your input!
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@mijostyn OK, thanks again. Do you think I could accomplish what you were saying in my subwoofer thread:
Then if I can’t accomplish this or get sufficient bass, add the subwoofer and use DIRAC to set things up again? Also, to @koestner point. Is it true the SHD Studio will replace the pre-amp I have now? I have a Coda CP preamp and a Bricasti M1 DAC that I can also use as a preamp. Although the system sounds better (I think) using the Coda pre-amp. Does the room correction with the SHD Studio make up for the quality of the pre-amp itself? I presume this is the correct model? https://www.minidsp.com/products/streaming-hd-series/shd-studio
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I do not know for sure. You have to take that up with Martin Logan but what you showed me indicates that it can be done. If you go with subs the MiniDSP and Dirac would be the ultimate set up. Either the plain SHD or the Studio will replace your preamp. If you go with the studio you will need another M1 or perhaps one less expensive one like a Benchmark for the subs and use the M1 on your Martin Logans. The Studio setup will be superior to a regular SHD. Dirac Live and the subwoofers will blow your mind. You will never think of an analog preamp again. That is the correct model. |
@mijostyn OK, this is sounding scary, but fun! So, I need a second DAC for the subs? The M1 is pretty pricey, maybe I could sell it and use the funds for 2 decent replacement DACS?
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