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Question for Behringer DEQ2496 users

Just bought one of these to play around with. I don't have a separate DAC yet, so, for now, I just want to hear how the 2496's DAC sound.

I ran an optical cable from my Sony 5400 into the 2496, and have the XLR balanced outs from the 2496 connected to the balanced inputs of my amp (Parasound A21).

I get sound from the 2496 when I run the auto EQ, but I am not getting anything at all when I put in a CD and press play. I think I have the right input selected on the 2496, but I'm not sure if I also have to select the outputs or change input or output levels. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Jon
jonathan1257
rbbert
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I have a DEQ2496 and would be quite surprised if you preferred its DAC to the Sony (I assume you have the 5400ES SACD/CD player?)
jonathan1257 OP
82 posts
 
Rbbert,

I bought the DEQ2496 to use the EQ functions to smooth out some bass issues in my room, but my intention is to keep the Sony 5400 as the primary source; I just thought I would hook up the 2496 to hear how it sounds.
jonathan1257 OP
82 posts
 
Decided this is just too much monkey business for now. Posting for sale (including measuring mic and a couple of adaptors) on another board. See Cleveland Craigslist for more info. Thanks. -Jon
mingles
792 posts
 
Jonathan, I found the manual very difficult to understand. I read it several times and still thought it was hard to follow. Here's a YouTube video that shows you how to equalize your bass:

DEQ2496 Room Correction EQ Guide

I hope this helps.
jonathan1257 OP
82 posts
 
Hi Mingles,

Thanks for taking the time to reach out. Actually, I stumbled upon that video already and plan to use it if/when I decide to keep the unit. Another part of the problem is that I do not have a stand-alone DAC, and my understanding is that putting in between my preamp and power amp is less than ideal. I could use it as a DAC, but then I'm losing out on the SACD capabilities of my Sony 5400, which I like the sound of a great deal (CD and SACD).
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