Is DEQX a game changer?

It seems to me that the user friendliness of the DIRAC was a major reason Stereophile seemed to prefer it to the DEQX. As far as I can tell, the DIRAC might not offer the advantages of custom x-overs that the DEQX offers. For those not interested in by passing their existing x-overs, or the expense of additional amplification, there could be substantial cost savings.

Where did you see that "Stereophile seemed to prefer it {Dirac} to the DEQX?'

I think you may be misinterpreting a paraphrase of my published statements. If I may, I would edit your interpretation to say: "It seems to me that the user friendliness AND COST of the DIRAC was a major reason Stereophile seemed to RECOMMEND IT OVER the DEQX."

Dirac is cheaper and easier to use but not as capable as DEQX. If DEQX made a multichannel version, I'd use it.

^O.K., thanks for the clarification.