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The current issue of The Absolute Sound has an informative review of the Dual Core (by Robert Greene, on p. 88), which goes into some detail in describing the ways the device can be used for more than just bass control. The discussion of the Dual Core's 16 band parametric EQ is particularly useful.Two nits to pick with the review:1. The author gives the impression that one cannot calibrate a 2.1 or 2.2 system, but in fact this can be done by connecting sub(s) to the DUal Core's RCA outs and connecting amp, or preferably preamp, to the XLR outs. In this scheme, not only is the bass corrected for both main speakers and sub(s), but obviously also all EQ is affecting both.Guido F.
The Gungnir DAC is very good, if you have decided to go with a new source. BUT, if you are going source, I'd recommend a DSPeaker Dual Core 2.0
i would HOPE a $1,000 DAC would sound better, but it's too pricey for me, and regarding lower cost DACs, i want something i won't feel the need to upgrade from once grain, or veiling etc. become apparent. if there's a DAC that's voiced more towards neutrality without too much of it ala "class A rated" benchmark that's the same price as a gungnir, i'll consider that, but that DSPeaker is fugly too. i'm trying to upgrade aesthetics a little too.
I have had a number of Dac's in my system and the Dac in the Dual Core can stand up to all but one! That was a custom Audionote Kits 2.1b Sig Dac that a friend of mine built for me. The parts ran well over $3500.00, over sized BG Caps in the PS, AN Silver in Oil Coupling Caps ($1000.00), 2w Tantalum resistors, Digital board upgrades, all an silver hook up wire etc....The Dual Core Dac sounds best run on a 12v linear or 12v battery power supply. I have mine on battery and have no desire to change. The Dual Core is a serious piece of gear, don't let the spartan looks fool you. With all the Dual Core has to offer $1200.00 is a steal! Good Luck,RodgeSimplifi Audio the Dspeaker US Distributor has a $100.00 off sale with a 20 day trial and 90% money return if you don't like it.http://www.simplifiaudio.com/
I have a Dual Core coming in a few days on a loaner basis and have a few questions I hope some of you who have one could answer. I have a 2.1 system (Selah Audio SSR's and Whomp) and the sub is connected off the speaker taps of my integrated amp (no sub out). Would I be better off leaving it this way so the DC sees a 2.0 system, or should I try using the balanced outputs to the amp and unbalanced to the sub? Am I correct in my understanding that with a sub I would not be able to use a high pass and low pass at the same time? If so, in what situation could you use both?In all of the connection examples, the DC comes before a DAC. Could you have it after the DAC and use the analogue outputs of the DAC and analogue inputs of the DC to access 24/192 tracks?
How will you be implementing the Dual Core as preamp or in conjunction with one?
Or are you asking because one or both of the digital inputs of the Dual Core don't accommodate 24/192? If that is the case, I'd play around with what sounds best. You have it in to audition, so you can compare these and get back to us on what you find.
Through the analog input, A/D/A is 24/192.
Roscoe,Please elaborate, I dont follow you.The ADC to DAC process is 24/192? Is that what you say?
That is my point, the ADCis 24/192 but the DAC is not! ADCs are almost always of a lower quality than the Dac, despite the frequencies allowed.You had said ADA whichis the full chain, and that is not the case. It accepts 24/192, upsamples to 40/6144 but can only output digital at 24/96 at best.Of course it can convert from the 40/6144 back to analog, but that means its not possible to feed it ultra-hires digital.I think we agree, its just semantics.
Just confusion Roscoe...I agree I didnt get what you meant and so asked for clarification. No harm, you even reminded me of a post I forgot about.I do have a great tube Dac, and so its a concern for me. It's a Lampi L4 multi bit....
