Hello from Connecticut

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imabigdipper

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Hello from Connecticut
« on: 12 Jun 2020, 06:59 pm »
Hey guys. I'm a Computer Science and Engineering student who's always loved music, but only now do I have the income to be able to buy more high-grade equipment thanks to my internship. I like keeping my setups very minimal and easy to control. Currently have Kanto YU6s paired to a Topping DX3 so I can control volume and speaker/headphone output all from a single remote, plus source switching. I have some Kanto TUKs on the way and am looking for a Kanto Sub8 to fill out the low end!

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Re: Hello from Connecticut
« Reply #1 on: 13 Jun 2020, 03:27 am »
Welcome  :thumb:

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Re: Hello from Connecticut
« Reply #2 on: 13 Jun 2020, 11:05 am »
Welcome!

Your chosen powered speakers get you part of the way towards the ideal (active design).  Active design uses one channel of power amplification per driver and a low voltage crossover for improved dynamics, frequency response, imaging, and bass performance over powered or passive speakers.  Realize that powered speakers are simply passive speakers with a chosen stereo power amp installed inside.  A better solution would be the $800/pair Kali IN-8, a 3-way active that uses a coincidental midrange/tweeter.  The midrange driver provides a waveguide for the tweeter (for increased power/efficiency and controlled directivity for pin-point imaging).  The IN-8 isn't Bluetooth, which limits ultimate fidelity anyway. 

The Topping DX3 (which version?) is good, but the $470 Sabaj D5 would be a nice step up. 

Phil A

Re: Hello from Connecticut
« Reply #3 on: 13 Jun 2020, 11:21 am »
Welcome!

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Re: Hello from Connecticut
« Reply #4 on: 13 Jun 2020, 02:07 pm »
Greetings & Welcome to AC imabigd   :thumb: