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O.K. I have a simple/stupid question:Could you combine the 6 channels within the Pannys to input 2 channels and output 2 channels to achieve 3 times the output for power hungry speakers?
I have a couple of things to add to this thread.First, since there is only a 5.1 direct input on both the XR25 and XR45, only 5 amplifier channels would be usable with analog inputs. The 6th channel would be active with DD EX and DTS ES digital sources.Regarding 24/96, I was able to play the Chesky Super Audio sampler (24/96 PCM DVD) using the digital input on my XR25. My DVD player displayed 24/96 output mode and since the TI chip set used in the XR25 supports 24/96 I would assume that all the bits were being processed. It certainly sounded as good as my DVD-Audio discs.
Scotty,My reference amp is an engineering evaluation unit of the ICEpower digital amp technology that is the same as used in the $3000 Danish eAR amp frequently mentioned in this forum. Supposedly the eAR has been tweeked with additional filtering and capacitance in the power supply. To my ears, ICEpower is the best amp I have heard and I've listened to a bunch of them.In the bass and midrange area the XR25 is very competitive. Dynamics are outstanding, particularly with digital inputs. The tre ...
First, since there is only a 5.1 direct input on both the XR25 and XR45, only 5 amplifier channels would be usable with analog inputs. The 6th channel would be active with DD EX and DTS ES digital sources.
Regarding 24/96, I was able to play the Chesky Super Audio sampler (24/96 PCM DVD) using the digital input on my XR25. My DVD player displayed 24/96 output mode and since the TI chip set used in the XR25 supports 24/96 I would assume that all the bits were being processed. It certainly sounded as good as my DVD-Audio discs.
I'll try once again to explain that the 5.1 direct input, designed for DVD-A and multi channel SACD connection, does not support the rear center amp channel. The 6th multichannel input only passes through the LFE signal to the line out for subwoofer.
Analog input is now hard to differentiate from my ICEpower amp. The direct digital input at both 44khz and 96khz sounds significantly better than analog input.
someidiot,Please keep us abreast of the sound every few days if possible. Every one else save for a couple of the guys seems to give one review then you don't hear from them again. Thanks,smargo