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DEQX - TACT - QOL - Thoughts on these?

My two main setup both involve bi-amping with external active crossovers. My first set is for a Sander sound 10b electro static speaker and my second speaker is a pair of celestion SL6000. Both use different active crossovers, the Sander sound 10b uses the Behringer 2496 processor for this task.

Since both my setup already goes through this digital crossover layer, I'm exploring if I can optimize the sound more in this process.

I've been hearing/seeing good things around digital processors such as DEQX, TACT and QOL. They seem to have different focus and different approach to optimizing the sound, but I am unclear as to where these overlap with each other and my existing active cross over and preamp even.

If anyone has insights on these, please share your experience.

Inquiring minds want to know...

Gerald
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bhobba
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The first response was spot on.

There are a couple of issues though. The very best passive crossovers still outperform it - but only the very best. The DAC's in the device are not the highest quality - but you can add external DAC's - however at a significant cost.

Set-up is a bit of a pain but not beyond the average hobbyist.

IMHO its optimum use if for hobbyists who want to build their own speakers. Crossover design is normally an issue - but with this device is a doddle.

Thanks
Bill
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bhobba
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Hi Gerald

First if you are using active crossovers I am very confident a DEQX will outperform the crossovers you have. The only crossovers I have heard that can better a DEQX is a special crossover a speaker maker I know hit upon called the PRC crossover. Before that it easily bested any crossover he used previously.

The way it works with the new DEQX is it has inbuilt DAC's but also includes outputs to connect your own DAC's if you want. The internal ones are OK but better quality audiophile grade DAC's are better - but of course at a significant cost.

My suggestion is to use the internal DAC's to start with and experiment with external DAC's a bit later.

Thanks
Bill
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bhobba
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I would like to present a dissenting view.

I have heard DEQX systems on a few occasions - ho hum. I am looking to hold a GTG down the line comparing it to a SOTA passive - the reports I hear is the passive MURDERS it - but we will see.

I have a QOL and nearly everyone I demoed it to agrees it makes a significant and positive difference. I cant live without one these days.

Thanks
Bill
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