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DEQX

I’m very new to this. I read several posts concerning deqx, but am still confused and wonder if it’s for me. To all who have first hand experience, pls give me your thoughts and experiences. I was mainly looking for a room correction device, but see the new model “5” has all I need to stream. My son has been trying to get me to try streaming, but I have resisted. Looks like this may be a good reason to incorporate it into my sources. From what I’ve read, seems like a very complicated set-up procedure. Also, where would it be placed in my system? I have a TT, CD player, a phono stage, line stage and two monoblocks. Last question: since I do not stream, will a laptop also be needed?  BTW-I have Wilson MaxxII’s. It seemed in the posts, it mattered a great deal, which speaker you’re using.
handymann

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handymann OP
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@almarg:  Thanks for your response.  I did read what seemed like the “War and Peace” lengthy discussion on Deqx.  I’m running strictly analog and am not sure this is for me.  Guess I’m a dinosaur. I still have plans to make a couple of QRD 7’s for the back of my room.  I think my system sounds sweet, but always looking for improvement, as we all are.  I’m also considering a high-end EQ, that matches my systems quality.  According to Dennis Foley, eq’s won’t help in frequency difficiencies that much.
handymann OP
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@Almarg:  Thinking once again, about getting the PreMate plus.  I read you use your “5” unit as a line stage.  Are you happy without a traditional line stage?  I have an Aesthetix Calypso Signature I really like.  I like the tube sound it gives, when playing both CDs, as well as my vinyl.  I do have a Kora Hermès II dac I could incorporate into my system, for my CDs.  Just need some added assurance and advice.  I’ve spoken to Larry a few times by email and only need a laptop and microphone stand, before getting the unit on their 21 day trial. He claims that time will be sufficient, for me to decide to go, or no go.  Pls render your advice.
Steve
handymann OP
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@astewart8944 , Steakster, Uberwaltz, and Almarg: Thanks so much for your continued advice. I was a little concerned about the output voltage of the PreMate+, but was glad to read no problem with putting it in series with my linestage. I will probably wait till after the holidays, so I can devote more attention to it.
Steve
handymann OP
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@astewart8944: How did your combo with your external DAC and preamp work out?  U said it’s good. Pls expand on your experience.                                     Steve
handymann OP
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@astewart8944 
Evening Al.  I’m planning on getting a PreMATE Plus at the first of the year.  I’m presently running my Theta Miles through my Aesthtix linestage,  but am wondering which would sound best.  Miles directly to my Deqx, or Miles through a Kora Hermès II, then the Deqx.  Do you have an opinion on this?  I currently have my Kora up for sale, but am thinking about taking it off the market, until I have a chance to try it with my Deqx.  
Steve
handymann OP
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@astewart8944 :  
Thanks for your reply.  I took my Kora off the for sale site.  I will try it in the chain, before making any decisions.
Steve
handymann OP
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@astewart8944 
I “ talked”to Larry yesterday and it looks like I’m going to have to wait until around the first of February, due to him being out of town till Jan 15th and he said it takes about two weeks to receive, after my order:(. I’m going to take the time, to become more familiar with the Deqx.  What are you thoughts on my running about a 20’ spdif cable to the Deqx?  Right now I running two balanced cables analog out of my Miles player, tomylinestage.  If I decide to keep the Kora , I’ll run 20’ balanced cables from it to the Deqx.  Conventional wisdom tells me, the shorter the cable the better, but I’ve read where 20’ will be ok.
Steve
handymann OP
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@astewart8944 :
Thanks for your expertise Al.  I have a very good Premium Transparent digital cable I purchased, when I bought my Miles CD player. I will use it, to set up the Deqx unit when it arrives.  I spoke with Larry and he’s going to fix it where I receive my unit, about the time he gets back to the states.  I’m very anxious to get involved with it.
Steve
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