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Can Room Correction Be Added to an Existing DAC?

  This is probably a stupid question, and I’ve been  hesitant to ask it since it will reveal the depth of my ignorance, but here goes.
  In my home I have 3 systems.  2 are HT systems with mid Fi equipment, then my two channel system is upstairs (my HE system).  I had added an Anthem AvVR to one of the HT systems and was duly impressed.  I added the same AVR to my basement system a few weeks ago and now I am blown away.  I am wondering what room correction could do in my main system.  However, I already have Bryston DAC3 in that system that I really like.  So my question is whether it’s possible to apply RC after the processing done in the DAC .  My intuition is Probably Not, since the RC is also processing the signal.
mahler123
abasia
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I'm using a MiniDSP nanodigi to do all the adjustments digitally before sending to my DAC. I also have the 2x4HD but I find the DAC in it leaves a lot to be desired compared to my current one.
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fuzztone
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  • Yeah SHD Studio uses Dirac. You can save and remote access 4 settings with 2 outputs (think subs) It also has 3 digital inputs so you can process other sources. The included headphone amp is handy for breaking in earspeakers all night. I think that it ships now with a 2.4 wifii dongle, but I’d rather run it through a Bright Angel. It definitely sounds better with an Ultracap LPS 1.2 pushing it rather than the included switchbrick. It runs an installed version of Volumio that I like better than BluOS.  Just plug it in, use Fing to find it's IP, then log into it and save (or bookmark) the page. It comes with a calibrated mic to make setting DSP easy.
aschuh's avatar
aschuh
42 posts
 
@ OP
Take a look at 
https://www.stereophile.com/content/music-round-57
The Dualcore can be used prior to or post DAC.
I‘d strongly recommend a linear power supply. The switching unit that comes with it is a source of noise.
I have used this unit for years post DAC (OPPO 205) using its XLR Input and Output (amps: LSA Statement and Bladelius ASK). 
The Stereophile  review is entirely consistent with my experience.
Good luck!
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gosta
839 posts
 
Paradigm PW Link is an inexpensive way to ARC. Optical in and corrected optical out.

Since I began using Innous server with Roon and convolution filters through Acourate running my ATC 150 asl/D&D 8c  there is no way back.
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mijostyn
8,266 posts
 
Mahler123, the answer is yes sort of. If you just use two speakers you can use a DAC after a room control unit by taking a digital output. The problem comes when using sub woofers. Now you need two 2 channel DACs. The good room control units allow tailoring the entire frequency band including and probably most importantly the bass. They include bass management software which gives you the best subwoofer integration possible. Units Such as the Anthem STR, DEQX and the Trinnov Amethyst include 4 DAC channels. IMHO a complete unit is the best way to go. If you do not use subwoofers and have a DAC there are certainly less expensive ways to go but, warning, bass can deviate +- 10 dB. Correcting this requires a speaker of massive power handling and a very powerful amp. You can deal with this by going into the program and reversing some of the correction to keep yourself from clipping amps and blown speakers.
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