Is your system still Analog if you use any form of DSP?
I see recommendations for the use of DSP in room adjustments, subwoofer integration, etc.... If I use DSP as a filter to split off my subs and reduce the load on my mains, is my system no longer analog???
I have two subs integrated with my Source Point 8s. I only use the cutoff in the subs to set their level connected to the second pair of pre outs on my preamp.
It was just a general discussion question. I have a pure analog section from my LP12 to preamp and a digital path to preamp from my Denafrips Venus where my Transport and streamer are handled.
The reason I asked is the point that i read articles that talk about DSP for room correction and sub integration without regard for those that are Analog purists.
Well, the articles sound like.they "talk about DSP for room correction and sub integration".."Analog purity" (with a capital A, is there some certification available?) is a different topic.
I think some sort of hardware/processing "purity" of any sort is the tail wagging the dog, unless that purity is the goal and how it sounds is secondary..
While that in itself is not important... as my digital end sounds as good as my analog end. Depending on your intent and actual components... when striving for the highest quality sound all the DSP I have heard has always compromised the sound quality when all factors are taken together. Although, it is a generalization on striving for the best sound possible and you could easily assemble equipment that would not follow the generalization.
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