Setting up a HQ Player (w/ convolution) 2.2 system

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I am considering the move to a 2.2 system.

My current setup consists of HQ Player, NAA, DAC, integrated and stereo speaker pair.

 

I would like to know if it is possible to high-pass the main speakers using filters made with REW.

 

Do I need a digital preamplifier with sub outs?

A 4-channel DAC (which cheap ones)?

Another NAA (latency issues)?

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4 minutes ago, Miska said:

There are multichannel DACs on the market, so that's not an issue.

 

So the best (only?) option is to get a multi-channel DAC?

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7 minutes ago, Miska said:

 

Yes, if you'd like to run up to DSD256 then the options are pretty much exaSound and Merging...

 

 

Thanks.

All very expensive options. I'm better off getting speakers with more LF extension.

 

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43 minutes ago, DuckToller said:

How about the OktoResearch DAC 8 pro  (up to DSD128) at 1200 Euros ?

https://www.oktoresearch.com/dac8pro.htm
Sorry, linking did not work due to an unspecified error of the site design ....

 

I thought it would be more expensive than that, its price is actually quite close to that of the RME DAC.

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19 hours ago, Miska said:

 

44.1/16 -> convolution at 44.1 kHz sampling rate -> 128x PCM-to-SDM converstion to 11.3 MHz sampling rate -> DSD128

 

 

I'm using a UD-501 at DSD128. Should I export the convolution WAV filter at 44.1kHz or at 384kHz?

 

Most of my content is 44.1 but I also have 48kHz, 88.2 and 96kHz.

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50 minutes ago, Miska said:

 

If the tool can create a proper filter at higher rate, it is better to create it for a rate same or higher than highest rate content you have. So if possible at least 192k or 352.8k. 352.8k should cover all PCM content there is available (since I haven't seen any 384k) and also bandwidth wise cover all possible content frequencies.

 

Thanks. Will replace 384k with 352.8k