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I use Roon with convolution filter generated from REW measurements. The measurement was done with UMIK-1 connected to PC. PC connected with aux-to-rca cable directly to preamp. Today I started wondering if this should be done through my external DAC. So question is: Should I connect directly to...

(November 18, 2023) Two years ago, iFi Audio released its top-tier battery powered DAC/headphone amp the iDSD Diablo. Designed for purists looking for the best audio performance from a transportable device, the Diablo was offered for a dollar short of $1,000 with the promise of unadulterated...

Deer Creek Audio has published a new blog post covering Home Theater Multi-Subwoofer Setup for miniDSP, REW and Dirac Live. This paper walks you through the setup of your home theater multi-subwoofer configuration using the miniDSP 2x4 HD, DDRC-24 or Flex. This process helps optimize the...

I have been a music lover for over 60 years. My military career offered me the chance to try out a lot equipment and I even sold top end equipment when I retired. My career also impacted my hearing and my high frequency hearing peaks around 8kz. Music can still sound great even with that...

iFi Audio’s latest creation is a fusion of its popular xCAN and xDSD ‘x-series’ of portable devices, borrowing the xDSD’s digital approach to DAC/Headphone duties and the XCAN amp’s analog sensibilities. The result is the xDSD Gryphon, a half-pound battery-powered DAC/Headphone amp endowed with...