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- StormAudio ISP Elite 24 MK3 Processor
- Main Amp
- McIntosh MC1.25KW Monoblock Amps
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- StormAudio PA 16 MK3
- Computer Audio
- Intel NUC w/ Roon ROCK
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- Panasonic UB9000 4K UHD Player (for media discs)
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- RTJ 410
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- MartinLogan Focus C-18
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- JTR Neosis 110HT
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- JTR Neosis 210RT
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- JTR Neosis 210RT
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- JTR Neosis 110HT-SL
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- JTR Neosis 110HT-SL
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- JTR Captivator 2400 x6
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- VTI Amp Stands for the Monoblocks
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- Sony 98X90L
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- Universal MX-890
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- Zero Surge 8R15W-1 | Salamander Synergy Equipment Stand
I sold my 5100 and picked up the NAD T758 V3 with Dirac Live Full. I only needed the 3 HDMI inputs and have 9 channels of separate amplification, so power was also not an issue. This worked out well... eliminating the need for the DDRC, which wasn't including my 4 Atmos height speakers, that are now included in the DL processing.
There is a slight learning curve (not too bad, but it's there - at least it was for me) to getting this setup and running, but it sure seems to have paid off. This unit is really a bargain as a processor for what all it does. The only drawback I see is not being able to make any level adjustments after DL is run. I typically like to bump up my center a few db. Subwoofer volume isn't an issues since I have volume controlled amps for those. A center trim would be a nice addition.
Here's my DL results... flatter response is original result of the left speaker only. The response with the bump in the bass is after I turned up the volume on the sub amps a little bit, as I like it a little hotter than what DL leaves it... and it includes left and right speakers. 6th octave smoothing is applied, although it looked good without it.
There is a slight learning curve (not too bad, but it's there - at least it was for me) to getting this setup and running, but it sure seems to have paid off. This unit is really a bargain as a processor for what all it does. The only drawback I see is not being able to make any level adjustments after DL is run. I typically like to bump up my center a few db. Subwoofer volume isn't an issues since I have volume controlled amps for those. A center trim would be a nice addition.
Here's my DL results... flatter response is original result of the left speaker only. The response with the bump in the bass is after I turned up the volume on the sub amps a little bit, as I like it a little hotter than what DL leaves it... and it includes left and right speakers. 6th octave smoothing is applied, although it looked good without it.