Any audiophiles in here? Need help setting up a rig

TBU · 05-23-2009, 11:54 PM

So the plan is to have the audio signal pass through a crossover and into amps that power some passive monitors (most likely behringer b2030p's) and a sub. This is all coming from my PC, which is where the problem begins. What is the audio signal that enters into the crossover? I'm assuming it has to come from a DAC of some sort (so, it must be analog?).

So is it PC --> DAC --> Crossover --> Amp --> Monitors/Sub?

Ugh ive been reading all day - this is so confusing

SlappyWhite · 05-24-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by habman6

So the plan is to have the audio signal pass through a crossover and into amps that power some passive monitors (most likely behringer b2030p's) and a sub. This is all coming from my PC, which is where the problem begins. What is the audio signal that enters into the crossover? I'm assuming it has to come from a DAC of some sort (so, it must be analog?).

So is it PC --> DAC --> Crossover --> Amp --> Monitors/Sub?

Ugh ive been reading all day - this is so confusing

I would have thought you'd go PC-DAC-Amp-Crossover-Monitor/Sub - but then again I know fuk all about music set ups - I'm talking home theatre.

TBU · 05-24-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SlappyWhite

I would have thought you'd go PC-DAC-Amp-Crossover-Monitor/Sub - but then again I know fuk all about music set ups - I'm talking home theatre.

Hmm...I was just basing it off the wikipedia page about active crossovers, which says the amplification occurs after.

thanks though

Pink Dumbbell · 05-24-2009, 11:44 AM

how can I help you bro.... oh ****, you said AUDIOphile..

Armbender · 05-24-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SlappyWhite

I would have thought you'd go PC-DAC-Amp-Crossover-Monitor/Sub - but then again I know fuk all about music set ups - I'm talking home theatre.

this sounds right Habby

TBU · 05-24-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Armbender

this sounds right Habby

Amp before crossover eh? That could work out nicely, since then I can just get a stereo receiver instead of a DAC/amp combo.

Any equipment advice?

Armbender · 05-24-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by habman6

Amp before crossover eh? That could work out nicely, since then I can just get a stereo receiver instead of a DAC/amp combo.

Any equipment advice?

for a DAC..if you willing to put the money into the best..id go with the Benchmark DAC...if you dont want to shell out $1000 id go for the Cambridge Audio DAC Magic ...

Armbender · 05-24-2009, 12:37 PM

Heres a great list of almost all DAC's

http://www.avforums.com/forums/hi-fi...6055-dacs.html

the Bel Canto is EXTREMELY nice but VERY pricey....

Im gonna go with the DAC Magic if i can...running my AppleTv into it the to my pre/pro to my amp...gonna osund sweet

TBU · 05-24-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Armbender

Heres a great list of almost all DAC's

http://www.avforums.com/forums/hi-fi...6055-dacs.html

the Bel Canto is EXTREMELY nice but VERY pricey....

Im gonna go with the DAC Magic if i can...running my AppleTv into it the to my pre/pro to my amp...gonna osund sweet

Awesome thanks...what do you think this to dual function as the crossover and DAC?

http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/DEQ2496.aspx

Armbender · 05-24-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by habman6

Awesome thanks...what do you think this to dual function as the crossover and DAC?

http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/DEQ2496.aspx

behringer products are wikid...shop around though..you kind find them cheaper...

try canukaudiomart.com

thats a great Canadian site to buy and sell your audio gear...and there is a great forum with it also...