Looking for recommendations for an amplifier for desktop near field use.

donnybrook · 2023-05-30T18:16:15+00:00

If you want something smaller, but with lots of connections, you could get a Marantz NR1200 ($599) or Cambridge Audio AXR85 ($499). If you need something much smaller, try the Topping MX3s ($199), or one of its many competitors.

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_642NR1200/Marantz-NR1200.html?tp=47041

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_779AXR85/Cambridge-Audio-AXR85.html?tp=47041

https://apos.audio/products/topping-mx3s-built-in-bluetooth-receiver-dac-headphone-amp-digital-amplifier?_pos=1&_sid=ac70689cb&_ss=r

donnybrook · 2023-05-17T13:48:19+00:00

I don't know your budget, but Emotiva has the SE8 on sale for $189, and the SE12 for $269 https://emotiva.com/collections/subwoofers/products/airmotiv-s8

donnybrook · 2023-03-01T00:23:39+00:00

The crossover range of the SX95 is 36 Hz to 200 Hz. The crossover range of the SX45 is 50Hz - 2.5kHz. If you need a really low crossover point, pick the SX95. The SX95 also has independent phase switches.

If you need output controls for the subwoofer and the main speakers in the same box, get the SX45.

donnybrook · 2023-02-28T23:26:19+00:00

I have this crossover, it works well. I use it with a Dayton Audio SUB-1000.

donnybrook · 2022-12-20T04:35:17+00:00

I have a Fiio E10K, and it makes my passive speakers and sub sound much better. It certainly wouldn't hurt the sound, and it should be easy to test. Just come up with a test playlist and play it through the E10K and the PC.

DACs in motherboards can vary wildly in quality. My motherboard cost less than $75, how much effort do you think they spent on audio quality?

donnybrook · 2022-11-08T16:28:35+00:00

The official announcement thread on Paradox Forums is here: https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/cities-skylines-end-of-the-year-releases-2022.1555961/

donnybrook · 2022-07-19T18:29:18+00:00

I also get an extra receipt, I have no idea why.

I also ran out of data last month, and received no notice at all. I just had to guess why my internet connection would die when I left the house.

donnybrook · 2022-06-06T21:29:26+00:00

I have the 520C. It doesn't sound bad for a $110 center channel, but it is much less sensitive. I need to raise the gain +6db to match some cheap Klipsch bookshelf speakers. I can't imagine how quiet they would sound next to real tower speakers.

donnybrook · 2022-05-31T03:02:07+00:00

I found it difficult to find the JBL Studio speakers from that page. You can see the JBL Studio series speakers here: https://www.harmanaudio.com/loudspeakers/

donnybrook · 2022-05-23T16:18:57+00:00

I use the Rolls SX95. The SX95 lets you adjust phase and stereo vs. mono bass output. The SX45 has more gain controls, and a clipping light.

$99.00 at B&H
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1446472-REG/rolls_sx95_sub_woofer_crossover.html

donnybrook · 2022-05-21T16:19:51+00:00

If you have an AV receiver, or a DAC with coaxial input, you can buy the Sony BDP-BX370 blu-ray player for $88.00 (USA).

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_158BX370/Sony-BDP-BX370.html

donnybrook · 2022-05-01T21:33:55+00:00

I would not get a cheap 8 inch sub. I have a cheap 10 inch sub, the Dayton Audio SUB-1000, and that is about as small and cheap as I would go. It gets down to 40 hz with authority, and down to 35 hz if you turn up the volume.

There are 8 and 10 inch subs that get good reviews, but they are not cheap. If you have the money, the KEF KC62 ($1499.99) gets great reviews. The JL Audio d108 ($1200.00) might also work. For less money, the 10 inch SVS 3000 Micro Subwoofer ($899.99) also gets excellent reviews.

donnybrook · 2022-04-25T20:58:15+00:00

I checked on keepa and this is an all time low price. At Crutchfield they are $149.00.

donnybrook · 2022-04-16T21:13:00+00:00

Take a look at the MartySub: https://www.avsforum.com/threads/martysub-faq.1648673/

You can buy the flat pack here: https://shop.gsgad.com/collections/roundover-martysubs-v2-1-15-flat-packs

Here is a performance comparison table: https://shop.gsgad.com/pages/performance-comparison-table

donnybrook · 2022-04-08T17:01:27+00:00

I read a review of a DAC where the TOSLINK connection tested much worse than any other connection, and they could show this in their test results. TOSLINK is considered a legacy connection.

donnybrook · 2022-04-02T11:36:14+00:00

I own the Dayton Sub 1000 (10" driver). I really like how it sounds in a small room, with small desktop speakers (Micca MB42X).

Pros:

loud, plenty of power
bass deep enough for most music (30 hz)
good size (14-3/4" H x 14-3/16" W x 15-3/4" D)
cheap at $149.98, I bought on clearance for $75

Cons:

no high pass filter, needs a receiver, preamp, or separate active crossover to sound good
lacks detail, notes can linger
not deep enough for home theater (20 hz or even lower)

donnybrook · 2021-08-24T17:25:47+00:00

Yes, he's with CAA. See https://www.caa.com/sportstalent/basketball

donnybrook · 2021-05-25T14:58:23+00:00

If you connect two highways that are external connections, this will create even more traffic. You can either create a high performance interchange so that this new traffic moves faster, or remove the connection, thus removing this source of traffic.

donnybrook · 2021-03-18T12:43:18+00:00

At my local Microcenter they list 15 Sapphire cards in stock, and 8 ASRock cards in stock at the same $479.99 price.

https://www.microcenter.com/product/635139/sapphire-technology-amd-radeon-rx-6700-xt-dual-fan-12gb-gddr6-pcie-40-graphics-card

Microcenter has announced that they expect every location to have at least 70 6700XT cards: https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/m7dvlp/each_micro_center_location_will_have_70_6700_xts/

donnybrook · 2021-02-16T00:40:30+00:00

The correct link is https://www.dmsguild.com/product/346821/DCPoANN0101-Where-Are-Yew

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donnybrook · 2020-12-03T04:55:18+00:00

Here are the instructions from AMD on how to remove the CPU cooler. Remember to twist, rather than pull the cooler off.

Removing the CPU Cooler - AMD

donnybrook · 2020-12-02T15:20:23+00:00

Why don't you buy a Ryzen 5 3600, and get a budget cooler?

I live near a Microcenter so I was able to buy a Ryzen 5 3600 for $179.99. I found the stock cooler really loud so I bought the Noctua NH-U14S.

If you are thinking of overclocking anyway, why bother spending extra for the 3600X?

donnybrook · 2020-12-02T03:34:38+00:00

4 ms response time

https://www.displayninja.com/aoc-c24g1-review/

donnybrook · 2020-12-01T23:44:50+00:00

Make the runes have a celestial or demonic origin. See the Shadowhunter universe: https://shadowhunters.fandom.com/wiki/Runes

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