polaris wrote:I want to improve the sonics of a balanced analog output of a device I have. There's no digital out unfortunately so I am captive to the internal soundcard which I feel can be improved.
I plan to invest in a good AD/DA converter. Does this make sense? It's theoretically sensible but I wonder if I'll be able to get the sonic improvement I'm looking for. Perhaps upsampling and converting to 24 bit in the digital domain will make a difference? Any experiences and thoughts?
qguy wrote:Kinda like you want to put something like an equalizer in between source and amp to fix / improve the sound. You may be better off fixing the sound from the source rather than adding something in between
muypogi wrote:polaris wrote:I want to improve the sonics of a balanced analog output of a device I have. There's no digital out unfortunately so I am captive to the internal soundcard which I feel can be improved.
I plan to invest in a good AD/DA converter. Does this make sense? It's theoretically sensible but I wonder if I'll be able to get the sonic improvement I'm looking for. Perhaps upsampling and converting to 24 bit in the digital domain will make a difference? Any experiences and thoughts?
Maybe try buying a source with a digital output, the buy an affordable DAC (in the league of the Musical Fidelity VDAC) so you'll get more options.
qguy wrote:Kinda like you want to put something like an equalizer in between source and amp to fix / improve the sound. You may be better off fixing the sound from the source rather than adding something in between
JackD201 wrote:Parametric EQ sounds like a plan Don't forget to get a parametric EQ that can toggle between -10dBV (consumer) and +4dBu (Pro). I'm assuming the piece of gear you want to try it out with is a consumer unit. I'm also assuming you'll get a pro PEQ since consumer/high end PEQs are rarer than hen's teeth.
AbadSantos 7 wrote:qguy wrote:Kinda like you want to put something like an equalizer in between source and amp to fix / improve the sound. You may be better off fixing the sound from the source rather than adding something in between
How to fix the sound from the source?
Like for example, for my CD player, i just have the standard sets of button to play sound. Should I go
putting some piece of IC inside or by replacing some High Grade Capacitor?
What is the disadvantage of adding something in between?
Im planning to add an equalizer but i dont know what can be the impact. Will it be better or for worse...
I want to have more freedom to control each parameters since currently I dont have much funds to treat my room
or should I just focus on treating my room...
Appreciate your honest and more detailed advise.
Cheers.
AbadSantos 7 wrote:JackD201 wrote:Parametric EQ sounds like a plan Don't forget to get a parametric EQ that can toggle between -10dBV (consumer) and +4dBu (Pro). I'm assuming the piece of gear you want to try it out with is a consumer unit. I'm also assuming you'll get a pro PEQ since consumer/high end PEQs are rarer than hen's teeth.
Hi Jack,
What specific brand or model you can recommend? Just on the low side price level, since for experimentation purposes only.
I will be using my Accuphase Integrated amp via the tape loop or going to the Pre --> EQ --> Main, what do you think?
Cheers.
polaris wrote:I want to improve the sonics of a balanced analog output of a device I have. There's no digital out unfortunately so I am captive to the internal soundcard which I feel can be improved.
I plan to invest in a good AD/DA converter. Does this make sense? It's theoretically sensible but I wonder if I'll be able to get the sonic improvement I'm looking for. Perhaps upsampling and converting to 24 bit in the digital domain will make a difference? Any experiences and thoughts?
edgarryan wrote:Reviving this thread.
Curious lang ako. Would it be useless to add a DAC to a CDP without digital outs (RCA outputs only)? Parang magiging ganito ang set-up:
CDP ---> ADC ---> DAC ---> Preamp or amp
Will there be sound degradation, given na maraming dinadaanan yung signal? Kung wala naman, magkakaroon ba ng improvement yung SQ?
Sorry, di ko kasi masyadong naintindihan yung discussion above. Hehehe.
Gau_Ban wrote:I don't see how using an ADC-DAC combo will improve the sound of the analog output of the CDP. IMHO, it will be a waste of money and effort.
Either you mod the CDP or buy a new one with a digital out.
Gau_Ban wrote:I don't see how using an ADC-DAC combo will improve the sound of the analog output of the CDP. IMHO, it will be a waste of money and effort.
Either you mod the CDP or buy a new one with a digital out.
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