I figured it was time to do an update on my system in a new thread, since I've made considerable changes. It's still in a state of flux, but I believe moving in the right direction.
The system is comprised of JBL 2226J, 2445J and 2405Js. Previous set up was to run everything through a MiniDSP 2x4 with a passive 8 kHz crossover to the 2405.
Added a new DSP to the system: Xilica XP 4080. I had gone back and forth on what DSP to use. I ended up with the Xilica has I found one on eBay for the same price as a MiniDSP 4x10, and I think the Xilica is in another league. Setup of the Xilica was not as easy as the MiniDSP (software is not as nice), but once it's up and running having the metering on the front and the mutes on inputs and outputs are really nice.
Previously I had been running my 300B mono blocks for the 2405/2445 and a Rotel RB1050. I am now running a Pioneer VSX-D912 after getting some pretty stellar recommendations to do so from AudioCircle. I do consider it a temporary solution, but it is working OK. It's nice to have 6 channels of application in a single device. (My 300Bs need some repairs done to them -- I will likely have them back powering the 2445Js when I get them back).
Once it gets a bit nicer outside, I need to get this out and measure them and tweak the crossover. Right now I am running the following:
2226: LP 500 Hz 24 dB/Octave; +8 @ 35 Hz, Q 1.1 (Thanks, Lee).
2445: 47 uF Dayton Protection Cap, HP 500 Hz 12 dB/Octave; LP 8000 Hz 24 dB/Octave; - Polarity (In Xilica) -- -20 dB Gain
2405: 2.2 uF Dayton Precision Audio Cap, HP 8000 Hz 24 dB/Octave. -15 dB Gain
I have the 2226 delayed by .6 ms and the 2405 delayed by .8 ms.
Next step is to find a better audio rack, get the tube amps fixed, get my turntable hooked back up and figure out more permanent amplification (any suggestions?).
The Xilica has balanced outputs, so I was considering just running 3 power amps -- I had been looking at the Behringer Reference A500.
The balanced outputs and a potential negative of the Xilica in a home system, it would also be nice if it had a digital input. Right now I am running the output of my Apogee Duet into Analog input 1/2 of the Xilica. The Turntable will be in 3/4.
Anyways, would appreciate some thoughts and comments.
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