i bought this-didnt notice much of a difference. Analog rca out to premap to graphic equalizer and then to amp-is the eq the problem not being direct?
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I don't really use the DAC part of mine. I use it to connect a better quality DAC that has no USB capability to a computer. It does this very well, and the $1000 plus DAC I'm using sounds light years better than the computer's internal DAC, of course. Given the low price, low weight, and small package of the Muse, I don't see how it could be a high quality DAC. It's the analog end of a DAC that determines its quality and sound, and analog quality is heavy, expensive, and bulky....power supplies, sizable capacitors, etc.
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It all depends on what you're comparing it to. If your computer is a $35 RaspberryPi... the DAC in it is admittedly really cheap. You should definitely notice a difference. If you have a Mac, you probably won't notice much difference. I have a late 2009 Mac Mini and I notice a very slight difference. It sounds like greater channel separation and a little more dynamic range. Definitely need to use the RCA outs from the DAC rather than the headphone output. I bought it to experiment with and it's fun to say that I run a separate DAC.
1325757
I transfer the output to the coaxial input of my Teac cd recorder and then to my receiver. Sounds fine to me.
1325758
Why not come out of the pc with the dac? Sounds like you're still using the pc dac to convert the signal. Garbage in, garbage out.
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I was going to use a preamp but saw a video for installation. The preamp interfered with the signal. So I am not using a preamp. Watch YouTube brian shaw's, how to install two hdtv antenas. That will give you a better idea.
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The Carver acts only as a switcher between inputs.. If you used the eq in the processor loop connection, both the input and output of the EQ need to be equal and it could get a bit tricky...so decide first what output will you use then connect as follows. source -> carver input -> carver output -> EQ in -> EQ out -> Amp in -> Amp to speakers.. This way the overall sound will be shape much better and you will be happier.SirJulio... sirreale productions. santa rosa
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When you have purchased an appropriate amplifier there will more than likely be RCA connections for Line-Level audio. You're *supposed* to have an audio interface to filter out the highs, but I just run an auxiliary-to-RCA cable straight from my PC's audio jack to the amplifier. Works fine.
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Plug directly in, it will sounds the same as anything else you plug into the RCA jacks of the amp. Just make sure you have the correct adaptor and it will sound awesome.
925712
Hi - I also have RCA inputs and found these Procab adapters that seem to be excellent quality and used with good quality cables have not made any noticeable difference. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Procab-Classic-RCA-Female-to-XLR-Male-Adapter-/121002301872 They also make these which are excellent value. http://www.bax-shop.nl/xlr-rca/procab-cab701-2x-xlr-male-2x-rca-male-3.00-meter/product-details.html
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I would add to the others that it sound neutral when the EQ bypassed. However, the EQ bypass only bypasses the EQ. The gain on each channel is not bypassed.
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The eq is for a 12 volt car audio system so it won't work with a pc. Also the outputs are rca preouts so whatever the eq controls has to have rca jack inputs.
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Unbalanced standard RCA's and USB. The gain will depend on the tubes you put in it, I replaced the cheap russian tubes with 6AK5's from tubedepot
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No, it did not work for me. HDMI is diigital and component RCA is analog. They are incompatible. I was trying to connect my PC to a TV that does not have HDMI input. There is a small chance that if your HDMI source is a computer you may be able to change the computer HDMI output to analog but my understanding is that there are few computers that have the capability. My TV does have a DVI input so I bought a HDMI to DVI cable for the video. Then I use a separate cable from the PC headphone output to get the audio. That does work.
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I plugged into the usb input of my windows 8 laptop and it automatically installed the drivers (plug and plan). I have not tried the RCA analog outputs since I am connecting a headphone. From the manual the volume control for the output only works for the headphone jack. When using the RCA output you have thru adjust volume thru your amp. With the USB input, resolution is a maximum of 24 bit 96Hz
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I assume your older system is like mine and only has old school analog red and white audio in cable ports? If so it works just as described. It takes that optical digital signal and converts to analog output. I use it and sound quality is pretty darn good.
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No, you will need to supply your own equalizer. Allow me recommend the RX 4109 instead of the RX 4105, lotmore power. I can't remember if the RX 4105 has a RCA plug in for a phono, but I know the RX 4109 does. I have 2 RX 4109s
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my set up is: 16 gauge speaker wires, im running a audioquest vodka on the output to the tv and running audioquest forrest in all of the input. with my setup i dont hear no distortion in sound, quality in picture cant really tell that ive got a total of $500 of wires back there.
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I have an output amplifier (DJ Stuff) that I use anyway so I didn't notice anything flat. Try boosting you Bass setting in yours computers EQ
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My experience with his booster has been very positive. It pretty much solved my problem (which was similar to yours). The trick is to put it as far upstream as possible... where the signal strength is adequate (can't boost a signal that isn't there). It sounds like you have a good enough signal coming in, being the other TVs are getting a solid picture. I'm guessing the "problem" TV is at the end of a long run. You might be splitting things up too much, so the signal strength is dropping below the muting point. .. this amp should solve that. Good, solid product.
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I have not noticed any difference. I initially had it connected with a Y splitter now just a single cable connected to the Left per the documentation. All is well and am extremely happy with the sound and performance of this sub.