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[MannyE]

Which would you folks recommend when listening to 2-channel music?
I've tried Stereo2, Direct, and Left/Right.

I think the Lf/Rt sounds the best, but it seems to kill the bass a little....direct same thing. Stereo 2 sounds good, but it seems to be equalized less optimally than the other two for high and mid (no lack of bass, however)




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[John Kotches]

Direct. Everything else processes the signal.

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[MannyE]

How to get bass? I couldn't help notice that the Sub got no signal when direct is used. The DefTechs are crossed over in such a way that they sound like crap when that sub isn't picking up the slack.




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[MannyE]

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[John Kotches]

Mannye,

You can get subwoofer output, but at a cost

Stereo 2 should get you the subwoofer output, by digitizing the signal, applying the crossover and outputting a 2.1 signal (stereo + mono sub).

You can tell that the signal is being digitized as both the Analog and the 24/96 indicators will be on.

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[Chip]

Stereo 2 for me.... my SVS 20-39PC has too be involved in the mix! Lol..

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[Chris White]

I'm lucky. My main speakers have built-in subs so when I use Direct for 2-channel music the sub signal is directed to the mains and I get the bass.




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[MannyE]

Well,

I stumbled upon the answer! My speakers (DefTech Bp2002s) have several options as far as hookup goes and I was set up in the traditional HT way, with the subs getting a full range signal from the pre.

I simply removed the RCA cable that went to the full range and plugged it onto the LFE channel, then replaced the jumpers to the low-range posts...VIOLA! Super low LFE when watching DVD movies, full range when listening to music!

This will become moot when I get my horn speakers and move the TT to the tube stereo area, but a good solution for now and a fun way to break in the TT while I wait too!




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[phyre3]

It depends. The dacs in the Ref are good ones and most likely better than say a dvd player. If you have a high end dac or hot rod cd player then direct using the rca inputs is correct. I suggest trying both to anyone. If your using digital outs and ins then most likely stereo 2 will be the best for 2 channel listening this way your sub is still in the mix as well.

[MannyE]

Phyre,

The source is a turntable, which kind of makes the DAC moot. I do agree with you, however, and whenever 2-channel comes from the DVD or the CD I listen in stereo 2 mode....




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[phyre3]

Sorry I didn't know the source was analog.