OK, there's a serious misunderstanding here. I'm not looking for a flame war, relax. I don't know where unity is on my speakers, and nowhere is it specified in the manual. I would have to pull out the multimeter for this, wouldn't I? However the sub's manual states setting gain to 5. It doesn't...

The crossover point isn't the problem here. I checked the frequency response of my sub and sent a chirp around that range to it and determined (subjectively) where the roll off was. I then sent different tones in that narrowed range to pinpoint the roll off. I estimate it was at about 90 Hz, so...

I bought a Rolls SX45 analog crossover for my computer sound setup. The only thing is, I'm not sure if I ever properly set it up. Here is the signal chain: Here is the signal chain as it stands in case you need to know: PC (Windows Volume Control) --> Essence STX RCA --> Rolls SX45 -->...

My G510 has a volume control built in, but this isn't acceptable to me. It doesn't give me the responsiveness I'm looking for, and I'm still messing with the source signal, because in this setup, Windows is the preamp.Thanks for your suggestion anyway.

Well, I bought the Rolls SX45. Now I need to figure out how to set it up for when it gets here. I know how the cables need to be connected. It's just figuring out the dials that seems confusing to me. I can't justify a preamp/phones amp combo at this time. Too many damn necessary expenses. u_u...

I'm not fluent in the culture of Head-Fi. I'm a newb. '^_^ ​ ​I read an article long ago that it took a lot of time, money, and research to develop the first blue LED. The author concluded the attitude was, "they spent all this money creating them, might as well use them!" I call BS...

...That's a very liberal interpretation of a smiley.   Quote: Haha, never experienced an OLED screen before, huh? Yeah, the colors are rich and bright, but they don't have to be blinding. Of course a simple display like on the Stealth isn't going to have much options in regards to tweaking...

  Quote:     ...Is that a plastic bag over that horse's head?   I haven't read any serious concerns about heat from the DC-1, but there were a few that mentioned it got warm. I did however, read several comments/reviews that brought up heat regarding the Asgard 2.   But again, I...

You're right, you didn't. That was ProtegeManiac, my bad.   I don't have the K701, but I did originally get the Q701 but couldn't stand the bumps. Whose idea was that?! >.< I have the K702 Annie. Perhaps I will have to look more into how it pairs. I couldn't tell you what kind of sound I...

​OK, that's what I was going to do: set them to a loud level I can tolerate as max. That is done with the preamp in chain or before adding it? But then I also have to adjust the levels on the crossover, right? What are those trim controls for on the crossover again? ​ ​Oh, you can't just...

​So would I then set the speakers and sub separately so they're about even, or should I do them together due to when the waves combine (I forget what this is called) the resulting amplitude is higher? ​ ​Through trial-and-error, I did the number crunching, and each mark should represent 18...

The M8's manual assumes you're using the sub with a receiver. It also advises using an SPL meter in setting it up. I planned on getting an SPL meter anyway but for a different reason. I guess that's for another thread though. I have no idea what 0 dB would be on it nor on my speakers. I heard...

Sort of, preamp for controlling speakers and sub, phones amp for controlling headphones. Or I could get something like the Magni 2U and have one knob to rule them all...which is becoming more appealing to me.   Ah, something for me to learn about another time when I get a DAC.   Got...

Yeah, it would...it gets complicated fast. Well no, my problem is I want control of both speakers and phones...even though I rarely use headphones. ​ I guess that's cause you can convert the signal to analog at any point in the chain?   OK, you've sold me on the crossover. This little...

Per MindsMirror's suggestion, the Magni would go after the STX and in turn, would directly drive the speakers and phones: PC --> Essence STX RCA --> Magni 2U (Pre Out) --> Sub --> Speakers                                                      |       Essence STX 6.4 mm --> Magni 2U (Phones)...

Holy crap...   I appreciate your input, but it's a lot to digest...   MM stated I can do this, and this is probably the route I'm going to go. I just need to decide on one. I don't like the idea of the Magni 2U being my only option, so I'm trying to research this, but I'd appreciate any...

Ah OK, I looked at the manual to make sure I'm not crazy. I forgot to count the headphone jack on the front. (－‸ლ) The amp detects when you connect headphones and switches the signal over, clever. So basically I would connect the STX in the input, speakers go to output, and I plug in the...

That's only a headphone amp though. I'd still be screwed with controlling speaker volume through Windows. The Magni 2 Uber only has one set of inputs and one set of outputs. There's nowhere to plug in the speaker signal chain.

If you mentioned the NuForce HDP, then it must've been a while ago. It wasn't necessary to look it up, but I appreciate you provided the link. I always try to do that myself in posts.   Knowing that this is something I can use in future setups, even without a computer, I'm willing to spend...

I've not had headphones with inline volume control in decades, so no I haven't noticed. I'm an audio newb, but I know the difference between hi-fi headphones and the stuff that comes with your phone or DAP.   Wait a minute...so you mean I have to get two devices? There isn't an all-in-one (but...

​Alright, so I guess that settles it then. It's not possible with headphones. No, there is absolutely no noise with the STX. The STX has such a low SNR noise should not be an problem. ​ The highest I can put my headphones at in Windows is 8%. (I really need to get a sound level meter, as...

If it was only designed for portable sources, as you're proposing, they should not have mentioned computers in the description.   I checked the STX's specs and the output voltage is indeed 2 volts.   Alright...I just looked at the manual for the A5 again, and all the setup...

I had no idea there was such a thing as an all-in-one phones amp/DAC/preamp. I will have to look into that. Thank you.   Quote: No, my response is still, "negative. I was asked if the A5 had any other analog inputs. The 3.5 mm on the top is just another 3.5 mm. It is the same as the 3.5...

You never bought any albums? Surely you must have some. I ripped mine to FLAC, so I have some losseless music. If Tidal lets you download the tunes you're listening to, that changes things, and I might consider a service like that in the future...provided you can do this on the desktop as well...

What? I'm an audio newb. I know some basic concepts, but that's it. Can you please speak on a level I can understand? Are you suggesting a signal chain like this: Windows Volume Control --> Essence STX RCA            ---------------->             Preamp --> Speakers (volume controlled directly)...