[doobooloo]

so the crossfeed we're all accustomed to is analog circuitry.

what if we use a dsp to produce good digital crosfeeding so that there isn't any extra loss of signal by going through more caps and resistors and more caps?

and, wouldn't it be possible to produce a lot more natural and sophisticated crossfeed with a dsp?

so it'd be like x-feed in the middle of a digital chain. or, just a/d convert - digital dsp - d/a convert but then that would sort of lose the purpose...

 

[blessingx]

I used the Canz3D VST, before switching to X-Feed MK III.

 

[doobooloo]

...both of which are...?

if you could give me some more detail on both equipments, it would be great. thanks!

 

[blessingx]

Canz3D and X-Feed.

 

[JahJahBinks]

There will be loss when you do A/D and D/A

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

Well, the best idea would be:

digital source -> digital x-feed -> D/A -> amp

 

[doobooloo]

Quote:

Originally posted by Iron_Dreamer Well, the best idea would be: digital source -> digital x-feed -> D/A -> amp

that's the kind of idea i was originally trying to get at...

has there been any product that does this (other than software)?

 

[mmortal03]

I'd like to know as well.

 

[SteeleBlayde]

AKG Hearo 999

Unfortunately, it doesnt have a digital out (i'd like to bypass its internal DAC and use my ART DI/O), but according to AKG and from what I've heard from HeadRoom (they sell it), the internal DAC is already very good.

The Hearo is not only a digital crossfeed, it is also a surround sound processor for headphones. For those that are interested, all the processing occurs to the digital signal and it is only converted to analog after all the processing is complete.

All in all, an extremely good product! (if only it had a digital out!!!! GRRR!!!) Highly recommended.

Another suggestion for a digital crossfeed would be the HeadRoom More Static. I've never listened to it but I've always wanted to give a shot at auditioning it. You could always try that and tell us what you think.