Re: Class D active studio monitors fed by ADI-2
yuhasz01 wrote:Muffin wrote:You don't need to use digital in on the Genelec to take advantage of GLM, nor do you need to even have it connected after setup if you can control the volume level from the source.
For testing audio differences between analogue and digital he (or his friend) can use GLM to switch between the two inputs using two GLM setups that is level matched. The switch takes less than a second, at least for my Genelec 8330A connected to a Genelec 7360A subwoofer.
He can do one setup for digital in (including a calibration), make a copy that will be used for analogue that is then level matched. He can adjust the level of each monitor in 0.1dB steps in GLM.
Good concrete suggestions thank you
Thanks!
Last year I was in a similar position as you when deciding between the ADI-2 DAC and the ADI-2 Pro for use with Genelec 8330A. I used the difference in price between those two devices towards buying a Genelec subwoofer as that almost certainly would increase the sound quality much more than a possible slight audible difference between analogue and digital input.
I found the 7350A subwoofer a bit weak for me and bought the 7360A later, but both of the subwoofers increased the quality of bass very much as 1) I could place the subwoofer to where the 2.1 setup had the best bass and 2) bass heavy music is much better sounding. In GLM that is also easily testable since there is a bass management on/off toggle.
Appreciated sharing your Genelec subwoofer plan. That was my next issue to address/acquire as well.
Thanks everyone for the helpful comments and suggestions.
CD Transport>optical>RME ADI-2 DAC FS(AKM)>XLR balanced >GLM software>Genelec Monitors 8340A