glens Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Okay, so a refresher please on just where you're at in terms of equipment choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egoquaero Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 Yeah, right now I'm choosing between Minidsp SHD Studio (899 USD, only digital domain) and Minidsp SHD (1199 USD, digital+analog). https://www.minidsp.com/products/streaming-hd-series/shd-studio https://www.minidsp.com/products/streaming-hd-series/shd Apparently I should be able to do everything I need with the SHD Studio version. The chain should be the following: - Main speakers Macbook —> SHD Studio (SPDIF1 out) —> Hugo 2 DAC for L&R —> Amplifier —> Main Speakers (Minidsp SHD Studio OUT1 and OUT2) Since SHD SPDIF1 out carries OUT1 (left) and OUT2 (right), it means that I will able to equalize left and right separately. - Subwoofers Macbook --> SHD Studio (SPDIF2 out) —> Mojo DAC —> Two subwoofers (Minidsp SHD Studio OUT3 and OUT4) From my understanding, each SPDIF will allow me to equalize two channels separately. So SPDIF1 for left main and right main speakers. And SPDIF2 for the two subwoofers. https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Cable/dp/B01D5H8LDM?th=1 1) Using this cable I should be able to connect the Mojo to the two subs and equalize them separately, right? 2) Which device do you suggest to get, SHD or SHD Studio? 3) Anyone knows the right cable to connect the SHD Studio to the Chord Hugo 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glens Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Everything sounds good except the cable. I'm not familiar with the 1/8" input on the mojo, but am thinking all you can use is a single-RCA to "mono" 1/8" male, which should carry the two-channel data stream from the second RCA output on the SHD. I'm thinking that with good headphones if there's any magic with the Chord stuff it might be apparent, but over speakers the advantage over, say, the minidsp 2x4HD dacs might not be so great anymore. And this unit is much less expensive than the SHD. Although the SHD appears to be well thought out and implemented. What you wish to do should work and work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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