[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Attenuation required to connect Transporter XLR direct to active speakers

2014-12-21 Thread Squeezed_Rotel
First of, yes, I have read http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Connecting_directly_to_a_power_amplifier Therefore I understand the need for and importance of this consideration, but I feel ill equipped to do the necessary calculations. So, I'm looking for advice / recommendations regarding my

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Rare earth

2014-12-21 Thread snoogly
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Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Digital Active Speakers

2014-12-21 Thread snoogly
Got me a pair of AVI DM5s. Spent the day on my knees, removing power amps and passive Quad speakers from my room. snoogly's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9155 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Attenuation required to connect Transporter XLR direct to active speakers

2014-12-21 Thread darrenyeats
I would use the 4.8V input setting on the actives. At least with my actives the equivalent setting has no effect on impedance ... and it's a neat and minimal solution. Check it, add to it! http://www.dr.loudness-war.info/