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Q2 - For right at your PC don't use four. If you want more sound over a larger area then ok.
I didn't word it so well - sometimes I like to leave the computer playing music whilst I relax on a sofa, so I was thinking of getting 2 new speakers for behind my sofas, and have the 2 diamond 9's at the desk.
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Q3 - You could connect a sub to speaker B but if it is not self powered and has its' own volume control you will not be able to balance it. Many subs do not have speaker level inputs but a speaker to line level adapter would work fine.
Well.. The "sub" I have I re-purposed from my old phillips soundbar. It uses normal cable wire, and it's passive - I unscrewed the "driver?" out and it says 8 impedance and 25W, which sounds very low considering it's bigger than the Diamond 9s. I currently have it wrapped around my left diamond cable so theres 2 cables going through left channel, 1 in the right channel. I'm thinking if I put it in a different section on the new amp - it won't damage it as much or something? I don't have a clue.
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Q5 - Speaker wire does make a difference but don't worry about it now.
I like to Wish List stuff in advance so when I have some spare money, I can order on a whim. I looked on google but the views are mixed. Have you got any recommendations or articles I could read?
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Q9 - The best music is the music you love. For testing purposes better recordings of acoustic instrument based music will be easier to here differences than electronic based music. Well recorded vocals are great for this.
Most of the acoustic music I like has bad production quality. I guess Nirvana unplugged would be the best to test on. I could try some baroque - but then I'd just get lost in the magic. Hip Hop wouldn't be too fair, but I guess it would be good to compare how the bass hopefully improves. I really, REALLY hate "muddy" bass.
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Q11- Yes. When you have the money.
Really? I thought a DAC just converts audio from analogue to Digital? Amps do that too? Whats the advantage of going this route? What would you recommend?
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Q12 - Many computer audiophiles use J. River Media to play music. Foobar also works well.
Not a gigantic fan of foobar after using it so many years in linux. Just trying this J River Media out and it seems pretty awesome! Has many more options than MusicBee - although it does look a bit like iTunes - I'll need to do a good read-up on it.
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High end audio equipment is usually simpler than more commercial gear. Functions are separate so they can be upgraded in stages. Unlike surround sound equipment which changes constantly you can use high quality used gear since it can still perform to a higher standard than what you can afford in new equipment. It is a process that can take time and be fun. Enjoy the music more because you get to hear more of what is there.
That's what I like about doing it this way instead of buying those plastic speakers - sure it cost a bit more but if I have spare money - I don't need to upgrade it all at once. I look forward to improving my system each time, even if it is silly things that mean nothing to some people. Thanks a lot for the reply!