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96 khz files playing in 48hz
dtc:
In order to do signal processing like directing the bass to the sub or creating 5.1 from analog stereo, receivers convert to digital. Since the Anthem is primarily a video processor, it uses the sample rate that is most comment in video, namely 48 Khz. If it were a primarily audio device, then it might use 96 Khz or 192 KHz, but as a video device it uses 48 Khz.
Most people who are listening to high res music prefer to not have the analog converted to digital. That does mean that you only get output from 2 speakers, assuming it is a stereo signal. You need full range speakers for that. If you need to use a sub, then the stereo signal needs to be converted to digital.
So, to listen to pure 96 Khz, you need to do it in two channel mode with no processing. If you need the sub, then the analog signal needs to be converted to digital.
blgentry:
To add to what DTC is saying:
I recently went through a long process of trying to get high quality analog playback from a system with small main speakers and a subwoofer. I tried several things, including buying an external all analog crossover. The crossover "worked", but it did not produce the sonic results I was after.
Engaging the digital processing on a high end older processor I have (also an Anthem coincidentally) RUINED the sound. I was shocked.
Keeping everything analog brought the magic back to the sound. In particular, I ran preamp outputs from my receiver (not the Anthem) and sent them to my subwoofer, which has a built in 4th order low pass crossover. This, combined with the full range (but limited bass) output of the small mains yielded a very nicely integrated sound with tight bass that "plays all the notes".
You might be able to run full range preamp outputs to your subwoofer(s) if you want/need a 2.1 type setup for high quality audio.
Brian.
dtc:
Brian - Good recommendation on running analog to the sub. I should have added that. Many subs have inputs and outputs, so you can run the analog to the sub and from their to the mains.
And, I agree, you need a really good processor to not ruin the sound of high res analog.
blgentry:
Just for the record, my source of "analog" in this system is a Schiit Modi Multibit DAC. So it's digital from MC to the ModiMB, and then analog from there forward. It was the additional A/D and D/A being done inside the Anthem AVM-20 that "ruined" the sound for me. Most people listening to it would have said it was fine. Until they heard it the other way (without any extra digital processing).
Brian.
HarryDoyle:
--- Quote from: blgentry on August 30, 2019, 10:22:59 am ---To add to what DTC is saying:
I recently went through a long process of trying to get high quality analog playback from a system with small main speakers and a subwoofer. I tried several things, including buying an external all analog crossover. The crossover "worked", but it did not produce the sonic results I was after.
Engaging the digital processing on a high end older processor I have (also an Anthem coincidentally) RUINED the sound. I was shocked.
Keeping everything analog brought the magic back to the sound. In particular, I ran preamp outputs from my receiver (not the Anthem) and sent them to my subwoofer, which has a built in 4th order low pass crossover. This, combined with the full range (but limited bass) output of the small mains yielded a very nicely integrated sound with tight bass that "plays all the notes".
You might be able to run full range preamp outputs to your subwoofer(s) if you want/need a 2.1 type setup for high quality audio.
Brian.
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Damn, thats a good idea. However my sub is a mk v75II from around 1995. did they have 4th order back then?
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