Setup: I bought THX 789 for the massive output of idk 6W/32ohms, but whenever I try to use my Sundara/Modhouse Argon/HD600/Arya V2/...whatever, I cannot reach decent listening levels in terms of db without getting this scratching/hissing noise in the background ... I think it's distortion. (DAC I use: Geshelli labs - J2, set to max volume) Settings: With an XLR output, gain setting level at 2/3 and the volume knob set to 2-4 o'clock, hearing distortion from a 250-350$ THX amp shouldn't be a thing, should it? With somewhat hard to drive headphones, I'm not reaching 70db, but I can already hear this godforsaken noise on all tracks without a constant stream of sound. If you dare to up the volume past 4 o'clock, or past 12 on gain setting 3/3, this noise becomes so loud, it might as well be an additional instrument Music: The tracks I usually listen to involve so few instruments, that you don't have a constant stream of sound. (e.g. Creep - Lena Hall) I'd love to get some feedback!...
Jun 5, 2024
You know that gap between using a 16-channel rackmounted analog and the full-featured X32? This fills that gap perfectly.
Advantages this has over the x32 are (just off the top of my head, haven't done any shows in a bit): 1) Touchscreen 2) Easier to pick up for people new to digital boards 3) Very straightforward setup, no complex routing options to worry about 4) Sends on faders for all outputs immediately available on hand
Basically, A&H designed a drop-in replacement for all those 16-ch analogs, and it comes with a much friendlier learning curve (compared to most digital boards).