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expired Posted by iconian | Staff • Jan 24, 2025
Jan 24, 2025 11:27 PM
Integra DRX 3.4 100W 9.2-Channel 8K Network AV Receiver
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Hopefully, that post gets you closer to what you expect! It's not a clean fix like the next tier up AVRs but at least it has been seen and addressed by others!
Sounds like you didnt set your speaker configuration BEFORE you ran Dirac
On some brands this will give you an immediate error message though I dont know if that is the way the Integra/Onkyo units perform and if it will let you go forward
I knew this part from the Arcam set up and just did it out of habit when I set up my RZ50
Dirac is not as initiative as the Asian room correction systems
But after you do it once its not that bad and the good news, IMO, is that it doesnt need to be tweaked constantly like I personally had to do with Audyssey
Fortunately, I bought my first Dirac equipped unit from an independent dealer who stepped me through the process
As for this display you mention you have to buy higher up in the model line for that feature.
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Note that this is not a Dirac problem but how PAC teased w/the promise of "free Dirac" w/o the full DLBM/DLBC functionality for multi-sub setups! Even the latest firmware has been hit by a DLBM/DLBC bug that has not been squashed in nearly 3 months to the day!
at first, but cheap dirac + 5yr warranty great buy if you plan to use with external amps.
For me the Onkyo is a bit more future proof than the Integra although I'm unlikely to run an 11.2 system in the future. I currently have a 5.1.2 set up with easy to drive bookshelf speakers.
I'd probably never add on bass control, etc. Just sticking with a single sub for the foreseeable future.
Speaking from experience,and sound quality wise, I know the best thing would be to buy the Integra and add a good quality 5 channel external amplifier with the $220 saved. I used to have a 5 channel Rotel amp and that thing was an absolute beast. I rarely listen very loud anymore however and something of that nature ( like an Emotiva) would be way overkill.
I'd like to stay married if possible lol.
Maybe that larger power supply on the RZ 50 is enough to circumvent having to add an external amp later on ( other than a 2 channel to power it as an 11.2 system).
The extra 2 year Integra warranty is very nice to have however given the problems with HDMI boards, etc.
Decisions, decisions..
Note that this is not a Dirac problem but how PAC teased w/the promise of "free Dirac" w/o the full DLBM/DLBC functionality for multi-sub setups! Even the latest firmware has been hit by a DLBM/DLBC bug that has not been squashed in nearly 3 months to the day!
I believe you read that issue happened to those much higher priced AVRs.
Apparently you can get a lot of information on the internet!
You can help with your personal experience.
You have the 3800 and don't own DLBC, why?
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I'm still waiting for your source of where "most" don't think DLBC is needed.
It's clearly not the "problem", you're a testament to that.
Why not explain why it isn't a benefit to you?
It's clearly not the "problem", you're a testament to that.
Why not explain why it isn't a benefit to you?
My original request to you was to give me the source for where
"Most people believe it's no benefit so not sure how much value it is anyways" [in reference to DLBC].
I don't represent "most people" and my preferences have nothing to do with you failing to present links and sources for where you get your skewed opinion! If you can't find any, simply go to one of your burner accounts on AVS, ASR, etc. (your choice as I'm feeling nice today) and post, "DLBC is no benefit". There! Problem solved!
My original request to you was to give me the source for where
"Most people believe it's no benefit so not sure how much value it is anyways" [in reference to DLBC].
I don't represent "most people" and my preferences have nothing to do with you failing to present links and sources for where you get your skewed opinion! If you can't find any, simply go to one of your burner accounts on AVS, ASR, etc. (your choice as I'm feeling nice today) and post, "DLBC is no benefit". There! Problem solved!
You even gave a couple places to go, just read the last 3 years of post.
Heck you can do the same in here it would be about the same opinion.
I asked a direct question since you fall under this topic that DLBC is not required/no benefit.
It shouldn't be that hard to answer! 🤔
Anyways, apparently you know where to look, not sure why you keep asking.
Haven't added an amp yet but I live in an apartment so...
Um, yeah, decent price+point for preouts- are useful for those not letting go of their tube mono-amps or class A-B discrete MOSFET finals, esp. in the form of Hitachi TO-3 packaged matched pairs.
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Dirac has a bit of a learning curve, I would suggest following the calibration process video I posted earlier.
at first, but cheap dirac + 5yr warranty great buy if you plan to use with external amps.