dspNexus 2/8 Audio Processor w/ up to 8 Ch. of Amplification

Orchard Audio has partnered with Danville Signal and Hollis Audio Labs for this package.

The dspNexus is used as the control center of your system. It will take in analog and digital audio and can be used to create a digital crossover for your speakers. The diagram below shows an example of how the dspNexus can be used with three (3) different sources, where it will also act as a preamp.

The dspNexus runs on Analog Devices’ state-of-the-art ADSP21569 SHARC+ digital signal processor (DSP). The output DACs on the dspNexus are AKM’s flagship VELVETSOUND AK4499EX chips.

Configuration of the dspNexus can be challenging – this is where the expertise of Hollis Audio Labs comes in. Rich Hollis (owner of Hollis Audio Labs) will completely configure the Audio Weaver software and help you finetune the system – including room correction – so that you get the best out of your setup. This support is included in the price of the package.

Package Options

All packages include the dspNexus 2/8 (w/ remote controller) which retails for $4000 but is discounted to $3800 through the partnership. Select the amplifiers that you would like to accompany the dspNexus. The amplifiers will be discounted as follows:

• Purchase 2 channels of amplification — 5% off
• Purchase 4 channels of amplification — 10% off
• Purchase 6 channels of amplification — 15% off
• Purchase 8 channels of amplification — 20% off

For information on the different amplifiers please see their respective product pages at the links below:

• Starkimson Mono Premium — 150W monoblock amplifier
• Starkimson Stereo Ultra DMC 2.5 – 500W Stereo (2 ch) amplifier
• Starkrimson Mono Ultra Premium — 500W monoblock amplifier (NOTE: These amplifiers are not shipping until November)

Why use a digital crossover?

Digital crossovers have lower distortion and allow for tighter placement (higher orders) of the crossover without having to resort to large complex passive crossovers that can be quite expensive. Another acoustic benefit would be better control over phase and time. Not only do you have the ability to divide the signal by frequency for each driver, but also the ability to shift these frequency bands in time. This can help enormously in optimizing the coherence between the individual drivers and how and when the sound reaches your ears.