I have a few questions about my first system...

[EricM9104]

Add a DD-1 to that list as well. Clean power will make your hard earned dollars last a little longer.

DD-1 this DD-1 that. FUcks sake everyone, as long as he isn't overpowering like crazy, sets it by ear and conservatively, no harm done.

Hell, even an old school o-scope will do the same job as a DD-1

Edited December 18, 2011 by EricM9104

[sprkn_ranger]

True, an old school o-scope will do, or just don't overpower it. But as a noobie hooking up his first system, I would say setting the gains right and knowing why is a very valuable thing to learn. And then when he does move up in equipment and price, he's got the tools and know how to set it all up right and protect his high dollar stuff. Hell when I was putting in my first system I had no idea that turning the gains too high clipped the signal, or even what a clipped signal was for that matter.

[n8ball2013]

Add a DD-1 to that list as well. Clean power will make your hard earned dollars last a little longer.

DD-1 this DD-1 that. FUcks sake everyone, as long as he isn't overpowering like crazy, sets it by ear and conservatively, no harm done.

Hell, even an old school o-scope will do the same job as a DD-1

and you know what the problem with this is? your definition of setting it by ear and conservatively is not the same as everyone. While you may be able to do this its not something everyone can do. Its not even something I like doing and ive got a few more years experience than 90 percent of the forum.

[727Designs]

Add a DD-1 to that list as well. Clean power will make your hard earned dollars last a little longer.

DD-1 this DD-1 that. FUcks sake everyone, as long as he isn't overpowering like crazy, sets it by ear and conservatively, no harm done.

Hell, even an old school o-scope will do the same job as a DD-1

and you know what the problem with this is? your definition of setting it by ear and conservatively is not the same as everyone. While you may be able to do this its not something everyone can do. Its not even something I like doing and ive got a few more years experience than 90 percent of the forum.

Exactly. I don't feel comfortable telling someone to set theirs by ear due to the fact that I've seen too many crank it wide open and say "Yep, sounds good". Because you can do it doesn't mean he can, and seeing how this is his first system, and he's planning on spending a good chunk of change I believe the extra assurance would be a good thing. I recommended the DD-1 because ease of use would help him tremendously, I personally use a Fluke o-scope but there have been many times when I'd rather just be watching for that light.