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post #391 of 570
1/11/07 at 10:08am
This little amp has now settled down to a very fine sound indeed. Got it 3 days ago and left it playing into a dummy load (2 x 100 ohm resistors). Am now listening on K701 and finding well extended bass and very sweey mid and upper range - excellent sound stage. Reckon that a charge will give at least 30 hours. On E5C there is only a little hiss when volume is set well above listening point (x1 on 6db gain setting).
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post #392 of 570
1/11/07 at 10:23am
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I have poisoned so many headfiers with the x1
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post #393 of 570
1/11/07 at 11:40am
its an awesome little amp, i am very impressed with it, and it drives both my dt770 and e5c with authority and with plenty of play on the volume dial.
after about 100 hours, it is sounding very effortless and chocolatey smooth.
with drum and bass and the dt770, headspace is increased, bass impact and authority is impressive and thee issue with tipped up highs and scooped mids i previously had with the dt770, have been somewhat tamed.
acoustic music sounds lush and full on my e5c, the dire straights are sounding so very moving and powerfully passionate. death metal has never sounded so brutal.

this is not a neutral amp, but it is making my experience with music so much more involving. i might buy another one for backup.

awesome value for the price. another happy x1 owner here!
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post #394 of 570
1/11/07 at 11:52am
After listening to it for an hour today after leaving it to burn in overnight (7 hours or so) it sounds awesome... I've been listening to some early drum & bass on it and can't quite believe how low the bass goes... Almost sub-bass on my SF5Pro's!!

I have left it on gain 6, as I found this to work best with the IEM's and DT531's.

I'd hold off buying another as a spare, as there are rumours that a PRO version will be released sometime soon !!
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post #395 of 570
1/11/07 at 12:53pm
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Originally Posted by MrJoshua View Post
After listening to it for an hour today after leaving it to burn in overnight (7 hours or so) it sounds awesome... I've been listening to some early drum & bass on it and can't quite believe how low the bass goes... Almost sub-bass on my SF5Pro's!!

I have left it on gain 6, as I found this to work best with the IEM's and DT531's.

I'd hold off buying another as a spare, as there are rumours that a PRO version will be released sometime soon !!

I'm seriously considering buying an AMP, and this looks like the baby for me, since i can afford it being a poor student, not like 200 quid upwards i have seen for some amps.

What kind of impact does this have on the sound Bass wise, i'm currently using a NW-A3000 with the EQ fully boosting the bass, but i really like my bass, and am hoping that this gives some more kick to the bass.

And your also in Sheffield, like me

Did you order from the American Ebay Auction or the UK one ?

Cheers,
MiG
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post #396 of 570
1/11/07 at 1:08pm
Hi Mig

I bought from the UK eBay site... I put a best offer in that worked out at £50.57 including delivery and he accepted it.

If you promise not to mug me and you're in town, I could maybe meet you for a coffee and you can have a listen.
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post #397 of 570
1/11/07 at 2:14pm
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Hi Mig

I bought from the UK eBay site... I put a best offer in that worked out at £50.35 including delivery and he accepted it.

If you promise not to mug me and you're in town, I could maybe meet you for a coffee and you can have a listen.
cool, 50 quid sounds decent.. might have to take up on the offer sometime.,
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post #398 of 570
1/11/07 at 2:17pm
Is there anyone with the Hornet and the Xtra X1 who could say how they compare in performance ?
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post #399 of 570
1/11/07 at 2:58pm

Twisting my arm here!

Ahh, what the hell...

Go ahead and add me to Team Blue Xtra X-1. I can't resist a decent deal, especially on something getting so much praise.

I also took one for the team, and ordered a Minibox-CL at the same time (same seller). Figured combined shipping would be a bonus. I'll post my thoughts on both when they arrive. I have an Elpac powered Home-Vibe to compare against. Damn the waiting!


ETA: uh oh, a black C&C Box is incoming also.
This shall be an interesting showdown!
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post #400 of 570
1/11/07 at 4:10pm
Holy Cow!!

HOW many new amps?

I'd love to check out one of the Minibox amps, but I'm so happy with the X-1 at the moment, there's no need!

BTW, my X-1 came with a missing screw (and I rounded the head on one while I was putting it back together from checking the gain). Don't suppose anyone's got any spare screws that would fit?
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post #401 of 570
1/11/07 at 4:13pm
Yes, at the same time Gonz, get an iBasso as well! Then have a super shootout of portable amps from China!
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post #402 of 570
1/11/07 at 5:04pm
Hello all !! long time viewer but no poster! excellent website.

mine arrived yesterday , got my converter plug today , maplins shut when i got home fro work and totaly forgot about the plug!

5 days..... from china to west-london uk ... very happy. long as it plays!
i have a zhaolu 2.5a on its way aswell

Its on charge right now ....red lights on i've not played it yet

q: how long to full charge it? does the light change a different colour?
no good at chinese


its been charging now a few hours... must reread the thread again!


I have the sens hd 595 ,280 pro and Grado sr60 hf-1 no.375 which the right driver broke weeks ago (no sound) was sent back to grado for repair a lastweek ! i miss you
had before sr325i and sr80..... love the sr-80, must get another pair


audiolab 8000a amp, marantz cd-63 se samsung dvd
pc has audigy 4 pro love quake4 gaming

thanks
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post #403 of 570
1/11/07 at 5:08pm
If i remember correctly, the light turns green when it's fully charged.
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post #404 of 570
1/11/07 at 5:15pm
ok thanks
not to much longer then ! its still red tho and been over 2 hours now!
you pulling my leg
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post #405 of 570
1/11/07 at 5:25pm
Try dropping it on your Sky remote... It might turn green like mine did

Seriously though... Mine went stone cold after a couple of hours of charging and it being warm to the touch.
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