Practical Devices XM5 - Page 10

I wish there was an XM5 version without USB DAC... I really have no need for that, but would like to give the analog section a try.

HeadphoneAddict added it to his review, and penguindude has one on Compudio Gadget Reviews

I don't think anyone else promised a full review?

Methinks that James might swap out the 134's for the 8397 if you ask when ordering. He did this for me early last Spring after several e-mail inquiries about the XM-5. May have been an early policy to get his new unit in circulation, but it does no harm to ask, and mention that you read about his amp on Head-Fi.

The Lithium rechargeable battery wis a big plus for me as well!!

I've tried two LM-6171 op-amps in mine. Sound volume seems less that the 134's, and definitely less then with the 8397. However, I don't have the BUF634 chips, so they probably would have helped.

I like the initial sound of them a bit more then I do with the 134's, but my old ears aren't as sharp as most ears here<snif>

Check out this web site LM6171 - High Speed Low Power Low Distortion Voltage Feedback Amplifier. They offer free samples for a modest shipping fee. They are pin compatible with the 134's. You want two LM-6171BIN chips.

My review was posted last weekend in my big USB DAC amp review - it is a very nice amp, and ranks up with my other top tier amps. See my public profile "About me" for a link to the review.

I tried looking through the big USB DAC thread and your "about me" profile looking for the link to the XM5 review and some how I still could not find it. I looked everywhere for his review.

Anyone have a direct link to the review?

TIA.

Review of XM5 is the last one in post #1 (partial) and post #2 (complete):

UPDATED 01/04 REVIEW 12 USB DAC amps - Predator, Pico, 2/3MOVE, D3 D2 Viper/Boa D1, Lyrix, MicroAmp, Vivid V1, Nuforce, XM5 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Thanx sounds like a winner to me. My wife is going to get it for my B-day next month. Looks like the amp portion does well with anything and it has all the options I ever wanted in a portable amp.

looks nice, might give it a try sometimes.

That's neat. I want it.

> Anymore reviews of this amp coming out?

I 've just post my review on my headfi blog.

Practical Devices XM5 review - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Enjoy

...still digin' this amp

Thanks for that review Sasaki. Great pics!

Just for fun, some XM5/Pico size pics:











...with iPod Classic:

Nice pics. Who made your LOD?

Thanks...not bad for a $200 camera(2 years ago).

The LOD is the ALO Bling Bling.

I'm really enjoying my xm5, but man the pico looks good!