[peteg]

Yes, I've seen them.

https://www.ebay.com/p/10pcs-Japan-...-Capacitor/1347612138?iid=351584231080&chn=ps

 

[rafabro]

Datasheet says "Marking color : White print on a brown sleeve".
https://www.elna.co.jp/en/capacitor/alumi/catalog/pdf/rfs_e.pdf

It is weird.

Anyway, I see great potential for modding X22 XO, all those 78XX, 3.3V VR...

 

[zonka]

Since this is on its way I should probably ask ahead of time:
What filter settings are you guys using?
Thanks

 

[DacBuddha]

Since this is on its way I should probably ask ahead of time:
What filter settings are you guys using?
Thanks

Hi Zonka, I use Brickwall and Auto

 

[zonka]

Thanks for the tip. So I got it today (very fast shipment) - and first impressions are impressive! Great, hefty piece and it sounds great out of the box! So I turned the volume all the way up - the only issue now is I can only turn my preamp to 9 or 10 am before it is too loud. Does anyone recommend backing off the dac volume a bit? Seems I read somewhere that preamps sound better when turned up a bit....not sure if this is so.
The other variable is the JRiver I'm using - should I be using its digital volume instead of the preamp's?
Any advice/opinions appreciated!
Thanks!

 

[peteg]

I run X22 and jriver at 100% and use my pre for volume. Once you get few hundred hrs on it, you can try upsampling everything to DSD or try it now.

 

[zonka]

I run X22 and jriver at 100% and use my pre for volume. Once you get few hundred hrs on it, you can try upsampling everything to DSD or try it now.

Thanks - the dac doesn't do the upsampling to dsd, correct? Doesn't that have to be done in JRiver? I'm running my JRiver from an Intel Nuc that isn't very powerful so I doubt I'll be able to do it (looks like another upgrade!). I've heard the conversion is pretty processor intensive.
Thanks, again.

 

[peteg]

Yes it's done in jriver and needs a good processor but I would still try it, you might get 1X or 2X DSD to work.

 

[rafabro]

But SQ may suffer. First, you may think it sounds better but when you listen longer and switch back you will notice lack of details when upsampling.

I was using it for months and then I realized it is not the best way. I don't know is it JRiver algorithms or what?..

But as always, depends on the system. You may not notice any difference even.

 

[peteg]

I normally do not upsample, its either DSD or PCM. But the good thing about it is you can sample different ways and find your personal preference.

 

[Tamz]

Does the X-22 need SU-1 to get its best like X-20?
I'm planning to grab mine during my visit to Hongkong, also any know shop in HK that sells Gustard/Singxer stuff?

Might even go across into the mainland if the shop located in Shenzhen.

 

[FLguy]

Shenzhen Audio?

 

[Tamz]

Shenzhen Audio?

Do they have a shop for walk in customer? I did send them an email but no reply yet.
I would say I preferred to stay in HK, border crossing is the last resort.

 

[FLguy]

Shenzhen Audio?

https://www.shenzhenaudio.com/gusta...xmos-hifi-dac-pcm384k-dsd512-dop-decoder.html

 

[FLguy]

Do they have a shop for walk in customer? I did send them an email but no reply yet.
I would say I preferred to stay in HK, border crossing is the last resort.

Unfortunately, I've never tried to visit them in person. Perhaps an email to support@shenzhenaudio.com could help to answer the question. They're generally pretty responsive.

Good luck!