Woops, that was me! Didn't mean to steal your thunder haha. Can't wait for the software release though—I'll save that one for you! :D

Looks like the firmware update for Windows is out!    http://support.creative.com/downloads/download.aspx?nDownloadId=13673 SBX7_PCFW_EN_160505.exe What's New: Added option to enable/disable Headphone Surround processing in Line/Optical Out Added option to select audio output to passive...

Thanks I'll give those settings a try. Btw, do you know if these settings for 5.1 Windows are correct?  

I've seen a couple of people here talk about R6: Siege and I was wondering what all settings you guys are using? Strangely enough, I found that I'm able to locate sounds more accurately with SBX surround off as well as all the other options off (but still set to 5.1 in windows) with my Q701 on...

I was wondering if there are any high quality dynamic microphones that would work with the X7 if I were to use an XLR to 3.5mm cable? I think the X7 provides 5V phantom power from what I've read but I'm unsure if any dynamic mic exists that 5V would be sufficient for...

Pretty kewl  

MLE what are your thoughts on the mids of the X2? I love the Q701 because of it's sparkly mids/treble perhaps even more so than for its soundstage. I've tried the DT 990 before which is more of a V-shaped sound and prefer the Q701 to that. Is the X2 V-shaped too? Are the mids recessed?   Thanks!

  Thanks I already have the E17 + E9 combo so I was just wondering if it would be worth upgrading to the Schitt combo, but it sounds like from what you're saying that it wouldn't really be a noticeable upgrade and in some aspects can be considered a downgrade.   Do you know the cheapest...

MLE how would you compare the E17+E9 combo to the Modi+Magni combo with the Q701s?

Thanks for answering all my questions and repped. Can't wait to try it!   Does anyone know if this would be plug and play for Mac or Linux as well, or is there a driver provided for it? That's one of the main reasons for getting this, so I will have a high quality DAC that would work across...

Thanks that's good to know. So just to clarify, I'm only connecting a USB cable to my computer -- nothing else? And what about drivers, is it plug and play or do I need to install some drivers before it starts working?

That sounds awesome. So what about my current sound card? I have a X-Fi Titanium HD but if this E17 can replace it then I will just sell it.   Right now I have RCA Cables going from my sound card to the E9. When I get the E17, I should just plug it into the E9, and then have the E17's USB...

Can I use this E17 with my E9 amp or do I need the E09k?   I kind of ordered this without researching because I got it for a good price, but I was hoping someone can give me a run down on how this would work with my E9 amp? Like how would I connect it and do I need to install any drivers or...

Can anyone compare the Magni to the E9? Wondering if I should upgrade to it

Does anyone have the Q701 paried with the E9? I will be getting my Q701 tomorrow, can't wait to try them. I'm wondering if anyone could do me a favor and compare the Q701 with high-gain vs low-gain on the Fiio E9 to see which one sounds better.