STX II = Better clock and better current filtering = Better sound

Quote: Originally Posted by limesinferior Quote: Originally Posted by pompon I tried with 2 other friends a linear powersupply on the STX and that gave a positive influence on the soundquality. interesting. what psu it was ? custom made or from the shelf? The PSU...

One thing is sure is that I will knowing it this weekend... I'll put to the tests my new Xonar Essence STX and my modded X-Meridian against the gears of Pompon: SinglePower Dragon, SinglePower MPX3 Slam, AudioResearch CD3 MK2, HD650 recabled with Equinox LE... Wait for our review...

I use the LM4562 and I have change the originals caps for the Black Gate one's. Add to this some DC coupling... Enjoy! UPDATE: I must add that it is imperative to use the version 5.12.1.8.17.8 of the driver. I don't know why but the latest revision are crap...

I'll put to the tests my new Xonar Essence STX against the gears of Pompon: SinglePower MPX3 Slam, AudioResearch CD3 MK2, HD650 recabled with Equinox LE... Wait for our review... UPDATE: We can add his new acquisition --> SinglePower Dragon...

Quote: Originally Posted by limesinferior yes, that would be very useful to have exact numbers for currrent requirements for 12 and 5... Useful for what purpose?

Now confirmed! It's on its way home... @Zimmzio, where did you find it in Quebec?

Quote: Originally Posted by zimmzio Actually NCIX.com has them stock now... Just ordered one. *UPDATE* - I don't know for sure now, maybe its just on order with the supplier... Anyway says ships in 2-5 business day, we'll see. Thanks for the info... Finally, I was able to...

Quote: Originally Posted by ROBSCIX Yes and consider when you change out the opamps and do some other mods... And what opamps and mods have you in mind?

Quote: Originally Posted by ROBSCIX Based on my personal listening test, yes. Now I'm salivating...

Quote: Originally Posted by ROBSCIX The Xonar Essence STX sounds awesome from my tests. All of the Xonar cards have provided great sound quality and this card was built to sound good above all else. This is why it uses the high end DAC, high quality audio filtering caps, Power...

Quote: Originally Posted by ROBSCIX @Finaxe, where? I found this snippet in a article and there weren't a single retailer refered to... In the other hand, I know that information is true that's because on the site of Asus New Zealand their Xonar Essence STX sound card is...

The ASUS Xonar Essence STX is now available in Australia and New Zealand through selected electrical retailers and computer resellers. Recommended retail price (inc GST) AU$299, NZ$329.

Latest news: Early December and rated at about 1999 Yuan... (340$CAN)

Quote: Originally Posted by stumbo Any word when this will be released? I have been waiting for a while for some reviews of this vs the Claro Halo before I make a purchase. Latest news: Early December and rated at about 1999 Yuan... (340$CAN)