I eventually decided to return the U7, yesterday. It was not an easy decision, and I am convinced that it is a great device, but the latency issue makes it unsuitable for playing/recording instruments.   I am now thinking to get a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 or Behringer U-Phoria 202, which both...

Nice! Post your opinion of it once you use it a bit, won't you? :D

While I was doing my research I came up on a direct comparison between Asus Xonar U7 and Creative X-FI. I can't seem to find it now, though I remember that the reviewer was slightly inclined towards U7.   What I can say is that, apart for the few problems I had with the U7's line-in (which I...

Yes, I also get a rattle. I remember doing these tests when I got my headphones. Even at under 20Hz I can feel a rumble like a massive truck passing nearby. This is so even with my onboard sound device, so it must be the headphones. But I haven't noticed any problems when listening to music. My...

I found a workaround. Before I plug the mic in, I go to windows recording devices and disable U7 line-in. Conversely, when I plug in my keyboard, I re-enable line-in and disable the microphone. I am happy with this workaround. I was thinking of returning the U7 before. Now the only issue is the...

I think I solved the problem, and that it was my 1/4" to 1/8" adapter that was causing the problem. I just wiped the jack with my fingers. :D Now I only need to figure out how to remove line-in latency. I'm not using any programs, just "Listen to this device" in sound properties.   Regarding...

I finally installed it last night, and I'm very happy with it. It's driving very well my T500s, with the medium gain option (-6db). The sound is nice.   But the line in doesn't seem to be working. The thing is, if I stick in a microphone, it's working, but with the keyboard it's not. It...

I'm in Romania. There are plenty of hi-fi shops, but most of the wares are for studio, and less for home use. For instance, a shop only had headphone amps with 4 or even 8 headphone outputs! That is a bit too much for me :)

Ok, so I just picked up my Xonar U7. I can't wait to get home tonight and try it! :)   As for the amp, the O2 seems nice. This should be the next step, in a few weeks. Unfortunately I don't think I can find it in my country so that I can give it a listen. I'll try some local forums, maybe I...

Thanks for the answers, Jakob! I see you also use the U7's line-in for your piano, happy playing!   I am also thinking that I might need a headphone amp, but first I just want to see how the U7 manages with my T500s.   BTW, pietcux, all the amps that you mentioned are portable, and use...

Hello,   I was thinking of purchasing the U7. I will use it on my Win7 64 bit PC, for listening to music and capturing sound from my Korg synthesizer. I have a pair of Audiotechnica ATH-T500 with 40 Ohm impedance which I will use with the U7.   I was wondering about the line-in of the U7...