See here for my experiences and 2 cents http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f46/ma...source-279353/

I haven't posted in a very long time. Been looking at posts again. I use iBook USB rig or an AirPort Express optical rig for past few years. Simply awesome. I use the "older" HeadRoom Micro DAC with Xin amp. USB is pretty darn good, but since you have a MacBook Pro try to take advantage...

Quote: Originally Posted by Sasaki I am using nano(2nd) + copper dock + SuperMicro3 + ER-4P(with 24p). Thanks for the pics. The Micro looks gorgeous and so teeny, tiny. I like the clear blue. It's the one I want. Vedy, vedy nice.

Hey Snacks, I was going to post in my Xin Upgrade thread: A DAC really goes well with Xin's amps (any amp really). Since you have a Mac no need to worry about ASIO, kernel streaming, Foobar. Unless you have a preference for the customizing options and interface of Foobar. As far...

Another nice thing with Mac OS X: It's bit-perfect when using iTunes. No need to mess with kmixer, ASIO, Foobar. Very much just plug-and-play. Having said that when I use my rig with a PC, even with kmixer, it sounds really nice. Much better than standard onboard DAC.

Yes. To me the Micro DAC made a huge difference in my rig and my ears. You can click on my signature for more info on my iBook portable rig and my experiences with the Micro DAC. I'm really, really big on DAC's. Doesn't really matter which. Most should be better than onboard sound and...

Vedy, vedy nice!!!!!!! Thanks for the pics!!

I misread title of thread. Tough choice if just choosing one. Portability vs. Features. Although Micro has been getting great reviews. I read that Xin felt the Macro LE sounded as good as the Micro. That's why he made the LE in the first place. I don't know how Mini sounds compared...

Hibernating, yeah, I like that term. If price isn't an issue, get both. If you decide to send one for repair or update, you'll still have one to use. With Mini you can change opamps to tailor sound to your tastes and rig. I will be ordering a Super Macro IV LE and Super Micro IV very...

I know it can be frustrating to pay for something and not have any communications. One neat thing is that Xin doesn't refer to people as "customers," but as new and old "friends." He's not perfect. It's just how he is. There are other manufacturers and other individuals selling amps. It...

It's fun to share stuff with other's who appreciate Xin's amps despite the less than perfect wait times and communications with Xin. Per Xin's site, The SMIII will be upgraded by Xin with 4 channel features. From what I can tell my SM3 doesn't have 4 channel technology, but it gets all the...

A Thank you to Xin! I just go my latest upgraded SM3 V3. I was originally running NE5534 OBCA, and I loved my amp and had no desire to get anything else. I sent it in due battery contact issue, and to get latest updates at no charge. WOW!! What a difference. I haven't even opened it...

I don't know if V6 has updated battery contacts. Check for bending and for proper contact.

audacity pretty good free http://www.hitrecorder.com $17 http://www.xaudiotools.com $30 http://www.acoustica.com/mp3-audio-mixer/ $25 if you need to edit recordings there are lots other shareware that i've tried too, search google and shareware sites...

Optical: If you like/use iTunes, then AirPort Express is one option.

You can click on my link in my sig to see my iBook transportable rig. iBook---> USB Cable ---> DAC ---> 1/8 mini to 1/8 min--> Amp/earphones or iBook --> Wireless via AirPort Express ---> optical cable---> DAC (My DAC the MicroDAC can use multiple inputs: optical, 1/8, or coax)...

Quote: Originally Posted by AndyRx7 Personally I found my Headroom MicroDAC to be quite an improvement over my old 4G ipod, although the ipod does have a nice sound signature all things considered. I found the most noticeable differences to be (a) imaging and depth - the MicroDAC feels...

Silly me, just realized you're using Linux. I'm totally clueless with Linux. If others say it works and you think it will, then jump in and try it. Like I said I'm no expert, just trying to help out. Cheers.

I'm not an expert on this, just trying to lead you in the right way: It's not an issue of the EB01. It's an issue of USB outputting bit-perfect and also an issue of the media software being able to output bit-perfect to the USB via the O/S, drivers, and hardware. From what I know...

I like DACs. They make nice upgrades to a lot of onboard sound computer rigs. From what i know, usually an amp is needed with a DAC, but with the EB01 the volume can be adjusted with the software: iTunes, foobar, or the windows volume slider. Maybe this is the case with all DACs, I'm not...

I've noticed that you have some concerns regarding Xinfeed that hasn't been addressed in previous posts. I have an SM3 V3 and when I first got it, I too didn't think it was working properly so I became rather paranoid and puzzled and a bit upset in having to send it back to Xin. But it...

Quote: Originally Posted by mrarroyo I ordered mine a week ago Tuesday (8/8) and I received it today. Just kidding!

Quote: Originally Posted by awu_gigabyte The reason i wanted to get something better than my current is that music seems to be very tinny and unfufilled. I'm hoping either of both of these devices will help that a bit. Thanks for the advice! Anymore is absolutely helpful Using...

Quote: Originally Posted by dw6928 I got my Microamp first, than several months later the Dac. It is true that the Dac made the bigger difference coming off a Creative X-fi platinum sound card and I appreciated it more having had the amp. The two work very very well together so get the...

Quote: Originally Posted by sidewinder What no? Class A? I don't know either what mrarroyo meant, but for me it doesn't get too hot. Also Class A for Xin's amps is an option by using resistors or adapter sockets with resistors on them. I may be wrong, I'm too lazy to look it...