Hi great community! My Xonar STX died on me and broke the audio chain. JRIVER - XONAR STX - LITTLE DOT MK IV - AUDIOENGINE A5+ Is the Maverick D2 still rocking? Would it be a good replacement with justified improvement? I am very interested in this model since I will be able to roll the...

Hi vegards! I used some spare fan wire for the project. Also, I did not remove those caps, I am not sure If I had to, anyways, didnt have any problems! Hope this helps!

  I do not own this photo, found it in an italian forum. Just note this is the ST version. And the clock wiring is a tad different from the STX. But the power up is the same. :)

  Hi! Yes I managed to do the upgrade and it was very simple. I got the TCXO version from audio-gd and the easiest way to power it up is to use a molex adapter soldered to V rails of the clock. Yellow wire in a molex is 12v and black is GND.   I used an old molex female plug from an old...

  Hi hypnos1! I think I was just unlucky! Followed every safety measures and still got the problem, but got the thingy back and is rocking better than ever. Yes we are grinding gears and pushing the amps a lot! But hey, we were not born rich and well, modding is an enjoyable trip too hehe.  ...

Hi! Got my MK IV back to me after the repair/upgrade thingy! Now it sounds better than ever, I have been able to use a pair of chatham 6AS7G I got for a cheap price and arrived after the poor MK IV got sick and was away from me, so it is the first time I am able to try them.   Chatham 6AS7G...

These are the ones that will be replaced. They are located at the back of the amp. Near the AC.   

Okay, lets see.     RECAP:   -Built the power supply mod. One 6080 flashed and sparkled. Replaced tube. -I was using the external power supply mod to power two 6080 functional with no issues whatsoever for about 12 days, from 4 to 6 hours each day. One day the sound from the amp was...

Congrats on your build! :)

Unfortunately my Little Dot MK IV stopped working. Cannot say the tube modding caused it, the technician told me it could be the voltage variation coming from the wall. Anyway two resistances blew. So well yes, have to wait another week to get it back. Did not send it back to China, there{s a...

  Sounding better each time after 100+ hours of use.  :) 

Originally Posted by WeirdChild on the The Xonar Essence STX Q/A, tweaking, impressions thread - Page 348  This is not review per se. This is a short story...   Hi! Been a happy owner of the Xonar SXT for some years now. Was really impressed from the first time since it gave life to my...

  Hi! I have a somewhat large case but all the other slots were not available. But in your case the extensions will work good! I was just kidding, my fiancee is very supportive of my hobby, how can she not be? She enjoys music as much as I do. In fact she is a better judge than me, I like it...

This is not review per se. This is a short story...   Hi! Been a happy owner of the Xonar SXT for some years now. Was really impressed from the first time since it gave life to my old crappy set of headphones, but I wanted more joy, so  almost right after I got the card acquired a nice set...

Hey guys. After replacing the Tung Sol 6080 that broke (?) with a new one. I can confirm the Little Dot IV has reached a new better level! Whan an upgrade! System has been stable for the last 2 hours. 

    Hope this helps!     EDITED IMAGE, CHECK LATEST!

gibosi: Cleaned pins with alcohol. Used the scrap with knife thingy. Cleaned with alcohol again. Plugged in, turned them on. The heaters glow evenly and the temperature is somewhat equal to the other tube but still no sound. Swapped tubes into the sockets and the same. :( anyway the replacement...

Hi guys! I am gonna try the Audio-gd clock mod! Looks very promising. Recently upgraded my STX with 3 Burson V5 om amps! Amazing results! Want to push this card a bit more. Just wondering what exact product did you get from them. JZ-1 Type 3: (Output 24.576MHz), But was the Standard version or...

Cheers!

Built update 1. Everything went nice and easy, was able to wire everything and got the tubes powered. :D :D :D Test setup:     Unfortunately one of the tubes died. How? Guess it was because of a blue spark! Tube lights up (as seen in picture) I have swapped adapters, tube and...

Settled at DUAL SOIC LME49990 for a while and now I just took the plunge and ordered 3 Dual opamps from Burson (V5 model), will post a review once I get them running.

Hi! hypnos1 Sorry I did not make myself clear, the adapters that didnt work were for a couple of 6SN7! Problem is I do not have another pair of these tubes to check what is wrong, anyway, I decided to go for the 6080 route and try the new adapters (still waiting for them) The CSGs are working...

Thank you guys for going down the road and coming back with buckets of knowledge for others to learn. It is a sweet ride. I appreciate it. :)

You are right, forgot to mention pins 4 and 5 from the socket saver must be cut off or desoldered and must not be conected to the LD. :) Thanks for all the help! Will report soon.

Hi hypnos1, glad you are enjoying that great Amp, have read a lot about it! Unfortunately I havent been able to run the C3Gs with a decent pair of powertubes, the adapters I ordered didnt work, my big shame, well, as I am expecting a shipment from china that carries the adapters Mike sugested...