I believe there isn't such thing. though it exist for later versions of the MixAmp. I control the audio features from the Xonar U3 through its own software. Yes true. for movies I will stick with stereo.

I asked at their forums and it turns out the optical-out is identical to the optical-in signal, so it will be a 6-channel signal. I wounder how would the FX-Audio X6 DAC handle such signal. I guess this leaves me with connecting the X6 directly to the PC via optical TosLink.

Yes I agree, the name is funny to say the least. I think of the MixAmp as merely the transiever for the wireless headphones. Not sure about the DSP though. The motherboard does have an optical out port, however it doesn't have Dolby Digital Live, thants why I wanted to keep the current...

I am trying to find out. I know that the Xonar U3 is generally better than the onboard Analog sound, and since I already have the U3 i thought why not use it? However, what about the onboard Optical out? is it affected by the limitations of the onboard Realtek ALC1150? (like the freq range of...

This was mainly what i was going to do. However, what will happen if, instead of connecting the X6 to PC's USB, i connect it to the optical output of the MixAmp? How will the X6 covert the 6-channel to a stereo RCA output for the Solo 7C speakers? And whether or not there will be a benefit in...

Hi ProtegeManiac, My Headphones are not analog, it is Astro A50 paired to its MixAmp wirelessly. This MixAmp is connected to the U3 via TosLink. I got the new DAC (FX-Audio X6) because I couldn't connect my new Microlab Solo 7C stereo speakers to neither the U3 nor the MixAmp (unless this...

Hi, I newly got a Microlab Solo 7c stereo speaker. As for the DAC, i got an FX-Audio DAC X6 on the way. Currently I have an Astro A50 (Gen1) with its MixAmp connected to an Asus Xonar U3 via TosLink. The configuration here using 6-channel for surround sound: This is the MixAmp: Now for...

thank you guys for the help :) @PurpleAngel , @SenyorC

yeah this seems the only solution. However, I still do not know if it is possible to connect both the headphones and the stereo speakers to the same Xonar U3 i currently own. Using a 3.5mm jack splitter maybe? since both the headphone and speakers are active.

Yes, that's why i was thinking about keeping my current headphones connected to the Xonar U3, and get a second DAC for the new stereo ones. If only there was a way to connect both of them to the Xonar U3 :')... Is it possible to use a 3.5 jack splitter so as to connect both of them to the U3...

Oh thanks for the clarification, i knew something was off with those 'DACs'. Since my speakers are active, the DAC's power and output impedance is not important, right? I just wanted to know what to focus on when looking at DACs.

Hi, I have a desktop PC with an MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming motherboard (Realtek ALC1150 codec) I am getting a Microlab Solo 7C speakers, but trying to avoid using the onboard audio on my PC (either the onboard audio is noisy or the currently connected generic speakers are really horrible). Currently I...

  Am not sure I will be able to describe them correctly. But I can say this: the Bass is there... it is enough and sweet, and not too strong to cover/butcher the vocalist :). got them with a Sansa Clip+, and .flac songs.... amazing!

  Thanks, got them, Love them :).

I got it, unpacked it yesterday. Am not sure that I am qualified to write a review on them since this is my first earphones to buy, and I do not have the proper equipment to test with. so I will talk about my personal experience with it.   I got it for the mids and vocals, and it delivered...

  ya by now am pretty much settled on the IM-02. and yes adding the shipping from Japan will make it around $226, which is a bit much since ppl got it around $180 before. It is not in the Amazon stock now and i will wait for them.   thanks a lot vlenbo for your help.

  now we are talking :) thanks, from what i've been reading, the vocals on the IM-02 are great. I am a bit torn between the AT IM-02 and Shure SE315, what do you suggest? and BTW, the IM02 is $206 on Amazon, is this the normal price in the US? coz i have to buy stuff from US markets.

  thanks, have you used any of them? it is hard to get reviews on the Doppios, but the AT IM02 seems promising. i just need to hear a personal experience on them.   boy, there are a lot of brands, and this is the first time i buy an aftermarket earphones.

Thanks guys, i appreciate it. I was expecting something within the $150-200 range. i do not really need much accessories, the quality on the mids/vocals is the top priority. it would be really great if you can help me with this, or ask someone else to do, or direct me to a similar thread maybe...

Hello  i need your help in recommending an in-ear headphone, details:   1- The vocalists voice, my fav band is Evanescence, and Amy's voice is what i want hear in all the details possible (she have a broadly ranged vocals). 2- I listen to classical music too, so i want to catch all the...