Dual mono design would be great xD. Maybe that suits better for a new range of products instead of the Asgard line (i don't know).

I'm just sitting here and waiting patiently (stalking the posts in this thread) for the future Asgard 3 :__

  That said, I think this leaves us only one alternative for the cases when you use external DACs (software based Virtual Surround). For the rest of the cases, when you don't use external DACs, the sound cards would be a good option for Virtual Surround and low latency :__   Well. when I...

So, after reading quite few posts in this thread I'm actually more confused than I was before :__   I'm trying to figure out if it really it's worth the investment in a SBZ card for DSP processing in games (and then hook it to Modi/Magni stack) or just skip the SBZ and use Virtual Surround...

  If you use the MODI 2 in the chain then you are going to bypass the Soundblaster soundcard (since the Modi will be doing the audio processing), or did you meant using the Soundblaster for gaming only and the modi/magni only for audio listening?   I'm facing the same dilemma and I'm...

  It would be great to compare the K701/702 with the newer versions of the K712. Maybe the differences now are less and it could be more wise to get the cheaper ones (just saying...).   I wish really hard that it were only a problem in the production line with some batches and they didn't...

  This makes me sad. I was totally convinced in buying the AKG K712, and reading this makes me doubt about my choice :(

  I'm actually trying decide between the JDS Labs Element and the Audinst DX1 for the K712 (and DT 770 Pro as secondary pair). Did you get any AMP/DAC combo or are you still trying to decide?

  Thank you for the review!   I was going to buy an JDS Labs The Element, but now I'm confused because there are so many great products in this price range, haha! :)   I'm trying to figure out if it's going to be a good pairing with a Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro (250ohms) and AKG K712 or it's...

  The integrated DAC on the The Element is decent, it get's the job done very well.   Of course, if you buy a $400 standalone DAC it will benefit from it. If we're talking about a more cheaper DAC (for example the Modi 2) I doubt that you'll notice any difference (I'm not saying that the Modi...

Hello,   I'm currently looking for a headamp and DAC combo to hook on my future PC build.   First I was leaning towards JDS Labs - The Element, but I discarded it mainly because the customs fee when importing it here (Spain) made it a little pricy (above $500 USD) for the perfomance (USPS...

  Oh, sorry, I've actually read the entire review (awesome review, btw), but I thought that in the last reply it was another user and I thought that it could be something more. Silly me, lol.   It's kind of frustrating that Creative has such a good unit (and considering the price tag) and...

  Oh, the mic input issue makes me kinda sad. I'm quite interested in that, what kind of problems do you have with the mic input?

  Wow. That is a very pleasant surprise! Thank you, Sir.

OMG!   First I conviced myself to get an STX II (and far future mod with Burson op-amps) for the future build, then I changed my mind for a O2+ODAC / JDS Labs - The Element. Now I'm leaning towards the SB X7 (1 omph output impedance AND line-in for mic is SO SWEET).   I have to get my...