Right you are sir, I jumped the gun. The page also has a linky on it to one where you can choose whether or not to have a dip socket installed (link). btw, if you take a look back a few pages in this thread, there are some examples of homemade adapters as well.

-sorry, please delete, double post-

Quote: Originally Posted by CountChoculaBot ...Where can I buy a DIP8 to SO8 adapter like this? I found one on Brown Dog but it's rather awkward. Single-to-Dual Op-Amp Adapter - SO8 to SO8 version (p/n 031101A) - 031101A If you're not [H]ard, you're SOL (those smt pads are...

xonar d2x (the pci-express version) has an lm4562 for the front l/r channels, texas instruments for the surrounds. (nigh impossible to replace op-amps, closely encircled by rectangular caps - film? polycarbonate?) I've had an op-amp modded xtrememusic, modded elite, stock prelude, and stock...

Quote: Originally Posted by splitradius I have the above card that came with a HP computer and im trying to get 5.1, dts, dolby digital through the optical and i have been losing my mind over it. I have checked every setting and cant find anything, can anyone help??? running vista...

Quote: Originally Posted by rkb2948 how is the X-Fi notebook card? I noticed it said optical out, but shows a picture of a headphone? Aren't most headphones analog? Oh, and would an AT-A900 benefit from this card or even the xenos amp you mentioned? The X-Fi notebook has 2 jacks...

ep630 < cx300 < akg K 324 p I've had all 3, and though they're all similar, there are improvements as you go up, for instance, the bass is tighter with the akg's.

I've swapped out soic op-amps on several X-Fi's in the past without incident, but on this particular card I wasn't careful and rushed, popping off 6-8 solder pads (top two op-amp mounts, bottom two are fine). Can anyone help me fix this card, or point me to someone who could (I'm in Carlsbad...

I didn't even notice driver issues since I just use Youp PAX drivers and apps with any Creative Sound Card. Still, does anyone know what the chip on the back is for? (if anyone really wants the card, pm me with an offer)

Under $50? At that price point, if you're not worried about getting the absolute best sq for your buck, mebbies consider a consumer level non-usb soundcard. No unwieldly external boxes, nor loose cables (bwaha, floozies!), and if you're into gaming, you also get hardware acceleration and eax...

I bought an odd X-Fi SB0770 that I've never seen in retail. Built in toslink jacks, standard front audio pinout, dedicated rear/side jacks *none of this 4 pole 3.5mm plug business* and a chip on the back of the PCB I've never seen before, anyone know what the Creative CA0112-1AT LF is for...

Quote: Originally Posted by jpstereo Hi n00bler - I am considering the pruchase of a D1. How long did it take for delivery from time of order to your door? Did you order from the iBasso site? Also - were you happy with the service Many thanks, John I ordered directly...

Quote: Originally Posted by ocean` I do need a mic, but if the sound quality of another pair of headphones is significantly better, then I'd rather get a Zalman clip-on mic... If you need a mic attached to your headphones, you can 1up any headset with a logitech usb mic mount or...

All the *real* X-Fi cards can output without resampling, the ones I've tried worked well in foobar via asio (I haven't tried kernel streaming). eax5.0 in gaming mode was just an added bonus I know there's alot of driver support grumbling about creative on the net, but I have had no problems...

I understand the hesitation on jumping onto a dedicated amp for gaming, but if you haven't tried out cans with one before and aren't 100% certain you don't want one, I have a spare xenos 0ha-rep I might be willing to let you try out if you're in the con-us. It's a nice little amp at a fairly low...