Ok turns out my headphone jack is failing. Most of the time I only hear sound on the left channel, wobbling the plug helps but trying to find the sweet spot is not easy.   I'm a total noob when it comes to soldering and I don't know anyone who is able to fix this. Rather then paying someone...

Quote:   Yes I know but I'm searching for a new opamp for the H-amp section since I already have a LT1364 in the DAC section. My question was if the Sun can be used in the H-amp section? Anyone tried this?   Edit after the answer below: Oh, ok thanks! :)

Quote:   Does the SUN really fits inside that case? I also thought it was used as the DAC, not the H-amp.

Talking about some opamps: I first bought a LT1364 as DAC and a LM4562NA as H-amp. Were a nice improvement but after a while I wanted something better. Thought OPA627's were the deal (for DAC and H-amp). They weren't better (nor worse) but just different. The OPA627 as DAC was a bit more...

Quote: Actually now you say it, it really looks like the Mediabridge. Jacks have a slightly different color but that won't change the cable.

Quote:  I think you would rather break the X1's input by plugging the cable in-and-out often. The weight of a cable is nothing compared to the tension you create when you pull the plug out the headphone.

After my ever-ongoing search for the right cable (some of you have seen me talking, asking and complaining about it for several posts ) I finally found a nice looking, available in Europe, not too expensive, quality-cable. First I was searching for a 3.5mm to 6.35mm cable but since those are...

Quote:   I have been using a Maverick Audio Tubemagic D1 for 4 years now. Made a big difference with my HD595 and speakers, but with the X1 the difference is minimal. First of all I don't think the X1 needs much of an H-amp, a DAC however is always welcome but don't spend too much if...

I think the difference in price never can be directly compared to the sound. The differences in sound are never as big as the difference in price.   I'm still grabbing back to my old HD595 for which I paid 120 euro (160 dollar) while having now a X1 at 170 euro (225 dollar). I have the X1...

After a (very) long search I think I finally found a fine 3,5mm to 6,35mm cable available in Europe: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Professional-35-63SJ-1-5-Neutrik/dp/B002W2OLHM/ref=sr_1_116?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1376243011&sr=1-116&keywords=Lynx   Any thoughts about this cable? It looks...

Quote:   Contact was fine, but not very special to me. The intro was very good, the low beat every 3 seconds (starting after the intro) was very nice and not overshadowing the rest of the song, the rest of the music was good. The downside: some would say different but I wasn't really...

Quote:   Yes I too find the pads a bit to small (on the inside). My ears fit however, but sometimes I'm adjusting it for almost 30 seconds untill it's in place. I also concur about the voices, they're slightly recessed (mids) in comparison with the highs and lows. I think this is giving...

Hi guys, received my X1 today!   Plugged it in and started with "Requiem" by Neil Davidge from Halo 4's soundtrack in FLAC. I immediately noticed it sounded like a very cheap cardboard speaker . OK, no problem, maybe it's just the first minutes since I just unpacked this thing. Next is...

Quote:   I didn't bought it because of his findings, I already bought it last wednesday. However I still don't have it.   I'm not even believing Philips changed it. I just assume that IF they did, I might receive one of those. However I want to believe all X1's are the same.

I took the jump and ordered the X1's last week. I guess I'll like them a lot and if not, I'll just send them back to Amazon. I ordered from Amazon.de so if Europe is really getting tweaked X1's I might get one too. However I won't be able to compare it to an older one since these will be my...

Interesting, does this means Philips made subtle changes to the X1 or production results vary? The last option would be very unlikely, since almost everyone is reviewing the X1 with the same results and conclusion: mid-bass heavy.   Do all new X1's sound like this? Do you have one which...

You could always get a stereo amplifier, but then you're also paying for a lot you wont be using.

Thanks for helping, I'll have look at the K712 and if' it's not the one, it'll be the X1

If the Denon D2000 was still available my choice would have been simple. But now... I'm looking at the X1, Sennheiser's HD650, AKG's K550, AKG's K701's, Hifiman's HE-400 and Beyerdynamic's DT880 250ohm. . Sennheiser's HD600 might be a better choice than the HD650's but the HD650's are warmer...

Quote:   I have been looking at the HE-400's as well, but here they cost 400 euro's (525 dollars) which is also a lot more than 175 euro's (300 dollars) for the X1. Can't compare those I'm afraid and too expensive for me. Should I just keep in mind the X1's really dominate mid-bass...

I currently own a Sennheiser HD595 and have been using it for almost 8 years. I like it's sound (combined with a Maverick Audio Tubemagic D1), but I'm feeling like I'm missing something so I was tempted to look for an upgrade. After searching the web for some days and digging into a lot of...

Haha, nope not gonna give them away . Sentimental value.   I took them apart but everything looked normal. The wiring, the connections and drivers all looked ok, cleaned them (little pieces of dust and some small hairs) and put them back together. Sound is still the same.   However I'm...

Hi everyone, First off, English isn't my native language so please have mercy.   So, I got a nice pair of Pioneer Monitor 10 headphones from a relative (first and only owner) which look like new but it's sound is very disappointing. Others call the Monitor 10's "impressive" or "like no...

I don't know if it has been posted earlier, but can't find the answer so here it is:   I recently bought an iMac (the new 2011 version) and connected the Maverick to it by toslink. But I often hear a click coming from the Maverick, with some short static noise coming from the speakers or...

  (image from startpost, from lameduck)   Okay so when I pick the LM4562 and LT1364 then the LM4562NA/NOPB goes in the socket right/above of the tube (the DAC I presume?) and the LT1364CN8#PBF goes right of that white cable (headphone amp I presume?)?