Thanks a lot, It is working now. Most probably it is a firmware issue than the actual port. It was charging from laptop while the DAC was not working meaning there was no connection problem.

Hi Psymon,   I just bought my X3 2nd gen and within a couple of hours I lost my DAC option on my laptop. Did you find any permanent solutions to your problem? I might just sent it back as it is practically new :((

Thanks for the nice review, Just a quick question, have anyone tried the FiiO X3 2nd gen head to head with FiiO E17K (ALPEN 2). I am trying to buy one of two.

Thank a lot @cel4145 .I thought that only the DAC wont be the part that makes the difference. Then the main thing i need to consider is if I want to go through hassle of having music on my phone and desktop for cheaper DAC only option or pay extra and have a DAP/DAC like X3.

Thanks a lot, I would assume so too. It will be much more convenient to have everything in one place. I guess that CS4398 DAC is superior, expensive DAPs like Astell & Kern AK240 uses it.

Hmm, it might be something or just not much. It is good that your soundcard doesnt alternate anything, but you might try this, it is free to check:   http://www.head-fi.org/t/588677/a-short-audiophile-guide-to-winamp-w-maiko-wasapi   That is my setting for bit to bit copy

I am new here but just asking as I bang my head a lot with different music sources. What software you use for playback? Is it on bit copy setting (meaning no modification on pc side and actual data copied to DAC)?

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