The X-meridian doesn't decode dolby digital or dts. It should work fine for PCM stereo but I'm guessing that's not what you're after. When you play back a DVD on your PC using the X-meridian then it's the DVD software doing the decoding, not the card. It might be possible to use a software...

Just out of curiosity where did you order them from? Output current is only a problem on simple unbuffered circuits. The X-meridian has an output buffer stage so it's not important. Not sure why they'd be in different sections, I just used a search for the part number. Anyway, hope you...

I just checked and they do have the ad823anz in stock, which is what I use and I can highly recommend it. It is a fair bit more expensive, but in my opinion, worth it. Actually I use a combination of 823 for the front channels and 2134s for all other channels. That might be a good option if you...

Normally I only lurk here but I felt I had to register as I was in a similar position recently. I'm also in the UK and was unable to get lm4562s for a reasonable price. After a lot of research I decided to go with analog devices AD823 op-amps. I use them with my DT880s and I also own a pair of...