[mattering]

looks really neat .__. ... wonder what the price is gonna be =w=

 

[khaos974]

Apparently, the MSRP is INR 21,000, which amounts to EUR 315 or USD 458 today.

 

[gurubhai]

INR 21,000 (Indian rupees) ?
 
What's your source ?
Has it been released in India ?
 

 

[reiserFS]

Too much, I can get Audio-Gd stuff for that money.
 
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Apparently, the MSRP is INR 21,000, which amounts to EUR 315 or USD 458 today.

 
 

 

[khaos974]

INR 21,000 (Indian rupees) ?
 
What's your source ?
Has it been released in India ?
 

I don't exactly remember, it was in an article that appeared in Google News when I searched for "asus essence one", it's only a few days old.

 

[Mad Max]

It better kill A-gd's entry-evel units in that case. =p

 

[DarKu]

Hi Guys.
Listened to Essence One for one day. Sorry for the blurry image.
I don't know how much it will cost but I really liked it with HD800 and LCD-2. It is not on the same level as my HA-160D, but very good IMO.
Is quite bassy actually, maybe too much bass with LCD-2 for my liking, good mid, VERY nice presence and stereo image. Hights are slightly recessed, that gives that analog feel. The device sounds very analogue and smooth, with an accent on bass and mids. It's not so detailed than my Burson, but sounds very nice with old rock or electronica music. Has awesome PRaT too.
I'm working on a review for this (not sure if will do it in English too)

 

[reiserFS]

Mind telling me where you sourced one from?
 
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Hi Guys.
Listened to Essence One for one day. Sorry for the blurry image.
I don't know how much it will cost but I really liked it with HD800 and LCD-2. It is not on the same level as my HA-160D, but very good IMO.
Is quite bassy actually, maybe too much bass with LCD-2 for my liking, good mid, VERY nice presence and stereo image. Hights are slightly recessed, that gives that analog feel. The device sounds very analogue and smooth, with an accent on bass and mids. It's not so detailed than my Burson, but sounds very nice with old rock or electronica music. Has awesome PRaT too.
I'm working on a review for this (not sure if will do it in English too)

 
 

 

[DarKu]

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Mind telling me where you sourced one from?
 

I am part of Press
The review is done: http://soundnews.ro/2011/09/01/asus-xonar-essence-one-review/
In English will be done in few days, sorry.
 
Edit: Seems like it's first review in the world, at least on something I am first
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Later EDIT (09.09.11):the English review is done too and can be read here: http://soundnews.ro/2011/09/09/asus-xonar-essence-one-review-english-version/
I hope you like it

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[khaos974]

I am part of Press
The review is done: http://soundnews.ro/2011/09/01/asus-xonar-essence-one-review/
In English will be done in few days, sorry.
 
Edit: Seems like it's first review in the world, at least on something I am first

Is it me or are some components bent (as in not vertical), should this be considered shoddy manufacturing?

 

[DarKu]

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Is it me or are some components bent (as in not vertical), should this be considered shoddy manufacturing?

What components ?
Actually I was shocked about the manufacturing quality of this product, the PSU is big, and internal wiring is very professional, Sanyo and Wima caps, Alps pot, for a 500$ price, it will be a killer IMO. I am actually thinking about one as a secondary (job) rig.
 
 

 

[khaos974]

The flue caps for example are not really straight, neither are the Wima caps.

 

[pdv373]

Just read the review. Thanks for that and I'm also looking forward to your English review. 
 
So in a nut shell, (correct me if I'm wrong) your opinion is that its noticeably better than STX, but seems to lack detail at higher frequencies? Also sound gets distorted at very high volumes with HD800 and LCD-2? Any other major issues?
 
And In your opinion, for someone who owns STX...is it worthwhile to upgrade to Essence One?

 

[khaos974]

Would it also be possible to get pictures of that AP test report?

 

[audionewbieyao]

Thanks to Google Translations, it's a nice review.
Looking forward to more reviews for this newcomer.