[saddleup]

Music is the reason you'd own a STX.

 

[audiorrorist]

  Music is the reason you'd own a STX.

Exactly .

 

[paulguru]

i bought stx 2 to have a sound card with audio quality, but is how not be a sound card.

 

[spidermad]

I tried the Burson Supreme Sound Op Amps, they've been great so far.

 

[spidermad]

Have browsed through the thread, I haven't really seen anyone discuss what headphones they use\recommend with the STX II. I'm thinking of getting a new set, only using Bose QuietComfort at the moment just because that's the best I have. Using Tannoy 402 speakers most of the time, which is great. Just don't want to over spend on headphones. Sennheiser HD 650 or something? My sources are lossless and I mainly listen to music on the metal/prog spectrum.
 
Any comment appreciated!

 

[cuongvt]

Im using onkyo se-200 pci ltd. How STX II can compared with onkyo se-200 pci ltd in term of sound quality in RCA coaxial connection? I meaned RCA coaxial connection, not headphone connection.
Does it worth upgrade from onkyo se-200 pci ltd to STX II?
Thanks.

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[paulguru]

is it the best interal audio solution ?

 

[verde57]

I have the old ST with modded oscillator, is the second edition better than what I already have?

 

[Renfield1217]

  I have the old ST with modded oscillator, is the second edition better than what I already have?

hi verde57,
Hard to say not sure of the mod you have done. I have ran an Auzentech Prelude, the STX, the ST and the STX II.
The STX I did not like ( might have been a bad card). The ST with the original clock correction I really liked, but read they were coming out with the STX II so went with that.
I really like the STX II.
Probably the best thing you could do is order one and if you don't like it, send it back.
 
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[bcschmerker4]

Thanks for the observation.  The Hot Rod gPC™ really wants a legacy PCI card for audio on the GA-MA78GM-S2HP given the design-optimization of ALSA snd-emu10k1 for the CA0102 and CA0108 rather than the CA10200 and CA10300, so, given emu10k1's tendency to lock up the system whenever hot-plugging the Creative Laboratories® SB1550, I've decided to either revert to a Creative SB0350 in good condition (I still have the SB0250 I/O Drive), or replace the SB1550 with an original XONAR® Essence™ ST.  (I have the STX II under consideration for a re-equip of the Asus® CM1630, as it has all the capabilities of the original ST plus better clock stability and PCIe hookup.)

 

[Bojamijams]

When the hell are they going to figure out how to design a soundcard with 4ohms or less output impedance?  This 10ohm output impedance is bull.  

 

[alfa42]

I am planning to get (in the future) an STX II and later on change the op-amps for better perfomance, but I'm having trouble to decide what op-amp change should I do:
 
* 2x MUSES01 (I/V) and 1 MUSES02 (buffer)
* 3x MUSES01
* 3x Burson Supreme Audio V5
 
 
Has anyone swapped between these op-amps? Do you get an "wow" effect buy changing the stock ones to one of those configs?

 

[GodsInHisHeaven]

I am using 3x V5 coupled with 3 SLIMIC II together with the MKP mod and can tell you that they sound AWESOME.
 
In my point of view there is a noticeable improvement in every possible aspect, but what I like best about them is the incredible clarity. I can hear every little micro detail in the song.
 
Currently I am using my STX 2 with the AKG 712 Pro, which couple quiet nicely.
I will upgrade to some end game headphones soon though.

 

[vourt]

"I am using 3x V5 coupled with 3 SLIMIC II together with the MKP mod and can tell you that they sound AWESOME."
 
Is there any place i can ready about how to upgrade this card into these specifics?
​Looking for improvement for my stereo machine and Denon D7000 headphones
 
Thanks!

 

[HOT6BOY]

anyone know where  too buy   oamps from hdvd 800 ?   http://www.pic-upload.de/view-24488401/20140904_071520.jpg.html
 
 
 
i found this  but looks not 100% same :-/   http://www.ebay.de/itm/361232390240?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT