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May 1, 2018 at 7:24 PM Post #9,916 of 12,748
phthora said:
I have the Black Label and sometimes pair it with my LCD-X. While the combo is not unpleasant, it definitely does not bring out the full potential of the X. The slight warmth, slight smoothed over sound of the DAC/amp doesn't fit the big strengths of the X: detail, imaging, and texture. The X also does, IMO, need the iFi bass boost to sound full. I love the Black Label to death and you certainly wouldn't hate the X with it, but you can do better.

The Jot would be a better match-up for the amp, but the slapped on DACs I've heard it with have not impressed me.
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Thank you for the reply! Have you heard the Jot with the balanced dac or the Multibit dac module? And also, do you have any suggestions for amps/Dacs in the price range I mentioned before?
 
May 1, 2018 at 7:42 PM Post #9,917 of 12,748
Ho Kim said:
Thank you for the reply! Have you heard the Jot with the balanced dac or the Multibit dac module? And also, do you have any suggestions for amps/Dacs in the price range I mentioned before?
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I realize I made omitted a word in my original post. I meant to say that the X does not need the iFi bass boost.

Anyway... The Jot I heard was with the balanced DAC. I haven't heard the multi-bit insert for the Jot, but I have heard the BiFrost multibit. While the latter was not a bad DAC, it wasn't to my taste as I felt it was a little analog and smooth sounding. I paired it with a couple of other planars (not the X though) and thought the pairing was kind of a waste of the driver speed and resolution of the planars. On the other hand, the HD650 sounded terrific with it. The balanced DAC Jot faired a bit better, IMO.

I hesitate to recommend specifics, because I am not very familiar with all the options. But, I would suggest something very clean and very detailed to best match the LCD-X. Around $500, I have been intrigued by the Topping DX7S and the Monolith THX AAA. They each have amazing specs and would be worth looking into.

For a more money, there are some outstanding options like the Questyle CMA400i, the Audio-gd 28.38, and the RME ADI-2 DAC. All of which have excellent reputations, and I can personally vouch for the 28.38/LCD-X pairing.
 
May 1, 2018 at 8:45 PM Post #9,919 of 12,748
Thank you guys for all the suggestions and opinions! I have actually looked at the nfb28.38 and it sounds like it is a really good amp/dac; however, I am a bit scared because of the shipping costs and when/if I need it to get fixed.

The Foster HP-A4BL also seems pretty interesting.
 
May 1, 2018 at 9:00 PM Post #9,920 of 12,748
Ho Kim said:
Thank you guys for all the suggestions and opinions! I have actually looked at the nfb28.38 and it sounds like it is a really good amp/dac; however, I am a bit scared because of the shipping costs and when/if I need it to get fixed.

The Foster HP-A4BL also seems pretty interesting.
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That is understandable. I priced out shipping it back to China before I bought one. For me, it would cost just over $100. Factoring that cost and really the very low likelihood of having to send it back for repairs, I decided the unit was still a great value. Kingwa is great about answering emails and will try to troubleshoot any issues with you before having you send it back. He's on Head-Fi too, for even more direct communication. I'm not trying to tell you it's the best option for you, but Audio-gd has been a great company to purchase from. I wouldn't worry about that.
 
May 1, 2018 at 9:05 PM Post #9,921 of 12,748
Tell me that's not sexy.... :wink:

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May 2, 2018 at 5:46 PM Post #9,923 of 12,748
Hey everyone. I bought the X two weeks ago. So far it's been an incredible journey through my favorite music. I've been on a binge of rediscovering albums I had heard tens if not hundreds of time before. I listen to a pretty wide range of music but more than 50% consists of really heavy guitar driven stuff. The bass response alone is such a step up from HD650's. I auditioned the X and 2C for an hour and even the LCD 3 for a few songs. 2C was way too dark for my taste. IMO the X was better in every aspect.

After a few hours of listening at home I started to feel pain in my right earlobe. It got a bit uncomfortable and I realized that my ear is touching the fazor. So I cut up some foam and inserted it under the thin side of the pads. It immediately improved the comfort. I even emailed Audeze about it and they were very helpful but I got the new earpads and the foam inserts they provide are useless in my case.
I like the pairing with my Jot but it's my first "real" dedicated amp/dac so I cannot make any comparisons.

The sound is just so wonderfully natural and detailed. The soundstage is also wider than the 650's one.
When I invite friends to try them, nobody wants to leave. :)

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Does anyone here use the Reveal plugin or something like Sonarworks Truefi with the X?
 
May 2, 2018 at 6:25 PM Post #9,924 of 12,748
Does anyone here use the Reveal plugin or something like Sonarworks Truefi with the X?[/QUOTE]

I use truefi with my X, and I have definitely enjoyed it. I think they have a trial.
 
May 2, 2018 at 6:25 PM Post #9,925 of 12,748
Has anyone here used the X with the deckard, and know whether it would be an upgrade from the iFi Micro iDSD? Found one for 325, thinking about snagging it.
 
May 2, 2018 at 9:49 PM Post #9,926 of 12,748
Hi guys,

I'm looking for a new amp to drive the LCD-X, would love to have a warmer and bassy sound.
Any suggestions for me to research? Since my DAC is balanced, should I go for balanced? Or it doesn't matter.

Thanks.
 
May 2, 2018 at 11:05 PM Post #9,929 of 12,748
zyglrox17 said:
Hey everyone. I bought the X two weeks ago. So far it's been an incredible journey through my favorite music. I've been on a binge of rediscovering albums I had heard tens if not hundreds of time before. I listen to a pretty wide range of music but more than 50% consists of really heavy guitar driven stuff. The bass response alone is such a step up from HD650's. I auditioned the X and 2C for an hour and even the LCD 3 for a few songs. 2C was way too dark for my taste. IMO the X was better in every aspect.

After a few hours of listening at home I started to feel pain in my right earlobe. It got a bit uncomfortable and I realized that my ear is touching the fazor. So I cut up some foam and inserted it under the thin side of the pads. It immediately improved the comfort. I even emailed Audeze about it and they were very helpful but I got the new earpads and the foam inserts they provide are useless in my case.
I like the pairing with my Jot but it's my first "real" dedicated amp/dac so I cannot make any comparisons.

The sound is just so wonderfully natural and detailed. The soundstage is also wider than the 650's one.
When I invite friends to try them, nobody wants to leave. :)



Does anyone here use the Reveal plugin or something like Sonarworks Truefi with the X?
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Tread said:
I use truefi with my X, and I have definitely enjoyed it. I think they have a trial.[/QU
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I purchased truefi after using the trial for a few days. After trying spectrum anaylizers, EQ, etc., I came across a comment about truefi, gave it a whirl, and was done. Really enjoy it as well.
 
May 4, 2018 at 11:41 PM Post #9,930 of 12,748
snip3r77 said:
Hi guys,

I'm looking for a new amp to drive the LCD-X, would love to have a warmer and bassy sound.
Any suggestions for me to research? Since my DAC is balanced, should I go for balanced? Or it doesn't matter.

Thanks.
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What budget or price range do you have in mind? That is always an essential consideration in these kinds of inquiries.
 
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