[Yethal]

Thanks, I know that. That is the point of my questions. I was just puzzled...
1) Why can it transmit audio to the dongle at a ps4 but not to a standard bluetooth headphone?
2) Why can it only use compressed DD 5.1 or 2-ch PCM@24/192 when 6-ch PCM@24/48 would have less bandwidth than the 2-ch PCM (or even using something like Dolby TrueHD with additional lossless compression)?

1) it can transmit voice only (mono signal). It can receive stereo.
2) there is no 5.1 PCM over toslink standard. S/PDIF does not allow for 6x 24/48 stream. This is not Creative's fault, rather it's the spdif creators fault.

 

[rikstaker]

Does this support Dolby headphone? Or only creatives own algorithm which I am not too keen on.

 

[TeeReQs]

It uses Creatives virtual surround processor - SBX

 

[simperinsamperi]

I'm currently using the X7 as a "DAC/pre-amp", with another amplifier that I plug my headphones to.
In the X7 Control Panel there's a setting called "Speaker output target", it was originally set as "Line + Amplifier Out". When I change it to "Line Out", the volume is higher. What does this setting actually do and which one should I be using?

 

[Yethal]

I'm currently using the X7 as a "DAC/pre-amp", with another amplifier that I plug my headphones to.
In the X7 Control Panel there's a setting called "Speaker output target", it was originally set as "Line + Amplifier Out". When I change it to "Line Out", the volume is higher. What does this setting actually do and which one should I be using?

This setting controls which analog output on the back of the unit is active. It's either speaker outs, rca outs or both. I assume the volume is higher in line out mode because the voltage isn't split between two outputs.

 

[simperinsamperi]

This setting controls which analog output on the back of the unit is active. It's either speaker outs, rca outs or both. I assume the volume is higher in line out mode because the voltage isn't split between two outputs.

Thanks for the reply. The only output that I'm using on the back of the X7 is the RCA line-out to the other amp, so I suppose the "line-out" is the best option to use here? I still find it curious that there's a difference in volume between those two settings.

 

[raband]

Has your other amp got a digital input?

 

[simperinsamperi]

Nope, just RCA and XLR (Arcam rHead).

 

[raband]

Am tipping line out is the one you want

"Line out" volume to the next amp in the line.

Does the volume dial on the X7 change the input when it's set to "line out"?

Does it change the volume when it's "amp and line out"?

 

[simperinsamperi]

Yeah that's what I'm thinking too. The volume dial stays the same, everything just gets louder with "Line out" as opposed to "Line + Amplifier Out"

 

[Onik]

whats the best OP-AMPS(non discrete) setup for X7?

 

[Yethal]

whats the best OP-AMPS(non discrete) setup for X7?

SparkosLabs SS3601 and 3602

 

[Onik]

SparkosLabs SS3601 and 3602

I mean non Discrete designs, what's the best IC OP AMPS for x7?

I tried SS3601 in buffer with LME49720HA in I/V and I found it sounds clean, but the high is bit harsh and gets boring after few hours listening, also gives ear fatigue.

But with AD827SQ I\V,Signetics NE5534N in buffers( also used this setup on ZXR) it is more neutral and energetic and sounds real, but not as lively as bursons op amps.

 

[mbyrnes]

You need to do the full Sparkos swap. It destroys the Burson v5i full swap.

 

[Onik]

You need to do the full Sparkos swap. It destroys the Burson v5i full swap.

I find the Sparkos duals are overpriced compare to Bursons V6, and I asked sparkos to give me good offer as im going to review them, but he can't go lower than $50 for each+ $20 for shipping.

Luckily I got 2 used ss3601 for £40 on ebay,and imo they dont sound anything special while pairing with ic op amps.

I don't know what's so special in sparkos dual op amps.I wish I could try them and then buy them.