[Sam21]

it doesn't switch to headphone mode when I click it, its stuck in speaker mode.

 

[raband]

How does it act when it's not plugged into the computer (work out if it's the X7 unit or the PC that's causing it)?
 
Reinstall drivers and firmware and control panel?

 

[Sam21]

Now I realize it is stuck in speaker mode with or without headphones plugged in. Maybe it is a driver problem, I shall reinstall it and see. The firmware though is up to date and wont reinstall.

 

[Sam21]

the problem is resolved after reinstalling the driver. Before the reinstall the X7 wouldn't make that ticking sound just after I turn it on, but now it does and I keep my headphones in without any problems...Wish I knew what that ticking sound is.

 

[Sam21]

I like this device, It can drive my T50RP mk3's flawlessly. I am going to sell my other amp, X7's amp section can drive all the headphones I have.

 

[greenpsycho]

Yeah, same boat. For my purposes (and to my ear) the x7 outperformed my lyr2 by a fairly wide margin
 
btw, which other amp did you have?

 

[Sam21]

the Lake people G109S , more power than X7 but I am not going to need it as X7 can handle all my headphones. plus, I am buying a new gaming rig, so it has to go.

 

[taytehni]

Anyone has recommendations for a cheap 144w powersupply that is tested and working with the x7? 

 

[hi2chris]

I have posted an option in this exact thread for about $30, just do a search with my tag. have been using it for months now with no issue.

 

[kellte2]

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[Mad Lust Envy]

the problem is resolved after reinstalling the driver. Before the reinstall the X7 wouldn't make that ticking sound just after I turn it on, but now it does and I keep my headphones in without any problems...Wish I knew what that ticking sound is.

Ticking sound is when it changes from speaker to headphone mode. It's normal.

 

[bigbeard]

Does anyone here have an idea of how well will the KEF LS50 pair with an X7?

 

[kellte2]

Edited to reflect answer to question was discovered through fooling with settings. My apologies. Loving this as a DAC and PS4 DSP. One of my favorite audio purchases ever.

 

[Andi-C]

Does anyone here have an idea of how well will the KEF LS50 pair with an X7?

I have a pair of kef Q15 10-100w 6ohm (no match to the LS50) with the standard X7 & the results are a neutral sound. No harsh tops & the MIDs are there. Lower end could be better but that's down to the Q15 driver.

 

[shuto77]

Is anyone using the new ELAC Debut speakers from Andrew Jones, designer of Pioneer's excellent budget speakers? With the X7?