[Yethal]

I'm willing to. Just tell me what I need to buy, then I'll test it. 

Sparkos Labs ss3602. You'll be satisfied.

 

[Corydoras]

How does Sparkos stack against Burson V5?
 
Anyone able to share your opinions?
 
i am looking forward to buy Burson Single V5.
 
Thanks in advance!

 

[eltorrete]

I think the burson v5 not fit into the X7

 

[Yethal]

Neither Burson nor Dexxa are small enough to fit inside the X7.

 

[Ezeru]

There's the smaller burson v5i

 

[Yethal]

There's the smaller burson v5i

Not going to fit either.

 

[Mentis]

I am as soon as I have money to spare.

I'll wait til you get your hands on it before I make the purchase.  Don't want to plunge on the 3601 then find out 3602 also fits perfectly and sound superior to 3601  Until then, I'll rock my OPA827's.  Thanks guys!

 

[Yethal]

  I'll wait til you get your hands on it before I make the purchase.  Don't want to plunge on the 3601 then find out 3602 also fits perfectly and sound superior to 3601  Until then, I'll rock my OPA827's.  Thanks guys!

They aren't mutually exclusive. SS3602 are used on the I/V conversion stage and the SS3601 on the differential to single ended stage. They can be used together.

 

[kellte2]

They aren't mutually exclusive. SS3602 are used on the I/V conversion stage and the SS3601 on the differential to single ended stage. They can be used together.

First post seems to indicate that the stock I/V op amp does more than a capable job against SOME competition (though the SS3602 was not tested). The SS3601 offers a considerable SQ improvement for half the cost of the SS3602. I'm sure, paired together, you would have ideal results, but it seems like the stock I/V op amp is sufficient (read: probably insufficient to us on Head-Fi).

 

[Yethal]

They are pricy, I definitely agree on that. But despite the X7s flaws I consider it an overall great device. Versatile and great sounding.
I'd have to spend a considerable amount of money in order to achieve the same degree of functionality and SQ using separate devices. That's why I don't want to get rid of the X7, it fits my life too much.
However it seems that I've been hanging around on Head-Fi for long enough that I may have caught a disease known as "upgraditis". Even though I enjoy the way my setup sounds I am not 100% satisfied with it and always look for an improvement.
So now we have a conflict. On one hand, I want to keep the X7 as a core part of my setup. On the other hand, I want better sound. The only way to bring these two ideas together is by replacing the op-amps. Which is why I don't mind the SS3602 being so expensive. I'm going to buy them anyway. And I'll be damn happy about it.

 

[Mentis]

 
They aren't mutually exclusive. SS3602 are used on the I/V conversion stage and the SS3601 on the differential to single ended stage. They can be used together.

That's... even more pricey...

 

[Fegefeuer]

  They are pricy, I definitely agree on that. But despite the X7s flaws I consider it an overall great device. Versatile and great sounding.
I'd have to spend a considerable amount of money in order to achieve the same degree of functionality and SQ using separate devices. That's why I don't want to get rid of the X7, it fits my life too much.
However it seems that I've been hanging around on Head-Fi for long enough that I may have caught a disease known as "upgraditis". Even though I enjoy the way my setup sounds I am not 100% satisfied with it and always look for an improvement.
So now we have a conflict. On one hand, I want to keep the X7 as a core part of my setup. On the other hand, I want better sound. The only way to bring these two ideas together is by replacing the op-amps. Which is why I don't mind the SS3602 being so expensive. I'm going to buy them anyway. And I'll be damn happy about it.

 
That's a good way. A remarkably better setup costs a lot more. Plus a new headphone anyway. Imo that Shure is right there with the X7. No need to go higher. 

 

[Sam21]

A new driver with new UI was supposed to be released...what happened to that ?

 

[jincuteguy]

  They are pricy, I definitely agree on that. But despite the X7s flaws I consider it an overall great device. Versatile and great sounding.
I'd have to spend a considerable amount of money in order to achieve the same degree of functionality and SQ using separate devices. That's why I don't want to get rid of the X7, it fits my life too much.
However it seems that I've been hanging around on Head-Fi for long enough that I may have caught a disease known as "upgraditis". Even though I enjoy the way my setup sounds I am not 100% satisfied with it and always look for an improvement.
So now we have a conflict. On one hand, I want to keep the X7 as a core part of my setup. On the other hand, I want better sound. The only way to bring these two ideas together is by replacing the op-amps. Which is why I don't mind the SS3602 being so expensive. I'm going to buy them anyway. And I'll be damn happy about it.

 
Hey man, so if you were going for a better setup and get rid of the X7, which DAC / Amp would you go for? Thx
 
Also, when you bought the OP Amp, did u have to buy 2 x SS3601? that's $40 x 2 = $80.

 

[chroniX]

I was wondering if there are any high quality dynamic microphones that would work with the X7 if I were to use an XLR to 3.5mm cable? I think the X7 provides 5V phantom power from what I've read but I'm unsure if any dynamic mic exists that 5V would be sufficient for...