[Whitigir]

Live conversion to dsd is for convenience. It will not out perform a proper offline conversion. But why would you want live conversion in a DAP? These players are not Sony devices. Even Sony, only DMP is doing it.

 

[alan_g]

Still enjoying the music

 

[gordec]

Anyone in the Bay Area knows how to do the ex mod for Amp8? I heard this mod is not for the faint-hearted.

 

[Shawnb]

I wish I could hear an EX modded AMP8 and compared it to the modded one I bought.

 

[Galactician]

Anyone in the Bay Area knows how to do the ex mod for Amp8? I heard this mod is not for the faint-hearted.

Seems like someone (not it) could make a real killing on aftermarket modding for DX220 users.

I too am very curious about this mod and willing to fork out for expertise. In the Seattle area.

 

[singleended5863]

Anyone in the Bay Area knows how to do the ex mod for Amp8? I heard this mod is not for the faint-hearted.

I wish I could hear an EX modded AMP8 and compared it to the modded one I bought.

The mod EX is not that hard if you have skills and carefulness based on @Whitigir suggestions. Besides you also have enough tools to do the job.

 

[gordec]

The mod EX is not that hard if you have skills and carefulness based on @Whitigir suggestions. Besides you also have enough tools to do the job.

I asked him if someone like me who has never touched a solderer can pull it off. He said probably not. I trust Vince as he is quite experienced. That being said, I don't mind trying it, worst case I'm out $250. I'm just glad my DX220 is already ex modded. The ex mod on the main DAP is suppose to make the biggest difference.

 

[jamato8]

I asked him if someone like me who has never touched a solderer can pull it off. He said probably not. I trust Vince as he is quite experienced. That being said, I don't mind trying it, worst case I'm out $250. I'm just glad my DX220 is already ex modded. The ex mod on the main DAP is suppose to make the biggest difference.

If you do not have experience soldering, I would not start on this. I have soldered for many, many years and this would not be what I would start on. For one, you have to desolder form the PCB, have the right type of tips and skill.

 

[Shawnb]

Seems like someone (not it) could make a real killing on aftermarket modding for DX220 users.

I too am very curious about this mod and willing to fork out for expertise. In the Seattle area.

fidelizer already offers this service, along with modding a few other devices. I’m surprised more don’t

 

[gordec]

fidelizer already offers this service, along with modding a few other devices. I’m surprised more don’t

They are in Thailand right? It's just a hassle mail it there to get it done.

 

[Shawnb]

They are in Thailand right? It's just a hassle mail it there to get it done.

Yeah that’s the main hassle. Shipping would be atrocious

 

[MaxD]

I asked him if someone like me who has never touched a solderer can pull it off. He said probably not. I trust Vince as he is quite experienced. That being said, I don't mind trying it, worst case I'm out $250. I'm just glad my DX220 is already ex modded. The ex mod on the main DAP is suppose to make the biggest difference.

Its all your Fault! ... , the constant chat about this mod has now gone and got me curious too. I used to work in component level repair of computers back in the 80's and build racing Quad copters these days for fun, so I guess my soldering skills should cut it. Just ordered all the caps and tape from Mouser, I have some SS-47 and the tools, Also found Advanced MP3 Players had an AMP8 open box with £50 off . So my total cost should be no more than a new AMP8.

In going to stage the build and get impressions at each change to see how this mod improves the sound.

I kept resisting but you made me do it !!! ...

 

[jamato8]

Its all your Fault! ... , the constant chat about this mod has now gone and got me curious too. I used to work in component level repair of computers back in the 80's and build racing Quad copters these days for fun, so I guess my soldering skills should cut it. Just ordered all the caps and tape from Mouser, I have some SS-47 and the tools, Also found Advanced MP3 Players had an AMP8 open box with £50 off . So my total cost should be no more than a new AMP8.

In going to stage the build and get impressions at each change to see how this mod improves the sound.

I kept resisting but you made me do it !!! ...

Just take your time and be careful of the traces, as you can lift them. I did one and ran a wire to replace the trace. The AMP8EX is superb sounding. Like a desktop amp, but a really good one, big, open, transparent and dynamic. Lots of fun!

 

[singleended5863]

Just take your time and be careful of the traces, as you can lift them. I did one and ran a wire to replace the trace. The AMP8EX is superb sounding. Like a desktop amp, but a really good one, big, open, transparent and dynamic. Lots of fun!

I killed my amp8 once by lifting the pads but Vince showed that I blew away the 2 tiny resistors too. So I did give up for awhile but will try another one.

 

[MaxD]

Just take your time and be careful of the traces, as you can lift them. I did one and ran a wire to replace the trace.

Will do, Honestly it sounds fun. Im Loving both the AMP9 and the AMP1mk2 so this make sence as my next step.