[roker]

I've been doing my research and this seemed like a really good fit . . . but . . . I can't find it anywhere!

I take it that it's out of production, but will they be making a new version or is this line done?

 

[az2123]

The X-Can V8P is the updated replacement.

 

[majid]

It's been discontinued for a few years now, but I have seen one with a X-PSUv3 on display at Music Lovers Audio in San Francisco.

 

[calvinjai]

Theres one for sale in the FS forum

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f42/fs...-x-psu-433181/

 

[john53]

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Originally Posted by roker /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've been doing my research and this seemed like a really good fit . . . but . . . I can't find it anywhere! I take it that it's out of production, but will they be making a new version or is this line done?

Try to find a place to audition the x can v8p.It's a pretty good amp,and it does a nice job driving the hd 600's(and many other headphones as i can see in some other threads).

 

[Thermionic Dude]

The bad news is, yes, the V3 is discontinued.

The good news is that the V3 was (is) one of the more popular and widely-distributed amps out there and is not at all rare on the used market.

I suppose it's possible that there are dealers out there who still have some "new" inventory. I would start by contacting Upscale Audio. They are a very large dealer who frequently have used/demo/show pieces available and are probably one of the largest MF dealers in the country; if they don't have one in stock, they might be able to locate one for you.

From what I have read, the V8 has very similar sound quality to the V3. Personally I would prefer (and own) the V3, mainly because the V8 is more expensive, has the USB DAC (I don't stream from a computer, and if I did, I would use a good outboard DAC anyway), and just looks frumpy (IMO). If you found a sweet deal on a V8, you probably cannot go wrong though.

If I were in your position, I would first call Upscale Audio. If they cannot help, then I would just try to be patient and keep an eye out for a good one (at a good price) on the used market. It's a great amp and works very well with all cans I have tried on it (HD650, DT-770 (80 omega), DT-150, HD280, and AH-D 700); I don't think you can go wrong!

 

[arteom]

There's one paired with the v3 power supply on audiogon right now, like has been said it's not too hard to find used units for a fair price.