Luxsin X9 Desktop DAC & Headphone Amplifier Official Released !

[technobear]

This device still has one major shortcoming in order to be the all-rounder and one-and-only that it could be. It lacks an essential feature that the RME ADI2-DAC has had for a decade or more now.

Many people looking at this device are going to want to use it for headphones and speakers. The device can indeed be used for both but it is riduclously complicated to switch between the two because of the sheer number of settings that would need to be changed every time - tone, balance, crossfeed, EQ, volume. The RME remembers a complete set of settings for each of the three output modes and applies them automatically when one of the three outputs is selected.

I would really like to see the @Luxsin X9 do this.

Also, the number of swipes and taps to get to the tone controls is too many. A shortcut is needed there.

 

[mrk]

This device still has one major shortcoming in order to be the all-rounder and one-and-only that it could be. It lacks an essential feature that the RME ADI2-DAC has had for a decade or more now.

Many people looking at this device are going to want to use it for headphones and speakers. The device can indeed be used for both but it is riduclously complicated to switch between the two because of the sheer number of settings that would need to be changed every time - tone, balance, crossfeed, EQ, volume. The RME remembers a complete set of settings for each of the three output modes and applies them automatically when one of the three outputs is selected.

I would really like to see the @Luxsin X9 do this.

Also, the number of swipes and taps to get to the tone controls is too many. A shortcut is needed there.

Yes settings memory per output is something I talk about in my review. There are only 3 outputs so this should not take up too much memory either to work how we are talking?

 

[LarsNL]

This device still has one major shortcoming in order to be the all-rounder and one-and-only that it could be. It lacks an essential feature that the RME ADI2-DAC has had for a decade or more now.

Many people looking at this device are going to want to use it for headphones and speakers. The device can indeed be used for both but it is riduclously complicated to switch between the two because of the sheer number of settings that would need to be changed every time - tone, balance, crossfeed, EQ, volume. The RME remembers a complete set of settings for each of the three output modes and applies them automatically when one of the three outputs is selected.

I would really like to see the @Luxsin X9 do this.

Also, the number of swipes and taps to get to the tone controls is too many. A shortcut is needed there.

Luxsin should have a look at the JDS Labs Element IV (which I currently have, but might upgrade to the X9). Just with a push on the volume knob, you switch between headphone output and RCA output (desktop speakers with build in amp).

 

[Luxsin]

This device still has one major shortcoming in order to be the all-rounder and one-and-only that it could be. It lacks an essential feature that the RME ADI2-DAC has had for a decade or more now.

Many people looking at this device are going to want to use it for headphones and speakers. The device can indeed be used for both but it is riduclously complicated to switch between the two because of the sheer number of settings that would need to be changed every time - tone, balance, crossfeed, EQ, volume. The RME remembers a complete set of settings for each of the three output modes and applies them automatically when one of the three outputs is selected.

I would really like to see the @Luxsin X9 do this.

Also, the number of swipes and taps to get to the tone controls is too many. A shortcut is needed there.

We will review this request

 

[lowrider007]

I was originally planning to wait for the ASR test results, as that would be more convincing.
However, it seems Amir has been quite busy, it’s been three weeks and the X9 still hasn’t been measured.
Below is the “engine size” information you are looking for.

nice, thanks!, will be interesting to see ASR results also! I think I'll grab one to have a play around with and compare with my other gear.

 

[Luxsin]

Updated the main page with the U.S. market pricing set at $1,099

 

[xenithon]

Would be interested to see how this fares against higher priced / higher end all-in-ones from the likes of Ferrum, Violectric, Questyle, iFi etc.

 

[Cecala]

Is Black an option and if not, is the colour shown silver or a tone of grey.
What amp topology does it use?
I have to say this thing looks incredible.

 

[mrk]

My subjective take published yesterday

https://www.neowin.net/reviews/revi...of-high-end-dac-and-headphones-amplification/

 

[Luxsin]

Is Black an option and if not, is the colour shown silver or a tone of grey.
What amp topology does it use?
I have to say this thing looks incredible.

Only silver for now.
For AMP, we use OPA1612 and TPA6120A2.

 

[CJ200]

@Luxsin, any plans to make the X9 available in Japan?

 

[MisterDoItNice]

I recently purchased a K17 and DX9 but I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on the X9 developments. Very intriguing product for sure. I would need it in black though.

 

[Hawley]

My subjective take published yesterday

https://www.neowin.net/reviews/revi...of-high-end-dac-and-headphones-amplification/

Great review and a very nice setup you have!

 

[mrk]

Thanks!

@Luxsin could I make a feature request? When turning off the LCD display only, for example when I am watching something and want no distractions at all, the volume dial LED pulses, normally this is fine as it's subtle but there should be an option to tell it to not pulse at all if you don't want it for a completely clean look

Also on the graphical EQ visualisation the format and sample rate doe not show up top whereas the other meters show it.

 

[Nomax]

Would be interested to see how this fares against higher priced / higher end all-in-ones from the likes of Ferrum, Violectric, Questyle, iFi etc.

Unfortunately, that's my job.... to find out how good the amp/dac section really is

NOMAX

PS.lol