[lltfdaniel]

I have to say this but, if your going to connect the xdsd to the computer, your going to need a usb type b cable to usb cable.

Why well they don't supply the cable you need to connect the xdsd to the computer.

A usb type b cable to be connected to a bog standard usb port on the computer which i think is usb type a yeah, so correct me if wrong.

The 3rd picture which is the one above, they supply that part included when you have the ifi xdsd device so all you need is a usb type b male cable to male usb type a i think, the bit connected to the xdsd you see in the 3rd picture which is a usb male(don't know the usb type name) to usb type b female which comes included with the ifi xdsd device.

Your going to have to use that part in the 3rd picture here, because a bog standard usb cable does not fit whatsoever.

I do mean that because i took a picture below and the left is the bit where you connect it to the ifi xdsd and the other bit on the right plugs perfectly into a usb port on the computer.

They are both different in size so if you hope that this is a bog standard usb type a cable think again which is why i am giving you a heads up if you are thinking about buying the ifi xdsd.

The big usb male connector on the left on the picture above, fits perfectly into the ifi xdsd and if you attempt to put the usb cable on the right which fits into a usb socket perfectly on the computer will not fit the socket on the ifi xdsd so i am afraid your going to have to be forced to use this cable/adaptor.

So yea your going to need a usb type b male cable to male usb type a cable.

I know i have repeated my self numerous times but i could not stress this enough.

Dan.

 

[Rozzko]

Meze 99 Classics appreciate a brighter / colder / more vivid source above dynamics or smoothness.

I'd recommend going with something like Burson Play, iFi xDSD, iFi iDSD Micro BL, or FiiO Q5 in general

NextDrive SpectraX may also do a really good job

I can't recommend something higher than 500 USD in terms of price, otherwise, I'd recommend sticking with a high-end Player like DX200, FiiO X7mkii, or Opus #2 / #3.

Hope this helps!

1) does EQ in this review you think is the best for meze 99? https://www.audiophile-heaven.com/2017/04/meze-99-classics.html

because your wrote few post next her on Head fi a little different EQ - 125 -7
and in your reviev 125 was 0 dB

2) in your review what type of pads on meze 99 do you have? Third pads(biggest) or first (smallest) ?

Thanks

 

[Rozzko]

I have to say this but, if your going to connect the xdsd to the computer, your going to need a usb type b cable to usb cable.

Why well they don't supply the cable you need to connect the xdsd to the computer.

A usb type b cable to be connected to a bog standard usb port on the computer which i think is usb type a yeah, so correct me if wrong.

The 3rd picture which is the one above, they supply that part included when you have the ifi xdsd device so all you need is a usb type b male cable to male usb type a i think, the bit connected to the xdsd you see in the 3rd picture which is a usb male(don't know the usb type name) to usb type b female which comes included with the ifi xdsd device.

Your going to have to use that part in the 3rd picture here, because a bog standard usb cable does not fit whatsoever.

I do mean that because i took a picture below and the left is the bit where you connect it to the ifi xdsd and the other bit on the right plugs perfectly into a usb port on the computer.

They are both different in size so if you hope that this is a bog standard usb type a cable think again which is why i am giving you a heads up if you are thinking about buying the ifi xdsd.

The big usb male connector on the left on the picture above, fits perfectly into the ifi xdsd and if you attempt to put the usb cable on the right which fits into a usb socket perfectly on the computer will not fit the socket on the ifi xdsd so i am afraid your going to have to be forced to use this cable/adaptor.

So yea your going to need a usb type b male cable to male usb type a cable.

I know i have repeated my self numerous times but i could not stress this enough.

Dan.

Thanks, very helpful

 

[lltfdaniel]

Thanks, very helpful

Yes, i was going to tell you about getting a usb type b male cable to usb type a male cable.

You will need this cable otherwise you cannot connect the ifi xdsd to the computer.

Dan.

 

[Bansaku]

Yes the person who recommended the ifi Xdsd for the meze classic 99 had it right and i doubted that before i had the ifi xdsd.

Dan.

I believe that was me.

I just had a 3 hour listening stint last night with the xDSD and 99 Classics. Such a wonderful pairing!

 

[lltfdaniel]

I believe that was me.

I just had a 3 hour listening stint last night with the xDSD and 99 Classics. Such a wonderful pairing!

Thanks for recommending it, because i personally think they are a very nice match.



Driven with authority is the best i can put it.

edit,

Yeah i did go on about the xcan but it did not support pc audio so i went with xDSD but yeah, Bansaku recommended the xDSD to begin with and then i think if i can remember ifi chat then appeared on this thread and then i investigated as well as a chap representing ifi on this thread gave a beer salut.

Overall despite this xDSD costing £400 i am satisfied with the purchase and don't regret it.

My Russian friend Rozzko will be getting a xDSD next month and he also has to get a usb type b to a male to male cable.

Dan.

 

[cucumber]

I correctly understand that xDSD powered by a built-in battery? And you need to constantly recharge it? That is, you can not just plug in the plug and forget?

 

[lltfdaniel]

I correctly understand that xDSD powered by a built-in battery? And you need to constantly recharge it? That is, you can not just plug in the plug and forget?

Both i think, you have to plug in to charge it and also you can plug it in and forget.

By plugging in and forgetting the battery will remain at 100% i think as well as powering the device, also you have to manually switch the device off because when you shut down your computer the device remains switched on.

Unless i am mistaken but that is what i honestly think about your inquiry.

Also the device seems to not get power from the connected usb type b cable thingy, you have to plug in the power usb port because i found out my device ran out of battery power so yeah when connected to my computer via usb type b so you know what i am on about hopefully.

Yea hopefully so now you know why i have 2 usb cables connected to my ifi xDSD because of the power issue as stated in the above paragraph as well as my picture here >

As you can see 2 connectors are connected to my ifi xdsd because of the power issue so yeah.

The power cable is the little one on the bottom right of the picture where it say's 5 v on the device.

This picture below is a bit more clearer so yeah.

Yep i literally just found out my device ran out of power and i thought the usb type b cable connection would supply power, but no i tried many times to power on the device but it refused to turn on, so had to connect the power cable to it and works again.

Maybe that is why they call it the data cable which means not to supply power to the device and i think ifi have stated that you cannot receive power with this connection so yeah..because you can connect your phone via this connection and ifi stated it will not draw power from your phone.

According to the xDSD manual this seems to be the case.

9. USB Input Type A For mobile devices, one must use the correct Apple (Lightning-toUSB Adapter) or Android (USB OTG) cable (both not included) to connect directly to the xDSD. Ordinary 'charging' cables cannot be used. For connection to a computer, use the enclosed USB3.0 cable for a superior connection (over USB2.0).

https://c4w4s3k2.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/xDSD_Manual.pdf

11. Micro USB charge por The micro USB port is ONLY for charging (it does not perform any other function). When the xDSD is off and a 5V USB power supply is detected, the LED will change colour to show the various states of charge (see next section). We advise to charge the xDSD switched off. It is possible to charge the xDSD and listen to music at the same time, but it may take longer to be fully-charged, depending on volume level and headphones used. Further, if the most demanding headphones are used, the battery may take even longer to fully-charge. The xDSD may be slightly warm to touch when it is simultaneously in use and being charged.

Dan.

 

[Dobrescu George]

1) does EQ in this review you think is the best for meze 99? https://www.audiophile-heaven.com/2017/04/meze-99-classics.html

because your wrote few post next her on Head fi a little different EQ - 125 -7
and in your reviev 125 was 0 dB

2) in your review what type of pads on meze 99 do you have? Third pads(biggest) or first (smallest) ?

Thanks

Hi there.

Go with both, see which works better for you

I'd recommend the -7 at 125, if you have an older Meze 99C, and leave the 125 Hz the same if you purchased them more recently.

I had the deepest pads as far as I can tell, those sounded the worst as well, at least from testing a more recent 99C which didn't need the EQ I made nowhere near as badly

 

[Lurk650]

How about taking the xDSD talk back to PMs or a dedicated thread, off topic here

 

[Thenewbie76]

How do this sound for gaming ? Do they offer a wide soundstage good enough for gaming .not crazy wide like hd800

 

[Rozzko]

How do this sound for gaming ? Do they offer a wide soundstage good enough for gaming .not crazy wide like hd800

Yes, for closed back headphones they give very nice soundstage in games. Not so good like open cans like fidelio X2 ,but nice. They fit games and movies

 

[Thenewbie76]

Yes, for closed back headphones they give very nice soundstage in games. Not so good like open cans like fidelio X2 ,but nice. They fit games and movies

That's good to know

 

[lltfdaniel]

How do this sound for gaming ? Do they offer a wide soundstage good enough for gaming .not crazy wide like hd800

Anyways back on topic,

For me the meze classic 99 headphones have enough sound stage when i mean that it is not the smallest or largest sound stage somewhere in between..

I actually prefer the sound stage of the meze 99 classics because all i want is positioning cues and the meze classic 99 for me delivers here and i don't want to mention my gear but yeah.

What i think is that is that it will be a good start if you choose the meze classic 99's if your after a better sound that is,

All in all the sound stage for me is satisfactory.

My 2 pence/cents,

Edit

Regarding positioning cues it is easy enough for me to tell if the sound is in front or on the left or right or behind maybe above or below varying on the binaural limits.

I mean it is easier to know if it is in front or behind left or right or above you or below you, like with this recording below.



That is about it regarding the limitations of binaural recording or techniques like 3d sound and the like or virtual 7.1 all of this stuff.

Varying what binaural technology you use to improve positioning cues you see.

This thread is handy though > https://www.head-fi.org/threads/mad...0-25-2018-creative-aurvana-trio-added.534479/

edit

I know i go on but i want to be helpful as possible as well as saving the person the time to go through tens or hundreds of posts, so yea this has gone off topic at the end of my post here.

There will be people who care or do not care but i apologise, my passion gets in the way.

Either way this can be irrelevant.

Dan.

 

[SonyFan121]

My opinion on binaural audio is that it sounds similar on all headphones. Don't get me wrong it's very good though. I used to own Meze 88 Classics and binaural audio sounded good with that headphone, if a little distant due to the very wide soundstage. I would like to try the Meze 99 Classics one day. Based on what i've read, I think they will sound similar to the 88 Classics.