New Practical Devices XM6 Amp/DAC (The Complete Review)

[estreeter]

I thought Karate Kid was an all-time classic !
 
(I actually dredged it up from an episode of Family Guy - Seth MacFarlane ruthlessly mines the oldies)

 

[Armaegis]

 
This is what you and I remember... the classic...

 
 
But this is what most people think now... uh...

 

[SoulSyde]

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@ estreeter - Remember that you probably need to be at least in your 30's to even get that reference

I'm well over 30, but the reference was just lame.

 

[sling5s]

how does the xm6 compare to dacport?  
 
thanks

 

[mark2410]

anyone done an XM6 v a D12 yet?

 

[mark2410]

anyone?

 

[Splungeworthy]

It's odd how the activity on this thread has dropped off so dramatically.  This amp, along with the XM5, seem to be incredibly well featured for the money.  

 

[metalsonata]

We're all too busy listening to our XM6s to actually talk or write about them. ^^
 
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It's odd how the activity on this thread has dropped off so dramatically.  This amp, along with the XM5, seem to be incredibly well featured for the money.  

 

 

[ultrarider]

Almost a year in and I'm still enjoying my XM6. I've also recently picked up an AUX cable from Moon-Audio (Thanks Drew!) and the already versatile XM6 has become even more so. 

 

[metalsonata]

I've managed to completely forget about the AUX on the XM6. I should look into that again.

 

[Del Griffith]

A little off current topic...but I thought I would ask here before posting a new thread. Has anyone heard of any reason why James would not be replying to emails etc. I have been a long time PD customer..and never had him take more than a few days to reply. I am having an issue with the wheel on the back of the Xm6 that advances, pauses etc when using as a dac. It seems to be stuck in and doesn't work. I have never used the dac..I bought the xm6 for the other features and was planning on selling it due to no more need for it. Well I discovered the problem when checking it over before listing. I emailed James 4 weeks ago..and again a week ago to no success. Just wondering if anyone knows anything. I know they can take awhile sometimes...but never more than a few days for me in the past as stated earlier. Thanks...

 

[ultrarider]

I emailed PD about a month ago with a question. No response.

 

[mark2410]

ditto

 

[Del Griffith]

Thanks both of you for the reply...I will have to stand by with hopes that they will get with me soon I guess. I just bought a p-51 Mustang about 3 weeks ago that fits my current setup so well. Want to try to recoupe some of the $ of my XM6 by selling it here to help pay for the P-51. Always had great service from PD...just waiting...

 

[NorthernAvengeR]

The XM6 is currently on the top of my list. I'm looking for a amp/dac combo unit and the XM6 looks exciting. I'm having a hard time deciding between it and ibasso's offerings. A little disappointing that DAC only handles 16-bit and upscales it, but I guess there aren't many portable amp/dacs that manage 24/96 other than dacport etc. which wouldn't suit my use with it being usb powered.
 
If the XM6 had optical/spdif and a 24/96 capable receiver I would buy it in a heartbeat, although if there is a lack of communication from PD, that is a little bit worrying. 
 
Basically I'm looking for a portable amp/dac that could get the most out of my Starkey SA-43 CIEMs and my Galaxy Note(softmodded to accept usb audio) now that I've rebuilt my library with 24-bit files.
 
Is there a XM7 on the horizon?