Yep, I know what you mean. I had the Mustang for over two years also and hate to let it go. I was going to keep it but just having to many amps around. Predator, SR71a, Mustang, Protector, all gone now in the last few months but they are all great amps and worth keeping. Thanks again, HK_Received
Yep, I know what you mean. I had the Mustang for over two years also and hate to let it go. I was going to keep it but just having to many amps around. Predator, SR71a, Mustang, Protector, all gone now in the last few months but they are all great amps and worth keeping. Thanks again, HK_Received
I just got mine today. I've been listening to it for a few hours so far and I'm really liking it.
The crossfeed is great. Its stronger than on my Total Bithead. The XM6 moves the soundstage more forward while the Bithead's is almost unnoticeable on a lot of modern rock/pop without much too far out to the sides. Either is enough to keep me from getting a headache over long listening sessions, which is what I really need it for, though I prefer what the XM6s does for the imaging and placement. Its still a lot more subtle than a full blown HRTF algorithm, but I like it a lot so far. I haven't played with the bass/treble boosts much except to verify that they work.
It does have too much gain to use my SE530s (119dB/mW) from the DAC input without using digital volume control on the computer but I expected that from the specs. The background hiss with the SE530s is pretty quiet and its dead silent if with the 75 ohm button engaged. It doesn't seem to screw with the crossover or anything but I'll have to check it out with some pink noise and my SPL meter to be sure.
The other pair of 'phones I've tried it with so far are my modded T50RPs and they sound great as well. I'm not sure I want to start making grand sweeping statements about SQ, but so far it seems exceptionally clear and well extended. I'll have to do some level matched A/B tests before making any more pronouncements.
Also the adjustable crossfeed is great when I'm listening crapilly recorded lectures on youtube. A disturbing number only have sound on one channel but with the XM6 I can mix it mono. Problem solved!
Got mine a month or so ago. Same Monday ship email..I'm in Michigan U.S....had it by Friday or Saturday same week. Hopefully you will have the same luck. Liking mine a whole lot..not using the dac at all yet just with my ipod touch..lovin the combo with my w4. Good luck.
Hmm - my mileage had better NOT vary, or I will be throwing money away on the XM5
Seriously, I have no immediate need for a USB DAC beyond my MSII - the XM5 makes a lot of sense. I am normally wary of 'Bass Boost' on an amp, but from all reports it has been very well implemented on the XM5/XM6.
Hmm - my mileage had better NOT vary, or I will be throwing money away on the XM5
Seriously, I have no immediate need for a USB DAC beyond my MSII - the XM5 makes a lot of sense. I am normally wary of 'Bass Boost' on an amp, but from all reports it has been very well implemented on the XM5/XM6.
Dont sweat it - after realising that the ($140 delivered..) E9 is better than any of the portable amps I have owned, its all diminishing returns from here on. Ah, the humanity
Excellent - great to get feedback from someone who isnt trying to drive the HiFiMan orthos from a portable amp. As much as I hate to admit it, Jude's video review did get me thinking about the PD amps.
Is the amp section in the XM5/XM6 identical to the XM4 ? I didnt think that was the case. Skylab didnt seem too impressed with the XM4 - happy to hear from others on this.
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