[Mark-sf]

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Yeah, I'll try that out. It must be the DAC drawing power from the USB too cos when I use the XM6 as just an amp it doesn't get hot at all.

Yes, that is my experience as well. It is drawing USB current even when used with its external power supply. Mine also stays cold when only used as an amp.

 

[fuzzy1969]

The DAC stage will draw power from the phone, only the apex glacier has the feature the be switched into a self powered DAC mode (that I know of) but it shouldn't be much of a current draw as anything over 96ma the s3 won't enumerate/recognise the device, my PCstep DAC stage draws power from the phone, my XM6 only gets slightly warm when driving the 300ohm hd650s so there's something odd going on. edit does get hot running it from the computer?

 

[fuzzy1969]

deleted-duplicate post, the mobile version of head-fi bugs out sometimes.

 

[fuzzy1969]

deleted-duplicate post, the mobile version of head-fi bugs out sometimes.

 

[JoeDoe]

Does anyone on this thread have experience with the XM6 and Leckerton either UHA 4 or 6? Those are the two I'm stuck between and I'd love to hear some input!
 
Thanks in advance!

 

[jasonxff]

Does anyone here tried it with the JH16 Pros?????

 

[HK_sends]

Has anybody been able to contact James Forrest at Practical Devices recently? Cheers! -HK sends

 

[Mach3]

Anyone know how to get ASIO mode to work with the XM6 in Foobar? Mines running the WM8741 DAC.
 
Also, anyone had the chance to compare the 3 DAC chip WM8740, WM8741 and WM8742?

 

[Armaegis]

While not specifically with the XM6, I remember reading somewhere buried in the forums that a few people actually preferred the 8742 over the "better" 8741. 

 

[jasonxff]

If anyone ever thinking of letting the XM6 go,i am very very interested to buy.
By the way,did anyone ever tried it with sensitive low impedance iems? I mean with the 75ohms button off,is there any hiss or background noise present?

 

[Armaegis]

There was one just up on the sale forums not too long ago. I think there were a lot of extras offered with it too.

 

[Mark-sf]

I use mine with Triple-Fi 10ei's without the 75ohms engaged and there is no noise or hiss.  The same is true with my DT1350's and HD-700's bot of which are quite efficient.  Its a great portable DAC/Amp.

 

[Mach3]

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While not specifically with the XM6, I remember reading somewhere buried in the forums that a few people actually preferred the 8742 over the "better" 8741. 

Thanks for the info, I can always buy the WM8742 (Mouser $16.80) and solder it in. WM8740, WM8742 and WM8741 all share the same pin out.

 

[detectiveki]

After reading this review, i have a great interest in XM6 and it is definitely would be my first amp/dac.
As I am a beginner, can anyone tell me the difference between three DAC chips and also the addtitional options on AD8397 DoubleCat, AD8610 set of two and AD8065 set of two

 

[Pingfloid]

  I would also try a different USB cable. I found when using the short one delivered with my XM6 that it caused the unit to heat up to the level you are experiencing. After I changed cables, it only ever gets slightly warm.  

 
Mine also gets slightly warm when it is connected to the USB, even when the XM6 is switched off.
 
I guess that it means that some component inside the XM6 gets hot when receiving power from the USB cord, because I have it plugged to the computer USB for days (without using it) and it doesn't drawn the battery while it is warm for so long.