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[NEW PRODUCT] ADL Furutech X1 - The iDevice DACs Coming Thick and Fast
Mar 11, 2013 at 5:05 AM Post #16 of 89
I've contacted Graeme Foley of Furutech (Tokyo) about the X1 and received this reply on the 7th March -
 
[size=10.5pt]"The X1 is expected to ship in May and will be available from our distributor in the UK . Retail pricing has yet to be set."[/size]
 
[size=10.5pt]Cheers,[/size]
 
[size=10.5pt]Andy. [/size]
 
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swimsonny said:
Well this is the UK precise from a distributor. It may well be different in the US as it was rumoured at 550 USD.
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Mar 11, 2013 at 8:09 AM Post #17 of 89
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smial1966 said:
I've contacted Graeme Foley of Furutech (Tokyo) about the X1 and received this reply on the 7th March -
 
[size=10.5pt]"The X1 is expected to ship in May and will be available from our distributor in the UK . Retail pricing has yet to be set."[/size]
 
[size=10.5pt]Cheers,[/size]
 
[size=10.5pt]Andy. [/size]
 
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The pricing i said was actually direct from SoundFowndations the UK distributor of ADL and Furutech!
 
http://www.soundfowndations.co.uk
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ajheadfi said:
Hope the review gear arrives soon.
 
The ADL iD30-PA is quite a nice cable too. I had a problematic one with pins not connecting well, but the replacement is all good. A shade better transparency over stock. Did the ADL Cruise you heard use ADL cables too?
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Yes the cables are of very high quality indeed, you should have seen the Rhodium Plated XLR cable on their headphones! I used teh Cruise with my Nexus 7 on a USB out so ADL make no cables for that so i used a iBasso Mini USB to Mini USB OTG cable.
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ajheadfi said:
Competitors to the X1 look to be, VentureCraft GO-DAP X, Sony PHA-1 and potentially Centrance HiFiM8 if it gets Apple licensing. Any others? 
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Fostex HP-P1, CLAS and V-Moda VAMP.
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northernavenger said:
Good thing they went for a more sane shape this time. I like my Stride and it works quite well as a stand when attached to my phone, but it's not exactly pocket friendly.
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Agree completley, the stride is silly and the cruise is even worse, it i just so oddly unusable.
 
Jun 12, 2013 at 3:47 PM Post #23 of 89
I have received a X1 and have been playing around with it. I really like the sound signature but i am finding it rather noisy. Hmmmm
 
With the Heaven VI and then some more snaps.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Jun 13, 2013 at 6:52 AM Post #25 of 89
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ajheadfi said:
Looks fine! I believe there were issues with noise that needed working on. How does it go with low impedance headphones?
 
They gave you a ADL iD30PA cable too?
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Yes that was the reason for a lot of delays and my model certainly still is effected by it. It is not the worst i have heard but present.
 
Another huge niggle is the lack of a true line out :L
 
and YES! :D
 
Jun 15, 2013 at 1:57 PM Post #27 of 89
So far i would say that is it is warm and smooth with some real power to the bass and a slightly subdued treble. It sounds really high quality for sure and moves details up very well from the iPhone 4 or Classic. However is noisy.
 
Jun 15, 2013 at 9:23 PM Post #28 of 89
Is the noise eliminated on 32 ohm and above drivers? 
 
This looks to be a tough challenge for ADL to crack, I hope it works out as the flexibility and form of the X1 looks impressive.
 
Jun 18, 2013 at 3:15 PM Post #29 of 89
Hi swimsonny,
 
Could you please do a full review on this monster(on paper at least)? I am interested how it would sound with my JH16 Pro,i was wondering if there will be any hiss or noise as well as volume/tonal imbalance with this amp? Really looking forward for your review,Thank you!
 
Jun 25, 2013 at 1:39 PM Post #30 of 89
Yes i will be for sure. I think i was a bit harsh with noise of this initially! No volume imbalance for sure.
 
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