[IncredulousD]

I'm going to try uninstalling the unified and re-installin the original ASUS ones, then. I'll report back with results!

 

[FangJoker]

  I'm going to try uninstalling the unified and re-installin the original ASUS ones, then. I'll report back with results!

 
 
I hope it works but it sounds like an electronic noise issue.  Maybe you need to move the card into a different slot or maybe some cable is causing it to make noise.

 

[Kristijonas]

Hello, anyone tried Burson op-amps for Xonar or Sound Blasters? They look pretty cool.
http://www.partsconnexion.com/opamp_burson.html

 

[SolAr]![s]

It's look like some did:
http://www.bursonaudio.com/asus-xonar-stx-sound-card-upgraded-with-burson-opamps/#comment-71 

 

[Kristijonas]

Looks impressive... Would really like to hear more people tell of their own subjective experiences with the changes in the sound quality. 
I have a Sound Blaster ZXR and want to mod it, but it is so difficult to choose op-amps. Especially when there's 4 of them. I still don't understand why some people put different kind of op-amps into different slots... Why not just put the best/favorite into all four slots...

 

[skullmonkee]

Hi there
 
I recently purchased some LME49990 op amps, similar to these:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/320863638478?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
 
However, when ever they are in, the sound is extremely low.  I am 99.99% sure this is not caused by any settings on the computer, as i can put the stock op amps back in without changing a thing and the sound level becomes normal again.
 
I was hoping someone could give me some suggestions about why this is happening?  Is there some kind of extra trick to installing them?  Could they be dead or broken?  I find this hard to believe since i can hear sound (albeit barely).
 
Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[verde57]

Need a confirmation, Is the ST/STX still the king in computer audio or not?

 

[PurpleAngel]

  Need a confirmation, Is the ST/STX still the king in computer audio or not?

 
ST/STX is as good, audio quality wise, as any other main steam sound card.
Technically the SB-ZxR has a slightly better line-output.

 

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[verde57]

Most important factors to me for this category are  : DAC chip, clock(clocks), modding capabilities and also important background noise levels.
and that is why I'm saying ST/STX is the king.

 

[wasabi8tr]

Hi,
anybody know of any difference between the authentic MUSES1/MUSES2 ones and the fake ones?
Do they sound soundwise the same as the originals I mean not build quality wise ..
 
Are the fake ones even of NJR MUSES identical type or are they relabeled and disguised as other OPAMPS inside like some LME,NJM;HA Opamps instead?
 
What are the risks using fake Opamps? Can they damage the equipment?
 
I ordered some MUSES02 MUSES01 a week ago but only just noticed that they are retailing at higher prices on other sites.
I think they might be fake ones bc of the price.
 
I ordered them for the  ASUS Xonar Essence ST soundcard are there any OPAMP recommendations for this card?
And what to use as buffers? Some recommend the MUSES with the HA-5002 some say the OPA1611+LME49600 is the better combo.
 
Where should I insert the MUSES2 on the soundcard? Switch the LM4562NA with the MUSES?

 

[wasabi8tr]

http://i.imgur.com/ksNCykp.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/HlAcmJy.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/lFq7q3N.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/14qHmvM.jpg

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[wasabi8tr]

Whats the best Opamp combination out there?
 
Can someone explain me what I/V means? And what does Buffer mean?
 
Can I put for example a LME49720 in the buffer zone and I/V zone ?
 
Whats the difference between a J-FET and BI-Polar OPAMP?

 

[verde57]

I use 2 x LME49990 and OPA627AU in the buffer, and they can be switched either way
 
opamp can be single or dual per channel:
http://cimarrontechnology.com/audioupgradeadapters.aspx

 

[PurpleAngel]

  Whats the best Op-amp combination out there?
Can someone explain me what I/V means? And what does Buffer mean?
Can I put for example a LME49720 in the buffer zone and I/V zone ?
Whats the difference between a J-FET and BI-Polar OPAMP?

 
I use AD797BR op-amps ($17.99 each) in my Essence STX and I do like them.
It's cost me $54 for three AD797BR (soldered) op-amps for my STX.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/mod-1x-AD797BR-Dual-to-Mono-Op-amp-module-ultralow-noise-replace-a-dual-op-/261266640288?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cd4b48da0
The Essence ST (& STX) uses the 2 I/V slots for the headphone output, the line-output (RCAs) use all three op-amps (I/V & buffer)
The LM4652 op-amp used in the buffer is the same as the LME49720.
Replacing the the two JMC2114 op-amps in the I/V slots with LME49720 is very common
 
The LME49990 ($14.99 each) is a well liked op-amp for the Essence ST/STX
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DUAL-SOIC-LME49990-DIP8-ADAPTER-/201176398615?pt=US_Amplifier_Parts_Components&hash=item2ed70c3b17
 
The op-amps slots on the STX/ST are dual channel (DIP-8) and the AD797BR and LME49990 are single channel (SOIC) op-amps.
So two SOIC op-amps need to be soldered on to an adapter, for them to work with the DIP-8 slots on the ST/STX sound cards.