[ROBSCIX]

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Thanks. I love how LME49860 sound so which one EARTH or MOON should i choose?
 

Those discrete opamps are more "analog" so they will trim down the high end a bit so if you like that ultra detailed sound signature, they might not be the right choice for you.

 

[olegausany]

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Those discrete opamps are more "analog" so they will trim down the high end a bit so if you like that ultra detailed sound signature, they might not be the right choice for you.

Thanks a lot, but what about 49990? Are those way better than 49860 ?

 

[audiofreak81]

I think they are. But they are single so you need 2 per on an adapter.

 

[ROBSCIX]

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Thanks a lot, but what about 49990? Are those way better than 49860 ?

IIRC, they measure better for certain aspects.  You would have to hear them to decide if they sound better to you.

 

[olegausany]

Thanks but unfortunately they are single chanel so require soldering to an adapter so this not gonna work for me

 

[ROBSCIX]

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Thanks but unfortunately they are single chanel so require soldering to an adapter so this not gonna work for me

You will find that most of the audio opamps people use for upgrading audio components are either SOIC8 (surface mount), single channel or both. 

 

[MattTCG]

Silly question...I have a pair of d2000's hooked up to the headphone port of my stx. Sound great btw. I have a pair of hd598's on the way and want to be able to switch easily between the two for different types of music. Can I use the line out port for the second pair of phones and just switch in the xonar control panel and not have to physically switch?
 
I thought I read somewhere that the line out might even be better...not sure.
 
 
thanks...

 

[rroseperry]

Why not just use the front headphone panel outlet for one and the back for the other?

 

[olegausany]

I do know this that's why i skipped all those which require soldering but tried those which don't so for me 49860 as I/V and i forgot which one as a buffer (did it more than a year ago) sound best but i was curious if 49990 are worth buying from eBay already presoldered especially since Audioo-GD ones are more expensive plus not so cheap and quick shipping so u can't just get EARTH and MOON try them and return if you don't like them

 

[MattTCG]

I didn't even connect the front panel. I read somewhere that it was a noisy connection. I have a Lian Li case but could hook it up.

 

[ROBSCIX]

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Silly question...I have a pair of d2000's hooked up to the headphone port of my stx. Sound great btw. I have a pair of hd598's on the way and want to be able to switch easily between the two for different types of music. Can I use the line out port for the second pair of phones and just switch in the xonar control panel and not have to physically switch?
 
I thought I read somewhere that the line out might even be better...not sure.
 
 
thanks...

According to the information, the line output offer the highest measurements.
However, if you like the headphone features like Dolby Headphone, it is not available through the line output.
As to your other question on front panel header, try it out, it can be noisy based on a certain things.  Make sure you mute the mic input or it can pick up noise when nothing is connected.
 
 

 

[rroseperry]

I haven't any problem with noise myself, but the best way to find out would be for you to hook it up.

 

[MattTCG]

Does the line output also have access to the cards headphone amp?

 

[PurpleAngel]

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Does the line output also have access to the cards headphone amp?

I believe the answer is, nope.
 
 

 

[ROBSCIX]

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Does the line output also have access to the cards headphone amp?

No.  It is a line output only.