[mataso]

Talking about buffers & I/V I also found this in the first thread page. NOPB is almost 2x cheaper than regular NA. Maybe there is better OPAMPS than LME49860NA? Not talking about LME49990MA - it's too difficult to prepare them, I just want OPAMPS that I need to install like push/pull, no soldering and so on.

 

[PurpleAngel]

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Talking about buffers & I/V I also found this in the first thread page. NOPB is almost 2x cheaper than regular NA. Maybe there is better OPAMPS than LME49860NA? Not talking about LME49990MA - it's too difficult to prepare them, I just want OP-AMPS that I need to install like push/pull, no soldering and so on.

Yes there are better op-amps then the LME49860NA, but I'm trying to stick to op-amps (DIP-8) I know.
Check the "The Opamp Thread" thread, more informed people there.
 
 
 

 

[mataso]

PurpleAngel, comparing with stock STX op-amps, do 3x LME49860NA produce more bass?

 

[WiR3D]

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Please post your impressions on the AKG K242HD, for one thing is was it made in Austria or China?
I'm thinking of ordering the K242HD from Thomann in the UK (I'm in California).

Austria i ordered from Thomann, good service, but I dont like DHL much, I will post impressions, i still dont think they will be ideal because they are only 55ohm, but they will be better then the denon

 

[PurpleAngel]

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PurpleAngel, comparing with stock STX op-amps, do 3x LME49860NA produce more bass?

Hard to say, I swapped out the op-amps two days after getting the STX, so I do not remember what the stock op-amps sound like.
Now lots of Essence users have replaced the two (I/V) JRC2114 op-amps with the LME49720NA and liked the change.
The LME49860NA and LME49720NA (& LM4652) are the same op-amp. the LME49860NA is the cherry picks of the LME49720NA, the LME49860NA has a better voltage range.
 
 
 

 

[mataso]

Haven't tried not 3x but 2x LME49860NA?

 

[olegausany]

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Haven't tried not 3x but 2x LME49860NA?

Third one only affects RCA Line Out so if you only planning to use headphones out it will make no difference

 

[Matter]

So I have decided to get the STX but I'm not a DIY guy so there is going to be an issue with me installing this card on my motherboard.
Any idea where I can get the 4 pin power connector required to power the card from?
I assume I have to get a new cable to plug into my PSU out to the soundcard?
 
Thanks.

 

[stv014]

You will need something like this.
 

 

[Matter]

Thanks but where do I connect this to? Lol sorry I'm just really pathetic when it comes to such technical stuff.
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You will need something like this.
 

 

 

[derbigpr]

 
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Thanks but where do I connect this to? Lol sorry I'm just really pathetic when it comes to such technical stuff.


 

You should get the manual with instructions on how to install the card inside the box.

 

[BLACKENEDPLAGUE]

I am going to ask even though it has probably been answered 356236456235 times: Is the D/A converter in the STX adequate enough to act as a dedicated source and line out to an amp like say... the Little Dot MkV or MkVII?

 

[stv014]

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I am going to ask even though it has probably been answered 356236456235 times: Is the D/A converter in the STX adequate enough to act as a dedicated source and line out to an amp like say... the Little Dot MkV or MkVII?

 
The ST/STX have a very good DAC (and ADC, see tests here and here), so you can use the card as a high quality source unless it is affected by interference/grounding/etc. problems specific to your system, which can be heard as noise when no music is played.
 

 

[derbigpr]

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I am going to ask even though it has probably been answered 356236456235 times: Is the D/A converter in the STX adequate enough to act as a dedicated source and line out to an amp like say... the Little Dot MkV or MkVII?

 
Yes, its one of the best sounding DAC/source solutions under 300 dollars.

 

[PurpleAngel]

 

So I have decided to get the STX but I'm not a DIY guy so there is going to be an issue with me installing this card on my motherboard.
Any idea where I can get the 4 pin power connector required to power the card from?
I assume I have to get a new cable to plug into my PSU out to the sound card?

Most power supplies in computers usually come with enough power connecters, did you look inside the computer case.
If you do not have the manual, you can download it from the Asus website, Asus has a forum where you can post questions.