[Ahriman4891]

Thanks!

 

[ROBSCIX]

Actually, That is LM4562NA used in the front channels and the rest of the channels use 4580's which are generic "jellybean" amps. The RMAA specs look pretty sweet though, I will admit.

MA -Surface mount
NA -DIP8

 

[KT88]

actually I think its the MA as its surface mount. Plus, it says so on the chip

here's I picture I took:

BTW, some sound impressions can be found here:
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=253864

 

[ROBSCIX]

Yeah, That's right! The MA is SOIC. I got mixed up and thought the Xonar had a socket also, it doesn't.

 

[KT88]

unfortunately, it doesn't and its a shame as it would have made things a lot more fun. However, I am glad they fitted it with a good OPA like the 4562.

 

[ROBSCIX]

Would have been better if they used LM4562's all around....

 

[oqvist]

I have tested teh X-meridian and the Elite PRO. I still has the elite pro so... Really I thought it offered better sound quality even though they are definiatly in the same league. Switching op amps on the Meridian helped but the Elite PRO was still a bit cleaner and sounded better in audio creation mode.

So yes I think it´s Prelude or Xonar rather then X-meridian that competes against the Elite PRO.