[aluren]

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Originally Posted by kaushama Improvement in SQ after bypassing the diode and FET is definite. I wonder whether Dr.XIn will include as an upgrade though, as it will invariably lead to more returns of fried amps!

interesting! what kind of improvements do you hear? and also, thansk for keeping us posted, kaushama!

 

[SK138]

Can someone take a picture of this "simple" mod and post it here? Please share with rest of non-EE Xin fans

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaushama Improvement in SQ after bypassing the diode and FET is definite. I wonder whether Dr.XIn will include as an upgrade though, as it will invariably lead to more returns of fried amps!

 

[kaushama]

Aluren! Here I quote the GOTO's comments on the mod,

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I have been using Macro IV after work today and music was on and on and I just couldn't stop - Macro finally gives me the refinement and engagement of music as does my SM3 pre-power combo. Then the batteries run out and I switched to Micro IV. Yes, baby, this thing's so special that nothing in my amps collection could replace its position, especially after bypassing its B2 diode. It's all about music, like a very fine tube amp. So far, I haven't given any serious impression on Micro. But it's time since its sound is so charming and I am not sure if Xin has got a chance to listen to Micro without the B2 diode. Overall, the Macro IV now has sharper image and is more detailed than Micro and its impact is more powerful. Their soundstages are slightly different. Macro's wider and slightly closer. Micro's soundstage is deeper yet not as wide, but insturment seperation of both is excellent.

Dr.XIN is again into development mode. Hope he will come out with another major step up in the performance!

 

[aluren]

yeah seems like xin is in development mode again because i sent him some opamps to tweak and he hasn't responded in a week. no big deal though. hopefully the things he's doing will improve the macro's sound alot more.

 

[digitalcat]

Finally, it's time to send in my supermacro for upgrade! I'm still curious about supermicro though. Time to think about a X'mas gift for myself,

 

[kaushama]

I guess I will have to send it again for upgrade when he comes out!

This time from UK!

 

[Simplex]

I hope the reason he is holding mine(e-mail for ship notify was 28th but not mailed yet

.) is because he is planning to do the power supply mod on all of the shipping amps.