[EFN]

I have made up my mind to go through the long "hibernation" wait and order an Xin amp. The problem is I can't decide which one between Supermicro and Supermini (price not an issue).

My goal is:
- Best synergy with Etymotic ER4P/S
- Driven by Rio Karma headphone out (-1db at 29/30 Vol for unannetuated output)
- Soundstage improvement for ER4

Now, I loved the thin profile of Supermini and that uber minimalistic profile, but I have come across some comments that Supermicro boast better headstage/soundstage which is very appealing.

Plz help. Thanks!

 

[RockinOut]

Hibernating, yeah, I like that term.

If price isn't an issue, get both.

If you decide to send one for repair or update, you'll still have one to use.

With Mini you can change opamps to tailor sound to your tastes and rig.

I will be ordering a Super Macro IV LE and Super Micro IV very soon, for a total of 3 Xin amps for me.

 

[jdimitri]

But if you can get one, get the supermini.. The options are very useful for ER4

 

[RockinOut]

I misread title of thread.

Tough choice if just choosing one.

Portability vs. Features. Although Micro has been getting great reviews.

I read that Xin felt the Macro LE sounded as good as the Micro. That's why he made the LE in the first place.

I don't know how Mini sounds compared to Micro.

 

[procreate]

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Originally Posted by EFN /img/forum/go_quote.gif Now, I loved the thin profile of Supermini and that uber minimalistic profile, but I have come across some comments that Supermicro boast better headstage/soundstage which is very appealing.

Read the posts on his forum (fixup.net), especially the ones about the updated power supply. While reading that, I came to the decision to change my order from a Super Mini to a Super Micro LE. It's supposed to be a better Super Micro. (Also, search for recent posts by "goto".)

 

[EFN]

Thanks guys. Just placed an order for a Supermicro. So the hibernation begins....see you again in the next two winters when I receive my Supermicro

 

[procreate]

Oh, shoot, big mistake. I changed my order to a Super MACRO 4 LE, not Micro.

 

[mlarn]

So Xin has got the issues with the Macro taken care of now? At least according to reviews around here, it seemed like he was having trouble with the Macro and getting it up to the quality of the Micro and Mini. Please post your impressions of the new Macro (and Macro LE as well) when you can. Thanks.

 

[yeah_guyz]

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Originally Posted by EFN /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks guys. Just placed an order for a Supermicro. So the hibernation begins....see you again in the next two winters when I receive my Supermicro

2 winter?
why have to wait so long?

 

[aluren]

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Originally Posted by yeah_guyz /img/forum/go_quote.gif 2 winter? why have to wait so long?

he's just being sarcastic. the usual wait is 2-3 months...

 

[kiwirugby]

Quote:

Originally Posted by aluren /img/forum/go_quote.gif he's just being sarcastic. the usual wait is 2-3 months...

if you're really lucky!!!!!!

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by kiwirugby /img/forum/go_quote.gif if you're really lucky!!!!!!

It appears things have sped up and amps are shipping at a faster rate lately. Good luck.

 

[kiwirugby]

I sent my SM IV to Xin on Monday (12/11) for it's 18th upgrade/modification/tweak and to to be maxxed out (hope that's not painful!). I'll let everyone know when I get it back.

 

[EFN]

Well, just as not to be dissapointed, I have set the expectation that long because it will be a cancer to hope and see Mr Postman come knocking on my door with a small box

Better let it go as it is and relax, let Dr.Xin conjure his magic on my amp and take all the time he need.


It wasn't easy for me to decide on a Xin amps, knowing that after sales service response is slow, but hey that does not mean that Dr Xin product is bad. I will wait for the right amp no matter how long it takes because I don't plan to upgrade anymore after this (well maybe a Supermini next for tweaking options). I had Go-Vibe V5 in mind too but then again I have not come across many comments on GV5 synergy with Etymotic ER4P/S, and I don't quite like the huge size which will only make my Rio Karma looked even bulkier. RSA Tomahawk is another option but that's a bit out of my budget for the moment and there's no solid testimonial yet with ER4P/S synergy (I do not doubt it will be as superb as a Xin too)