[leeperry]

as long as you don't hear the ST, you don't really realize how bad phase distortion is on the STX...you can sleep on your 2 ears pinky pinky, so to speak

 

[ROBSCIX]

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Originally Posted by Shahrose /img/forum/go_quote.gif I guess. I knew it'd be a waste of time replying to him. The funny thing is I was just offering sincere advice, but he misunderstood and got defensive.

Yes, waste of time.
If you look at the measurments of both cards they are identical. If there is any audible difference between them, the clocking circuit is responsible.

 

[12Bass]

From my own experience, I can say that clocking can make an audible difference though I'm not sure how measurable such a difference might be, at least with something like RMAA. A more detailed analysis tool is probably necessary.

 

[BoilermakerFan]

Are there any respectable online retailers stocking the ST ins the States? My basic searches have come up short. I'll have my LCS see if they can order it for me too, but an option for an online retailer would be great.

 

[Solid Snake]

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Originally Posted by BoilermakerFan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Are there any respectable online retailers stocking the ST ins the States? My basic searches have come up short. I'll have my LCS see if they can order it for me too, but an option for an online retailer would be great.

x2

Just as I was about to purchase the STX, I hear about this. Any online retailers out there? A quick search doesn't show anything.

 

[leeperry]

it's pretty hard to come by in Europe, so you might need to look really hard...or wait, it's well worth the wait over the STX imho.

 

[GWorlDofSPACE]

I asked asus about the possibility of upgrading the clock chip on STX. They said that they will contact me when they have the right answer.

 

[ROBSCIX]

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Originally Posted by GWorlDofSPACE /img/forum/go_quote.gif I asked asus about the possibility of upgrading the clock chip on STX. They said that they will contact me when they have the right answer.

What you would be upgrading on the STX is the XO.
It has 3 connections IIRC...

 

[GWorlDofSPACE]

Yes I would but does it make any sense? Do you know which of the pins are for what?

 

[GWorlDofSPACE]

Please tell me everything you know about it! Has anybody tried yet?

 

[ROBSCIX]

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Originally Posted by GWorlDofSPACE /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes I would but does it make any sense? Do you know which of the pins are for what?

Yes. I know which pins are for what signal. The XO is a very simple component and you are very far from "Playing god with yur soundcard" well, I guess it could seem that way if you have no knowledge of electronics.

Ask your questions through PM so we can let the thread get back to the ST.

 

[leeperry]

one thing that's rather strange is that if you compare the measurements booklets for the ST vs STX....they're actually a little worse on the ST for SNR/THD+N and crosstalk

I believe they're both available on the Asus website if you wanna check it out.

but well, the stock JRC2114D really don't help, either...I guess, or not

anyway three 49720NA on the ST is a good compromise, me like

 

[GWorlDofSPACE]

I got a message from asus and its telling that there are no or should be no differences in sound quality comparing ST and STX!

 

[ForTiNeRo]

and so they have totally wasted their time with de clocking circuit? I really don't think so..

 

[leeperry]

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Originally Posted by GWorlDofSPACE /img/forum/go_quote.gif I got a message from asus and its telling that there are no or should be no differences in sound quality comparing ST and STX!

to the average joe, w/ $10 speakers...there will be no audible difference!