[Bojamijams]

RMA = return merchandise authorization

ie.. exhchange it for a new card from the place you bought it from as its defective.

 

[oca]

postage and handling is going to cost so much

 

[DarkScythe]

It's better than having an even more expensive dead card/paperweight.

 

[ROBSCIX]

Yes, you need to send it back.

 

[ROBSCIX]

Back on the subject of the Essence ST.

The ST card also has a Pin Header which allows interface for expansion boards.

 

[riderforever]

boards used for...? Other channels like HDAV?

 

[ROBSCIX]

Yes, so the card allows 7.1 analog output along with all of the headphones features of the STX. Much more versatile design in my opinion.

 

[dex85]

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Originally Posted by Zaubertuba /img/forum/go_quote.gif Also--forgot to ask this... ...has anyone used this card with their HD555's? If so, impressions?

comparing to portable players and receiver i had been using with HD555, the amount of details, clarity and sounds separation is on another level. it also sounds smoother in my opinion. the only problem i have is digital volume attenuation. at level where i'm most comfortable with loudness(about 12-15%), the dynamic range takes a big hit. it gets much better at >20%, but it's too loud for my taste. that only stands for songs that were mastered with loudness war in mind, otherwise i set volume to 30% and more.

 

[scytheavatar]

I don't get the hate for "digital volume attenuation", you guys do realize that your carbon pot has just as big a negative influence on your noise, do you?

 

[dex85]

i can only speak for myself, but below 15% it sounds almost flat to me, without ups and downs. i don't get that feeling when listening to my headphones at those volume leves from receiver. it's practically a non-issue above 20-25%, so what else do you think could be a cause of this?

 

[Bojamijams]

Aw man. I don't like that the PCI version is better then the PCI-E with that expansion ability

 

[ROBSCIX]

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Originally Posted by Bojamijams /img/forum/go_quote.gif Aw man. I don't like that the PCI version is better then the PCI-E with that expansion ability

I don't think you can call it better. Just offers some different options. Many people that bought the card for headphones really have no interest in speakers.
Personally though, I like the idea of being able to expand the card if need be.

 

[riderforever]

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Originally Posted by Bojamijams /img/forum/go_quote.gif Aw man. I don't like that the PCI version is better then the PCI-E with that expansion ability

Me too. They should have thought it in advance and have put that feature in the PCI-X as well. They have already done it with the HDAV, so they didn't have to rediscover the wheel again.
If an owner of the STX wants to build a multichannel setup what should he do? Sell his card (losing half of the money) and buy the ST one?!
I really think it's a nonsense

 

[genclaymore]

maybe they will sell the expand card as a seperate product, which would be good news for me. That way I dont feel like I kicked my self for getting the HDAV13 non deluxe. As I hoping to change my reciver to a better one in the future.

 

[ROBSCIX]

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Originally Posted by riderforever /img/forum/go_quote.gif Me too. They should have thought it in advance and have put that feature in the PCI-X as well. They have already done it with the HDAV, so they didn't have to rediscover the wheel again. If an owner of the STX wants to build a multichannel setup what should he do? Sell his card (losing half of the money) and buy the ST one?! I really think it's a nonsense

The STX still offers Dolby Digital Live output so if the STX users wants to build a multichannel setup they can still use DDL.
I have been testing the ST for awhile and I am very impressed with this card.