[Essence]

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Originally Posted by ROBSCIX /img/forum/go_quote.gif Which one works the best for you?

I'm worried if I use the 300-600 setting I'll damage the HP's.

 

[ROBSCIX]

Use which give you the best run for the volume. If the first setting allows you to use the entire volume knob...that is great.
If the second setting you can only use the first little bit of the volume...chances are this setting is too high.

You can wait for the HD650's guys to let you know though.

 

[leeperry]

I think everyone pretty much agrees that the middle setting is best one...the lowest sounds dull(like the lineout), and the top one sounds distorted and agressive.

 

[genclaymore]

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Originally Posted by nahkmos /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sure! So, when used with ths daughter board, the ST become a 7.1 card only, not a 2.0 + a 5.1 card...That's a bad news...

No, the ST it self stil has the 2.0 etc plugs on it. the dauther board should spawn another option for it in the control panel. well thats how It should do it.The Dauther board would have 7.1 plugs on it and not the 2.0+ 5.1 others. Its Two seperated plugs so you would have 2.0 the headphone amp etc on the main part then 7.1 analog on the dauther board.

 

[takengo2003]

can this Xonar Essence STX drive a AKG 701/702 well.

 

[Mr_Owlow]

Yup, pretty well I would say, I use the lowest gain-setting and get plenty of Ompf. The bass reaches pretty deep and the detail is spectacular and even better with upgraded Op-amps...

 

[takengo2003]

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Originally Posted by Mr_Owlow /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yup, pretty well I would say, I use the lowest gain-setting and get plenty of Ompf. The bass reaches pretty deep and the detail is spectacular and even better with upgraded Op-amps...

thanks for the info. great to hear that.

i think i will give it a go to buy the AKG702 and use it on my STX.

My STX is now installed with Moon hdam(buffer) and 2xLM4562(L/R).

How long do i have to burn in the K702 before it fully mature, or will i hear a wow music from a K702 that is virgin from box?

 

[Mr_Owlow]

I would say that the greatest change occur in the first 24 hours of burn-in. Out of the box they sound harsh and lack bass, most of this is fixed in the first 24 hours using pink noise, then the sound gradually softens and gets deeper and fuller with some saying they are fully burnt in after 300 hours. I don't notice any difference any more, and I have some 200 hours on mine...

 

[oqvist]

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Originally Posted by takengo2003 /img/forum/go_quote.gif can this Xonar Essence STX drive a AKG 701/702 well.

I would say it does surely

 

[crossbone]

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Originally Posted by Essence /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm worried if I use the 300-600 setting I'll damage the HP's.

So for me 64-300 Ohm Setting is enough i usually listen at 50% Volume with this Setting and my Sennheiser HD650. I think it is already pretty loud.

The Sound of this Combo is btw AMAZING!

 

[nahkmos]

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Originally Posted by genclaymore /img/forum/go_quote.gif No, the ST it self stil has the 2.0 etc plugs on it. the dauther board should spawn another option for it in the control panel. well thats how It should do it.The Dauther board would have 7.1 plugs on it and not the 2.0+ 5.1 others. Its Two seperated plugs so you would have 2.0 the headphone amp etc on the main part then 7.1 analog on the dauther board.

So it's possible to connect an AV receiver on the daughter card and an hifi (stereo) amplifier on the main card when using both?

 

[crossbone]

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Originally Posted by nahkmos /img/forum/go_quote.gif So it's possible to connect an AV receiver on the daughter card and an hifi (stereo) amplifier on the main card when using both?

Yes absolutely!

 

[ROBSCIX]

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Originally Posted by nahkmos /img/forum/go_quote.gif So it's possible to connect an AV receiver on the daughter card and an hifi (stereo) amplifier on the main card when using both?

Yes, you have a seperate RCA output for each channel. There are also three opamps for every stereo pair. Such as:
Front L&R
Rear L&R
Side L&R
Center & Subwoofer
Giving you a great deal of options for tuning and upgrading the sound.
You can use a different opamp for the center channel and/or sub then other channels.

 

[takengo2003]

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Originally Posted by Mr_Owlow /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would say that the greatest change occur in the first 24 hours of burn-in. Out of the box they sound harsh and lack bass, most of this is fixed in the first 24 hours using pink noise, then the sound gradually softens and gets deeper and fuller with some saying they are fully burnt in after 300 hours. I don't notice any difference any more, and I have some 200 hours on mine...

thanks,

you mean you dont notice anymore difference after 200 hours of burn in?

by the way, what setting to use on the ST/STX if pair with AKG K701/K702 ? should we use the lowest setting (<64ohms) or middle setting?

 

[takengo2003]

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Originally Posted by oqvist /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would say it does surely

hi,

so what setting you using on the STX when pair with K701?