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Greenlight
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Nov 17, 2017
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Just received my DX7 after a couple week shipping delay and the balanced output is not working, pretty disappointing considering part of the reason I chose this a DAC/AMP over other options was for the balanced functionality/versatility. Topping support so far has been responsive but unfortunately not helpful. Also cant seem to get this thing to run at 32 bits tried reinstalling the driver from Toppings website with driver verification turned off as they suggested and still doesn't seem to be working. Not that 32 bit is a deal breaker but would be nice for things to work as advertised without needing a CS degree. I have been able to get sound out of the unit from the 1/4 in jack and RCA outputs. With very limited experience I would say the sound is detailed and a bit on the thin side. Using hd800 so might not be too bad with most other headphones and might be good synergy with slightly darker or neutral cans. The DX7 has a large soundstage but only OK imaging unfortunately don't have too much experience with similar price units so the following is probably pretty useless and obvious but I can say its better then an Audio Engine D1 but not in the same realm as a Chord Hugo which for the price is what I would expect. As always opinions vary and this is a first impression over the a few hours so far not very happy due to the issues I've had.
Nov 17, 2017
Estasenko
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Nov 17, 2017
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GreenlightHey man, I'm so sorry to hear that you're having issues with the balanced output. Definitely get it fixed/replaced or get a refund. I am also driving an HD800S from my unit.. tried SE and Balanced. SE honestly sounds brutally horrible compared to the XLR so don't allow yourself to stay with SE, just believe me on this one. I was able to get all my stuff working with JRIVER software but it did take me some time to figure out. I was able to get basic DSD working but don't have any 32 bit audio so I'm not sure how that goes. Are you using JRIVER or Fubar?
Nov 17, 2017
Greenlight
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Nov 17, 2017
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EstasenkoThanks for the comments Estasenko, I use both but typically JRiver. To be honest I haven't had the time to try any DSD yet and probably won't really until I get the other issues resolve. Plan to stick with the DX7 intil the balanced jack gets fixed and I can make a more fair assessmen, your words are encouraging that there's a noticeable difference.
Nov 17, 2017
Jimster480
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Nov 18, 2017
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GreenlightThe imaging issue might be due to your headphones impedance. No DAC runs at 32 bit ever, the most resolving possible bits are 26 from any DAC. 32 bits are only internally to lower the noise floor. There won't ever be 32 bit music as there isn't even real 24 bit music, people just record in 24 bit sometimes because its easier to target. But 16/44.1 already contains all sounds that humans can hear, the rest is upto mastering.
Nov 18, 2017
Greenlight
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Nov 18, 2017
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Jimster480I agree with you on both fronts that's one of the reasons I was bummed the balanced out arrived DOA and why I'm going to wait until I can get a replacement before making any final judgements. 32 bits thing is more of a n OCD thing for me they advertise 32 bits I expect to be able to see it as an option. It also makes me think the driver may not be as polished as it should be or some things were left unfinished. I know it may not be fully true or logical but it's the little bit of Nigel Tufnel I have in me that says but this goes to 32bits.
Nov 18, 2017
Jimster480
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Nov 19, 2017
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GreenlightThey don't code the driver, its built by XMOS which is the interface they are using. 32 bits cant be an option because there is no audio in 32 bits and no chips actually can process 32 bits. It says 32 bits for marketing purposes only because it can downmix a 32bit signal into a 24 bit signal, but most players / OS / etc don't support 32 bit at all.
Nov 19, 2017
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