Hi,Oh dear, based on generally good reputation FOSI enjoys here I just purchased one of these for my new (to me) TT setup (Technics SL-Q2) which I am streaming to my powered loudspeakers via Arylic S10+ to wiim mini which has my PEQ filters loaded onto it. I have to say, I'm pleased with the sound (very similar to streaming apart from the odd pop and crackle, frankly). Can someone please help me understand whether my filters will/could counter the frequency response error stated in the review or whether I should just bite the bullet and stump up for a box X5 or similar? With thanks.
How would that work? That function doesn't "know" an external preamp's response, and therefore can't correct for it.Hi,
You are enjoying the sound, and that's what matters - keep that in mind.
If you let your WiiM's automated room correction have a go then that will attempt to correct for room anomalies (all rooms have them, below around 400Hz) but it will also take the affect of your Fosi into account too. That's worth trying, rather than trying to isolate the Fosi and possibly creating new problems.
I was going to say that didn't matter ... then I realised that you can't play the measurement sweep through the Fosi! DOH!How would that work? That function doesn't "know" an external preamp's response, and therefore can't correct for it.
The Amazon review count is probably combined between the X1 and X2, with the latter being their popular little tube phono stage. Regardless the X1 seems to get good scores.Just checked and this box has a whopping 1,500 reviews on Amazon, averaging 4.4! Must be quite popular due to its cost and looks.
You can fix this response with EQ. But given the small price difference, if you can upgrade to the X5, it would save you hassle as otherwise, you have to EQ based on each source.Can someone please help me understand whether my filters will/could counter the frequency response error stated in the review or whether I should just bite the bullet and stump up for a box X5 or similar? With thanks.
Thanks Amir. The gain + SINAD is OK, but the equalisation isn't, that would be a cheap fix. Here's the updated phono table:
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@ Amir,This thing is $36 folks, the cost of a lunch, and two cups of coffee in a day at work.
It's absolutely unreasonable and absurd to expect anything more than what you are getting. Hence golfing panther for me.
In fact, I failed to understand which market segment this product is aimed for. It's not for any serious vinyl customers, I doubt anyone would have a garage vinyl system, younger customers with less disposable income will probably get a turn table with a build in phono stage. Who is this aimed for?
So you mean the frequency response should be fixed?Thanks Amir. The gain + SINAD is OK, but the equalisation isn't, that would be a cheap fix. Here's the updated phono table:
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How shall we upgrade the Box X1 if we want to keep the price?Thanks for the test Amir.
That FOSI BOX X1 may be ultracheep but with.. some 5.2 dB of error from 20 to 20 kHz it doesn't even pass the level of what is considered Hifi.
Do it again and do it right Fosi.
Edit:
I now see the comments after my post about it being an old product. According to the comments, BOX X1 was created before Fosi focused on measurements (for sensible FR for example). For that reason, I'm giving my criticism a pass.
I dont understand, you like the frequency response?This is what I expect to see when I see golden eared people talking about bright source equipment. Alas, I've only seen this type of behavior in very cheap implementations, like this one, or on poorly designed "summit"-fi gear like the Pagoda DAC
I dont understand, you like the frequency response?This is what I expect to see when I see golden eared people talking about bright source equipment. Alas, I've only seen this type of behavior in very cheap implementations, like this one, or on poorly designed "summit"-fi gear like the Pagoda DAC
I agree with what @welwynnick says in the post above. In addition, please clarify what you mean when you say that FOSI BOX X1 has a standard RIAA frequency response:How shall we upgrade the Box X1 if we want to keep the price?