Luxsin X9 Smart Stereo DAC & Preamp

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Luxsin X9 - Forté Distribution

The Luxsin X9 is a fully balanced flagship DAC, headphone amp, and preamp in one. Featuring advanced HP-EQ tuning, AK4499EX DAC, a real-time impedance check system, and stunning dynamic performance, it delivers reference-grade sound with intelligent control, elegant design, and immersive clarity.

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You may able to get 5% off link from below

Just placed an order and got the discount too.
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[aurron]

Hallo, ich besitze auch den x9. Ich schalte meine Geräte über eine Funksteckdose komplett aus. Beim Wiedereinschalten fährt der x9 wieder komplett hoch. Gibt es eine Möglichkeit, ihn nach dem Einschalten in den Standby-Modus zu versetzen?

Thanks

 

[Sokel]

Please let me know which country you are located in, I can refer you a suitable distributor

Will there ever be an all black version?

 

[Luxsin]

Will there ever be an all black version?

Not in the near future. Probably in Q4 we will have new model in black.

 

[Sokel]

Not in the near future. Probably in Q4 we will have new model in black.

That's good to know.
Thanks.

 

[Luxsin]

Hallo, ich besitze auch den x9. Ich schalte meine Geräte über eine Funksteckdose komplett aus. Beim Wiedereinschalten fährt der x9 wieder komplett hoch. Gibt es eine Möglichkeit, ihn nach dem Einschalten in den Standby-Modus zu versetzen?

Thanks

Navigate setting to : General -> Display -> Sleep, select "no signal for 1 minute", then X9 will be in sleep mode after 1 minute.

 

[aurron]

Navigieren Sie in den Einstellungen zu: Allgemein -> Anzeige -> Ruhezustand, wählen Sie „1 Minute lang kein Signal“, dann wechselt X9 nach 1 Minute in den Ruhemodus.

Danke, aber ich denke, dass es nach einem Kaltstart, komplett ohne Strom, beim Anschließen an die Steckdose sofort vollständig hochfährt und nicht in den Standby geht

 

[Luxsin]

Danke, aber ich denke, dass es nach einem Kaltstart, komplett ohne Strom, beim Anschließen an die Steckdose sofort vollständig hochfährt und nicht in den Standby geht

When the power switch is in the ON position, the X9 will perform a cold start immediately upon receiving power.
This is the expected behavior and is by design.

 

[Deleted member 87496]

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Luxsin X9 stereo "smart" balanced DAC, preamplifier and headphone amp. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $1099.
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Luxsin is a new brand for the Zidoo/Eversolo company and focused on higher-end audio products. In this instance, we have a gorgeous 1080p touchscreen display that lets us navigate through rich set of features and visualizations including that nice VU meter. Further, due to inclusion of Wifi, you can control the unit using an app or with web interface.

Balanced headphone output is provided including the ability to automatically enable filters to adapt your headphone to that of Harman curve. Failing that, you can program your PEQ. Alas, I started with an older version of the firmware where these features didn't seem functional.

I am starting to call DACs with such value added features, "smart."

Back panel shows other cool features such as HDMI and analog inputs:
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For those of us who only have one analog source, this is ideal and eliminates the need for a premplifier.

Nice to see trigger input and output to automate power sequencing of downstream amplifiers. Subwoofer output is provided including ability to set its gain/filtering. If you combine this with PEQ for the main channels, you have your ideal integration of sub (although you still have to know what you are doing).

Luxsin X9 DAC Measurements
The pedigree of Eversolo is apparent the moment you see superb dashboard results:




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This lands the X9 near top of our ratings:
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RCA results are not that far off:
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HDMI results are essentially the same as USB:
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Dynamic results indicate a completely quiet system even if you rob some from it for EQ headroom:
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Linearity is perfect:
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IMD distortion is kept very low:
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As is loaded output at 600 ohm:
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I only tested the default filter which performed as it should:
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Wideband response is excellent as well:
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The only tiny failing was in Jitter test when DSP is active:
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Luxsin X9 Headphone Amplifier Measurements
Lots of power is available into low and high impedances:
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After testing, I noticed a menu item related to automatic gain. Apparently the unit measures the impedance of the headphone and adjusts the gain appropriately. I did not try to test this.

Without explicit negative gain, we don't get the lowest noise at 50 mv output:

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Luxsin X9 Preamplifier Measurements
Dashboard results are the type of performance we typically see: good enough for our analog sources but not reference quality:
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Conclusions
The X9 sports a beautiful and functional display and menu system. Inclusion of Wifi means you can program and interact with the unit easier using the App or the web interface. Programmable EQ system lets you adjust the headphone response (or speaker) at hardware level, making it functional with any source system/app. Analog input and inclusion of HDMI means you can fully integrate all modern and vintage devices into it.

The price is up there and initial software bugs I found, unexpected. Compared to typical high-end DACs though, the X9 is much cheaper and far more functional.

I am going to recommend the Luxsin X9.
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As always, questions, comments, recommendations, etc. are welcome.

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I personally love the aesthetics of this. In my older age I've become more ambitious with my evolving audio system. A new component not only has to measure/sound really well, it has to have great visual and "interaction" appeal (simplicity of controls/menus, knob feeling, etc.) For me all that adds up to the most rewarding "audio" experience. Many thanks, Amir, for sharing your findings and thoughts.

 

[VilmFilm]

I personally love the aesthetics of this. In my older age I've become more ambitious with my evolving audio system. A new component not only has to measure/sound really well, it has to have great visual and "interaction" appeal (simplicity of controls/menus, knob feeling, etc.) For me all that adds up to the most rewarding "audio" experience. Many thanks, Amir, for sharing your findings and thoughts.

Same this looks really sleek and modern. I see a lot of hate of the looks but idk what they see in it. It's not some cheap ugly box, it has shape on the front panel with their diamond cut faces

 

[Deleted member 87496]

Same this looks really sleek and modern. I see a lot of hate of the looks but idk what they see in it. It's not some cheap ugly box, it has shape on the front panel with their diamond cut faces

I think we can allow more "subjectivity" when it comes to visual appeal and remain committed to objectivity. Although it would be awesome if visual parameters someday could be measured as objectively as audio ones...haha.

 

[Ongii]

My new Luxsin X9 is on the way

 

[Deleted member 87496]

My new Luxsin X9 is on the way

Oh wow, wonderful. Congrats. Keep us updated on what you think of it.

 

[CJH]

I assume with DSD input vis USB all EQ functions are disable--correct?
CJH

 

[Luxsin]

I assume with DSD input vis USB all EQ functions are disable--correct?
CJH

You are correct

 

[CJH]

Thank you, Do you have a downloadable user manual available?
CJH

 

[Luxsin]

Thank you, Do you have a downloadable user manual available?
CJH

Available in below link

Download

USB driver

luxsinaudio.com

 

[90sNintendoKid]

I wonder if this has parametric EQ on the sub out, I read the manual when the ASR review was posted and I could t find any information.

 

[SoySalsaPicante]

I wonder if this has parametric EQ on the sub out, I read the manual when the ASR review was posted and I could t find any information.

The parametric EQ of the unit applies to all outputs based on frequency at which a filter is set up. Of course the EQ won’t work if you turn on DSP Bypass, but then it doesn’t matter in the scope of your question because DSP Bypass also disables the sub outputs/bass management (which is part of the DSP).

 

[Ongii]

Hello!
I am struggling how to set-up my devices (Apple TV 4K, Marantz Cinema 50, Luxsin X9, monitor) to have the ideal world:
- to listen to music in Dolby Atmos on loudspeakers via the Marantz
- to listen to music in Dolby Atmos down mixed to stereo on headphones via the Luxsin
I thought about buying a switch (hdfury) to manage the switching, but... How to control the ATV without a screen, when it's connected to the Luxsin?
First I will try by cascading the Luxsin on Zone2 HDMI of the AVR.