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[JeffS7444]

Have had that, plus PEQ for years with MiniDSP HA-DSP, though MiniDSP setup is rather technical, and they left it up to the user to implement the features.

 

[Deleted member 86328]

The Luxsin X9 is starting to show up for pre-order in more and more places, and I’m torn between buying it now or waiting for the great @amirm to lay his magical oscilloscope on it. Its spec sheet may look brilliant, but without his bench test, it’s just a promise — a fable without a moral.

 

[Roland68]

New products are entering the market with crossfeed and adjustable soundstage:

Luxsin X9, DAC and Headphone Amplifier

Luxsin X9, DAC and Headphone Amplifier

luxsinaudio.com

Currently I don’t know if this is a hardware or software related feature.

More info probably after HIGH END München 2025

Torben

It's difficult to distinguish between the two today, because a DSP is nothing more than wired software. Since the Luxsin-x9 is said to have a powerful DSP processor integrated, these functions are likely controlled by it.

They say "digital" so that's software/firmware.

You can variably "blend" left & right easily with analog but creating an "immersive" sound is easier to do digitally... Once you have a DSP processor, just about everything is better and easier with software/firmware.

But looking quickly at that link they show regular-old electro-mechanical relays and they say R2R volume control so that's "interesting".

Unfortunately, the term "r2r" for relay-based volume control has become common, especially in China. It's probably obvious why, but I think it's nonsense and creates the wrong associations.

 

[robbiekhan]

Had mine a few days... It's quite excellent driving the Arya Stealth using one of the Harman curve based HP-EQ profiles. A nicer set of sonic dynamics than the K11 R2R, DX3 Pro+, FiiO K7, NAD D 7050, NAD D 3045 that I had prior. It also looks and feels its price for sure, the volume dial has weight and the ratchet is nice as well as the relays clicking on each increment.

I'm using it via balanced XLR out into TRS in for the Aiyima A80 (an excellent power amp), and 4.4mm out for the Arya.

The screen is also very nice, so smooth and responsive too, all of the functions can be adjusted using the app as well.

I've asked Luxsin to clarify if it's a proper R2R volume controller with relays or if it's just a relay array like on the Topping A70 Pro and just labelled as R2R. Think we know what the answer is anyway...

 

[robbiekhan]

Update direct for Luxsin, the R2R volume control does contain resistors:

The X9 features a true balanced differential circuit composed of 20 Omron micro relays and 88 precision metal film wafer resistors. This design not only ensures complete left-right channel symmetry but also effectively reduces crosstalk and impedance in the signal path. The use of metal film resistors ensures highly consistent resistance values and long-term stability, avoiding any negative impact on sound quality due to thermal drift or component variation.

The system offers up to 1024 discrete volume steps, each providing exceptionally fine granularity for near-imperceptible and smooth volume transitions. Compared to traditional digital attenuators, this analog control method delivers superior sonic transparency and dynamic performance.

 

[unpluggged]

Update direct for Luxsin, the R2R volume control does contain resistors:

Of course it does. But it has nothing to do with weighted R-2R networks.

 

[PacketofCrisps]

Very eager to see the Luxsin X9 reviewed here, Luxsin has said it's been with @amirm for 3 weeks already!

 

[sirDefacto]

At Munich Hi-Fi Dan Clark Audio used Luxsin on their stand.
It was capable to run Noire X (loudly) without any problems.

Would like to see comparison between Luxsin X9 and RME ADI-2 DAC FS.

 

[robbiekhan]

I should be getting the Ferrum WANDLA in for comparison in June so am looking forward to that comparison as the WANDLA is like 3x the price.

 

[Luxsin]

Very eager to see the Luxsin X9 reviewed here, Luxsin has said it's been with @amirm for 3 weeks already!

Looks like quite a few devices are patiently lining up for @amirm 's magical oscilloscope.

 

[Scrivs]

...to verify the "endless ocean" of sound?

 

[robbiekhan]

Forgot to share my subjective but in-depth review!

Review: Luxsin X9, a new entry into the world of high-end DAC and headphones amplification

Luxsin is new to the high-end DAC and headphones amp scene, but it has hit the ground running because the X9 has a slew of unique features that are sure to impress.

www.neowin.net

 

[Human Bass]

Forgot to share my subjective but in-depth review!

Review: Luxsin X9, a new entry into the world of high-end DAC and headphones amplification

Luxsin is new to the high-end DAC and headphones amp scene, but it has hit the ground running because the X9 has a slew of unique features that are sure to impress.

www.neowin.net

Actually impressed, plenty of features and the app looks pretty good.

 

[Svend P]

Forgot to share my subjective but in-depth review!

You have probably come to the wrong place. We don't do that here.

How can DAC's have a SOUND SIGNATURE if they measure as transparent?

I know there are people out there that think cables affect sound, which is much worse, but there really is no response to something like that, but just to smile and nod. But what about people who talk about DACS as if they were headphone drivers or speakers, and talk about the SOUNDSTAGE...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[Human Bass]

You have probably come to the wrong place. We don't do that here.

How can DAC's have a SOUND SIGNATURE if they measure as transparent?

I know there are people out there that think cables affect sound, which is much worse, but there really is no response to something like that, but just to smile and nod. But what about people who talk about DACS as if they were headphone drivers or speakers, and talk about the SOUNDSTAGE...

www.audiosciencereview.com

We do, just not the focus.

 

[Svend P]

We do, just not the focus.

Not for electronics which sounds identical to any other device. And even for speakers it usually tells you more about the listening room than the speaker itself.