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Cecil_Montgomery
11
Feb 23, 2021
I own one of these devices. It's important to know that when configured in 7.1 mode, it is only 16bit. This can be increased to 24bit if locked into 2-channel mode. I have found the 7.1 function works great, and being able to one-touch between configs is great when switching from gaming to consuming media. I am NOT an audiophile - I have it pared with a pair of Meze 99 Noirs and a ModMic. it definitely takes gaming audio to the next level, and I think it sits in a great position between software heavy gamer-focused devices like external soundblaster units and the audiophile focused software free and high priced units like the Mayflower Arc and Burson devices. As mentioned elsewhere Issues you might encounter:
  • You need to actually set the unit up, it installs into windows in the higher bitrate 2.0 mode. You need to set it up so you can actually use it in 7.1
  • You have two separate devices for audio - one can be adjusted for 7.1 effects, and one is used for voice. This gives you hardware volume mixing of the two devices when set up right, but make sure you're not listening to game audio through the voice channel!
  • There is a known issue with the units where they will occasionally shut down after you boot your PC, and you need to unplug it and replug it to get it back on. Sometimes this is fixable with bios USB settings, other times not. It worked faultlessly on my AsRock board, but i need to unplug and replug after most boots on my MSI...
  • As mentioned elsewhere in this list, it's only bus powered. It does have the connections to feed it through to an amp if you need (I think the Schitt Magni Heresy would look nice with a GSX1000 stacked on it)
This is a great device. If you are using it for the things it was meant for. As someone primarily gaming and consuming streamed media on a PC, this unit is a huge step up from a normal "gamer" audio setup. Beware if you're not an audiophile though... this may end up being your "gateway" device!
jltech07
35
Feb 24, 2021
Cecil_MontgomeryThanks. Appreciate the info.
MastroiTek
29
Feb 25, 2021
Cecil_MontgomeryI also own one of them and I had almost no problems in those 3y. I can confirm the "shut down issue" but on my MSI board happens maybe twice a year, so it is quite random (not dependent on motherboard brand). The 7.1 mode is amazing for gaming and movies and sometimes music (if you are not an auiophile). But DON'T buy this just for music, it gives a nice experience but you also lose "spacial information" (since the device takes a 2.0 stereo signal and turns it in 7.1). Just a quick note: the stereo mode is below average, has less power and it does not sound good compared to other AMPs like the Objective 2, this device is meant to be used in 7.1 mode 95% of the times
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lailoken
249
Mar 2, 2021
Cecil_MontgomeryAgreed on all of this, I love mine... been using it for over a year now. Was looking at the Shiit Fulla, but this 1000 is better for gaming and switching audio quickly.
Cecil_MontgomeryGreat write up! I agree with everything you said.
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