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shadowlite
1
Nov 13, 2013
Hi, just wondering if anyone knows whether this is good for the Philips X1 or whether there is a need to get an amp for the Philips X1 ? Primary using it on my desktop with Xonar Essence STX and my Cowon X9 player. Thanks.
Xanzent
6
Nov 13, 2013
shadowliteThe X1 is low impedance, so you don't need an amp for the volume. You've already got a really nice sound card, so it wouldn't do you much good there, and the Cowon doesn't have a digital out, so you'd be wasting the DAC half on that as well.
If you want to get a better setup for home, you're looking at something significantly higher end than what you already have, this wouldn't be an upgrade. For portable use, I wouldn't bother with the X9, this only really becomes worth it if you can get a digital out that allows you to utilize both the DAC and amp.
shadowlite
1
Nov 14, 2013
XanzentI see, thanks !
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