XSP-1

[House]

14th.

come on xsp-1 lol

[googoo]

You're not alone, I've been waiting since 2010...

[House]

im at a point where its like a race between the xmc and xsp, whichever one gets released first wins LOL

[Topend]

Jan 16, 2012 17:27:14 GMT -5 House said:

im at a point where its like a race between the xmc and xsp, whichever one gets released first wins LOL

I tip the XSP-1 to win.

Dave.

[roadrunner]

Then you better pony up to get the XSP-1 as it is in production right now. They have had me drooling for a very long time. I just hope they get a load of XSP-1s on a container ship before Chinese New Year starts.

[Golden Ear]

I am very skeptical whether XSP-1 would be big leap in sound quality in comparison with USP-1 since it will cost twice as much. Sometimes, it gives you 10% improvement but cost twice as much.

[Topend]

Jan 18, 2012 15:14:34 GMT -5 Golden Ear said:

I am very skeptical whether XSP-1 would be big leap in sound quality in comparison with USP-1 since it will cost twice as much. Sometimes, it gives you 10% improvement but cost twice as much.

It may be less than 10%, whatever it is it will be better. This is enough for many to want it.

There are other reasons why the XSP-1 is desirable besides the SQ. Feature are always a good selling point.

Combine the improved SQ and the additional features and you have a successful product.

Dave.

[House]

The ONLY reason i ever jump on a prodcut as soon as it is released is the typical dramatic introduction price that is USUALLY worth it......otherwise i could care less when it comes out. :-)

[Golden Ear]

I would wait for the release and see what other people think about the sound improvement. If only give 10% improvement, it would be wise to spend the money elsewhere such as replacing source, speaker, etc. where you will get even better gain in sound quality than spending twice on less than 10% gain. Do you agree with me?

[Topend]

Jan 18, 2012 16:55:42 GMT -5 Golden Ear said:

I would wait for the release and see what other people think about the sound improvement. If only give 10% improvement, it would be wise to spend the money elsewhere such as replacing source, speaker, etc. where you will get even better gain in sound quality than spending twice on less than 10% gain. Do you agree with me?

How do you measure a 10% improvement in SQ?

To justify the XSP-1 or USP-1 for that matter, you should already have or planning on quality source, amp and speakers.

Dave.

[googoo]

10% sound quality is actually very noticeable. When you think about it ... 2000$ in audiophile grade interconnects can get approx. 10% or more depending on situation/setup. In my set-up I want it for the ease of switching from Home Theatre (Integra 9.2 pre/pro) to Dedicated pure Analog 2-channel stereo in another room using XLR outs(long cable run ) via 2x XPA-1's with mint OLDSCHOOL Maurdunt-short 880's . (incredible speakers)

[Golden Ear]

Jan 18, 2012 17:08:03 GMT -5 Topend said:

Jan 18, 2012 16:55:42 GMT -5 Golden Ear said:

I would wait for the release and see what other people think about the sound improvement. If only give 10% improvement, it would be wise to spend the money elsewhere such as replacing source, speaker, etc. where you will get even better gain in sound quality than spending twice on less than 10% gain. Do you agree with me?

How do you measure a 10% improvement in SQ?

To justify the XSP-1 or USP-1 for that matter, you should already have or planning on quality source, amp and speakers.

Dave.

The 10% improvement can be based from USP-1 to XSP-1 for those who already have the USP-1. Let say, you upgrade from UPS-1 to XPS-1 and made you WOW then that would be a major gain in SQ. But if you upgrade and did not made you smile because you were expecting evolution in sound especially of cost factor then it's minimal improvement in SQ. Only our ear and brain can tell us this, it doesn't take rocket scientist to know what sounds good or bad.

[Topend]

Jan 18, 2012 17:28:54 GMT -5 Golden Ear said:

Jan 18, 2012 17:08:03 GMT -5 Topend said:

How do you measure a 10% improvement in SQ?

To justify the XSP-1 or USP-1 for that matter, you should already have or planning on quality source, amp and speakers.

Dave.

The 10% improvement can be based from USP-1 to XSP-1 for those who already have the USP-1. Let say, you upgrade from UPS-1 to XPS-1 and made you WOW then that would be a major gain in SQ. But if you upgrade and did not made you smile because you were expecting evolution in sound especially of cost factor then it's minimal improvement in SQ. Only our ear and brain can tell us this, it doesn't take rocket scientist to know what sounds good or bad.

Agree.

[House]

im not upgrading becuase i think its going to blow me away, i already know the sound will blow me away......im doing it becuase of a few small things that most would shake their heads at and say why bother.

Size
Connections
Some sound tuning/tweaking :-)

[klinemj]

I want to see what it offers in the final feature set. I think I know it, but I want more details. But, I am very likely to get it and use balanced outs from an ERC-2 or Oppo 95 to feed it, and then feed my fronts through XLR's to my XPA-2.

Mark

[House]

Jan 18, 2012 18:04:13 GMT -5 klinemj said:

I want to see what it offers in the final feature set. I think I know it, but I want more details. But, I am very likely to get it and use balanced outs from an ERC-2 or Oppo 95 to feed it, and then feed my fronts through XLR's to my XPA-2.

Mark

now your thinkin! :-)

[tapornap113]

I'm sorry to impose on the topic, but I just need to know something. Has anyone gone from a pre/pro or reciever to the USP-1 for 2 channel listening? I'm curious if the sound quality is that much better to justify the cost of the preamp. I am running my BDP-95 analog through my UMC-1 for reference. I am mostly happy with the sound until I can upgrade my speakers, but am curious if I should consider a dedicated preamp for stereo listening. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[hemster]

Jan 18, 2012 19:09:12 GMT -5 tapornap113 said:

I'm sorry to impose on the topic, but I just need to know something. Has anyone gone from a pre/pro or reciever to the USP-1 for 2 channel listening? I'm curious if the sound quality is that much better to justify the cost of the preamp. I am running my BDP-95 analog through my UMC-1 for reference. I am mostly happy with the sound until I can upgrade my speakers, but am curious if I should consider a dedicated preamp for stereo listening. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

I know about the SQ you're currently enjoying as I have the same setup. The DACs in your 95 are superb. Not sure if you'll gain anything by going to a USP-1.

I'm in a similar quandary. I'm considering to:

• stay with 95/UMC
  
• upgrade to XMC
  
• upgrade to XSP
  

At this stage I've decided to stick with what I have and await the launch of the XMC & XSP, then decide. Hey, at least we're enjoying superb sound while we wait!

[Topend]

Jan 18, 2012 19:09:12 GMT -5 tapornap113 said:

I'm sorry to impose on the topic, but I just need to know something. Has anyone gone from a pre/pro or reciever to the USP-1 for 2 channel listening? I'm curious if the sound quality is that much better to justify the cost of the preamp. I am running my BDP-95 analog through my UMC-1 for reference. I am mostly happy with the sound until I can upgrade my speakers, but am curious if I should consider a dedicated preamp for stereo listening. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

I can that SQ is noticeably better with the USP-1 than the UMC-1 for 2 channel music.

Dave.

[RadTech]

Jan 18, 2012 18:00:56 GMT -5 House said:

im not upgrading becuase i think its going to blow me away, i already know the sound will blow me away......im doing it becuase of a few small things that most would shake their heads at and say why bother.

Size
Connections
Some sound tuning/tweaking :-)

Pretty much why I've waited for it and will have it! ;D ;D