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Post by novisnick on Jul 16, 2015 23:10:40 GMT -5
Does the XSP-1 have a mono switch like the USP-1? I found that to be a very nice feature when listening to mono vinyl. I want the XSP-1 for the balanced outputs but not at the sake of losing this feature. I thought about how to put this in a better light,,,,,,but I can't, sorry,,,,,,,,,,upgrade your music and enjoy!!! or you could always buy mono recordings and cartridge for that new TT!  OH! Buy the XSP-1  no, it doesn't have that feature. welcome to to one of the greatest forums on the net! So very happy you're here! It's better now that you have found us. |
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Post by danny01 on Jul 16, 2015 23:39:36 GMT -5
I've had the USP-1 and XSP-1 gen 2. In my listening, there was a noticable difference. The USP-1 sounded bright, whereas the XSP-1 was more neutral. I am pretty sensitive to treble and cant stand bright sounding gear. The soundstage wasn't as deep or wide on the USP-1. I'd say that the precise volume control and channel tracking alone is worth at least $300 over the USP-1. But the USP-1 is a decent preamp and only you can decide whther it is worth the money. Your ears, your $.
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Post by awa on Jan 4, 2016 20:42:07 GMT -5
I was considering upgrade from USP-1 to XSP-1 but in the meantime I made two small changes to my USP-1, XPA-2 setup and I am enjoying the results so much that I will keep it for a while:
1. To improve the USP-1 volume control I added the Harrison Labs 12 dB RCA Line Level Attenuators between the preamp and XPA-2. It really helped but what I did not expect was how it improved the sound quality, I listen mostly to classical music and I am rediscovering the pieces I thought I knew so well.
2. I connected the balanced output of my Sony HAPZ1-ES DAC to XPA-2 directly using Control Freak, the sound is less dynamic without the preamp but somewhat cleaner. I cannot decide what I like more.
But clearly my favorite is USP-1 with Harrison attenuators. Nothing against XPS-1, I am sure I will upgrade my preamp eventually but for now I am happy.
Emotiva: USP-1, XPA-2. Music server, DAC: Sony HAPZ1-ES, speakers: Totem Hawks.
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