USB CARD XE - Xtreme edition USB Audio output with ground-breaking performance

[Johnseye]

For those interested in powering this card from an external source you may run into difficulty with a lower amp psu like the Uptone LPS-1.2.  The LPS-1.2 is a 1.1A lpsu.  Initially the card could be powered by the LPS-1.2, then after about a month the USB XE stopped working.  Marcin suggested I try another psu so I used my Paul Hynes Design at 5v at 2A and the card is working.  I'll report back if I have issues running at 2A.

[Johnseye]

6 hours ago, kaka said:

I've had three Uptones fail powering the older Jplay Femto USB card

I reluctantly gave up on them, the sound was terrific.

 

I have also used a AMB Sigma11 that was built for me, an HDplex and a JCAT Duo.

The Uptone was way preferable to the first two, but I didn't have a working Uptone to compare with the Duo.

 

 

Thanks, that confirms it isn't just my Uptone and XE. I figured as much. The Paul Hynes supply has been working perfectly and the sound is excellent. No issues yet and hopefully never. These cards need good current.