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

[ASRMichael]

7 minutes ago, baconbrain said:

 

Marcin,

 

The good news is that I experience signal drops also when using a 3.1 USB Port on the MB, so the problem is not an XE specific one.

 

The bad news is that I cannot for the life of me figure out what exactly is causing my issues. Even with a basic WASAPI connection it drops. Sometimes after an hour of playing time and sometimes within 10 minutes. I have disabled just about every possible thing in BIOS attempting to find the culprit, but to no avail.

 

Realize this is not really related to your product thread so I will discontinue the discussion here. If someone has any suggestions, I would love to hear them, so please send me a PM.

 

Bacon

Does your mobo have dual bios? You could try reset bios to default settings? Also, reinstall OS? 

[baconbrain]

 

1 hour ago, ASRMichael said:

Does your mobo have dual bios? You could try reset bios to default settings? Also, reinstall OS? 

Hi ASRMichael,

 

No, unfortunately it does not and the Win 10 installation is only 10 days old. Perhaps I will give Euphony a try next and see if I have more luck with Linux. 

[Marcin_gps]

@baconbrain

 

Does your DAC have a panel where you can adjust buffer size / latency? This is the key factor of playback stability. 

 

Another thing is power saving feature in control panel -> device manager -> device properties for USB controllers, or in DAC driver panel. 

 

Good luck sorting out the issue. 

 

Regards, 

Marcin

[Boomboy]

I've just updated audioLinux menu .. system update and latest 5.17 kernel but I can't get sound out of my USB xe card .I plugged in a different version of audioLinux and the card works . 

 

So do I need to update the drivers on the usb xe ?

[Marcin_gps]

2 hours ago, Boomboy said:

I've just updated audioLinux menu .. system update and latest 5.17 kernel but I can't get sound out of my USB xe card .I plugged in a different version of audioLinux and the card works . 

 

So do I need to update the drivers on the usb xe ?

Please ask Piero at AudioLinux - he has the USB XE in his system and it works for him. 
 

regards,

Marcin

[Marcin_gps]

From now on all USB XE cards ship with the updated firmware code which guarantees compatibility with all the latest motherboards.

[bit01]

I have tried the XE card in my server (i9-10900K in the GB Z490 Aorus Master). It is recognized in the x4 slot.

 

I have tried supplying it with:

 

1. a DIY MP Audio HPULN (LT3045s) in series with two Alexey LT3045 modules: HPULN (7/3A)  -->LT3045 (6V 1.5A)-->T3045 (5V 1.5A)

2. the Uptone Audio LPS 1.2 (gets hot!!) charged by PH SR7T.

3. an industrial  linear supply (5V 3A using the LM723 regulator) .

 

1. & 2.  allow the card's excellent resolution to shine. However compared to 3., much less fun factor! 3. allows more body, more PRaT - the 'can't stop listening' type! All subjective of course.

 

These supplies can be found under different  brands (Power-One/Bel Power Solutions, International Power, Condor, SolaHD etc and can be obtained very cheaply on ebay used - for the DIYer on a budget.  You need a case, fuse, wiring, plus connectors to put it together.

 

Mine is this one I believe:

https://www.amazon.ca/SOLA-SLS-05-030-1T-POWER-SUPPLY-LINEAR/dp/B005T5A6TG

 

typical datasheet:

https://www.mouser.ca/datasheet/2/373/Linears_DS-14479.pdf

 

https://www.mouser.ca/c/power/power-supplies/linear-power-supplies/?number of outputs=1 Output&output power=15 W

 

ATB

b.

[tubewin]

My favorite power supplies for the jcat usb xe cards are the Fidelizer Nikola 2 and the Jcat optimo 3 duo. The Nikola 2 excels in timbre while the duo excels in heft. Really great combo to use both power supplies at the same time, one to the usb xe and the other the net card xe.

[Marcin_gps]

11 hours ago, bit01 said:

I have tried the XE card in my server (i9-10900K in the GB Z490 Aorus Master). It is recognized in the x4 slot.

 

I have tried supplying it with:

 

1. a DIY MP Audio HPULN (LT3045s) in series with two Alexey LT3045 modules: HPULN (7/3A)  -->LT3045 (6V 1.5A)-->T3045 (5V 1.5A)

2. the Uptone Audio LPS 1.2 (gets hot!!) charged by PH SR7T.

3. an industrial  linear supply (5V 3A using the LM723 regulator) .

 

1. & 2.  allow the card's excellent resolution to shine. However compared to 3., much less fun factor! 3. allows more body, more PRaT - the 'can't stop listening' type! All subjective of course.

 

These supplies can be found under different  brands (Power-One/Bel Power Solutions, International Power, Condor, SolaHD etc and can be obtained very cheaply on ebay used - for the DIYer on a budget.  You need a case, fuse, wiring, plus connectors to put it together.

 

Mine is this one I believe:

https://www.amazon.ca/SOLA-SLS-05-030-1T-POWER-SUPPLY-LINEAR/dp/B005T5A6TG

 

typical datasheet:

https://www.mouser.ca/datasheet/2/373/Linears_DS-14479.pdf

 

https://www.mouser.ca/c/power/power-supplies/linear-power-supplies/?number of outputs=1 Output&output power=15 W

 

ATB

b.

Thanks for sharing! 

[bit01]

6 hours ago, Marcin_gps said:

Thanks for sharing! 

Thanks to you -Nice Job!

[Gavin1977]

The Darlington transistor could well be part of the magic.

 

Great find.

 

Some other people have applied here:

 

https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/tc-750-phono-pre-amp-continued.150/

[TimF]

On 1/14/2022 at 4:27 PM, Marcin_gps said:

I have 2 updates:

 

1) Apparently some of the latest motherboards with new intel chipsets are unable to detect the USB Card XE. We verified the issue and confirmed that the new firmware for the card solves the issue on new chipsets. 

 

Here is the guide how to upgrade the firmware: https://www.inateck.com/blogs/news/asm3142-firmware-upgrade-operation-steps

 

This is only for users who experience this issue. 

 

2) The USB Cards XE are back in stock in large quantity. 

 

Happy New Year!

 

Marcin

 

 

 

Trying to upgrade the firmware on the JCAT XE. As per this link it all looks ok but when you click the download link for the upgrade programme (it goes to the link below), the zip file contains a file called ASM3142MPTool_V1122.7z

https://cdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0485/3766/5699/files/KU5211_Upgrade_Tool.zip?v=1620987138

 

This file does (obviously) not match the files in the pictures on the page (where there are install programmes). Any ideas what to do now? @Marcin_gps

 

Thanks, Tim

 

[Marcin_gps]

Just now, TimF said:

 

 

Trying to upgrade the firmware on the JCAT XE. As per this link it all looks ok but when you click the download link for the upgrade programme (it goes to the link below), the zip file contains a file called ASM3142MPTool_V1122.7z

https://cdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0485/3766/5699/files/KU5211_Upgrade_Tool.zip?v=1620987138

 

This file does (obviously) not match the files in the pictures on the page (where there are install programmes). Any ideas what to do now? @Marcin_gps

 

Thanks, Tim

 

Hi Tim, 

 

Send me a PM and I will upload the latest FW files for you.

 

Regards,
Marcin

[bit01]

Has anyone  with Audiolinux had success with the USB XE in a Z790 board ?

[87mpi]

On 8/29/2022 at 1:56 PM, TimF said:

 

 

Trying to upgrade the firmware on the JCAT XE. As per this link it all looks ok but when you click the download link for the upgrade programme (it goes to the link below), the zip file contains a file called ASM3142MPTool_V1122.7z

https://cdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0485/3766/5699/files/KU5211_Upgrade_Tool.zip?v=1620987138

 

This file does (obviously) not match the files in the pictures on the page (where there are install programmes). Any ideas what to do now? @Marcin_gps

 

Thanks, Tim

 

Were you able to update the firmware?  If yes, can you send me the file and the procedure?  Thank you

[bit01]

@Marcin_gpsIs your latest USB XE f/w compatible with the Z790 boards please? If so how do we get it?

Thanks.

[Marcin_gps]

On 1/18/2023 at 3:28 PM, bit01 said:

@Marcin_gpsIs your latest USB XE f/w compatible with the Z790 boards please? If so how do we get it?

Thanks.

Yes, it's compatible with Z790.

 

Please send me an email and I will provide you with the firmware files.

 

Best regards,
Marcin
 

[bit01]

14 minutes ago, Marcin_gps said:

Yes, it's compatible with Z790.

 

Please send me an email and I will provide you with the firmware files.

 

Best regards,
Marcin
 

e-mail sent in PM 

Thank you!

[bit01]

F/W updated and now working in the MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi DDR4 mb.

Much appreciated.

[87mpi]

On 1/19/2023 at 6:27 PM, Marcin_gps said:

Please send me an email and I will provide you with the firmware files.

 

Best regards,
Marcin
 

Hi Marcin, 

Is it possible to update the firmware even if I have no compatibility problems and my XE works perfectly on my Asus Crosshair VIII Dark Hero?

 

Could the FW update improve the performance/sound of the card?

 

Antonio 

[Marcin_gps]

On 1/25/2023 at 7:50 AM, 87mpi said:

Hi Marcin, 

Is it possible to update the firmware even if I have no compatibility problems and my XE works perfectly on my Asus Crosshair VIII Dark Hero?

 

Could the FW update improve the performance/sound of the card?

 

Antonio 

Sure, I'll send you a PM. 

 

I have not compared SQ with the latest FW. 

[87mpi]

21 hours ago, Marcin_gps said:

Sure, I'll send you a PM. 

 

I have not compared SQ with the latest FW. 

Hi Marcin, 

I have successfully updated the firmware of my Jcat Usb XE and i have to say i have been able to appreciate a slight improvement in sound quality.  

 

Thank you ! 

[Marcin_gps]

Good to hear! Enjoy :)

 

Best regards,
Marcin
 

[fantasia]

Hi guys

 

Now I've also become aware of the update.

Successfully flashed ver. 210330.

Now I'm curious to see whether it also improves the sound!

 

Best regards

[Marcin_gps]