PPkiller 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2007 Anyone dare to try this? http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=229350 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alamakazam 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2007 maybe if I can get a cheap 2nd hand card Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PPkiller 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2007 the mod is damn worth it... now my x-fi sound so much better... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afterburner 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 Where do I find Blackgates locally.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PPkiller 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 http://www.wellaudiolab.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afterburner 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 Thanx dude.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nofing 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 Hmm, I've no experience with DIY. But I do have a Audigy2ZS lying around. Anyone willing to "experiment" with it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PPkiller 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2007 i just changed the opamp to ad8599.. i find it better sounding then 4562.. worth a try Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nofing 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 So I can just change the opamp? What do I need to do that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PPkiller 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 u need to know soldering..... try soldering desoldering on old sound card or similar to gain some experience . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nofing 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2007 Ok. I'll work on that. Where can I find the opamp and how much does it cost? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PPkiller 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2007 www.national.com for lm4562 www.analog.com for ad8599 u can request for free sample. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nofing 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2007 Free sample? Meaning all I need to do is solder the stuff on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afterburner 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 (edited) Yup... The mod is done. Using the LM4562 and Blackgate NX 25v 1000uF cap. The sound together with my DIY amp is MUCH better now.... Edited July 3, 2007 by Afterburner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PPkiller 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2007 ad8599 with 4 22uf hi-q blackgate and 2200uF 16V Blackgate... puts a smile on my face.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
