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Musical Fidelity XDAC/XPSU/X10 all V3

I recently purchased the "3 pack" of Musical Fidelity; X DAC V3, X PSU V3 and X 10 V3. I would like to know other folks' experience with the the burn in times for these components and the sonic changes you have noted.

Also, if you have replaced the DIN power cables from the X 10 to the other components, what differences did you hear, how much did the replacement DIN cables cost?
Thanks!
Tim

The rest of my system:
Portal Panache int amp
Magneplanar 1.6 QR
Rotel RCD971 (used as transport)
MIT speaker cables and interconnects
tkmetz
acadie
54 posts
 
I got the Buffer and the PSU, all with stock cord and it took about 250 hours before it started to sound good.

acadie
srama
65 posts
 
I have the "3-pack" and I thought it sounded pretty good straight out of the box. I have it hooked up to a Rega Jupiter 2000 that I have always loved - so it wasn't like I was coming from a cheapo or unhappy digital experience.
Somewhat counter-intuitively, the 3-pack sounded softer and rounder at first and more resolving and airy with some break-in.
I agree the Din cables are abominable - they don't even make a halfway decent connection, popping right off at the slightest hint of stress. Any suggestions on replacement cables is very welcome!
takeo32
1 posts
 
I have been thinking of purchasing the "3-pack" as well, and looking for a decent (but inexpensive) transport to use. Since I am starting with a clean slate, do you guys think that it would be better to purcase a $2k player, or go with the "3-pack" and transport? Also, did you wind up spending a small fortune in cables connecting the XDAC / X10v3 to your systems?
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