Auzentech X-Meridian Specs

classic_leon · Dec 30, 2006, 12:08 AM

yes. check here:
http://www.youp-pax.org/viewthread.p...extra=page%3D1

Caliostro · Dec 30, 2006, 05:31 PM

Hmm new designed Windows but i cant read anything in there.

Could be only a redesigned X-Fi Driver for Vista.
Any news about X-Fi 2 from Creative ?
New Chip ? New layout or again one of these mini steps (A2->A2ZS ) ?

advertiser · Jan 11, 2007, 05:25 AM

OMG* this card cost 330SGD in my country. LOL..

By the way does this card 0w3d the xfi elite pro card?

ROBSCIX · Jan 11, 2007, 05:06 PM

The X-Meridian is said to sound better then the Elite aswell. I recently upgraded my Opamps on my card and it sounds very,very nice. These cards are amazing if you love sound quality. Look at the review here By Driver Heaven. The reviewers were totally amazed.

DJShamrock · Feb 22, 2007, 01:55 AM

Anybody know when the x64 vista drivers are coming out for this card? I want to buy it, right now but I want to be sure there is a driver for it that works.

Thx.

DJShamrock · Feb 23, 2007, 05:53 PM

bump

Anybody know when teh Vista 64 driver may be released? I want to buy this today, but not if I can't run it yet. My luck, I would by it, the drivers would come out 2 months later the card would cost half the price.

I just hate my x-fi. Hiss, pops, screech, lock, crashes, irq problems in both slots, etc. Garbage.

ROBSCIX · Feb 23, 2007, 06:14 PM

They should be released soon. That is all I know.

ROBSCIX · Feb 23, 2007, 06:19 PM

If your unsure wait. I will tell you though for sound quality these cards really are in a class by themselves. Especially if you change out the opmaps. Owners AND reviewers all agree.

GeneralClaymore · Feb 25, 2007, 02:28 PM

You could force the install of the vista 32bit drivers on your 64bit vista. I did for a while but i decide to roll back over to 32bit vista il 64bit vista drivers come out.

DJShamrock · Feb 27, 2007, 05:46 AM

I finally just ripped my X-Fi out and my PC runs stable. No freezing during games even with settings maxed. I RMA's my Xtrememusic and got the Extremegamer but they won't take my Xtreme gamer back so I sold it for $50 to a friend. I am getting the Meridian when I can afford it.

Nightowl225 · Feb 27, 2007, 03:23 PM

I'm going to be getting the Sondigo Inferno 7.1 within the next few weeks. It uses the same chip as the X-Meridian. Figured I would upgrade to it, from my 8768+ based Montego DDL, which is a great card.

ROBSCIX · Feb 27, 2007, 05:21 PM

My opinion is if you can gather up the extra money get the X-Meridian 7.1. You can change the Opams and that fact alone make alot of diffenece. I put in new LM4562's and this card is just freakin' unbeleivable now. The XM is the one to buy man, even if you have to save a little longer you will be happier in the end. There is more to the card then just the Audio controller, there is also the DAC's which are better on the XM and the Opamps. Which as I said you can use whichever you like..
IF you decide to get one of the others though can you tell us what you think of it?

ROBSCIX · Mar 4, 2007, 08:23 PM

Did you get your new card yet?

Nightowl225 · Mar 5, 2007, 03:59 AM

Ordered me the HT OMEGA Claro, uses the 8788HD chip on Friday night. It has the following DAC's,

AK4396VF
WM8785

I'll be getting my new card on Wednesday.

ROBSCIX · Mar 5, 2007, 03:05 PM

Keep us poasted and give us a review. The Creative guys HATE these new 8788 based cards becasue they are just killer for sound quality. For some cards such as the X-Meridian the X-fi cannot compete even in it's best form. These are reviews I have gotten from X-fi users. Well objectionably better for games becasue of the closed EAX standard, for pure sound quality they are lacking when put up against alot of these cards.

Nightowl225 · Mar 5, 2007, 09:11 PM

Note those DAC's are the same as on the Sondigo Inferno 7.1. Card won't actually arrive until Thursday.

The HTOMEGA Claro is one of the few CMEDIA based soundcards with COAX digital out, as well as optical, for easier connection to my stereo that does Dolby Digital decoding, if I decide to hook it up to my stereo. Found out from HT OMEGA, that HT OMEGA will have the non beta Windows Vista 64 8788 drivers for the HT OMEGA Claro soundcard from CMEDIA next month.

I have the feeling, I'm going to just love the card. I don't care that it can't do EAX HD, as I do gaming all the time on my 8768+ Montego DDL all the time, and really like the sound quality on it. I prefer CMEDIA based cards now over anything Creative has to offer. Yes, I'll post a review of it here.

Nightowl225 · Mar 9, 2007, 03:01 AM

Got my HT OMEGA Claro, installed it and used the November drivers from CMEDIA, and I just love the card. I set the DSP in to Dolby Pro Logic II mode, for surround sound. No need for me to buy a new speaker set.

It sounds way better than my Montego DDL. Ripped MP3's from Beyond The Minds Eye by Jan Hammer, and they sound much better on my HT OMEGA Claro than on the Montego DDL. Games even sound better on my HT OMEGA Claro than on the Montego DDL.

I'm glad I got my HT OMEGA Claro, spending the extra money to get the HT OMEGA Claro was worth it. No need for me to get the X-Meridian and go changing the amps, not with the card sound this great.

ronnn · Mar 9, 2007, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROBSCIX

You can change the Opams and that fact alone make alot of diffenece.

I know I should know this, but what is an Opams?

**dj_stick** · Mar 9, 2007, 06:57 AM

i think he meant "opamps" operatial amplifiers - these are the devices that boost the audio signal up to line level (-10dBV) to send out to your speakers

ronnn · Mar 10, 2007, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj_stick

i think he meant "opamps" operatial amplifiers - these are the devices that boost the audio signal up to line level (-10dBV) to send out to your speakers

Thankyou muchly for this reply. I am getting this sound card very soon. Was planning on running it through a regulation home audio type 6.1 amplifier. I have a panasonic booting around. Is this what is meant? Am going to mix and match speakers, hoping it will work out well for music and movies.

ROBSCIX · Apr 3, 2007, 03:43 PM

X-Tension Din Board Coming soon

You guys that own the X-Meridian have no doubt been waiting as I have for the release of the X-tension board that adds further features and high resolution I/O to our X-Meridian 7.1's.
The Auznetech sit has released updated information regarding this X-Tension board so Let's hope it will be released anyday now. Have a Look:

http://www.auzentech.com/site/produc...ension_din.php

This board add some impressive features for such a small add-on

Mic Preamplifier
1) Peak level : 0dBFS @ -40dBV
2) Gain Adjustment : Gain +20dB up
3) 5V power supply (Condenser Mic)
4) Connector Type : 1/4” TRS Input
MIDI I/O
1) 1-in, 1-out 16 MIDI channels in and out
2) Connector Type : MIDI Standard MIDI 5-pin DIN
Digital In
1) Connector Type : RCA or Optical Combo
2) Format : IEC-60958 Consumer(S/PDIF)
3) Sampling Rate :44.1,48,96,192kHz
4) Resolution : 24-bit
Digital Out
1) Connector Type : RCA or Optical Combo
2) Format : IEC-60958 Consumer(S/PDIF)
3) Sampling Rate :44.1,48,96,192kHz
4) Resolution : 24-bit
G9 Digital Out
1) Connector Type : 9-pin Mini Din Jack
2) Format : IEC-60958 Consumer(S/PDIF)
3) Sampling Rate :44.1,48,96,192kHz
4) Resolution : 24-bit

I will post the release date when I see it...

ronnn · Apr 4, 2007, 12:38 AM

Guess I have to get this card soon. That extender thing looks pretty cool. Anyone know how much latency when using this stuff? I mean if I lay down a sound track and than play it while playing guitar over it - will the the delay kill me?

ROBSCIX · Apr 5, 2007, 07:08 PM

Delay shouldn't be a issue at all. Most audio programs can be optimized and setup for near realtime sound.

ronnn · Apr 6, 2007, 12:38 AM

Thanks

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Jan 11, 2007, 05:25 AM	#153
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Jan 11, 2007, 05:06 PM	Thread Starter #154
ROBSCIX DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,732 Rep Power: 0	The X-Meridian is said to sound better then the Elite aswell. I recently upgraded my Opamps on my card and it sounds very,very nice. These cards are amazing if you love sound quality. Look at the review here By Driver Heaven. The reviewers were totally amazed. Last edited by ROBSCIX; Jan 12, 2007 at 12:40 AM.

Feb 22, 2007, 01:55 AM	#155
DJShamrock DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tennessee but from NY Posts: 206 Rep Power: 37 System Specs	Anybody know when the x64 vista drivers are coming out for this card? I want to buy it, right now but I want to be sure there is a driver for it that works. Thx. __________________ My rap group. http://www.myspace.com/waxingpoetix

Feb 23, 2007, 05:53 PM	#156
DJShamrock DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tennessee but from NY Posts: 206 Rep Power: 37 System Specs	bump Anybody know when teh Vista 64 driver may be released? I want to buy this today, but not if I can't run it yet. My luck, I would by it, the drivers would come out 2 months later the card would cost half the price. I just hate my x-fi. Hiss, pops, screech, lock, crashes, irq problems in both slots, etc. Garbage. __________________ My rap group. http://www.myspace.com/waxingpoetix

Dec 30, 2006, 05:31 PM	#152
Caliostro HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bonn, Germany Posts: 36 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Hmm new designed Windows but i cant read anything in there. Could be only a redesigned X-Fi Driver for Vista. Any news about X-Fi 2 from Creative ? New Chip ? New layout or again one of these mini steps (A2->A2ZS ) ?

Feb 23, 2007, 06:14 PM	Thread Starter #157
ROBSCIX DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,732 Rep Power: 0	They should be released soon. That is all I know.

Feb 23, 2007, 06:19 PM	Thread Starter #158
ROBSCIX DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,732 Rep Power: 0	If your unsure wait. I will tell you though for sound quality these cards really are in a class by themselves. Especially if you change out the opmaps. Owners AND reviewers all agree.

Feb 25, 2007, 02:28 PM	#159
GeneralClaymore HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: MI Posts: 434 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	You could force the install of the vista 32bit drivers on your 64bit vista. I did for a while but i decide to roll back over to 32bit vista il 64bit vista drivers come out. __________________ Source: x-fi titanium hd 2x LT1124ACN+ 2x LT1115 > Matrix M-Stage V2 /w 2x LME49710NA> DT880 pro 250ohm

Feb 27, 2007, 05:46 AM	#160
DJShamrock DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tennessee but from NY Posts: 206 Rep Power: 37 System Specs	I finally just ripped my X-Fi out and my PC runs stable. No freezing during games even with settings maxed. I RMA's my Xtrememusic and got the Extremegamer but they won't take my Xtreme gamer back so I sold it for $50 to a friend. I am getting the Meridian when I can afford it. __________________ My rap group. http://www.myspace.com/waxingpoetix

Feb 27, 2007, 03:23 PM	#161
Nightowl225 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 139 Rep Power: 0	I'm going to be getting the Sondigo Inferno 7.1 within the next few weeks. It uses the same chip as the X-Meridian. Figured I would upgrade to it, from my 8768+ based Montego DDL, which is a great card.

Feb 27, 2007, 05:21 PM	Thread Starter #162
ROBSCIX DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,732 Rep Power: 0	My opinion is if you can gather up the extra money get the X-Meridian 7.1. You can change the Opams and that fact alone make alot of diffenece. I put in new LM4562's and this card is just freakin' unbeleivable now. The XM is the one to buy man, even if you have to save a little longer you will be happier in the end. There is more to the card then just the Audio controller, there is also the DAC's which are better on the XM and the Opamps. Which as I said you can use whichever you like.. IF you decide to get one of the others though can you tell us what you think of it? Last edited by ROBSCIX; Mar 4, 2007 at 08:23 PM.

Mar 4, 2007, 08:23 PM	Thread Starter #163
ROBSCIX DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,732 Rep Power: 0	Did you get your new card yet?

Mar 5, 2007, 03:59 AM	#164
Nightowl225 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 139 Rep Power: 0	Ordered me the HT OMEGA Claro, uses the 8788HD chip on Friday night. It has the following DAC's, AK4396VF WM8785 I'll be getting my new card on Wednesday.

Mar 5, 2007, 03:05 PM	Thread Starter #165
ROBSCIX DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,732 Rep Power: 0	Keep us poasted and give us a review. The Creative guys HATE these new 8788 based cards becasue they are just killer for sound quality. For some cards such as the X-Meridian the X-fi cannot compete even in it's best form. These are reviews I have gotten from X-fi users. Well objectionably better for games becasue of the closed EAX standard, for pure sound quality they are lacking when put up against alot of these cards.

Mar 5, 2007, 09:11 PM	#166
Nightowl225 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 139 Rep Power: 0	Note those DAC's are the same as on the Sondigo Inferno 7.1. Card won't actually arrive until Thursday. The HTOMEGA Claro is one of the few CMEDIA based soundcards with COAX digital out, as well as optical, for easier connection to my stereo that does Dolby Digital decoding, if I decide to hook it up to my stereo. Found out from HT OMEGA, that HT OMEGA will have the non beta Windows Vista 64 8788 drivers for the HT OMEGA Claro soundcard from CMEDIA next month. I have the feeling, I'm going to just love the card. I don't care that it can't do EAX HD, as I do gaming all the time on my 8768+ Montego DDL all the time, and really like the sound quality on it. I prefer CMEDIA based cards now over anything Creative has to offer. Yes, I'll post a review of it here.

Mar 9, 2007, 03:01 AM	#167
Nightowl225 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 139 Rep Power: 0	Got my HT OMEGA Claro, installed it and used the November drivers from CMEDIA, and I just love the card. I set the DSP in to Dolby Pro Logic II mode, for surround sound. No need for me to buy a new speaker set. It sounds way better than my Montego DDL. Ripped MP3's from Beyond The Minds Eye by Jan Hammer, and they sound much better on my HT OMEGA Claro than on the Montego DDL. Games even sound better on my HT OMEGA Claro than on the Montego DDL. I'm glad I got my HT OMEGA Claro, spending the extra money to get the HT OMEGA Claro was worth it. No need for me to get the X-Meridian and go changing the amps, not with the card sound this great. Last edited by Nightowl225; Mar 9, 2007 at 06:01 AM.

Apr 3, 2007, 03:43 PM	Thread Starter #171
ROBSCIX DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,732 Rep Power: 0	X-Tension Din Board Coming soon You guys that own the X-Meridian have no doubt been waiting as I have for the release of the X-tension board that adds further features and high resolution I/O to our X-Meridian 7.1's. The Auznetech sit has released updated information regarding this X-Tension board so Let's hope it will be released anyday now. Have a Look: http://www.auzentech.com/site/produc...ension_din.php This board add some impressive features for such a small add-on Mic Preamplifier 1) Peak level : 0dBFS @ -40dBV 2) Gain Adjustment : Gain +20dB up 3) 5V power supply (Condenser Mic) 4) Connector Type : 1/4” TRS Input MIDI I/O 1) 1-in, 1-out 16 MIDI channels in and out 2) Connector Type : MIDI Standard MIDI 5-pin DIN Digital In 1) Connector Type : RCA or Optical Combo 2) Format : IEC-60958 Consumer(S/PDIF) 3) Sampling Rate :44.1,48,96,192kHz 4) Resolution : 24-bit Digital Out 1) Connector Type : RCA or Optical Combo 2) Format : IEC-60958 Consumer(S/PDIF) 3) Sampling Rate :44.1,48,96,192kHz 4) Resolution : 24-bit G9 Digital Out 1) Connector Type : 9-pin Mini Din Jack 2) Format : IEC-60958 Consumer(S/PDIF) 3) Sampling Rate :44.1,48,96,192kHz 4) Resolution : 24-bit I will post the release date when I see it...

Apr 4, 2007, 12:38 AM	#172
ronnn DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 617 Rep Power: 0	Guess I have to get this card soon. That extender thing looks pretty cool. Anyone know how much latency when using this stuff? I mean if I lay down a sound track and than play it while playing guitar over it - will the the delay kill me?

Apr 5, 2007, 07:08 PM	Thread Starter #173
ROBSCIX DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,732 Rep Power: 0	Delay shouldn't be a issue at all. Most audio programs can be optimized and setup for near realtime sound.

Apr 6, 2007, 12:38 AM	#174
ronnn DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 617 Rep Power: 0	Thanks