FX-Audio DS07 & L07- WOW The Power! A Must-have For Audio Lovers? - Honest Audiophile Impressions
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A BIG thanks to Hifi College Audio for providing the FX-Audio DS07 and L07 for review, much appreciated.
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The FX-Audio DS-7 is a DAC only and the L07 is a speaker amp. I really enjoyed pairing them up with my Martin Logan Motion 15 speakers.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction/Specs
01:30 DS07 Build/Design
03:30 L07 Build/Design
04:40 DS07 Sonic Impressions
08:20 L07 Sonic Impressions
10:10 DS07 vs Fiio K11 & Aune X1s GT
11:08 L07 vs Fosi Audio V3 & ZA3
12:00 Conclusion
12:30 Exiting
I am not a professional sound engineer, producer, musician, or vocalist, etc. I have not done any scientific research, measurements, or in-depth testing of any kind; just my own listening, comparing and internet reading/research. I have limited, real-life experience with recording, mixing and mastering gear. I have been involved since my teenage years with various churches as an amateur sound booth technician.
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Good morning Dave thank you for keeping me company this Sunday morning. Have a blessed weekend. Take care.
@TheHonestAudiophile
Ай бұрын
My pleasure, you're welcome.
I just wanted to say, I appreciate your descriptions of the amplifier's sound, that the L07 is cold, analytical and brittle vs Fosi's more natural, warmth and body. Lots of people own a Fosi V3 or Za3, so it's very helpful that you used these popular amps for comparison. Not many reviewers do comparisons, and even fewer articulate the differences in sound so well. So thanks for helping us determine what amps we might gravitate towards.
@TheHonestAudiophile
Ай бұрын
My pleasure, you're welcome. I'm glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated.
Perhaps I didn't explain it very well the 1st time. Reaching full volume so quickly can give the illusion of massive power. But it simply means that you've reached full power with a touch of the volume dial. If you eliminate the volume control altogether, you'd be even more impressed because it would be at full volume when you turn the amp on. As I attempted to describe, the volume setting has nothing to do with an amplifier's power. It just determines how quickly you reach it. The volume control, whether Linear or Logarithmic, determines how quickly or slowly you reach full power. For example, you could have 2 amplifiers of 200 wpc. One reaches 200wpc at 7am on the the volume knob, and the other reaches 200wpc at 5pm on the volume knob. They are both 200wpc, but you get the impression that the 7am volume setting is more powerful because it' practically knocks you off your chair, immediately. The other amp will also knock you off your chair, when the volume knob reaches 5pm. One amp is not more powerful than the other. But reaching full volume right away can be impressive.
@TheHonestAudiophile
Ай бұрын
Good information. Please note I didn't say the volume knob was the power; I said there was so much power for my speakers that I barely had to move the volume knob. The volume knobs are similar to a car gas pedal, it is the vroom vroom of the amplifier.
If these had remotes or at least some trigger in/out they would be killer. This way they only suit a desktop environment.
I have both FX Audio LO7 and Fosi Audio ZA3...I'm using a 6ft tall Genesis APM-1 speakers...I prefer the ZA3 for sounding more detailed and transparent. The LO7 sounds laidback and constraint. I sold the LO7 for less than half price I paid for it. I'm just happy to get rid of it.
@TheHonestAudiophile
29 күн бұрын
Thanks for the impressions and comparison.
They also made an r07 a nice looking little amp. No one seems to have reviewed it. I would love a review from you on it
@TheHonestAudiophile
Ай бұрын
I saw that when I was grabbing the link from the website. I'll see if one is available for review.
@andreasjensen8451
Ай бұрын
@@TheHonestAudiophile awesome! I have been eyeing it, but I am not sure about it
I hope you get a chance to assess their tube headphone amps.
@TheHonestAudiophile
Ай бұрын
A couple of them are in the review schedule.
good morming Dave, thanks for a great review. i was wondering how would be dac in the DS07 compare, with the one in the Fx Audio DR07? i want to improve my desktop geat but i used headphone more than speakers. Are they comparable, or is better to get the DS07 and then other headphone amp likr the Fx Audio R07? Greetings from Colombia
@TheHonestAudiophile
Ай бұрын
Sorry haven't heard the DR07.
Hi Dave, I'm having trouble deciding which to get for gaming purposes-QKZ x HBB or Tangzu Wan'er.
@TheHonestAudiophile
Ай бұрын
Personally I'd take the Wan'er but keep in mind I only play sports and racing games.
Dave , whatever happened to Farsil the Wizard ?
@TheHonestAudiophile
Ай бұрын
He and I talk every now and then. He has a Discord community that discussed random stuff. As far as his review channel it seems he's moved on to other interests.
@arthurmonay3156
Ай бұрын
@@TheHonestAudiophileI really liked his reviews and some of the music and of course that voice. Thanks for everything Dave !
Hi I know this comment is irrelevant but Which one is worth money out of this four, I want an iem that has overall good soundstage, imaging, resolution and detail retrieval ( KBEAR lark, Kz Dq6, QKZ x HBB, And Tangzu Wan'er)
@TheHonestAudiophile
Ай бұрын
Between those 4< I would take the Tangzu Wan'er
@olympussus5811
Ай бұрын
@@TheHonestAudiophile thank you for the respond ❤️
@TheHonestAudiophile
Ай бұрын
@olympussus5811 my pleasure, you're welcome
@olympussus5811
Ай бұрын
@@TheHonestAudiophile Could you please explain why Tangzu Wan'er was your preferred choice among the other four options?
@TheHonestAudiophile
Ай бұрын
@olympussus5811 Wan'er has a neutral leaning presentation with natural tone and timbre.
I have 12 IEMs : ✅ CCA Rhapsody ✅ KZ X HBB PR2 ✅ QKZ X HBB Khan ✅ KZ D-Fi Switch ✅ HZSound Heart Mirror Zero ✅ TRN Conch ✅ Simgot EW200 ✅ EPZ Q5 ✅ 7Hz Sonus ✅ Tanchjim Zero ✅ SGOR Adonis ✅ KZ ZS10 Pro 2 Please rank #1 , #2 , #3 that you like the most Dave. Thanks 🙏👍
@TheHonestAudiophile
Ай бұрын
Here's a link to my ranking list. Please read the ranking grade tab first as I do grades different than others. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nRHnsP_4vLg9DlD9kwJ6gQuEQFqhTR0lnrkxXo3AMG8/edit?usp=drivesdk
@TopFinancialAdvisor
Ай бұрын
@@TheHonestAudiophile I have 12 IEMs : ✅ CCA Rhapsody ✅ KZ X HBB PR2 ✅ QKZ X HBB Khan ✅ KZ D-Fi Switch ✅ HZSound Heart Mirror Zero ✅ TRN Conch ✅ Simgot EW200 ✅ EPZ Q5 ✅ 7Hz Sonus ✅ Tanchjim Zero ✅ SGOR Adonis ✅ KZ ZS10 Pro 2 Please rank #1 , #2 , #3 the best IEM from my list above for listening music : "Hurricane by Eden Golan" Thanks 🙏👍
@TheHonestAudiophile
Ай бұрын
Here's a link to my ranking list. Please read the ranking grade tab first as I do grades different than others. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nRHnsP_4vLg9DlD9kwJ6gQuEQFqhTR0lnrkxXo3AMG8/edit?usp=drivesdk
I can’t remember that many product ID numbers LOL. Too complicated for me. I live a simple life. Even my coffee pot has too many product ID numbers. LOL. Need a powerful magnifying glass to read the ID #
@TheHonestAudiophile
Ай бұрын
Myer Audio CKLVX-D41 is one of the worst 😂
@davidfromamerica1871
Ай бұрын
@@TheHonestAudiophile I have B&W headphones. Product ID # P5 No Brain Strain.😄
@TheHonestAudiophile
Ай бұрын
But can you remember what B & W stands for? 🙃
@davidfromamerica1871
Ай бұрын
@@TheHonestAudiophile I bought them at the Apple Store when they first came out still remember what it means. My memory gets lucky sometimes.👍😄
@davidfromamerica1871
Ай бұрын
@@TheHonestAudiophile It’s Sunday beautiful morning in Florida listening to Beegie Adair album “A Sentimental Mood” on my P5. 😎👍❤️