As RTX is a business and not a non-profit then this makes sense of course. I for one am still happy I got a unit and consider it a super deal. Even with the list price later I think it is worth it but I also understand that for many hobby users it was a bit out of reach... but then again I do not see equivalent for same price/performance either.
Just to clarify - is/was Virtins a reseller or did they perhaps take over the production under license?
Just to clarify - is/was Virtins a reseller or did they perhaps take over the production under license?
Ok, well, that's a pity, but I totally understand and respect the RTX decision.
I just hope the RTX6001 (or some derivative of it) is not transferred to another company that sells it in a different way than originally intended during the development here (see for example posts 2664 and 2674).
I wonder - are the switches in RTX controlled by USB-audio features (control elements), or does the XMOS firmware implement a composite USB device with e.g. USB-serial function, in addition to USB-audio class 2?
The control of the switches is separate from the audio USB part.
If you want some more insights, take a look at how it's the communication with the RTX switches is implemented in MATAA: GitHub - mbrennwa/mataa
(go to "calibration" --> "RTX6001_USB_STATUS")
That's the price you're paying to Virtins, not what you payed at RTX. But yes, the RTX6001 was certainly a lot more expensive than the average USB sound card, and that's what most DIYers get. However I am very glad I have the RTX (aehm, well, I have more than one).
I did play with controlling the RTX from within MATAA (autoscaling etc.), and it's possible. However I preferred to work the switches with my fingers for real-world work with MATAA.
4499 - DAC, the main part of RTX is ADC.
I was hoping you could tell us about "much better chip" then AK5394, used in RTX.
(And, BTW, which is obsolete and is not manufactured now)
I agree. The AK5394A is a very good ADC. A pity that it is obsolete. I do have access to a reasonable quantity though
The RTX6001 will stay independent of the software.
Virtins got a possibility to resell the RTX6001. Unfortunately that is no longer possible as described earlier.
But who knows? Perhaps there will be a way forward after all?
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Thanks to RTX for cooperating with the DIY community and making this product. I find it extremely useful in my work. Like most people I don't need the best SOTA, but I need pretty damn good SOTA and always admire the pursuit of it and its realization.
and yes, it does sound pretty damn good as well as measure well.
Cheers
Alan
and yes, it does sound pretty damn good as well as measure well.
Cheers
Alan
