XITEL HiFi Link For PC and Mac
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Manufacturer: Xitel
Model: HFL-A1-X1
Binding: Electronics
Publisher: Xitel
Label: Xitel
Features for XITEL HiFi Link For PC and Mac:
- Bypass generally inferior soundcards with advanced USB digital rendering technology, for professional quality output that enhances all your audio
- Delete distortion and interference ? enjoy crystal clear sound with no more annoying hiss
- It's the ultimate in Plug-and-Play simplicity ? plug the HiFi-Link into a USB port and watch it automatically install, without the need for any special drivers
- The digital audio signal is ported to a unique in-line, electromagnetically isolated precision DAC, where it is processed into an optimum audio signal
- Includes a fully shielded, high definition 30-foot interconnection cable with gold plated RCA jacks
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Customer Reviews
A Very Poor Soundcard 
2008-02-27
I returned this an hour after hookup. I have a Creative 24 bit soundcard that was cheaper than the Xitel and it sounds so much better. Do not be fooled by the hype for this. There are much better external soundcards for around the same price! Very muddy,dull sound.
Great, but dependent on right media player! 
2008-02-02
The HiFi Link is capable of reproducing exquisite digital sound through a home stero system, but results will vary according to the media player one uses on their PC.
It worked immediatley out of the box when played through Windows Media Player, but was horribly distorted. The sound cleared right up when I lowered the volume on both the PC and WMP. But it still sounded flat. I then tried playing music through Real Player and it was just as dull. I then downloaded and set up DFX Audio Enhancer plug in for WMP and it improved the sound tremendously. DFX however, uses preset processing modes. It has quite a lot to choose from and one can tweak each a little, but in the end it is limited by lacking a true graphic equalizer. Finally I downloaded Winamp (free version) and that turned out to be he real deal. Winamp faithfully processes the music even with it's graphic equalizer turned off (infanitely better than WMP or Real Player) and one can optinally turn on its graphic equalizer for even more control.
The take home message is that HiFi link CAN work great, but if one just assumes that all media players are built equally then they could be disappointed if they choose the wrong one. Stay away fform WMP and Real Player, unless you also use an audio enhacer. Go ahead and keep it simple with Winamp and you will have true hi fidelety home stereo music.
Total dud! 2008-01-18
I actually did quite a bit of research before choosing the XITEL HiFi-Link. The positive reviews must have come from the owners friends and family. The sound is muddier than the Mississippi. This sounds worse than my laptop speakers, no joke. I wish I had all of the packing materials so I could return it.
happy ending 
2007-11-05
Even if I selected this item as a mistake (intended to get the other product to record at PC from LP's); the relative I got it for was pleased with the sound quality he got at his stereo from the PC's MP3's.
Didn't Improve Sound 2007-07-05
This item did not improve the sound of our computer-based music played on our stereo. It was easy to install and set up, as advertised, but we noticed no appreciable difference in sound quality, so we returned the item.
GREAT FOR PC TO STEREO BUT 2006-08-19
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Basically works 
2006-04-17
It basically works, but in my installation it had low signal level output and a loud 60Hz hum. A ground loop isolator removed the hum, but revealed a faint high-pitched whine. It did, however, come with a very good audio cable. Users might be happier with the Turtle Beach Advantage Micro, and save a few dollars.
Great product! 2005-08-02
The Xitel link is very easy to use and sounds great. I use when I play small gatherings. I use it in conjunction with my laptop and yamaha mixer. Comes with a high quality link cable as well.
A Simple Solution 2005-05-21
I've sold all of my CD's, and I don't miss them! I use my iMac and my HiFi-Link exclusively when listening to music at home. You'll get the fullest sound quality possible out of any MP3 collection with this basic HiFi-Link (the pro model is overkill for music).
Awesome 2005-03-31
The HiFi Link does exactly what the manufacture claims, produces high quality sound from your PC to your component stereo. You can't beat the peformance and the generous 30 foot cable for the price. Installation was simple and the documentation is easy to follow, but you don't really need it (it was really that easy, just plug and play, and a possible restart). Otherwise there is not much to say, it is a simple product that delivers what was promised, great sound.
