Creative Soundblaster X-Fi Modifications

The standard Soundblaster X-Fi is a great sounding soundcard, however with a few tweaks and component upgrades it produces fantastic levels of detail and powerful dynamics. These modifications can be easily adapted to work on the vast majority of commercial soundcards, please email for details.

Soundblaster X-Fi Upgrade 1 (Stereo)

Low Impedence Rubycon ZA - Dac decoupling
Low Impedence Rubycon ZA - X-Fi Chip Decoupling
Nichicon Solid Polymer - Main 12v Smoothing
Low Impedence Rubycon ZA - 5v supply
Sanyo Oscon SEPC Solid Polymer - 3.3v supply
Wima MKS2-XL Film Caps for DC Blocking

National Semi LM4562MA - L/R Channel Opamp

Kit Price: £35.00

Fitting Service Price: £60.00 Includes fitting, testing and insured return UK postage

Soundblaster X-Fi Upgrade 1 (5.1 Surround)

As above with two additional National Semi LM4562MA opamps for - RL/RR, C/SW Channels

Kit Price: £40.00

Fitting Service Price: £70.00 Includes fitting, testing and insured return UK postage

Soundblaster X-Fi Upgrade 1 (7.1 Surround)

As 5.1 package with two additional National Semi LM4562MA opamps for additional surround channels

Kit Price: £45.00

Fitting Service Price: £75.00 Includes fitting, testing and insured return UK postage

Soundblaster X-Fi Upgrade 2 (Stereo)

Kit Price: £100.00

Fitting Service Price: £135.00 Includes fitting, testing and insured return UK postage

Soundblaster X-Fi Upgrade 2 (5.1 Surround)

As above with two additional National Semi LM4562MA opamps for - RL/RR, C/SW Channels

Kit Price: £110.00

Fitting Service Price: £145.00 Includes fitting, testing and insured return UK postage

Soundblaster X-Fi Upgrade 2 (7.1 Surround)

Kit Price: £120.00

Fitting Service Price: £155.00 Includes fitting, testing and insured return UK postage