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08-24-2008, 03:52 PM
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Quote:
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also, i hope the belt clip is removable, as i doubt i would use it that often.
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Players: Meizu Mini player M6 SL 8GB, SP 8GB , Cowon S9 32GB, Sony D-NE700, Sony D-NE830
Amps: FiiO E3 Black and White. FiiO E5
Low-end iems: Kanon MD-52, PL21, PL30, PL50, Sony MDR-EX71SL
Mid and high-end iems: SA6, ER-4P, IE8, Triple.fi 10 Pro (with Null Audio Enyo cable), OK1
Like to get in future: Westone UM3X, ATH-CK100, JH-13 - Dammit, he ship oversea :D Why mot
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08-24-2008, 05:04 PM
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I now use the E3 exclusively with both my MDR-NC60 and MDR-NC22 phones, to add the moderate power boost as well as much needed bass and tame the otherwise over-exaggerated treble.
As for a clip for the E5, later this afternoon, I will try adding a clip onto the back of my E3 (a mod job that just requires a little Krazy Glue or equivalent), the clip being from one of my old Sony MD/CD remotes (from a black Sony RM-MC33L that came with one of my D-NE700 PCDP, not needed as I have a color-matched RM-MC33EL to match my silver D-NE700), and I'll post pics of the finished product on both the FiiO-related topics.
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08-25-2008, 12:28 AM
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Give him my username.
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Me too! I'm Chinese, he has to give me one :P
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08-25-2008, 02:45 AM
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After a round of PM, FiiO admin James told me the company does have plan to invite a few head-fi'ers for an early preview of their E5 before the release. No name was mentioned, but he seem to have a good idea of whom to invite (he reads our forum too). We shall wait and see.
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08-25-2008, 02:55 AM
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Ask him if he'd do discounts for big group buys?
Is he willing to set a release date yet?
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Cans/IEM:PL30, PL50, WM2, Westone 3, UE TF10pro, KSC75, iGrado, Ultrasone Proline 900, Stax SR-404
Portable Amplifiers:Home-made CMOYs, PD XM5, FiiO E3/E5 (Proto + Final)
Home Amplifiers: Whiplash Audio Pimeta, Zero DAC
Source: iRiver H332, FiiO S3, 8GB Clip, 4GB Fuze, 16GB Cowon D2, 4G 16GB Nano, 80GB 5.5G Video
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08-25-2008, 03:14 AM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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The problem is the company doesn't seem to do oversea business directly (that's where DealExtreme comes in). Not release date is set, AFAIK.
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08-25-2008, 03:17 AM
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Well it will be interesting to see the evolution of the amps from this company.
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The one constant in life is change, so will that change?
Feel with your own heart, see with your own eyes and hear with your own ears.
JH13's > Why stay home when you can go to the concert?
Listening with: JH13 Pro, Grado HF2 #469
Digital conversion: the all new MB-1 optical dual Wolfson portable dac
Amps I am currently listening with: RSA P-51 Mustang, SR 71A, iBasso D10, Lisa III, OEM BLack Gate, Non Black Gate, iBasso P3+, iBasso T3 (new version), RSA Shadow, iBasso D4
Favorite monitors: JH13 Pro, Grado HF2, Ultrasone Ed. 9 #1010, ATH-ESW10JPN
Portable monitor ratings: 1. JH 13 Pro 2. ESW10 JPN 3. PortaPros, KSC35 (modified-a great value) *4. UM2
Source: iRiver H130,140, D303 optical out, D-EJ955, D-EJ1000, D-EJ2000, 25s, 25, D-303, D-777 and others (optical out if available)
Digital Conversion: MB-1 optical Dac, Altoid tin Monica Dac I, Altoid tin Monica II Asynchronous Reclocking Dac, iBasso D10
Headphone Amplifiers:RSA: Shadow, Predator, P-51 Mustang, SR71A, Xin: IV Micro, IV Mini, Reference, SM3B, SuperMacro V LE, SM3 V6 (IV all switches), XRTA X-1, C&C Box, iBasso: P1, P2, P3, P3+, T1, T2, T3, T4 D1, D2, D3, D4, D10 Woo 3 Modified-Siemens 6922 driver, 7236 power tube, Woo 6 with the original Pseudo dual PS -
Ear Monitors: JH13 Pro, Ultra Ed. 9, Grado HF-2/F1 #469, HD650, ATH-ESW10 JPN, Ultrasone 750, HFI780, PortaPro modified, KSC35, Equation RP-21, Westone UM2
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08-25-2008, 03:31 AM
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I wonder when will they try to jump into the really high-end stuff, or would they rather specialize in affordable, extremely small amplifiers.
I just realized something: The rechargeable battery means they'd have to ship it out with a power adapter unless its USB. This would really push costs up.
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Home Amplifiers: Whiplash Audio Pimeta, Zero DAC
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08-25-2008, 03:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nsx_23
I wonder when will they try to jump into the really high-end stuff, or would they rather specialize in affordable, extremely small amplifiers.
I just realized something: The rechargeable battery means they'd have to ship it out with a power adapter unless its USB. This would really push costs up.
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You can get small switching power supplies for the charging at very reasonable price in China, so I don't think this will be a problem, cost wise. It will make a little larger package though. Someone that in innovative could also make a small wall adapter not much bigger than the current amp.
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Photo gallery at: www.pbase.com/jamato8 Recent publication: Ethnobotany Research & Applications, Vol 7 (2009) Kam Guilzhouh nyim Guangxxih di Benxtux Wenchual nyim Zihyuanc dih Gonxliix: Kam Local Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainable Resource Management in Guizhou and Guangxi Provinces, China http://www.ethnobotanyjournal.org/
The one constant in life is change, so will that change?
Feel with your own heart, see with your own eyes and hear with your own ears.
JH13's > Why stay home when you can go to the concert?
Listening with: JH13 Pro, Grado HF2 #469
Digital conversion: the all new MB-1 optical dual Wolfson portable dac
Amps I am currently listening with: RSA P-51 Mustang, SR 71A, iBasso D10, Lisa III, OEM BLack Gate, Non Black Gate, iBasso P3+, iBasso T3 (new version), RSA Shadow, iBasso D4
Favorite monitors: JH13 Pro, Grado HF2, Ultrasone Ed. 9 #1010, ATH-ESW10JPN
Portable monitor ratings: 1. JH 13 Pro 2. ESW10 JPN 3. PortaPros, KSC35 (modified-a great value) *4. UM2
Source: iRiver H130,140, D303 optical out, D-EJ955, D-EJ1000, D-EJ2000, 25s, 25, D-303, D-777 and others (optical out if available)
Digital Conversion: MB-1 optical Dac, Altoid tin Monica Dac I, Altoid tin Monica II Asynchronous Reclocking Dac, iBasso D10
Headphone Amplifiers:RSA: Shadow, Predator, P-51 Mustang, SR71A, Xin: IV Micro, IV Mini, Reference, SM3B, SuperMacro V LE, SM3 V6 (IV all switches), XRTA X-1, C&C Box, iBasso: P1, P2, P3, P3+, T1, T2, T3, T4 D1, D2, D3, D4, D10 Woo 3 Modified-Siemens 6922 driver, 7236 power tube, Woo 6 with the original Pseudo dual PS -
Ear Monitors: JH13 Pro, Ultra Ed. 9, Grado HF-2/F1 #469, HD650, ATH-ESW10 JPN, Ultrasone 750, HFI780, PortaPro modified, KSC35, Equation RP-21, Westone UM2
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08-25-2008, 03:49 AM
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i hope the belt clip is removable, as i doubt i would use it that often.
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I agree. If I'm using an amp, it will be velcroed to my player in as compact a bundle as possible. Extraneous clips are a no-no for me. Very curious to see this E5 in the wild...
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08-25-2008, 05:23 AM
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Quote:
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I wonder when will they try to jump into the really high-end stuff, or would they rather specialize in affordable, extremely small amplifiers.
I just realized something: The rechargeable battery means they'd have to ship it out with a power adapter unless its USB. This would really push costs up.
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First post says USB Charging.
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08-25-2008, 09:42 AM
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My bad, didn't read properly.....
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08-25-2008, 12:23 PM
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Good news, it's gonna be great.
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08-25-2008, 02:06 PM
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New FiiO amp already? Can't wait to hear impressions when it is released.
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08-26-2008, 02:16 PM
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An upstart pumps out more amps with less time between revisions than a Xin Supermicro? Will the gods of head-fi allow this?
Can't wait to get an E5 - this FiiO company seems to respond to customer demand and feedback.
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