Yep same problem.  My X5 sat mostly unused for months but worked fine last time I used it.  A few weeks ago I started using it again and the scroll wheel is completely wonky.  I'm going to contact Fiio and hopefully get this fixed.

Quote: Not sure.  I'm only replaced the filters a few time in ten years so I don't see it as a monetary incentive.

Quote:   I've removed and replace the cable just fine.  Lots of IEMs use the 2-pin connector.  It's not a big deal if done carefully.   Quote:        If I have the cable pointed down the cable microphonics are unbearable, and this is just when sitting at the desk.  Over the...

Quote: Yes, however that's by design.  The removal tool is just a screw that works like a corkscrew:

Quote: The Etymotic founder Dr. Killion essentially defined how the industry measures accuracy:   Quote:   It's really unfortunate that the industry has abandoned quantitative accuracy metrics in favor of connoisseurism.

Quote:   That's a really good point.  I'll have to ask them about that.

Quote: Close to the top and visible is the correct orientation.  Aside from shaping the sound, the filter prevents debris from entering the earphone so the film side should be closer to the opening.

Quote:   Yes, but I would not describe the LF "roll off" of the ER4 as typical of other headphones.  First, I don't think Headroom's response graphs for deep IEMs is as meaningful as for full size headphones.  The graphs from Etymotic look different...

Quote:   I suppose it would.  I only wear my etys while I am sitting down although I just checked and it seems pretty secure.  My etys are pushing 10 years old so maybe my cable is just super flexible and soft which helps it stay in place.  I've seen some mods where people use the...

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Quote: Do it.  I highly recommend an amp with a gain switch otherwise the volume range will be too limited due to loudness.  I use mine with iBasso D10, Headroom Ultra Desktop, Benchmark DAC1Pre, and CEntrance DACMini.   Only the DACMini lacks a gain switch and it's the only amp I don't...

Quote:   I must disagree    - using tri-flange  

UPDATE:  My PPP failed over a year ago and PS Audio has been completely incompetent in their repair efforts.   It started with the well known "click of death" symptom I noticed one morning.  The clicking is the relay that bypasses the AC generator circuit when a fault is detected.  A quick...

Anouk,   I got the same error message the first time I tried as well, although I was using ASIO4All and not the CEntrance ASIO driver.  In Foobar under Playback->Output->ASIO Virtual Devices I deleted the default entry and added a new one and configured it to use the DACmini and then it...

Quote:   If you have the ASIO4ALL plugin for Foobar installed correctly, the ASIO icon will appear in the task bar when you play a track.  Additionally, the Windows mixer control will be disabled and not affect the sound.  It's interesting that the DACmini by default doesn't bypass the...

Quote:   I agree that it's unlikely.  However given the availability of non-commercial software that does the same thing with a more attractive license, I personally prefer the open software.    

Quote:   The value of the SB is entirely as a file transport device...the DAC implementation is probably rather mediocre.  I use it exclusively as a file transport with a Benchmark DAC1Pre in my primary system.  

Quote: ALAC is not open.  Apple could at any time start charging to encode ALAC or go after people writing ALAC encoders like Microsoft did with WMV.  If iTunes or ALAC provided any benefit to using free open source software, I might see some appeal.  Given that free software handle...

Quote: Like fried butter.  It compares to the DAC in my Benchmark DAC1Pre.  Yes, that good.   Quote: SB has digital out...so it seems like a nice player/dac combo.  

Quote: Thanks, I may take you up that.  I have noted in my review post that I should have contacted you guys first before complaining about it!   eric    

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I have been supporting free open source codecs and software before iTunes was around, and will be using free open source codecs and software after iTunes is no more.  I do not wish my lossless music collection to be held hostage by commercial interests (or at least minimize it).   This appears...

I received my Dacmini w/ variable out last week and have been enjoying it immensely! The sound quality is really good.  It clearly sounds on par with my Headroom Ultra Desktop/DAC and the Benchmark Dac1Pre.  I wont go into vague descriptions of sound quality other than to just say that it...

Quote: I did the same and turned on the TV. Martha Stewart was on.  Now I wish I hadn't.