FiiO E5 amp (E3 upgraded) - Page 71

So let me just run by some things with you guys.
1)It has volume control
2)A lot of hiss so resistance adapter is used with low imp iems
3) Where's the best place to buy this?

I also dont really understand the digital volume control and how it works? all i want is to use it as a volume control for my dac magic as the volumes too loud? Will the volume control on the fiio be able to reduce the volume? Sorry if it seems like a daft question.

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I guess they also have the option of having their branded?
Too bad there's no Head-Fi version lol.

@qib
I bought mine from Head-Direct and received it very quickly.
(Next-day for me, since we're both in NY.)

I would not say it has alot of hiss. It is barely audible and is MUCH less than the FIIO E3. It easily has the least amount of hiss for a portable amp this in-expensive.

Well, I don't know about IEMs, but I don't hear any hissing from my OK2's at normal listening volume, and IIRC their impedance is something like 16 ohms.

Yeah, but the OK2 have quite low sensitivity (109dB/mW), so they should "behave". The OK3 however have 120dB/mW, so they should probably hiss a lot.

hey Clie, when did you order that from mp4nation and when did it ship?

is there a difference in SQ using the LOD vs the 3.5mm jack out?

sorry for the double post but Im thinking of getting one of these, is it worth it? i have a 3rd gen nano (not the best) and triple.fi 10, will this amp help?

I am a bit confused.
Will the E5 be a good addition if I am just using the headphone out on my ipod 2nd gen?
I plan on using it with the Phonak Audeo PFE.

I don't detect any hiss when using my HD565 or AD700. Can't speak for IEMs though.

I think the E5 gave a vast improvement to both these phones. My opinion is that any amp is better than no amp at all, and with the E5 size and cost, its tough to go wrong. If you feel like you don't need it, sell it here, you'll maybe be out 5 bucks total.