FiiO E5 amp (E3 upgraded) - Page 40

Glad to hear you did not ran into any problem. I am pretty sure too that hundreds of people don't join he's forum without reason to do so.
It just didn't happen for me.

Properly I would say Dealextreme. Mp4nation more having problems getting things shipped while Deal Extreme the shipment itself going a bit slow.

I’ve just pre-ordered E5 at Deal Extreme. Still we need wait a bit to they ship it and properly a bit more on shipment. Most people I hear did hear from did experience around 14 shipping days.
The first time I did lucky only wait for 2 days but second it’s was around those 14 day due to some small delays (E3) and third time around a week. Shipment is then a bit difficult to say. Sad I can’t say same about mp4 nation you. I didn’t receive anything after 2 months.

So has anyone heard the final production models to see how much they were able to reduce the hiss in the pre production models? That is my number 1 problem with cheaper portable amps is the amount of hiss they introduce.

Even if people say you can only hear the hiss in quiet sections they don't seem to realize that hiss is also their when the music is playing and that messes with the s/n ratio and the raises the noise floor so the quality of the audio is seriously decreased.

Thanks Sayajin.
I'll probably order from DX tomorrow.

I will check that out as fast as i get mine.
Ordered from Mp4N with EMS shipping so I will be one of the first to get it.

awesome. i can't wait to get mine

i cant wait till they release the other colours, then i'll get one

I just ordered mine from Deal Xtreme. I can't wait to give this little baby a go.

If I wanted to use this with a D2, I'd just need a 3.5 to 3.5 cable, right?

Yep, and the cable is included.

Sounds great with the D2 I reckon. Grab a silicone skin like this: Screen Protector +Black Case for Cowon D2 2GB 4GB 8GB - eBay (item 120343437361 end time Dec-04-08 17:02:23 PST) and you can just clip the E5 to the back via the armband holes. Very convenient set-up for me since I also have a very short Right-angle jacked mini cable.

Awesome, thanks for the tip.

i have a burn in question for those that have received the e5 sample. what amount of burn in if any would be sufficient for the e5? i know this is not an exact science and that quite a few people do not believe in burn in at all but i figured i might as well try to get a ballpark figure before the e5s i ordered come in. any input on the subject is appreciated.

With the 15% coupon I could'nt resist ordering a E5 and the PL30:s even though I just ordered a a900ltd, which I'm eagerly awaiting. The journey has begun!

Hmm, I didn't really detect too much change over time. I'd say 15 hours or something......

thanks guys. i'm glad it doesn't need much burn in. i'm not a very patient person. just waiting for the amp is killing me already.

If I'm using an iPhone 3G and some SE530's, would this little amp (e5) really benefit me in terms of sound quality or anything else? All I've read so far is that I might get *more* hiss from this... :S