FiiO E5 amp (E3 upgraded) - Page 50

Where the eff beans is mine from Head-Direct? Hopefully shipped today!

lol, I'm with ya.
I should probably get around to ordering that new iPod now..

Just received mine today from Dealextreme. Sound quality-wise, it isn't much of an improvement over the E3. There is still a pretty loud hissing sound.

The rechargeable battery, clip, and volume control is definitely a plus though. The bass boost equalizer is great for my headphones with weak bass.

How long does it take for DealExtreme to ship them out?

Around 15 days for you to receive it.
Around 5 days for them to ship it out.

I was under the impression that this is what one is supposed to do with an amp.

When I was building cmoys, it was said numerous times that it was better to turn up the volume on the source and then adjust with the amps volume.


On another subject, anyone test this amp with the Klipsch Image yet? Mines on the way.. but I'm curious if anyone's tried em out yet.

It is always suggested that you supply the amp with about 80%-90% of the sources volume. This is not necessary when using an LOD as the volume out level for an LOD is constant. The amplifier Amps whatever it gets and the low level hiss is more evident at low source volumes.

Hmm these are the first reports of loud hissing from the Fiio E5 most have said it is less than the E3, the E3 with my Atrio M5 V2's were not bad at all.

My E5 is currently at the post office waiting for me to pick it up tomorrow. I will report back tomorrow night exactly how it compares with the E3.

Just got mine with the E3. I got the unit especially to pair with my DT770 using the X5L. Listening to some techno, I have to say this thing really drives the headphone really well, especially brings out the mids. I'll be pairing it up with the PSP-2000 and NWZ-728 to see how it fairs.

i get mine this friday woot

#084 on my hands right now!! Charging at the moment and i'll report on SQ later today, pairing it with atrio M5.

Low Volume Hiss

Generaly I think that the low volume hiss associated with amps is that which is apparent when trying to feed the amp low volume levels. the amp will amplify whatever you feed it. and although it is not ofetn heard with the naked ear, most sources will hiss at extremely low volumes. If you keeping you source down way low perhaps you don't need an amp other than to "color" the SQ. Most often, once you increase the imput volume above 50% of the source's max. volume the hiss will subside regardless of the amp. I am not aware of any particular concerns that the E-5 or it's big brother the E-3 exhibit and more low volume hiss than any other micro-amp.

my e5s arrived yesterday. haven't really had a chance to sit down with the amp yet but i should be able to after all the holiday hassle dies down. i hate sounding like such a scrooge.
i have #35, #37, and #39.

I'm still waiting for mine to ship from DX

I would like to hear the differences between the prototype I received and the final version myself.