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FiiO E9 Review
Jan 4, 2011 at 9:35 PM Post #511 of 1,324


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disastermouse said:
Arg....
 
I just realized that my E9 only has RCA out.  WTH?  The only way into the E9 is a generic one-port line-in or USB?  
 
Grrr....  My E9 is now useless with any other DAC - especially the one I just bought that has RCA interconnect line-outs (HRT MSII+).
 
Guess I'm in the market for a good SS amp that has RCA inputs.
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Dude, RCA to 3.5mm cable to the line in.... THAT'S IT. It's the SAME quality.
 
 
Jan 4, 2011 at 11:28 PM Post #512 of 1,324
http://www.amazon.com/Nuforce-Transient-Cable-Performance-3-5mm/dp/B003WR8ISE/ref=pd_sim_e_8
 
i bought this rca-3.5mm cable from nuforce..
to link udac2 with rca out...into e9 with a line in.
 
Jan 5, 2011 at 2:23 AM Post #513 of 1,324


armandhammer said:
I am curious about solid state and I am interested in some new hard to drive cans like the HD600/650 or K701...looks like this might be the amp to get my feet wet with. I'll have to the RCA to 3.5mm cable though since I already have a DAC and won't be buying the E7.
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The HD 650 would be an interesting counterpoint to your Grados. The sound signatures seem to be distinctly different that neither would be redundant. The E9 seems to drive them sufficiently and the noise floor seems low (no graphs - no ability in that regard).

Thanks guys for the cable connector solution/suggestion. I was worried that the new DAC would be wasted with a questionable RCA to 3.5 cable and all I could find online were very cheap ones. The Nuforce transient looks like a good cable. I ended up getting a well-reviewed THX one before I saw this thread's updates (crazy night at work).

The RCA cables I got already can hibernate until I get a Lyr.
 
Jan 5, 2011 at 2:26 AM Post #514 of 1,324
FWIW, I think the E9 has great connectivity: it has a 3.5 mm line in jack, RCA line out jacks and a 3.5 mm pre-out jack, as well as a USB port for E7 docking. I use the E9's pre-outs to drive my active monitors when I'm not listening to headphones, and it works great as a DAC/pre-amp (Edit: with the E7 docked, of course). Whenever I unplug the headphones, the output is switched to the pre-out jack and vice versa. Very convenient.
 
Jan 5, 2011 at 9:09 AM Post #515 of 1,324
I got the following cable from Monoprice for use with my E9:
 
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021804&p_id=5597&seq=1&format=2
 
The only complaint is that the 3.5mm jack is HUGE due to having to accommodate the termination of two thick and separate cables. Other than that, it works really well.
 
I would have really liked a BJC MSA-1, and the price at $27 is really attractive, knowing that its audio performance would be beyond dependable. 
 
Jack
 
Jan 5, 2011 at 9:22 AM Post #516 of 1,324

 
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jack c said:
I got the following cable from Monoprice for use with my E9:
 
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021804&p_id=5597&seq=1&format=2
 
The only complaint is that the 3.5mm jack is HUGE due to having to accommodate the termination of two thick and separate cables. Other than that, it works really well.
 
I would have really liked a BJC MSA-1, and the price at $27 is really attractive, knowing that its audio performance would be beyond dependable. 
 
Jack
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Cool thanks a lot. Your right the 3.5mm jack does look rather big from the provided picture on monoprice. Did it fit into your Z2300 or should i look for a different cord?
 
Jan 5, 2011 at 9:40 AM Post #517 of 1,324
 Please disregard above post i made as the question has already been answered thank you
 
Jan 5, 2011 at 11:28 PM Post #519 of 1,324
"If you want to get the most of the abilities of a headphone that is of low impedance like Grado SR60 and others, the E9 is a must buy I think."
 
Grado SR60 + Fiio E9 = Excellent Sound for a Budget Audiophile!
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Jan 5, 2011 at 11:31 PM Post #520 of 1,324
Is that you or are you quoting someone? The E9 can handle a LOT more than Grados and similar low impedance level cans... How many times does it have to be said that it can handle conventional power-hungry flagships and then some?
 
Jan 5, 2011 at 11:39 PM Post #521 of 1,324
 
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riku540 said:
Is that you or are you quoting someone? The E9 can handle a LOT more than Grados and similar low impedance level cans... How many times does it have to be said that it can handle conventional power-hungry flagships and then some?
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I'm speaking of my own experience. My Grado SR60 surrendered already to E9 however my K701 is still having a freedom. K701 is a power hungry headphone. It's a rock, a big big rock to move! K701 is very pick of amplification. As of this time in my experience, E9 has not yet powered much my K701!  
 
Jan 6, 2011 at 12:28 AM Post #523 of 1,324
Just a quick question. If I only buy the E7 and use it with my mp3 player, am i getting the benefit of both the DAC and the amp (as in the digitial signals bypass my mp3 player's dac/amp and go to the E7 for superior effects)? Or do I only get the DAC when connected to a computer?
 
Jan 6, 2011 at 12:46 AM Post #524 of 1,324
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juman231 said:
Just a quick question. If I only buy the E7 and use it with my mp3 player, am i getting the benefit of both the DAC and the amp (as in the digitial signals bypass my mp3 player's dac/amp and go to the E7 for superior effects)? Or do I only get the DAC when connected to a computer?
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Computer only. I don't think there are mp3 players available that allow for the internal DAC to be bypassed.
 
If you're not in a rush, I would recommend the E11 over the E7 as it is a portable amp only. If I remember correctly it's scheduled to arrive this spring.
 
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