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post #11896 of 13704
2/21/13 at 8:01pm
Well, hopefully EdwardB4 checked if it really was getting a surround feed. The way I "do it" is just connect my Recon3D directly to my devices, since I only have 1 each PC & Xbox (that sit next to eachother). I suggested a receiver for the reasons I mentioned before, plus HDMI switches I'd seen cost a fair amount anyway. If his testing DOES reveal the Dolby signal to being forwarded to the Mixamp, yay, but I just suggested doing that & considering his whole system before upgrading his headphones again, especially since better components would benefit higher-tier headphones anyway.

Chris J pointed out his co-authored article on headphone impedance, which I thought was very handy (though the implications of my fading math skills alarm me): http://www.head-fi.org/a/headphone-impedance
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post #11897 of 13704
2/21/13 at 8:27pm

Looks like the Fii0 E9K has RCA inputs for the AUX IN. Looks like I'll have to purchase a 3.5mm to RCA (red/white) cable separately if I want to hook up the Astro Mixamp to it?

 

Does anyone know if that cable comes with either the Fiio amp or the Mixamp? Doesn't look like it does.

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post #11898 of 13704
2/21/13 at 8:37pm
I believe it's on the review page that only the mixamp comes with that cable
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post #11899 of 13704
2/21/13 at 8:38pm
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No, just get one off Amazon. I get the mediabridge one. Really high quality and more flexible than the Monoprice ones, but both work very well.
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post #11900 of 13704
2/21/13 at 8:49pm
I have a Monster RCA-to-3.5mm cable biggrin.gif
But I don't think it matters very much. My mom bought it, I just "borrow" it.
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post #11901 of 13704
2/21/13 at 9:15pm
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Originally Posted by Mad Lust Envy View Post

No, just get one off Amazon. I get the mediabridge one. Really high quality and more flexible than the Monoprice ones, but both work very well.

 

That Mediabridge one looks good quality from what I can see in the pictures.

 

Just want to make sure one more time before I order an amp. The E9K should be plenty to drive the Annies well?

 

I decided to just go with the E9K/E17 combo as it seems to be the most convenient (plenty of inputs/outputs, so no switching cables all the time) and has good reviews.

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post #11902 of 13704
2/21/13 at 9:32pm
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You shouldn't have much of a problem with that setup. The output impedance on the E9K isn't normally ideal with headphones less than 80ohm, but the K702 doesn't have any real issues with output impedance.
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post #11903 of 13704
2/21/13 at 11:36pm
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You shouldn't have much of a problem with that setup. The output impedance on the E9K isn't normally ideal with headphones less than 80ohm, but the K702 doesn't have any real issues with output impedance.

 

Sounds good. Since the E17 has an Optical input and USB as well, which is the better option for the DAC? My PC has an Optical out I can use.

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post #11904 of 13704
2/21/13 at 11:39pm
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Optical. Usb might pick up interference. Try both, and see which you like more.
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post #11905 of 13704
2/22/13 at 1:02am

Still kind of wary about what I should go with.

 

E9K/E17 would work with the Annies, but as you said because of the output impedance, it wouldn't be optimal.

 

I could always wait and save up a little to get something better. Are there any better options out there that would still give me the multiple inputs for switching between PC and the Xbox?

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post #11906 of 13704
2/22/13 at 1:24am
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It wouldn't be optimal for other heqdphones. The drivers o tbe Annies aren't affected in the same way. I would personally go with the E9K for the price. Can't beat that versatility.
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post #11907 of 13704
2/22/13 at 7:44am
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No, just get one off Amazon. I get the mediabridge one. Really high quality and more flexible than the Monoprice ones, but both work very well.

I got a medbrige coiled cable... it failed on me... MONO PRICE FTW 

 

No 3.5m cables really hate me... though... I always yank them out by accident an then sound goes out on one side of my cans q.q

 

My Fiio Cable still works, my Mono Price [HUGE] flaked out one day for 7 seconds let's hope it's not screwed... and my media bridge is busted

 

I think it's my Hifimans Line out... it seems to be a AGRESSIVE connector xD it always RUINS my cables.

 

Still MONO PRICE FOREVER ]screw media bridge xD[ 

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post #11908 of 13704
2/22/13 at 8:03am
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Still kind of wary about what I should go with.

E9K/E17 would work with the Annies, but as you said because of the output impedance, it wouldn't be optimal.

I could always wait and save up a little to get something better. Are there any better options out there that would still give me the multiple inputs for switching between PC and the Xbox?

Not optimal, but maybe not a huge issue. The output impedance is just 10 ohm, right? Anyway, I found this article on headphone impedance helpful:
http://www.head-fi.org/a/headphone-impedance
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post #11909 of 13704
2/22/13 at 10:21am

How will a used  Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Champion for a price of 71 USD, compare with the Asus Xonar DG 37 USB?.

Not sure how the Creative compare with the xonar by price?.

Hope anyone can give me a hint:)

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post #11910 of 13704
2/22/13 at 10:52am
Grymok,
The best place to ask that question is on Nameless' thread, although I see you already found that.
The biggest difference, however, will be that Creative's X-Fi card will use CMSS-3D for surround processing, and the Asus Xonar will use Dolby Headphone. The other thing some people mention is that Asus' drivers can be a pain and haven't been updated for a while, and Creative's fatality should have drivers similar to the regular X-Fi Titanium which are pretty good. CMSS-3D allows for a "sphere" of sound positioning, while Dolby creates a "ring" of positions (2D instead of 3D), but it's up to you if you think that's important. Creative's cards also have more features and better support for old games (there's a gold mine of good games between 2004-2006), but games haven't taken advantage of EAX, for example, for the past few years.

Really, either one should be ok. Chose based on your taste more than anything else, cuz you gotta enjoy it. Good Luck
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