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Do you recommend using a S: FLO 2 with a Fiio e7 or e11 amp?

post #1 of 3
1/20/11 at 11:23pm
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I'm thinking about getting the S: FLO 2 DAP for being able to port around my music.  I'm planning on using a pair of HD 650s in the near future with this music player and I was told to use the line out feature on this player.  Do you recommend me using the e7 or e11 amp with the player?  I know the e11 with be able to fully power the 650s, but I know the e7 is dac/amp so would using the e7 with the S: FLO 2 improve the sound quality?  Or is the intergrated DAC inside the player better than the Fiio e7?

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post #2 of 3
1/21/11 at 5:17am

First of, you can not use the E7's DAC with s:flo2. That is only for PC.

 

Second, E7's DAC is actually the same as s:flo2. It is Wolfson WM8740. However, s:flo2 WM8740 are in dual mono setup, which provides slightly better performance compared to the single setup in E7.

 

I'll say you should use the s:flo2 as it is, then upgrade to E11 if you want to.

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1/21/11 at 7:06am

A few people on here use/used the Arrow amp with the S:Flo2 to great effect, it's about the same footprint and you can leave the player's EQ flat and use the bass boost of the Arrow should you wish to have a bit more low-end on anything that requires it.

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