Just got my first Amp/DAC, please help me out.

1. Bass boost doesn't work, control the volume using the E9.

2. I have no idea, sorry.

3. High gain = higher volume, use it with higher impedance headphones.

4. 6.3mm is indeed supposed to sound better.

5. You should connect it through usb afaik.

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Originally Posted by Alghazanth 

Why doesn't the E7 work?

 

The E7 does work. When it's docked on the E9, the E9 takes over the headphone amp function (as it is a FAR stronger amp than the E7), and the E7 functions only as the DAC. Even if the E7 is turned off, if it's docked on the E9, it's working. As stated above, you now use the E9 for volume control. And sorry, bass boost no longer works when docked. I know, such a shame.

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Originally Posted by Alghazanth 

I'm not sure I see the point of the E7 now. What's the difference in audio quality between hooking up my headphones to the amp connected to soundcard versus my present setup of amp/dac>usb?

With the E7, you'll be using its DAC instead of the one in your computer. You'll also be bypassing the built-in analog jack and using the (presumably better) one on the E9 (in the case of E7+E9), which can take care of some of the "constant hiss" issues that you'll run into lots of times with onboard connections. If you have a good discrete sound card, something like the E7 may be less useful (since discrete cards may have better DACs and connectors as they're geared for people who want more than onboard).