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Dec 25, 2012 at 4:16 PM Post #5,717 of 98,107
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That kinda sucks. I would ask the vendor if they can send you a new one. And this time ask them to test it out before they send it out.

Already did, but it seems like numerous people that ordered the ele has this exact issue.  It's no biggie really cuz even in reverse channel everything sounds great. It makes you think you are listening to all your songs for the 1st time due to the "nuances" from the L/R. LoL 
 
Like I posted above, it can be easily solved with Media Player Classic and VLC, but the settings for VLC is only one song and not permanent for some strange reason. :frowning2:
 
Dec 25, 2012 at 4:22 PM Post #5,718 of 98,107
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Or you could do what I did and buy the smsl fort.


I'll trade my "unique" ele dac for your smsl fort???  LoL
 
It's ok, i am really diggin' this lil' ele dac, might try the smsl fort when i feel i really need it, cuz i just got this thing.
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Dec 25, 2012 at 4:41 PM Post #5,720 of 98,107
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Not sure if I'm getting these channel issues that everyone else is getting. I got a black one from travelinwind and hooking it up via otg to my s3, eberything is fine. Haven't tried my pc yet thon hopefully I won't. Now... just need an amp for this thing. I was looking at the Schiit modi...
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Yeah everything sounds great even with the reversed channels, it's just a simple careless mistake from the people putting this thing together.  But then again it's expected that quality control for cheapos like this is not the best. Not really a deal breaker for sure, can be fixed in a jiffy.  Anyone out there that know how to mess with VLC Player "reverse stereo" settings please do inform.  
 
 
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Lol I'm fine, I too have a dodgy ele dac, but ghost says the smsl fort sounds fuller the ele was more to test the water.

 
The the smsl fort do look really neat, but i am happy with my ele for now. Hope the seller sends me set that is right, fingers crossed!!!
 
Dec 26, 2012 at 2:49 AM Post #5,722 of 98,107
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Not sure if I'm getting these channel issues that everyone else is getting. I got a black one from travelinwind and hooking it up via otg to my s3, eberything is fine. Haven't tried my pc yet thon hopefully I won't. Now... just need an amp for this thing. I was looking at the Schiit modi...
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How's the volume when hooked up to the S3?
 
My OTG cable will be another 2 weeks! Good to know it works on the S3.
 
Dec 26, 2012 at 2:52 AM Post #5,723 of 98,107
My E6 is not a good fit for the ELE. The soundstage is gone. Researching a good portable amp to match the Ele.
 
Dec 26, 2012 at 6:09 AM Post #5,726 of 98,107
Late to a party but here goes.
Can you compare the FX40 and FX101 to S400/500?
I know that iem comparisons to cans is kind of hard but I'm trying to decide which one to get since they're about $5 apart.
 
Dec 26, 2012 at 10:03 AM Post #5,728 of 98,107
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Late to a party but here goes.
Can you compare the FX40 and FX101 to S400/500?
I know that iem comparisons to cans is kind of hard but I'm trying to decide which one to get since they're about $5 apart.

Let see S400/500 > FX40 > FX101?
 
I would skip FX101, FX3X clearly better SQ than FX101 not mention CNT series are quite impressive. 
 
Dec 26, 2012 at 11:55 AM Post #5,729 of 98,107
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It's a bit louder than the headphone jack, about 2 or 3 clicks. Its got plenty of juice to drive the mh1 and lower cans & iem.

 
I have an s3 coming, but I'm wondering what the SQ difference is going to be like.  The s3 has a highly praised wolfson 24bit dac in it already and considering the ele is 16 bit I just wonder if I'm better off with the s3 and an amp.  Have you seen a marked improvement in sq, or just in volume?
 
Edit: I also know the wolfson dac has an eq on it so that manufacturers can produce a "house" sound, so it could also be that the samsung sound is too colored or bright or something as well...
 
Dec 26, 2012 at 2:14 PM Post #5,730 of 98,107
Actually, the chipset depends on the model of the S3 you're getting. All US editions use a qualcomm chipset instead of the wolfson. I got the US ATT :frowning2:. I think the wolfson in the Internation S3 is the same as the one in the Fiio E10, WM8740. I would like to do a direct comparison of the E10 vs S3 US but E10 doesn't work in host mode. A/Bing with the E10 on PC with same tracks & volume level, the E10 is better than the S3 US qualcomm chip. There's more sparkle to the treble. S3's bass and mids are a little muddy and mushy. From my short time with the ELE via OTG, I'd say it's better than the qualcomm chipset as well but I'd want more time with the ELE before declaring a winner
 

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