FiiO E17 "ALPEN" - First Impression + Final Thought - Page 8

Meizu just released a new Android phone called MX, which supports coaxial out, will test it when we get the MX . I think it may be a very interested combo.

Thanks for your reply.

 

Yes, I have heard that the ipad with camera connection kit supports digital output. But the problem is that my ipad is a 16GB version with not much space left, and the ipad is a bit too heavy.

 

What is iPure?

 

Meizu MX+ E17

Definitely agree that it is a very interesting combo.

Does MX support SD card? 

 

It may be also interesting to test whether it support 24bits playback. (if so, very cool, but I don't know whether there is such an app)

 

BTW, is there any short (portable) coaxial cable in the market?

sorry I guess I did name it wrong but that's how Im used to seeing it

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-iPhone-Quality-Video-Output/dp/B0049MOK92/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=IYNHIHCYO99ND&colid=2FO8QIUK9UGRK

 

Blue jean cable can make cables in any length you want but the very nature of a COAX type cable which is thick and doesn't like to bend and that I'm guessing you're looking for a short run with a 180deg bend in it, you may have a hard time finding what you're looking for.  Blue Jean's optical cables are extremely flexible though.

Thanks for that link, TME... I'd seen that dock a year or two ago and couldn't remember what it was called, but it looks like it would satisfy a lot of folks here!

Many Thanks, what an interesting device! 
And you're right, it is not portable..

Thanks for the information about blue jean cable! Do you think optical fiber is a better choice than coaxial cable?

 

Maybe, one day the dac will be completely seperated from a DAP...

Edited by duyu - 1/9/12 at 7:17pm

So for those who have pre-ordered from mp4nation, have you heard anything back about their estimate of the 13th as the ship date? I'm crossing my fingers but it seems too optimistic to me. As was said earlier it seems like it would be closer to the end of the month.

No, but the charge to my Bank was initiated today.

I'd been waffling on preordering one or not, until I saw on mp4nation that the E17 uses the AD8397, which I adored in the Penguin Caffeine Pro. Between that, the digital volume control, and a built-in DAC, I'm really looking forward to it.

(How the hell I'm going to physically attach a Fuze to it seems like it'll be a bit of a puzzle, though.)

Asked the online chat today and recieved no response.

Am considering buying this as i just recieved the Audinst MX1 and while its a good dac the neutrality isn't really my thing. Something sounds off, too digital sounding. From the E10 reviews this seems warme, more natural and closer to the sound i've always loved in my other audio endeavours. Not worried much about not having quite so good technicals. Will only be $130 with the free IEMs makes it a better buy with the increase in SQ over E10. Does it sound like type of sound i want or is there something else?

Can't wait your full review! :)

 

The Chinese Lunar New Year begins at JAN 23. Mp4nation, as I know, is a Hong Kong company. So, it takes time to transit the products from China to Hong Kong. Unless you choose Fedex, I guess we will probably receive the E17 in Feb. Have to be patient~

Edited by duyu - 1/10/12 at 4:37am

If portability is not a concern, think this is worth the extra $60 vs the E10?

BTW,

 

It is not $60...

 

if

you preorder it now, which is around 128 (with a coupon code). You will get a free earphone which is worth $28.

 

I don't know the lowest price of E10 though...

Yeah that's what I was comparing to, it's around ~70 vs ~130 so $50ish. I didn't factor in the headphones because I don't have a use for them but I suppose I could sell it.

 

Thanks ClieOS, thinking about getting one now. I have a pair of HD598s and a pair of ZX700s, both of which are not particularly hard to drive but I'm also using my onboard soundcard (integrated), wonder if I'll hear a huge difference...