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FiiO E17 "ALPEN" - First Impression + Final Thought
Apr 6, 2012 at 11:55 PM Post #2,566 of 6,777


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Mine arrived!!!  I think we both got the MINI fiio E17.   This thing is about 60% or 50% of how big and heavy I thought this was gonna be.  It is TINY....!  All the pics made it look like it was at least the size of a thick iPhone....     I'll have an easier time recommending the E11 to my friends as well, since it's about the same size. 
 
Really looking forward to powering on this little guy.  Gotta hand it to miccastore again.  Free ground shipping--ordered on Monday morning.  Ship confirmation about 4 hours later...and arrived the same week on Friday :D  They even changed (at my request) my L1 to an L9 for no extra charge...came with the free Fiio t-shirt and toslink cable :D
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Miccastore, FTW!  I just received my e17, so far I'm in love with it. The sound quality off my iPod/PC improved ten-fold. The bass on my D2000 is a lot tighter, improved mids.   Micca's shipping is pretty darn fast.. plus they give you so many goodies. I was worried the XL shirt was going to fit big, but it fits perfect(medium fit).  
 
When used with an iPod is the Lod bypass suppose to be in the lower or upper position? I'm using the L9 cable.  
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XL shirt perfect fit on me as well (medium fit)...  :D   Doesn't feel like cotton...more of a blend or rayon material.  I like it (prefer cotton tees, though, for comfort)   :)
 
 
Apr 7, 2012 at 12:07 AM Post #2,567 of 6,777


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civictyper16 said:
 
Thanks for the help! I read the instructions of Fiio's website but wasn't exactly sure.
 
Also has anyone tried running the e17 through s/pdif at 192hz? When I try the audio crackles.  
 
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I have, 192KHz support from my understanding depends on your computer's drivers and chip. What you are experiencing is more or less probably on your end. You have to first make sure your audio chip on the computer can support up to 192KHz on S/PDIF(which it seems it does), and you should update drivers. IF it still happens then it means it's just faulty. I've had many chips that were faulty at high settings(not in audio) The design of the chip can also have an effect.
 
 
Apr 7, 2012 at 2:22 AM Post #2,570 of 6,777
Just saw that miccastore has this available now and gonna get it from there but I have some questions. 
 
 
How long would it take to deliver to California?
 
I am planning on using the E17 with my E9, do I need anything extra so I could use E9's amp and the E17's dac?  Or can I just insert the E17 into the E9 and it would automatically use E9's amp and E17's dac?
 
Besides using my headphone and E17/E9 on my computer, I will also be using the E17 for my ipod touch, I need a LOD right?  Which LOD is the best?
 
 
 
Also I am a complete noobie when it comes to headphones/amps so give me any other info that would be helpful.  I have the E9 and HD600s btw.
 
Apr 7, 2012 at 2:36 AM Post #2,571 of 6,777


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thechosen0ne said:
Just saw that miccastore has this available now and gonna get it from there but I have some questions. 
 
 
How long would it take to deliver to California?
 
I am planning on using the E17 with my E9, do I need anything extra so I could use E9's amp and the E17's dac?  Or can I just insert the E17 into the E9 and it would automatically use E9's amp and E17's dac?
 
Besides using my headphone and E17/E9 on my computer, I will also be using the E17 for my ipod touch, I need a LOD right?  Which LOD is the best?
 
 
 
Also I am a complete noobie when it comes to headphones/amps so give me any other info that would be helpful.  I have the E9 and HD600s btw.
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Standard Shipping is $4.95 and free for orders over $99.00! The standard shipping method is a ground service that takes 5 to 7 business days to reach customers after the order has shipped.
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Micca does not guarantee but says it will take 5-7 days. That seems to be accurate though.
 
You just plug it into the E9.
 
For best results, yes an LOD is recommended. Which LOD is best is probably not what you are asking as the best LOD probably costs more than the E17 and E9 combo combined. I think you are asking which LOD out of all of FiiO's great affordable line is best? If so then the L9 or L3. L9 is best with E17 as it is L shaped.
 
Any additional info? Hmm, remember the LO bypass switch. Read the review and you will know how to use it and what it does. I quoted the specific section up above in another post.
As always, don't charge it with bad faulty chargers. 
 
Apr 7, 2012 at 3:04 AM Post #2,572 of 6,777


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bowei006 said:
 

 
 
Micca does not guarantee but says it will take 5-7 days. That seems to be accurate though.
 
You just plug it into the E9.
 
For best results, yes an LOD is recommended. Which LOD is best is probably not what you are asking as the best LOD probably costs more than the E17 and E9 combo combined. I think you are asking which LOD out of all of FiiO's great affordable line is best? If so then the L9 or L3. L9 is best with E17 as it is L shaped.
 
Any additional info? Hmm, remember the LO bypass switch. Read the review and you will know how to use it and what it does. I quoted the specific section up above in another post.
As always, don't charge it with bad faulty chargers. 
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How do we charge it again?  and do they provide chargers?
 
Apr 7, 2012 at 3:21 AM Post #2,573 of 6,777
We don't provide chargers because it make thing complex in Customs and lots of user already own so many USB chargers at home, I think I own more than 20 chargers at my home. lol
 
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Apr 7, 2012 at 3:42 AM Post #2,575 of 6,777
Nvm, I've decided on the L9 and I've now ordered the L9 and E17 from miccastore.  I can finally listen to my ipod again after 3 long months since replacing my crappy headphones for the HD600.
 
Apr 7, 2012 at 9:09 AM Post #2,576 of 6,777
I would say it depends on one's specific headphones and how one uses them (e.g., portable/home). It's a nice perk that the E17 is portable, but the equivalently priced E9+E7 combo is capable of producing a significantly greater power output... The E17 is a great all-arounder, though (higher power output + portability  = I sold my E10 to upgrade to an E17).
 
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Is the E17 the best bang for the buck as a simple dac/amp for now? I really want to try.
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Apr 7, 2012 at 2:03 PM Post #2,578 of 6,777
I received my e17 a few days ago from mp4nation.  I did the pre-order in February.  The shipping was fast, only took less than 3 days to ship from Hong Kong to the US.  
 
At first, the sound was clear, tighter, but bright.  It was uncomfortable.  After a few days of burning in with my hd598, the sound is awesome.  Everything is so much better now: mid, vocal, bass.  Especially vocal is so much clearer and sweeter sounding.   The brightness is gone and is getting much smoother now.  $139 was well spent.
 
I only use the e17 with my computer.  I don't get to use it on the go.   Maybe when I have the chance to travel or on vacation.  I wish Fiio make the e17 but for computer use only without the battery and stuff.  The price would be around $100 or maybe a little cheaper.  Then it would be so affordable.
 
Apr 7, 2012 at 2:16 PM Post #2,579 of 6,777


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chinafbi said:
I received my e17 a few days ago from mp4nation.  I did the pre-order in February.  The shipping was fast, only took less than 3 days to ship from Hong Kong to the US.  
 
At first, the sound was clear, tighter, but bright.  It was uncomfortable.  After a few days of burning in with my hd598, the sound is awesome.  Everything is so much better now: mid, vocal, bass.  Especially vocal is so much clearer and sweeter sounding.   The brightness is gone and is getting much smoother now.  $139 was well spent.
 
I only use the e17 with my computer.  I don't get to use it on the go.   Maybe when I have the chance to travel or on vacation.  I wish Fiio make the e17 but for computer use only without the battery and stuff.  The price would be around $100 or maybe a little cheaper.  Then it would be so affordable.
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They do have an E17 for computer use without the battery and stuff..it's called the FiiO E10. It's only missing the power of the E17 and the EQ controls which if you are using with computer EQ doesn't matter and you can daul amp E10 for more power.
 
$100 for such a device would be unprofitable. The term "affordable" on head-fi is a bit different. If you can buy it and still have a house and food on the table...it's affordable.
 
 
Apr 7, 2012 at 3:59 PM Post #2,580 of 6,777
Does anyone know when Amazon will stock E17?  I know this was asked before but I didn't see any updates from using search.  I would like to purchase E17 from Amazon since I have a Prime account and I don't get charged tax.
 
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