FiiO E17 "ALPEN" - First Impression + Final Thought - Page 361

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Originally Posted by bowei006 


You forgot to write something?
Did you leave it in storage or leave it charging 24/7 or something?

Leave it storage?

No I use it every other day, I only charge via macbook so would never leave that out let alone on 24 (let alone 7 ;-)

I honestly think (and I'm sure some will agree) that there is an issue with battery. I have not had it long (Xmas gift) though the Mrs has lost receipt blah blah blah so there's no chance of a return! It will last a fair few hrs but nothing compared to the E7 I had a few years back. Thanks for the help

Ok!

Now that I have the E09K sitting on the desk (Very Nice)... I need to know a few things, changing the volume on the E17 will change the output of the E09K. What is the recommended volume setting for the E17 when docked?

Also what is the recommended Gain setting as well?

All using USB input.

Or what settings do people use for driving higher impedance cans (DT880 Pro for example)

Thanks!

I have the bypass switch on the E17 slid over, so the E09K controls volume - this bypasses the E17's volume. To drive my HD800's I have the gain on - on the E09K. And I use an Optical cable to my MacBook Pro.
 

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Originally Posted by GSARider 

I have the bypass switch on the E17 slid over, so the E09K controls volume - this bypasses the E17's volume. To drive my HD800's I have the gain on - on the E09K. And I use an Optical cable to my MacBook Pro.
 

With that setup (E17 docked in the E09) does the optical still go into the top of the E17, or does the base have an input?

Thanks much. 

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Originally Posted by GSARider 

Into the E17.

Thanks again.

I just received my fiio e17 last night.  Compared to the fiio e10 the soundstage seems smaller.  Or is it just me?

Regardless, it's really nice for what it costs.  

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Originally Posted by TrollDragon 

Ok!

 

Now that I have the E09K sitting on the desk (Very Nice)... I need to know a few things, changing the volume on the E17 will change the output of the E09K. What is the recommended volume setting for the E17 when docked?

 

Also what is the recommended Gain setting as well?

 

All using USB input.

 

Or what settings do people use for driving higher impedance cans (DT880 Pro for example)

 

Thanks!

I always leave the gain on low.

The volume control has enough range for any headphone I own.

I even leave gain on low for my 600 Ohm DT880s.  I don't think I have ever had volume past 12 o'clock.

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Originally Posted by TrollDragon 

Yes indeed the E09k has some power to it, with the LO Bypass on and the gain switch on low it was driving the 880's very nicely. Ran my Tragically Hip compilation through it last night. Some fine listening for sure. The only thing is with the LO set you can't adjust Bass or Treble... But I guess that's what the EQ is for in foobar.

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Hey!

I live in Canada too!

But I don't like the Tragically Hip.

Does this mean I will be deported? 

Maybe I should mention I do like Tim Horton's?

I have found the battery life to be amazing on the E17. I have it driving my HD650s at 50 volume on the E17 with default gain and adjusted treble and bass to suit my liking. It has been cold recently in my area (-15C) and I have been taking my dog for walks with the E17 in my pocket with my iPhone and my HD650s. Cold usually kills battery life and I expected the E17 to be depleted after a 2 hour walk in -15C weather driving my headphones at high volume. Battery is at 70% from the looks of the bars after a 2 hour walk in cold weather. For me that is better than anything I could have expected. Hell I was even surprised that they were able to power my HD650s. 

I finally have the portable audio experience I always dreamed of.