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Is the DAC on the iPhone 4S decent for use and pairing with Fiio e17?

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1/27/12 at 11:31am
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I was planning on getting a Fiio e17 and I heard that I can only use the DAC that is onboard of my iPhone 4S because the e17 does not allow you to bypass the DAC on the iPhone 4S.  I could wait a few weeks and buy a Fostex hp-p1 and go that route.  Just wondering what others would do.  Should I buy the Fiio e17 and enjoy my music that way or wait for the Fostex and listen to music that way?

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post #2 of 3
1/27/12 at 2:03pm
The Fiio E17 if connected through lineout dock will improve the soundquality over HP jack of iPhone 4s and HP_P1 will take it to the next level. Because it's feed digital signals and then use external DAC/AMPs for greater soundquality. I will recommend to go with HP_P1 but if need immidiate upgrade then E17 is an improvement over stock HP jack.
Edited by ZARIM - 1/27/12 at 2:05pm
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1/27/12 at 3:05pm

Zarim is exactly correct. if you are already buying HP1...why spend abother $150? The DAC on the iPhones and Apple devices are no slow pokes boasting the best sound mass availble on smartphones, and a very good one for your traditional ipod (theres audiophile comp in this sector..so i can't say best anymore) and the Mac's have arguable the best standard not hyped DAC and amp...that comes standard on each and every comp

 

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