[DCY77]

  I have only 3G iPod Touch.  With 3G Touch, E11k does very fine. Sound stage is wider and you get more punch with bass (even without bass circuit off). I concerned for double amping because I can't find lineout option with the iTouch.  Still the sound is good.  

I appreciate the comparison. TY.

 

[FiJAAS]

Hey guys I'm not too happy with my Topping NX1, due to the lack of bass and soundstage. For the price it's worth it but paired with my setup it's leading me to wanting something more. The Fiio E11K has caught my intention. So I would like to know is how's the bass and soundstage?

Any help?

 

[Nizi123]

Any help?

I've never used the Topping but I think the E11K is more powerful. It depends on the headphones you're using. You won't really be able to tell the difference on some headphones and others, there will be a noticeable difference.

 

[DCY77]

Does the E11K's volume spike up high with each notch (like how it does on mobile phones)?
I've never liked that on mobile devices. It gets far too high basically levels blasting starting just a few notches after 50%.

 

[FiJAAS]

I've never used the Topping but I think the E11K is more powerful. It depends on the headphones you're using. You won't really be able to tell the difference on some headphones and others, there will be a noticeable difference.

Thanks.

 

[Brooko]

  Does the E11K's volume spike up high with each notch (like how it does on mobile phones)?
I've never liked that on mobile devices. It gets far too high basically levels blasting starting just a few notches after 50%.

 
It's an analogue pot - so there are no "notches" as such.  Increments are as small as you want them to be.
 
Saying that though - it depends on your source and what you're driving.  EG  Fiio X1 + E11K (via line-out) to T1 (for my listening level) would be somewhere between 3-4 on the pot (depending on the dynamic compression of the music).  Over 4 for most music is getting pretty loud.
 
Same set-up with the HD600 - and I wouldn't want to go much over 3.5
 
Same set-up with a hard to drive IEM like the Havi B3 Pro - and its around 2-2.5.
 
For a more sensitive headphone like the L2, it's even lower.
 
If you have a weaker source - then you'd need to lift the levels.

 

[DCY77]

^ TY for the information.

 

[serman005]

Hey, gang. I am looking at the HD600 and plan to power them with an E11K. I will be using my iphone but also badly want to use my ipod shuffle, because I love its size so. The question I have is whether anyone knows if I can amplify the shuffle with the E11K. The only cabling option on the shuffle is a 3.5 mm out, which is used for both connection to headphones (via a 3.5 mm connector) and for charging via a USB connector. I would appreciate any feedback about the possibilities for the shuffle being connected to the E11K, as I just don't know how to do it (or if it is possible). Many thanks for helping me--I appreciate it!!

 

[sgosh]

Quick subjective listening impressions.
 
Compared to E06:
 
- not as warm overall.
- brighter, bordering on very slightly harsh high end.
- much more usable bass-boost; fills out lower/sub region, without intruding into the low-mids.
 
Compared to E11:
 
- not as warm.
- expanded soundstage.
- more "critical" and flatter sounding.
- slightly brighter, very slightly harsh high end.
 
Compared to E6 and E11:
 
The biggest issue I had with both amps is now gone:  phase shift in the lower to low-mid region is low enough to be unnoticeable (it was quite noticeable before).

 

[TheGiantHogweed]

  Hey, gang. I am looking at the HD600 and plan to power them with an E11K. I will be using my iphone but also badly want to use my ipod shuffle, because I love its size so. The question I have is whether anyone knows if I can amplify the shuffle with the E11K. The only cabling option on the shuffle is a 3.5 mm out, which is used for both connection to headphones (via a 3.5 mm connector) and for charging via a USB connector. I would appreciate any feedback about the possibilities for the shuffle being connected to the E11K, as I just don't know how to do it (or if it is possible). Many thanks for helping me--I appreciate it!!

 
If you are just after something that will power your HD600s, through your Ipod, I would have thought that the E11k would have enough power to do that.
 
This will not even be close though to what your headphones are actually capable of sounding like. If you like the size of your Ipod, then by the time the E11k is added, it will be only a tiny bit smaller than a decent music player such as the FiiO X1. I would have thought that you would be able to get much better sound out of that.
 
I have the X3 which is better still and am using headphones that won't be quite as good as your HD600s.
 
 
It will work fine but you will be able to get much better sound form the cheap X1.
 
I'm not quite sure what you mean though when you say you love the size of your ipod. Are you planning on having it strapped to the E11k? If you do then I would have thought it would be less practical that getting the X1. If you really like your ipod then stick with it. I know the X1 is more expensive than the E11k but I just don't feel like the the ipod and the E11k will get the most out of your headphones. If you have listened to your HD600s through a very decent amplifier somewhere else, then the ipod and E11k together won't compare.
 
 
The E11k is designed more for connecting to the line out of players such as the X1 ore X3 or similar. Iphones too maybe. But will headphones as good as your HD600s, I am quite sure you will get much better sound with something else.
 
 
Hope I have helped a little.

 

[serman005]

   
If you are just after something that will power your HD600s, through your Ipod, I would have thought that the E11k would have enough power to do that.
 
This will not even be close though to what your headphones are actually capable of sounding like. If you like the size of your Ipod, then by the time the E11k is added, it will be only a tiny bit smaller than a decent music player such as the FiiO X1. I would have thought that you would be able to get much better sound out of that.
 
I have the X3 which is better still and am using headphones that won't be quite as good as your HD600s.
 
 
It will work fine but you will be able to get much better sound form the cheap X1.
 
I'm not quite sure what you mean though when you say you love the size of your ipod. Are you planning on having it strapped to the E11k? If you do then I would have thought it would be less practical that getting the X1. If you really like your ipod then stick with it. I know the X1 is more expensive than the E11k but I just don't feel like the the ipod and the E11k will get the most out of your headphones. If you have listened to your HD600s through a very decent amplifier somewhere else, then the ipod and E11k together won't compare.
 
 
The E11k is designed more for connecting to the line out of players such as the X1 ore X3 or similar. Iphones too maybe. But will headphones as good as your HD600s, I am quite sure you will get much better sound with something else.
 
 
Hope I have helped a little.

You have helped a lot--thanks. Sounds like I need to factor in a new music player along with the amp! I will get to work on that... Thanks again.

 

[jpmac55]

Does the 11K come with bands that help fasten it to the portable source?

 

[miriddin]

  Does the 11K come with bands that help fasten it to the portable source?

Yes, but if you want to use it with a FiiO DAP the FiiO Stacking Kit is a better solution.
 

 

[jpmac55]

Thanks.

 

[FiJAAS]

I'm definitely enjoying this amo more than the Topping NX1. I'm happy with my purchase.