[DCY77]

Are there any Fiio headphone amps that don't have static issues? The E11K has been my favorite so far but the heavy static is a definite issue. It happens on left side and gets louder as the volume is increased on the amp as well as a popping sound that's felt like a shock.

 

[TheGiantHogweed]

  Are there any Fiio headphone amps that don't have static issues? The E11K has been my favorite so far but the heavy static is a definite issue. It happens on left side and gets louder as the volume is increased on the amp as well as a popping sound that's felt like a shock.

It this only when you are turning the dial? I get a lot of crackling with my E10 a lot of the time when I adjust the volume dial. When it is left in any position, it then is perfect. What I got told to do was unplug everything and turn the volume dial all the way in both directions and that does seem to sort the problem out whenever I have it. I have the original E11 and with that, I never get any crackling or popping of any sort. I have been very pleased with it. For some reason I have always found that FiiO's devices that are in a fully metal body seem to have this problem more. One reason why I love the original E11.
 
I may be getting mixed up with what you mean by static though.

 

[DCY77]

 
It this only when you are turning the dial? I get a lot of crackling with my E10 a lot of the time when I adjust the volume dial. When it is left in any position, it then is perfect. What I got told to do was unplug everything and turn the volume dial all the way in both directions and that does seem to sort the problem out whenever I have it. I have the original E11 and with that, I never get any crackling or popping of any sort. I have been very pleased with it. For some reason I have always found that FiiO's devices that are in a fully metal body seem to have this problem more. One reason why I love the original E11.
 
I may be getting mixed up with what you mean by static though.

The static is present regardless of what the volume is on and just gets louder if you turn it up. It happens mainly with portable devices.
 
I appreciate the info.

 

[Brooko]

I would try it out with a few more DAPs and see if it is always like that.  Just FYI - it isn't normal.  Mine is dead quiet.  No static.
 
Trying different sources will let you know if your source is to blame.  If it is happening on everything - try a different interconnect.  If it is still happening, contact Fiio.

 

[DCY77]

  I would try it out with a few more DAPs and see if it is always like that.  Just FYI - it isn't normal.  Mine is dead quiet.  No static.
 
Trying different sources will let you know if your source is to blame.  If it is happening on everything - try a different interconnect.  If it is still happening, contact Fiio.

 
I've tested it with my G3 and 5G Touch (makes a lot of clicking noises and skipping). Just found that high gain makes the static louder and is lower turned off while still present. When something is playing it stops. I appreciate the response.

 

[Brooko]

Definitely talk to Fiio then.  I also have a 5 series iDevice (iPhone 5S) - again, dead quiet.

 

[thepooh]

Definitely talk to Fiio then.  I also have a 5 series iDevice (iPhone 5S) - again, dead quiet.

No issue with my unit so far, however it depends on compatibility with the device you plug in, I got the best out of it with the Fiio X1 but doesn't seems to cope with most smartphones

 

[FiiO-Shadow]

   
I've tested it with my G3 and 5G Touch (makes a lot of clicking noises and skipping). Just found that high gain makes the static louder and is lower turned off while still present. When something is playing it stops. I appreciate the response.

 
Hi, when connecting the E11K with the G3 and 5G touch, how about trying to turning off the GPRS or WIFI in the the G3 and 5G touch? The static problem still persists? As other E11K users said, it is suggested to try some other sound source devices.
Any test result, pls email it to us (support@fiio.net) directly, and we will help you repair the E11K, if it is confirmed to be ineffective. So pls don't worry. 

 

[FiiO-Shadow]

  Hi all. I got the E11K from BH a few weeks ago, and it's my first portable headphone amp so I don't have anything to compare it to. I'm finding the battery life really not very good at all. I fully charged it (till the light was steady), used it for about two hours and then the next day it was completely dead. I fully recharged it, didn't use it at all, and the next day it was completely dead again. Is that typical or did I get a bum unit?
 
It certainly doesn't seem very portable if you have to plan exactly four hours ahead to charge it to take it anywhere. I see people talking upthread about 'long battery life' but I don't know how long they are considering "long" for context.

 
So sorry for the late reply.
At present, your E11K still can't work normally? Or have you contacted your seller B&H and asked for help? If the problem is still not fixed, pls send email to us (support@fiio.net). And we will help you solve it directly. 

 

[gardibolt]

   
So sorry for the late reply.
At present, your E11K still can't work normally? Or have you contacted your seller B&H and asked for help? If the problem is still not fixed, pls send email to us (support@fiio.net). And we will help you solve it directly. 

All sorted, thanks. New unit is working fine.

 

[Brooko]

E11K (A3) review posted - http://www.head-fi.org/products/fiio-kilimanjaro-2-e11k-portable-headphone-amplifier/reviews/14277

 

[mindbomb]

I'm using this with my asus xonar d1 and akg k7xx, on low gain. It is so perfect for these headphones. If you have a dac with high output (like an odac) I would recommend it for all the mid fi dynamic headphones.

 

[DCY77]

   
Hi, when connecting the E11K with the G3 and 5G touch, how about trying to turning off the GPRS or WIFI in the the G3 and 5G touch? The static problem still persists? As other E11K users said, it is suggested to try some other sound source devices.
Any test result, pls email it to us (support@fiio.net) directly, and we will help you repair the E11K, if it is confirmed to be ineffective. So pls don't worry. 

I apologize for the delayed response. There's static with the Wifi on and off. I appreciate your assistance.

 

[SpecChum]

Got my a3 yesterday, mainly using it to boost the output of my tablet but I'm going to try it on my desktop too.

Will the fact that my motherboard has built-in headphone amps anyway make a difference? They're TI Opa1652 if that matters.

 

[TheIronnWolf]

Hi fellow head-fi'ers
 
I am going on a trip and just discovered that laptop can't give me enough volume on Denon D7000.  I want to grab something basic to amplifying job done.  From skimming the thread, it looks like it should do the job, still, can anyone confirm E11K will be powerful enough for D7000, to loud volumes?
 
Thanks!
 
edit: got the device.  It gives enough volume and is nicely built, but I should have bought DAC/AMP instead, I can hear laptop out producing not the best sound to amplify.