[JoeMarioZ]

I have both amplifiers and the fiio E17 has no problem playing my music in 2 channel 24 bit integers, but when I change the settings for the audinst as well music doesn't play. Can the Audinst handle 24 bit sampling? I have only been able to play in 16 bit 96K on the audinst.

 

[TooManyCrabs]

I actually just received my MX1 in mail today. So far I've had no problem playing in 24/96 with foobar in windows 7.

 

[RMac]

Joe - slightly off topic but could you provide a little commentary on the E17 vs. the HUD-MX1?  Which one do you prefer

 

[JoeMarioZ]

Well, first, let me say I am still training my ears to high end audio, but for the experience I have, I can definitely tell you that I prefer the Audinst, It makes the sound feel a bit more spacious, and it separates excellently the highs, mids and lows. But the fiio is a very close second, I use the fiio for my portable rig, paired with the B&W C5, and they sound awesome. It is a bit hard for me to differ using the C5, but when I plug in the Q701's you can clearly hear the soudstage is widened with the audinst.

 

[JoeMarioZ]

You also need to take in account the portability factor... the Audinst can't give you that.

 

[Cassadian]

Idk man.  Carry it on your shoulder with your laptop in some sort of contraption.  It'll be like the old days with the boombox.
 
SEEMS PRETTY PORTABLE.