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can we use this awsome amp with the iriver hp140 through the the optical ?
FiiO E17 "ALPEN" - First Impression + Final Thought
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Possibly a stupid question but why is it not possible to use the E17 as a dac when connected to the lineout of your mp3 players (ipod, walkman and etc)? I know the fiio performs as an amp but why not a dac?
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Because the DAC (digital-analog-converter) section needs digital input, most players have only analog line out.
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Adding to that. The LOD on the ipod's and iphones is still an analog line out. IT is possible to get a straight digital line out but would require Apple encryption codes. Fostex, and Cypher labs and some more have these encryption codes(after buying them off Apple) allowing u to use their own DAC's
(the fostex hp1 and cypher solo is only on apple devices though)
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In this set up
laptop usb -- > L7 connected to E17 --> speakers
The E17 works as a DAC because it receives the digital input via the usb connected to the laptop?
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laptop usb -- > L7 connected to E17 --> speakers
The E17 works as a DAC because it receives the digital input via the usb connected to the laptop?
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Sure. I don't see why not.
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Yes. E17 will act as USB DAC for sampling rate up to 24bit / 96kHz.
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Regarding the e17/e9 pairing: when docking the e17 and setting it to preamp output, how do you set the volume of the e17? Do you max it out and then use the e9's volume control? In this configuration, does the usb cable from the computer go into the e17 or the e9? How about the gain settings on the e9?
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I plan on purchasing my first amp tomorrow so i have a question about the E17 please!
For "now", i will be using it with my Android phone so can i still use the E17 EQ settings with the 3.5 to 3.5 cable or does this only work using a LOD??
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For "now", i will be using it with my Android phone so can i still use the E17 EQ settings with the 3.5 to 3.5 cable or does this only work using a LOD??
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You should set the E17 to relatively high (>55/60) at 0 gain, then use E9 to control than volume and gain. The USB cable can only be connected to E9 since E17's USB port will be covered by E9.
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Yes, it will work.
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Is anybody aware of any UK retailers that will be carrying the E17? None of the sellers on FiiO's website have it listed yet, even for preorder.
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advancedmp3players are taking pre-orders I think, £99 plus delivery, getting stock on the 2nd Feburary!
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Excellent, straight after payday! Thanks [=
It's also nice to see us brits coming out with a fair result on the exchange rates =P
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I know, caught me by surprise too! Had to put a preorder in there myself..looking forward to it
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OK I've searched the thread but it's a long one so apologies if I missed this -
When in preamp mode is its lineout 2vrms at max volume?
When in preamp mode is its lineout 2vrms at max volume?
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