Ah, thanks for your answers! Yes, I figured something along those lines. I did eventually settle on the DAC-only mode after some switching back and forth, with the device turned on. It's really quite noticeable. It's just really disturbing that the FiiO E17 resets its gain setting to 6 dB every...

I need some help explaining what "LO BYPASS" really means for SQ when docking into the E09k? I of course understand that the volume control and equalizer on the E17 won't work when it's on, as the signal is a fixed line out and the FiiO E17 is working in DAC only mode.   But what does it...

I just tried swapping between the FiiO E17 and the Pandora with my HD 650 while playing some random tracks on both devices simultaneously (Tool, Bach and Koji Kondo). The loudness level were surprisingly similar with both devices volume controls maxed out (FiiO with 0 gain). Also, I must say...

Quote:   That sounds very strange. The amount of bandwidth is not really that huge: 24 (bit) * 96 (KHz) = 2304 kbps = 288 kB/s.   So, I really think his problem is related to some software. Try changing operating system!

I own a Pandora (600 MHz, 512 MB RAM). I like it. This involves music playback, web surfing, gaming and usage as a portable open computer. I love it. Do I deserve an angry rant now?   Seriously, why can't we keep this discussion at a nice and understanding level? There's really no need for...

Quote: It works. Plug it in through a hub, in Audacious set the bit depth to 16 and manually select it as output device and mixer. And it works for me, great! Would be a lot neater if I could make it the default device for sound output.

Quote:   I got it today and immediately tried it. The first thing I noticed was the error message about not being able to enumerate the device. And the characteristic crash of the USB-interface. This means that it's not a USB 2.0-device, and you need a hub in between the Pandora and the...

Quote:   When I read your post I immediately knew that you meant the Open Pandora! Yes, of course it will work. I can't guarantee it though, but I'm fairly confident that it will. The only thing as of yet that hasn't worked for me is printers, but that is because of a lack of cusp (we...

Quote:   Quote:   I figured as much! Thanks a lot for your support, I'm really grateful. Then my money will probably go to some nicer headphones instead. The FiiO E17 is according to me though, really beautiful!

Hi!   I'm very interested in purchasing the FiiO E17 as a DAC/Amp for both desktop and mobile use. I can't afford an expensive DAC/Amp right now, and I'm really starting to fall in love with this product. I am though receiving what I believe to be a Sony STR-DH520 so I am wondering if this...