fiio-e17
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Amp for Sennheiser hd 598?
Hi, So I recently just got into this audiophile hobby :D And I just recently picked up a sennheiser hd 598 on sale. I'm worried that my computers on board sound won't do my headphones justice. Will an amp or sound card improve my headphones sound? I will probably getting my stuff online as I...- BobbusSupremus
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- fiio-e5-headphone-amplifier sennheiser-hd-598 fiio-e12-diy-limited-edition-portable-amp-headphone-slim-amplifier fiio-e17
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Comparing sizes of amps for 160gb ipod model a1238
Yo fellas. I need some help here. I am putting together a portable rig for my son who is about to be deployed in Aug. I recently purchased a 160gb classic ipod. I am need of some pics of a few different amps that are paired it. I want an amp that will be as close to the size of the ipod as...- crazysgt
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- fiio-e11 vsonic-gr02-bass-edition fiio-e17
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Amp or Amp/DAC?
I am looking for a portable amp and the Fiio E12 looks like it will fit the bill nicely. I am wondering, what would be the advantage (if any) of a amp/DAC such as the Fiio E17? My intended use will be with an iPhone or iPod. It is my understanding the a the DAC feature of say an Fiio E17 would...- pmwoodward
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- fiio-e12-mont-blanc fischer-audio-fa-003 brainwavz-hm5-studio-monitor-headphones fiio-e17
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Should I get a portable amp or DAC, if so, which one?
Hey guys. I just recently purchased a pair of NAD HP50s, which is my first pair of "real" headphones. I am not an audiofile but I do recognize good sound quality as I am a musician. The primary use I am using my headphones for are movies that I am watching from my computer that I have hooked...- sdcii00
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- nad-electronics-viso-hp50-noise-isolating-over-ear-headphones topping-tp-d1-mkii-mk2-usb-sound-audio-card-cs4398-usb-decoder-external-for-pc-laptop-black fiio-andes-e07k-portable-usb-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-96khz-24-bit fiio-e17
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Backpacking This Summer. Need Portable AMP/DAC
Hey guys, I am going to be backpacking in Europe in August and I am looking for a portable AMP/DAC that I can use with my Asus UX21A Ultrabook and IEM's. I want to keep the price around $100ish. I've been looking at the following. Fiio E17 Fiio X3 Fiio E18 Audioquest...- BabylonDown
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- fiio-x3-portable-music-player audioquest-dragonfly-asynchronous-usb-dac fiio-e17
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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ADVICE APPRECIATED!!
Just recently started with this obsession and want to get a moderately- priced amp and dac to use with my headphone collection topped by the Beyer 990 pro-250. Received but returned Fiio E11 and E07k due to loose connectivity issues. Am debating between the Fiio E17 comb. amp/dac and the...- altomite
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- beyerdynamic-dt990-250-ohm fiio-e17
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Any info/reviews of the Soundblaster E3 and E1?
So I am very particular about the way I want to setup my on-the-go setup. I have a pair of Sennheiser HD598s and I just purchased a cable + mic for them that connects to the single jack connection on most portable devices and laptops nowadays. I want to use them on my desktop when I game/listen...- Daegalus
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- sennheiser-hd-598 fiio-e18-kunlun-android-phone-usb-dac-amp fiio-andes-e07k-portable-usb-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-96khz-24-bit fiio-e17
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Perfect AMP for my HD598 under $300 ? (Bravo or HIFIMAN EF-2A or FIIO E17 or HRT or Bellari HA540)
Hi guys ... I am enjoying my Sennheiser HD598 and for someone who uses them mostly run out of my computer (with an old, cheap soundcard) I just want to see if I can get better and louder sound using a AMP under $300. So far I narrowed it down to these. Bravo ...- Pianist718
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- bellari-ha540 sennheiser-hd-598 hifiman-ef2a-usb-headphone-amplifier fiio-e17
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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DAC + Amp for Nexus 7 and iPod
Hi All My first post and a 'heads-up', I really don't know much about what I'm talking about here so forgive stupid questions. I listen to my iPod and my Nexus 7 a fair bit at work. Generally, I stream Spotify from the Nexus but also some stored music and the iPod is, obviously, used as...- peekay
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- google-nexus-7 fiio-e17
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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IEM Grado GR8 or Shure SE425/535
Hey all, I was wondering which you would recommend between these two? My regular cans are Grado RS2i's and I love them to little bits I do, so much so I own two Grado T shirt, so you could say I love their sound. The reason I wanna pickup some IEM's is that the RS2i's are not great for...- izzylistens
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- grado-gr8-in-ear-headphones shure-se425-earphone fiio-e17
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Fiio e17k/e09k setup to replace Nuforce udac-3?
I'm currently using a Nuforce udac-3 but I'm thinking of switching to something that can be used as both a desktop dac/amp and a portable amp. I've been reading about the Fiio e17k/e09k pairing and this sounds like something that might work well for my needs. I'm wondering if anyone out there...- br34kb34t
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- fiio-e09k fiio-e17
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Looking to upgrade from the Fiio E17
I love the sound from this little dac/amp but I can't help but wonder about better digital audio. Should I buy the E09K to connect with the E17? Or should I just buy else? What would you recommend? My current main headphones are Audio Techinca M50x and Grado SR80e. My budget is $200.- Doorbell
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- fiio-e17
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Hippo Cricri 24bit Portable DAC/Amplifier vs fiio e17
Hello everyone! Hippo Cricri 24bit Portable DAC/Amplifier VS fiio e17 Which one is better? Which produce a better high quality sound? I'm kinda fresh about this stuff. So I'm in dilemma which one to choose. I heard hippo cricri produce better sound than fiio e17- racounter
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- fiio-e17
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Upgrading from Fiio E17 + E09K, to Sony UDA1-B / ATH-A900 to Sony MDR-1R
Hey all, I've been contemplating of upgrading my Fiio E17 + E09K / AudioTechnica ATH-A900 combo, to Sony's UDA1B / MDR-1R; and I would like to hear your thoughts! I really liked the way the Sony amp sounded, but that could also be Sony MDR-1R cans too and I wonder if it's worth the...- evanhindra
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- fiio-e09k fiio-e17
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Does FiiO E17 AMP/DAC work well with beats earbuds?
Hi guys, I really need your opinion with this. Does FiiO E17 work well with beats earbuds? Does it significantly enhance the sound quality with fiio e17? Does it make a difference with Shure SRH840? If do,how much difference it makes.- racounter
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- fiio-e17
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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FiiO E09K without E17
Hello all. I'm getting perilously close to buying a FiiO E09K desktop headphone amp. It will be used exclusively with my desktop computer and my shiny new Sennheiser Momentums. Problem I'm having is that I can't find any reviews of the E09K without the E17 docked. I just want to run...- Shenanigans000
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- fiio-e09k fiio-e10 fiio-e17
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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DT770, astro mixamp, fiio dac/amp? (mostly gaming, setup help/recommendations)
so, i've done a bit of searching for the past few weeks, need a new setup, coming from lowly gaming headsets. my current setup is a logitech G930 wireless headset. i was mostly impressed when i first started using this headset, coming from basic computer speakers and cheapy earbuds etc. i am...- zero2005
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- beyerdynamic-dt-770-stereo-headphones fiio-e17
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Amp/DAC combo for HD650 + iPod Classic 7g?
Hey guys, I'm considering buying a set of HD650s, and I'm wondering what my best bet is for an amp/DAC combo with my iPod Classic 7g (Rockboxed)? I'm considering getting a Fiio E17 & L9... According to other posts here, the E17's DAC won't work with the iPod Classic - how much am I missing out...- Magnetbrain
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- sennheiser-hd-650-headphones fiio-e17 fiio-l9-l-shaped-line-out-dock-lod-cable-for-ipod-and-iphone
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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O2/Odac vs fiiO e17/e09k
Hello Head-Fiers, I was just wondering what your opinions are of these DAC/AMP combos and how they compare to each other. The headphones I would want to power are HD650 and Dt-990 600 ohms. The fiiO combo has an advantage because I would like to have portability, but I'm trying to make...- Excetmonger
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- fiio-e09k fiio-e17
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e17 Aspen Menu(Orange) not coming up
On with Solid blue light. However, Menu(Orange) is not coming up. Thanks- akl007
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- fiio-e17
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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amp/DAC to pair with my V-moda M-80s?
I just picked up a pair of V-moda M-80s and I love everything about them. My last two pairs of headphones were the Soundmagic E10 and NuForce Ne6, both great, but the M-80s are just fantastic. I currently play all my music off straight of my Galaxy S3 (AT&T version) with Poweramp or off of my...- Saaki
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- v-moda-crossfade-m-80 fiio-andes-e07k-portable-usb-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-96khz-24-bit fiio-e17
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Question regarding Sennheiser HD598 as for PC gaming + music use ,should i get an Amp/dac +soundcard ?
hello ,i've been seeking a guide regarding what to buy along with the HD598 to get the awesome sound quality ,for PC gaming + music ,i've seen alot voting for the Fiio e17 + soundcard , but how would both work together? and which soundcard to buy ? any help will be appreciated- azizinum
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- sennheiser-hd-598 asus-xonar-essence-stx sennheiser-hd-558 fiio-e17 asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card
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Hooking Xbox 360 Slim via Optical to FiiO E17
After looking into this for a bit, I've come to the conclusion that I'm mentally dumb :(. So here's what I have. - Klipsch Promedia 2.1 Desktop Speakers - Fiio E17 - Xbox 360 Slim - Toslink cable I have the 360 slim model, and I just bought a TOSLINK cable. But now I don't know what...- shorty920
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- fiio-e17
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- Forum: Video Games Discussion
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DT 880 250ohm. What Fiio AMP and what DAC?
Hello guys, I got the DT 880 250 ohm for my PC. It is mostly for gaming and listening to music while playing. Where I live I can easily get anything that is Fiio related. So should I get the Fiio E9k+E17? Would it be good enough? Or E18 alone? OR X3 & E12 ? Or X5 & E12? ...- Jeffy141
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- beyerdynamic-dt-880-premium-headphones beyerdynamic-dt-880-pro-250-ohm-semi-open-reference-headphone fiio-e17
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Need help with choosing new headphones
I currently own Beyer Dynamics DT 990's 250OHM. I am using a Asus Xonar Essence STX as a amp currently. I am looking for something bertter and looking to invest 1,500-2,000$ in a Headphone and amp setup. I would be ok to purchase quality headphones and save more for a amp later if need be. I...- jkrokidas
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- beyerdynamic-dt990-250-ohm fiio-e09k asus-xonar-essence-stx fiio-e17
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)