Quote:   Awesome.  Thanks for the info.  I will most likely buy one at some point just because the E7 is rather bulky.

Quote: Based on reviews and specs that I remember, SQ-wise they're mostly the same.  The E7 has a Wolfson DAC while the Xonar DX sports a Cirrus Logic DAC.  Both DACs are top notch but, afaik, with slightly different sound signatures. The difference is probably not very noticeable if...

DISCLAIMER: I don't like crossfeed myself so assume that unless otherwise specified I'm ignoring that part   I have a DBA-02 myself driven by a J3.  I found that I don't need an amp to drive the DBA-02.  That said, I have been looking for amps myself only to compensate for the DBA-02's...

Quote: I have been looking into the A10 as well.  I really like the result of my current set up aside from the fact that bass is a bit lacking so *slightly warmer* might not be what I'd want.  It really depends on how much warmer it actually is.  I might end up liking the result, but...

Quote:   Ohh, the battery recharging feature is exactly what I'd want to get added.  Did you request those modifications upon ordering, or did you do the mods yourself afterwards?

Quote: Hi, thanks for the input. Yeah I think it was your review.  Good to know that the E7's grainy highs aren't that bad.  That certainly puts my mind at ease.  I have been looking for a DAC as well but I didn't really need one as much as I need an amp.  The E7 hits two birds with one...

Quote:   I've been looking for info as to how much the ZO was boosting the mids and it turns out that according to the RMAA graphs I've seen so far, it isn't really pronounced and it appears to be quite impressive. That said i doubt that the ZO would be my best choice. The ZO is more...

Hi, Head-Fiers.  I'm currently looking to replace my FIIO E5 with something better and also more durable for use during commutes.  My E5's output jack is no longer properly connected to the circuit board so I figured it's time to upgrade.  I also own an RE0 and a SoundMagic PL20 as backup so...