Thanks for the quick responses! Seems like everything is working properly. It's certainly a big improvement over going straight from computer>amp like i was doing before.

I just got my e17 last week and so far i'm really enjoying it. A few questions though.   I use it probably half on the road and half at home. When home i have my computer hooked up through usb to a L7 going through the e17 (with lod bypass turned on) and into my amp. My question is when i...

I'm in the same boat. My e11 finally is giving out and I need something else. I like the looks of the e17 and will probably go that route as I'd really like a DAC as well, I'm not seeing it for much under $140 though.

I got my portable setup going this week. All in (including 120gb ipod) i'm well under $200. It sounds fantastic to me, coming from ipod earbuds it's like night and day. I think i'm too new to post a picture, so here it is (i hope that's ok) http://i.imgur.com/6M0nHN1.jpg

this thread (well, site all together) is dangerous for my wallet. In a few weeks i'll have a beginner setup. Glad to be a part of this forum!