Hello,   Sorry for the newbie question, but I recently got a Fiio E09K amp to power my AKG Q701s. I just wanted to ask what is the proper way to use it? Does it matter if I plug in the headphones first, and then turn it on, or should I turn on the amp first and then plug the headphones in...

Headphones I have: Mrspeakers Mad Dog      DT990premium 250ohm   Philips Fidelio L1 Headphones I'll probably buy in foreseeable future: AKG Q701  Shure 1440 I already have a Fiio E17 but it is not good enough to drive all my cans. Should I simply hook it up with E09K or get rid of it for...

I have an Audinst Mx-1 DAC/Amp combo driving a pair of Beyerdynamic DT770 Pros (250 Ohms). I'm looking to get a standalone amp for my setup and was wondering if anyone had any info on the Matrix M-stage vs the Fiio E09K.   Anyone have any experience with this setup or the two amps in...

Which of these setups would be better to power a pair of Sennheiser 600 HDs? What are the pros and cons of each?

I have a DT990 Pro 250 and I am using it through my Creative X-fi HD USB amp and DAC. I cannot really hear much of a difference using it with or without the amp. Will buying one of the above listed amps help?

Well I got drunk a few nights ago and apparently ordered some Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 ohms, which is possibly the least regrettable drunken decision anyone has ever made. But now I'm thinking I'll need an amp to drive them to my satisfaction.   I've been checking out the E17 and it's a...

Hello,  I am sure that somebody must have answer this question but I can't see to find an answer around the web for two days. I have E09K for a week or so and I am about to order Fiio E17 for DAC+AMP pairing. But I have come to find out about Fiio E12 and its glowing review. I understand that...