deltronzero
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Sorry for the stupid question, but how do I update the firmware?
Sorry for the stupid question, but how do I update the firmware?
Ah, as I have suspected - the red part is where you get it wrong. The USB Host mode is only recently added to the E5 via its latest firmware (which is why you don't see it in the E5 manual, as it is written before this update and the info is outdated), and it ONLY applies to E5's microUSB port. The USB-A (full sized) only supports AOA mode (limits to 16/48), which UAPP doesn't support. If you use the USB-A port, you need the official Creative app on the PlayStore.
What you need looks like this, with microUSB on both ends.
Got my E5 today. Took some shots for you guys. Need more time to listen for impressions.
Why is it so big compare to other DAC / Amp?
Don't forget most amp+DAC is just amp+DAC. E5 on the other hand has one extra 3.5mm headphone-out, directional mics (3 of them), mic-in, BT/nfc and optical-in and -out. Those are not the kind of features you will find on typical amp+DAC and only make sense they will take up more space.
nah, its just their design. The inside of e5 is pretty spacious, it can be slimmed down if they want to.
Do you guys think the X7 or ZXR soundcard sounds a lot better than the E5? Should I pay more for the X7? or is it not worth the price? Right now I have the E5 and can return it. I just want to know if the X7 will sound a lot better or just a bit better ? any info would be appreciated.
Also, I forgot to ask does the E5 have this Texas Instruments TPA6120A2 amp?
And can the E5 decode Dolby Digital Live surround like the X7? thx.