[BlackWing1977]

   
Disable your BT first, then uninstall + reinstall the app. When it is correctly installed over the USB Host port, it should ask you to install an extra app / driver. Then it should work.

Thanks, it worked, I previously installed the app before I even connect to the E5 hence it didn't show me some of the option like using the USB accessory.

 

[hoshiyomi]

Anyone used the E5 with sensitive IEMs? Any hiss? How was the volume control?

very minimal when used in usb mode, but noise floor rises significantly if bluetooth is connected / not mute in the mixer.

I used to think the SNR is mediocre at best, but it turns out I had bluetooth connected in the background and not playing anything, but this introduced audible hiss.

 

[paulguru]

How is the sound compared to Fiio E10K ???

 

[sabloke]

Don't know about E10K but the E5 soundblaster trashes my new X3 II in every sq department.

 

[Sam21]

In order to EQ an analog signal inputted through line in, the Signal Goes through the ADC then DAC then AMP and then is outputted, In other words, the EQ is digital and not analog, correct ? and also, by going through ADC and DAC, there is added noise and distortion, right ? but how much?

 

[hoshiyomi]

In order to EQ an analog signal inputted through line in, the Signal Goes through the ADC then DAC then AMP and then is outputted, In other words, the EQ is digital and not analog, correct ? and also, by going through ADC and DAC, there is added noise and distortion, right ? but how much?

EQ is digital and anything that comes in thru line-in has adc->dsp/digital attenuation->dac, and adds distortion. Check Soomal for measurements, it's measurable but not terrible.

 

[Sam21]

the Focusrite Scarlette SOLO has a chip with both ADC and DAC in it, the ADC and DAC chips in E5 are separate, I was wondering if one design is superior to the other...(I emailed Focusrite and they said the Mic in on their unit goes through ADC-DAC chip and then is outputted through the RCA outs, they said the distortion is minimal and negligible)
 
By the way, Has any of you tried the MIC in with a nice condenser microphone ? 

 

[ClieOS]

This might somewhat address your question:
 
Original 1kHz

 
Pass through E5

 

[Sam21]

Oh, That answered my question, thank you.

 

[turbobb]

Hi guys, using an iPod 5G, I can't access the additional functions like EQ, SBX, etc. when connected via BT. I thought I read that this was possible (but perhaps it's on Android only and not iOS?). I've tried removing/reinstalling the SB Central app as well as re-pairing but that didn't work. Only when I'm connected via lightning cable can I access these functions in the app... Any ideas?
 
Thx!,
Tim

 

[Koolpep]

On massdrop.com $149

 

[RojasTKD]

Yes, stumbled across that last night and grabbed. Just two days left now.
 
I also picked up a lightly used JDS Labs C5D from ebay. First DAC/AMP (other than a Fiio E5 years back). Kind of impulse buys as the prices where pretty good and I recently gifted myself a used SE846 for my B-Day.
 
Now to decide if I'm going to keep both.

 

[h0race]

I've just bought an E5 and am waiting for it to arrive.

Quick question: I plan to connect the E5 to my Xperia Z3. Assuming I update the E5 to the latest firmware, am I right in thinking that a micro usb to micro usb cable will enable the Z3 to pass 24/96 audio to the E5?

Thanks

 

[ClieOS]

I've just bought an E5 and am waiting for it to arrive.

Quick question: I plan to connect the E5 to my Xperia Z3. Assuming I update the E5 to the latest firmware, am I right in thinking that a micro usb to micro usb cable will enable the Z3 to pass 24/96 audio to the E5?

Thanks

 
Yes.

 

[Kyyul]

Long time owner of the e5 here. I like it.