[victric]

the Senn 598's sound really good directly connected to the iPod Touch, especially on vocals. but on some tracks, for example, the avatar soundtrack (320kbps) the bass crackles. I usually listen to at 75% Volume on the iPod
 
so thinking about getting the Fiio E5 to get more quality out of the 598's
 
my question is, do i need the L3 ipod LOD - i heard its not good to put an amp on the ipod's own amp. if this is not true, and i wont hear the difference, i might as well save the $15
 
also when is the E11 coming out?
 
 

 

[Koolpep]

Well,
 
the Fiio E1 would run of your iPods batteries and combine line out and amp.
 
However, I don't know about the power of the output that might be higher with a separate battery (in the E5)...
 
Otherwise I would go for the line out cable, I hear more detail and more balanced sound coming out of it compared to the normal headphone out.
 
For me it was a good buy, cleaner, more detailed and crisp. I must admit not by much, but noticeable.
 
The E11 is out already but I think it's sold out (first batch) so you will see it soon again as far as I know.
 
So long,
K
 
 

 

[goodvibes]

The E1 made my touch worse so I'd go LOD and one of their better amps like the e11. May be different on one of the lower ipods but anyway you look at it, it's not going to do very much for you.

 

[victric]

just wondering, which would make my senns sound better (qualitywise), the E7 or E11?

 

[Koolpep]

E11 with L3 line out is probably the better bet. I just like the volume knob better than the digital volume on the E7. I don't have the E11 but I do have the E7.
 
The E7 though does also work on your PC/Mac as DAC/Amp Combo which is pretty neat (via USB).
 
For both you need the line out, otherwise you amp the signal twice.
 
EDIT: fixed my typos, embarrassing

 

[victric]

when will Fiio send out a new batch for the E11? Will it be on amazon?