BIGHMW
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I am currently listening to some Paul Hardcastle on my NW-HD5 using this setup:
Sony NW-HD5 (through line out) > FiiO E3 > Radio Shack Inline Volume Control > Sony MDR-NC60 Headphones (with NC on - 40 ohms)
Loud as screw! A great power boost from that weak 5mW phones out.
I actually use the volume control to attenuate the volume, I never heard this much volume from any of my 5 mW per channel Sony DAP's or MD Walkmen until trying this setup, the E3 actually works better with tis setup than it does through the phones out (5 mW), at or comparable output (maybe not the same SQ) as the $160.00 Corda Headsix, and at only $8.00 for the line attenuator and $15.00 for the E3 definitely the best bargain (again maybe not SQ) any Head-Fi'er could use.
Sony NW-HD5 (through line out) > FiiO E3 > Radio Shack Inline Volume Control > Sony MDR-NC60 Headphones (with NC on - 40 ohms)
Loud as screw! A great power boost from that weak 5mW phones out.
I actually use the volume control to attenuate the volume, I never heard this much volume from any of my 5 mW per channel Sony DAP's or MD Walkmen until trying this setup, the E3 actually works better with tis setup than it does through the phones out (5 mW), at or comparable output (maybe not the same SQ) as the $160.00 Corda Headsix, and at only $8.00 for the line attenuator and $15.00 for the E3 definitely the best bargain (again maybe not SQ) any Head-Fi'er could use.