[kamikaziH2Omln]

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@kamikaziH2Omln , please let me know where we can get $89 for the E07K "Andes".  Thanks in advance

BAM.
 
http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E07K-Portable-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B00A9LHLQ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361749549&sr=8-1&keywords=fiio+e07k
 
Sorry for the late reply though. I decided on the E07K for my upgrade. IMO, it's a subtle difference, but it's something you "feel". It's not as noticible on in-ears (I use Heir Audio 3.ai's), and it's more of a "feel", where the differences increase with headphones. I noticed a marked increase with Grado SR-80's both DAC and AMP, whereas on my 3.ai's, it is more of a feel. Nevertheless, it's compact size and increased sound quality definately is nice to have (and the splitter built in is a bonus too!).
 
Best of Luck!
 
~Kami

 

[NoEfX]

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I like my E17 much more then the E7.  At first I thought it was 'new toy' syndrome, but after all these years, I still find myself bringing the e17 traveling (and still grudgeling dragging along the e7, just because it connects to my S3).
 
Here's a nice review: http://www.headfonia.com/the-upgrade-fiio-e17-alpen/

I found this link to be extremely helpful. Thanks!

 

[kamikaziH2Omln]

But, this pertains to the E7, not the E07K, right?
 
 
~Kami

 

[djansia]

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........On top of that, none of them work with my Galaxy Note II loosing the main purpose of them.
 
I hope this helps somebody to decide.

Hi, so can you confirm that? Can't Note 2  be connected on the E17/E07K's USB imput?
Thanks.

 

[UnityIsPower]

Just including some experience with using the optical option(only time I used it). Connecting my Ultrasone DJ1's strait into my Asus monitor when playing xbox(HDMI to monitor) gave me better results then including the E17 in the mix. Footsteps, shots, ect sounded cleaner and showed more texture. I also had less clutter, my battery drained quickly and I had to keep the E17 charging from Xbox USB port.

 

[Ashade]

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Hi, so can you confirm that? Can't Note 2  be connected on the E17/E07K's USB imput?
Thanks.

 
I have the note II working with the E07K with no issues. I think I have a post in this thread like 2weeks old. I don´t know about the E17 because I don´t own it anymore.
 
EDIT: No it wasn´t in this thread:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/638910/fiio-e07k-andes-review-and-help-thread/555#post_9214017

 

[djansia]

Thanks Ashade

 

[boredandlazy]

I was looking at getting the E17 but then I noticed the E07K does pretty much everything I'll need it to do but of course it'll be much cheaper. But I do have one query which needs answering.
I've been reading up on how the E10 has the issue where the first 0.7s of any new sound is cut off when etc. This was aparently not an issue with the E17, and I am just wondering if it's also not an issue for the E07K? Thanks.

 

[Ashade]

I have never found this problem except for the moment you connect the device maybe. I even use it when I play videogames.

 

[Viperr]

I've been thinking about a DAC/Amp combo for my new DT770 80ohms but couldn't decide between the E07K or the E17. If I wanted to save money and only needed it for desktop use, would the E07K be the better choice?

 

[JSchwage]

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I've been thinking about a DAC/Amp combo for my new DT770 80ohms but couldn't decide between the E07K or the E17. If I wanted to save money and only needed it for desktop use, would the E07K be the better choice?

E07K should drive those headphones just fine. I believe the headphone impedance on the E07k is a maximum of 150Ω. The E17 works with up to 300Ω.

 

[Viperr]

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E07K should drive those headphones just fine. I believe the headphone impedance on the E07k is a maximum of 150Ω. The E17 works with up to 300Ω.

Alright, I think I'll be sticking with the E07k. I'll just do a bit more research before ordering it. 150Ω is plenty for now and it will be a while (hopefully lol) before I spend more money on higher impedance headphones. Thanks.

 

[Got the Shakes]

I have an E07K and I'm thinking about buying an E17.  I have a MacBook Pro that can do optical and I'd like an amp/DAC that can handle it.  Will I notice a difference?

 

[6PatcheS9]

it would be more then enough, i had the e17 and wish i never sold it. I to have the ath-m50s and it powered it plenty. If you are going to use the e17 alot on your computer then get it, otherwise save the 50 dollars and get the e07k it has just as power, they share the same amp but different dacs.

Otherway around. Same DAC different amps.

 

[cpdelc]

I just got myself a new Fiio E07k Andes DAC/amp, using it to be used as my SSMH's DAC. Curious down here, why is it not bypassing the computer's volume control, while other DACs do that? Will it compromise the sound quality? I'm using the USB, and using the L7 dock also. Does E17 bypass the source's volume control?
 
Thanks!