[dyce]

ClieOS
would it be fine to get the preproduction unit? I heard that FiiO is going to update the firmware for better dB increments. Will I not be able to update? whats the word from FiiO? unsupported?

 

[ClieOS]

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Originally Posted by dyce /img/forum/go_quote.gif ClieOS would it be fine to get the preproduction unit? I heard that FiiO is going to update the firmware for better dB increments. Will I not be able to update? whats the word from FiiO? unsupported?

If you buy the pre-production sample from DX, FiiO will not cover any warranty nor support it in anyway. After all, these units are only meant for testing, demo and review, not sale. Firmware is upgradeable only when using a special cable, so you won't be able to update the firmware yourself thus you will be stuck with the beat firmware in the sample units. Notice the final production will probably has higher build quality (mainly on the soldering) as the sample units are partially hand soldered due tot he small number of production.

 

[buz]

Any word on pricing / specs of the E9? I may go the E7 route if I can't get the gain on my new HA NG98 to be lower than it is by default...

 

[ClieOS]

No spec atm, but it will likely be over $100 as FiiO is planning to have a much better amp section in the E9 as it is intended to drive big cans.

 

[buz]

Maybe if they are not finished yet, socketed opamps would be cool

 

[SamTheJarvis]

I'm defo getting the E7.

end of.

 

[Surfaced]

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Originally Posted by ClieOS /img/forum/go_quote.gif No spec atm, but it will likely be over $100 as FiiO is planning to have a much better amp section in the E9 as it is intended to drive big cans.

ah well, no concern of mine. If they can keep it compact, stylish, and under $150 with the performance we expect, I'll definitely remain committed.

 

[buz]

Something just struck me.

If the E9 really has an ipod dock, from the pictures, it would potentially be the same as for the E7. In that case we may simply use an ipod LOD to get Line out from the E7?

 

[ClieOS]

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Originally Posted by buz /img/forum/go_quote.gif Something just struck me. If the E9 really has an ipod dock, from the pictures, it would potentially be the same as for the E7. In that case we may simply use an ipod LOD to get Line out from the E7?

No, they are not the same.

Also a news update: FiiO already starts the E9 prototyping process.

 

[buz]

Nice. *mustresistbuyingmatrixmstage*

 

[truebenny]

darn... if there isnt a confirm date, i might have to return my akgs ! =[

 

[bcpk]

Late April / Early May I'm told.

 

[talkingparrot]

As far as the E7 is concerned, I just bought a pair of Sennheisder HD650s. How would they mate with them? I am driving them using a Cowon D2+, would it have any significant affect on the sound quality? I am looking for something portable I can carry around, and the E7 looks mmighty nice

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[katsuru]

Damn i was just looking for Portable amps for my Clip+ and this is it... I am so getting one E7!

People complain a lot due to the hiss on E5 and E3, any words already about the hiss on this one?

Best regards

 

[bcpk]

Hiss on the E7 is the same as the E5. Although it is dependent on the volumes you listen at and the impedance of your earphones, I personally don't find it bad at all.