[Soundsgoodtome]

Good luck and check back in if that helps you out! My DAC would do the same thing (not an E17) because of the power-saving mode. Are you on a laptop or desktop?

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

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 to find one that didn't cut out after a few minutes of use. Now I'm tackling this problem.

Any DAC regardless of make will cut out if your USB powers down. Not the E17s fault, although some devices are more sensitive than other in the driver side. There are also a few more tweaks you can do if that doesn't work out for you.

 

[SpiderNhan]

Good luck and check back in if that helps you out! My DAC would do the same thing (not an E17) because of the power-saving mode. Are you on a laptop or desktop?

It's a desktop. 850 watt power supply, Gigabyte mobo, Core i7 2600K, running Windows 7 64-bit.

 

[ExpatinJapan]

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Analog signal doesn't have bitrate / bitdepth to talk about.

thanks for the reply.
 
what if i went
fostex>optical>e17?

 

[TrollDragon]

That would show the bit rate, but remember that the E17 only show's 16/48, 24/96 or 24/192 on the screen.

Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191 using Tapatalk 2

 

[kimvictor]

Are there going to any updates to E17, like what fiio did with E7? It makes sense considering the X3 will be released soon and it will sound equal or better than E17.

 

[bowei006]

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Are there going to any updates to E17, like what fiio did with E7? It makes sense considering the X3 will be released soon and it will sound equal or better than E17.

It may sound similar and or maybe better. But each has their own purpose.
 
The E17 is $139 USD whilst the X3 will be $200
 
The E17 can be used as a computer DAC and amp and dock set. And also usage for other audio compoentns that have optical out.
 
Whilst the X3 can't. It's just a DAP with coaxial and line out capabilities. 

 

[ExpatinJapan]

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That would show the bit rate, but remember that the E17 only show's 16/48, 24/96 or 24/192 on the screen.

Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191 using Tapatalk 2

no 24/48? that would seal the deal.

 

[ClieOS]

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Are there going to any updates to E17, like what fiio did with E7? It makes sense considering the X3 will be released soon and it will sound equal or better than E17.

There won't be an E17 update this year. But there will be a higher end model that supersedes E17 in the line-up by the end of the year. It is called the E19.
 
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no 24/48? that would seal the deal.

It will play, but won't show up on the screen.

 

[jasonb]

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There won't be an E17 update this year. But there will be a higher end model that supersedes E17 in the line-up by the end of the year. It is called the E19.
 
It will play, but won't show up on the screen.

So there will be an E18 and an E19 this year? What will be better about both compared to the E17?
 
I still love my little E17. I've had it since October, and I am still very happy with it. It works very well with both my Q701 and my modded Fostex T50rp.

 

[ClieOS]

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So there will be an E18 and an E19 this year? What will be better about both compared to the E17?
 

 
E18 is designed as USB DAC for Android smartphone. E19 is said to be even better than E17, but there isn't much other detail so far.

 

[jasonb]

I guess I'll stay tuned. I really like my E17, but I'd take an upgrade eventually. Hopefully it's an E17 with E12 type power. 
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E18 is designed as USB DAC for Android smartphone. E19 is said to be even better than E17, but there isn't much other detail so far.

 

[SpiderNhan]

I'm eagerly awaiting more info about the E18. I love my E17, but docking and undocking it from the E9 every time I leave is a minor hassle. I also don't find the connector between the two because it feels super flimsy.
 
 
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Any DAC regardless of make will cut out if your USB powers down. Not the E17s fault, although some devices are more sensitive than other in the driver side. There are also a few more tweaks you can do if that doesn't work out for you.

 
I went into my power settings and did as you said. So far it seems okay, but I'll let you know if the problem persists or not. Thanks for the help!

 

[TrollDragon]

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I'm eagerly awaiting more info about the E18. I love my E17, but docking and undocking it from the E9 every time I leave is a minor hassle. I also don't find the connector between the two because it feels super flimsy.

Here is how to get rid of a that sloppy feel when docking the E17.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/587912/fiio-e17-alpen-first-impression-final-thought/5610#post_9268523

 

[SpiderNhan]

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Here is how to get rid of a that sloppy feel when docking the E17.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/587912/fiio-e17-alpen-first-impression-final-thought/5610#post_9268523

Thanks for the mod, TrollDragon. I unfortunately threw away the strips that held the rubber feet.
 
And thanks again for telling me about the USB power settings, Soundsgoodtome. I haven't had any problems since I changed it.