[PTom]

I think you might be right, I've also got windows on the mac and it seems to be working ok on windows.

 

[PTom]

I think it's working as it's supposed to now but I'm not 100% sure. Using the E17 most music genres seem to sound noticeably better than my laptop integrated sound but some rock music with electric guitarists purposely using distortion are almost not listenable, i.e. the E17 seems to make the electric guitar distortions more noticeable than before to the point where it's not as enjoyable. This is my first amp/DAC so I don't have any point of reference. Is this normal or does it sound like there's a fault with my unit?

 

[TrollDragon]

I have none of what you hear... Can you try the E17 on another computer with the same music to see if it distorts there as well?

 

[V00DEW]

Hey guys, I own an E17 which I used with a pair of HD 598s. I'm currently away from my home for few months and have been using a laptop (instead of my normal desktop setup) with these. However, since I started using the setup with the laptop, I've noticed if I leave the amp plugged in via usb for any lengthy amount of time idle, there will be an incredible amount of static (sometimes to the point of being unbearable/total audio distortion) being outputted by the headphones regardless of what the audio type is. I'm using the same setup digitally as well (Foobar configuration/playback devices) I know it's not the headphones, as the static will go away if I unplug/replug the amp. I also know it's not the cord, as I've tested it with a spare. In addition, I've tested another USB port, and the problem still persists. 
 
As a note, when audio is being played, the static never comes, it's just when it's idling. The Fiio will also tend to flash "lock" when it happens. I've only had the amp/headphones since February, but have used them heavily since then.

 

[TrollDragon]

Have you tries resetting the E17 with the pin hole on top? It might need a reset.

 

[V00DEW]

Have you tries resetting the E17 with the pin hole on top? It might need a reset.

Actually, I totally didn't even think of that. Doing this wont cause any major changes that I'll have to reconfigure though, correct?

 

[Allucid]

My Laptop went into mono audio.
Loving the DAC on the E17, never really used it [as much] before this.

 

[TrollDragon]

Actually, I totally didn't even think of that. Doing this wont cause any major changes that I'll have to reconfigure though, correct?

It will put it back to factory settings, there isn't really a whole lot to configure, should only take a minute or two.

 

[phantomasko]

My E17 suddenly stopped working through optical, on any sample rate! This happened after switching from home theater (also optic) back to E17. It was working before that 

 When I connect it, the display doesn't flash like usually, and headphones just start producing crackling noise. No other sounds. This happened to me when I was trying higher sample rates on PS3, but never on PC. USB works fine. Connections should be snug too. Nothing changed after system restart too.
Is it broken?

 

[TrollDragon]

Try another optical cable.

 

[V00DEW]

Alright, so resetting it didn't seem to take care of the problem. I'm really hoping that it's just this laptop though, because that'd be a shame to have it go bad after not even a year.

 

[Stugotz]

Only that it will give you 24/192 resolution, I personally couldn't hear any difference between optical and USB but that's just me.

Monoprice has a nice short thin optical cable for a few bucks if you want to pick one up.

Would you mind posting a link for it? (Monoprice has a nice short thin optical cable for a few bucks)

 

[TrollDragon]

 
Would you mind posting a link for it? (Monoprice has a nice short thin optical cable for a few bucks)

Sorry, I thought mine came from Monoprice but it was actually B&H Photo Video.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/160869-REG/Hosa_Technology_OPT_102_Toslink_Male_to_Toslink.html
 
or Full Compass
http://www.fullcompass.com/product/288573.html
 
or Sweetwater
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/OPT102/
 
Nice thin little cable comes with standard ends if you need to plug it into a 3.5 mm TRS jack then pick up an adapter or two as well.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/516240-REG/Hosa_Technology_GOP_490_TOSlink_Optical_Female_to.html
 
Full Compass
http://www.fullcompass.com/product/360720.html
 
Sweetwater
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GOP490

 

[imeem]

i just notice that if i pick 16 bit and 44.1 khz, 16 bit and 48 khz, 24 bit and 44.1 khz, and 24 bit and 48 khz my fiio E17 would says 48 k and 16 bit.
 
For 16 bit and 96 khz, it would say 96 khz and 24 bit.
 
Is my e17 broken or is it just a display bug? 
 
EDIT found this and this . Seems like the e17 is unable to display that on the display.

 

[TrollDragon]

That's the way it works... all explained in the manual.