[latenlazy]

What price range is the e17 targetting. Can we expect it to be as powerful as some of ibasso's latest amps? How much power should we expect it to deliver?

 

[JRG1990]

So the E15 is a all in 1 desktop dac & amp? , so you don't have to dock the E7 or E17 in the top to get a dac ,will have it rca out?
I have a request/suggestion regarding the sound quality, could you not make it so smooth / soft sounding the E9/E7 is too smooth/soft for my taste i assume the soft smooth sound is caused by the combo of the dac chip and opamps could you make the E15 have a fuller thicker cleaner sound please.

 

[JamesFiiO]

yes, the input output includes
 
Input: USB x1, Optical x1, Coaxial X1, RCA X 1 or 2, 
 
Output: RCA line out X 1, 6.5mm Headphone out X1.
 
DAC: AD1955 or PCM1798
 
Amp section: TPA6120 ( same as E9).
 
Volume control: Alps potentionmeter or digital volume control (WM8816 or TA3110)
 
The Sound will different with E9 when work as DAC, and a little different with E9 when work as amp only;
 
Any suggest is welcome now. we just design the outlook now.

 

[JamesFiiO]

About the power of E15, It is the same as E9, and enough to 99% headphone. also E15 is desktop amp , 
 
As usual, E15 will be an affordable desktop DAC+AMP. 

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

Damn, this sounds like an extremely solid choice for those getting into this hobby. I'm looking into a higher level replacement to my E7/E9, but I'm not against selling my E7/E9 (or gifting it to a friend) and using the E15 as a secondary unit to my inevitable purchase of the Schiit Lyr + higher end DAC.
 
I'm extremely loyal to the Fiio brand due to the quality products they put out at the price point they're placed in. I'm very much looking forward to the E15.
 
Suggestions:
 
Low/High gain switch in FRONT, like a slider or button.
 
RCA coaxial input (red/white) instead of 3.5mm. People are picky, and would prefer not needing an RCA to 3.5mm adapter. Dunno if you covered this already
 
Less illuminating led for as a power indicator, and placement considerably farther  away from the volume pot.
 
Better 3.5mm headphone input. The E9's 3.5mm is extremely rough, and can be a chore to plug stuff into it.
 
Please make sure there is ZERO noise when adjusting the volume. Almost everyone I know has this issue with the E9. Not a dealbreaker, but a minor annoyance.
 
More transparency than the E7/E9. A lot of us would like to have an amp that is mostly like a 'wire with gain', where it doesn't impart it's own sonic signature to their headphones. I'm sure this was more the E7 adding a little bit of warmth, moreso than the E9 adding anything.
 

 

[diodiel]

ohhhh the fiio15 will have a better DAC&AMP  as e17 or same DAC but less AMP? ill prolly get torned between e9+e17 or e15 by itself

 

[ProtegeManiac]

Crap...E15 and E17 have all that and we have a local Fiio dealer, which cuts back on shipping cost on IBasso. Guess I'll just have to learn to wait.

 

[tlniec]

Wow, that E15 news came out of nowhere and sort of deflated my interest in the E17!  Now I'll just have to figure out what to do with the ol' E7+E9 once the E15 comes around. 

 

[tme110]

nope, still waiting for the e17.

 

[juman231]

I wonder if E15 would look like E9 without the E7 dock...almost like A1?

 

[JamesFiiO]

not, it will be slim shape, total different with E9!

 

[JamesFiiO]

in our roadmap, E7+E9 is different kind of product with E17, as you can have a low at below, the sequency is depend on price from low to high
 
1, E7:         Portable USB DAC+AMP,  USB 16BIT/48K                                                       US$100 (reference) 
2, E9:         Desktop AMP                                                                                                 US$120 (reference) 
3, E17:       Portable USB DAC+AMP,   USB 24BIT/96K, Optical/Coaxial 24BIT/128K            US$190 (reference) 
4, E7+E9： COMBO                                                                                                         US$190 (reference) 
5, E15:        Desktop USB DAC+AMP,  USB 24BIT/96K, Optical/Coaxial 24BIT/128K            US$290  (reference)
6, E17+E9:  COMBO                                                                                                        US$290  (reference)
 
So you can choose the best solution for yourself. 
 
We may use the different DAC in E17 and E15 because some DAC need more power so it is not suitable in portable device.  if compare with the combo of E17+E9 with E15, you will find that 
 
Or you get the best DAC or you get two device that is more  flexible.

 

[latenlazy]

How much power will the E17 be able to provide?

 

[diodiel]

oh man i guess this will make life harder but less boring ^_^ thanks feiao

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

Hmm, so depending on which comes out first, sticking with the E9 and just upgrading to an E17 may be more logical and versatile than the E15. However, if you're like me who doesn't use portable amps...ever, the E15 is probably gonna be more aestethically pleasing solution.

I may just end up selling my E7/E9 for cheap to get an E15. I have a feeling my D7000 will pair up better with these Fiios than with an overpowered amp like the Lyr which may have an audible noise floor with them, since they're so easy to drive.