[shamankl]

ur headphone is 32ohm so amp benefit is minimal, but probably noticable if u have flac or lossless(if u want a e9). if u dont have that type of file then e7 is enough, but if u do then consider the e17. it has eq functions as well as a 24/96 dac. if u want to buy a whole dac and amp i think the audist mx1 and nfb12 should also be some of your options. I heard grado tend to do well with nfb12(do a little reaseach on this forum... ). Hope that helped a little

 

[bowei006]

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My headphones are Grado SR60i and my amp is an Argon HA1, a simple amp. Although I can see that the e17 has an amp, and I am also considering the e9 to go with. My question is this, is it best to go with e17, or maybe just e7, or the other argon? I'm awfully sorry if this is completely off topic, but I am quite interested in the e17, so I appreciate any help.

The E17 while using optical or coaxil supports up to 24/192. That is a plus. The E17 has two amps in it. one to amplify the voltage to a higher level(pre amp) and one to drive the headphones(Thx to ClieOS for this info) . otherwise they have same DAC. how they utilize the DAC and other parts internally can change the sound drastically though.
 
i looked up the argon
http://www.head-fi.org/t/377031/argon-ha1
 
quote from partysnatcher

Spoiler: Partysnatcher%20quote

 
"Conclusion:
I want my beef back  But I will be giving the Argon a week to grow on me.


Edit: Found a quote here http://www.minhembio.com/forum/index...wtopic=212787:

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Argon HA1 testas i senaste HiFi&Musik tillsammans med en rad andra hörlursförstärkare, där HA1 är billigast. Den får sämst ljudbetyg (6/10) av de testade men anses ändå vara en bra uppgradering jämfört med ett vanligt luruttag.

Since this is a Scandinavia only product, I assume most interested partys can read this, but here's a translation anyway:

Argon HA1 was tested in the latest HiFi&Musik (a magazine) with several other headphone amps, where HA1 was the cheapest. It got the worst sound score (6/10) of the tested amps, but is still considered a nice upgrade compared to a "normal" headphone out."
 

 
The review for the Argon does not look good :/ with FiiO's (now) legendary quality
. And how many ppl buy them and how well known they are. I would say/guess the E17 is a better buy

 

[AtlantasRealtor]

Hi All,
 
Here's some great news from the Android development team on adapting android devices to supply high end audio applications:
 
http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2011/11/updated-ndk-for-android-40.html

 
http://www.khronos.org/opensles/
 
http://www.khronos.org/files/opensl-es-1-1-quick-reference.pdf
 
I'm betting Android 4+ equipment will soon be directly supplying DACS with high resolution content.  The mini USB port is already well established as a physical link.
 
I have an E7/E9 and am looking forward to the new gear.
 
Do you think this new technology will supply the E17 directly with high end source streams for conversion?
 
 
Mike
 

 

[ClieOS]

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Do you think this new technology will supply the E17 directly with high end source streams for conversion?

No. Any hardware that want to support that new standard will likely need new hardware as well.
 

 

[shamankl]

sry if im a noob but about when is the e17 going to be avaliable?

 

[tme110]

next month but that was just asked and answered a few hours ago.

 

[jdenn]

Do we have any idea about pricing for the e17?

 

[Evarin]

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Do we have any idea about pricing for the e17?

This is from the review thread via ClieOS" MSRP is about $150, which is not bad consider a iBasso D-zero (which has much less features) goes about $125 or so. However, FiiO usually let the dealer has the final say on what price they want to put on so you can probably expect it to be around $150~$175."
 
Here is the link to the thread: http://www.head-fi.org/t/587912/fiio-e17-alpen-frist-impression

 

[tme110]

Thanks for the link, I think I missed that one.

 

[UnityIsPower]

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Direct rips from reel tapes or vinyl or SACDs or DVD audios. Some sites have got 24/96 as well like HDtracks and there are a few others.
 

 

What other sites can I get High quality music from? Most all my music is itunes and some CD rips... had I known, would have used other sites. Sadly I already built up my music library, using up lots of cash... to re-purchase would be insane. Maybe just specific songs I really like... (purchase again).

 

[RealSlimSeto]

I take it that the E10 is better for (exclusively)home usage?

 

[ebmp19]

Isn't it released...? It's on the fiio website and says buy now. I made a thread but I guess everyone only talks here. Should I get an e7/e9 combo or wait a month and get an e7/e17 combo? I mostly listen to lossless music. I have beyerdynamic dt770 pro 250ohm headphones. 

 

[ebmp19]

Or maybe just get an e17 as it should be able to handle 250ohm headphones  shouldn't it? 

 

[ClieOS]

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I take it that the E10 is better for (exclusively)home usage?

If you have no use for SPDIF and purely want something for PC, it makes more sense to get the E10 instead as it is nearly half the price.
 


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Isn't it released...? It's on the fiio website and says buy now. I made a thread but I guess everyone only talks here. Should I get an e7/e9 combo or wait a month and get an e7/e17 combo? I mostly listen to lossless music. I have beyerdynamic dt770 pro 250ohm headphones. 

It is not released yet - late this month or early next.
 

 

[ebmp19]

 
 
 

 




 
 
 
 
 
They really give the appearance of it being released with the product on their website and their facebook posts go - e17 coming soon and then a bit higher- New DAC and amp e17. IDK if you've seen these pictures but I will post them again