natra084
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is there anybody that knows the answer to my question
Hi if I only use the dac section on the E17K can I use the trouble bass and mids function.
Just got the E17K. Went to Fiio's site just to see if there's anything new under the support page and notice that there's a driver package available for download. In the zip file is 3 folders. Foobar2000 & pluggins, DSD ASIO Driver, E17K ASIO Driver. I read through the manual and there's no mention of these driver. Can someone tell me what they are for? In fact the Manual on the site is only a single page that just cover the basic function. Is there a more detail manual or user guide available?
found the E17 installation guide in the Fiio section but it's quite out of date and there don't seem to be one for the E17K. Is it basically the same and is there an order you need to follow to install the drive?
I have a quick Question Guys, the Bass and Treble EQ affect the signal after Digital-to-Analog conversion or before conversion ?
the EQ is Analog or digital ?
I am getting
E17 for 103 USD
E17K for 141 USD
Also E07K for 88USD
I think E17 at this price is great but it's pretty old model now and for me it has few issues like you have carry a not so common USB Mini cable to connect it to PC... on the other had E17K is new hardware (I like the design much more) but it might need some to iron out all the hardware issue and software bugs etc as it's launch just now.
So I am confused...
Which is better to buy?
Is E17K substancially better in terms of sound quality?
If I buy the older model E17 is there any implication in terms of future compatibility etc?
Could anyone help me to decide?
Does the DAC contain a DSD DAC chip? Is it true DSD decoding or does it convert to PCM? Can the DSD files be played with the DAC with Mac OS?