[StanD]

  Interesting - I looked but couldn't find a suitable cable anywhere - even thought about  trying to make one.
 
What did you do about the crazy thick black straps across your phone screen?

When on the go, I put my stuff in a carry bag, so I don't use the stupid rubber bands since I don't stack the phone and E18. I got a cable that is a little longer than what FiiO supplies.

 

[LajostheHun]

you have a link? I've been looking for something like that too...

 

[StanD]

  you have a link? I've been looking for something like that too...

I use something similar to the below along with a short USB cable that came with a samsung gadget I bought some time ago.
http://www.amazon.com/LIFETIME-WARRANTY-Electronics-Micro-Cable/dp/B005GGBYJ4
 
I also found an OTG Y cable that I could attach an external USB battery. You can find all sorts of stuff on Amazon.
 
There's a thread on Head-Fi about using Android deevices and DACs, You can probably search through there for cables that others have found to be useful. It is a long thread......
http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs

 

[LajostheHun]

I have an OTG like that already, the one the comes with the Fiio though both ends have a micro USB end if I'm not mistaken, cable like that with an Lshaped elbow on one end is what would be needed with a bit longer length, and I thought you have one of those.

 

[StanD]

  I have an OTG like that already, the one the comes with the Fiio though both ends have a micro USB end if I'm not mistaken, cable like that with an Lshaped elbow on one end is what would be needed with a bit longer length, and I thought you have one of those.

I plug a short USB cable with a micro USB for the E18 and Type A into the OTG cable.

 

[urban maverick]

How is this power output wise. Is it as much as the E12?

 

[StanD]

  How is this power output wise. Is it as much as the E12?

Nope.

 

[russdog]

Finally, after the upgrade that Fiio has already announced for January 15th, this device is going to be even better. I expect them to fix the little quality control issues they are having at this point. I will definitely be selling mine to get the new version.

 
What upgrade is this?  
 
There's a Massdrop right now offering the E18 for $135 delivered, and your comment makes me nervous about jumping on it... what details are known?

 

[LajostheHun]

  How is this power output wise. Is it as much as the E12?

The E12 would produce about 5db or so more amplitude.

 

[LajostheHun]

  I plug a short USB cable with a micro USB for the E18 and Type A into the OTG cable.

Right, a method I seek to avoid.

 

[LajostheHun]

   
What upgrade is this?  
 
There's a Massdrop right now offering the E18 for $135 delivered, and your comment makes me nervous about jumping on it... what details are known?

Yeah I'm on the massdrop too but for the lowest price, I doubt it will be met at this point. Nonetheless I share your concern anyone with details please spill the beans.

 

[StanD]

  I plug a short USB cable with a micro USB for the E18 and Type A into the OTG cable.

 
 

  Right, a method I seek to avoid.

I don't sandwich as I dislike the rubber bands. The small extra length is handy as I put my stuff in a bag (not paper lol) and use the playback controls on the E18. I hope you can find the cable you're looking for and it will last far longer than FiiO's little slip of a cable.

 

[Whaleshark12]

When I connect my Htc m8 to E18 Amps only section, the bass seems tighter and vocal sound more brighter. If i use it DAC and Amp together, I don't get the sound like the amp instead. But just a bit more clarity. Is this suppose to be normal? As using the DAC would also involve in using its own amp as well.

 

[LajostheHun]

The line out of the phone is probably altered by some tone control or eq setting. Also the output impedance could also alter the fr especially the bass ones.

 

[Whaleshark12]

The line out of the phone is probably altered by some tone control or eq setting. Also the output impedance could also alter the fr especially the bass ones.

I don't use eq or the boomsound/harman kardon. I have it off most of the time. What do you mean output impedance is altered?