[Z3ph3r]

 I'm not trying to prove to you because you probably misunderstood me, I was listening to this E18 as a player, not the DAC.

Still, an audiophile cable as an audio upgrade has such a small impact on the sound that it is not worth the money. "re cabling" can change sound drastically, but I GUARANTEE that if you were blindfolded you couldn't tell the difference or it would be very minimal.

 

[Gosod]

  Still, an audiophile cable as an audio upgrade has such a small impact on the sound that it is not worth the money. "re cabling" can change sound drastically, but I GUARANTEE that if you were blindfolded you couldn't tell the difference or it would be very minimal.

that's just about the minimum difference I want to mention.

 

[StanD]

 
Proven by what means? What was the process? Anecdotes or improper testing doesn't prove anything. Please be specific.

 
 

  Proven - that is what I listened to and heard more detailed sound than the supplied cable, I was listening to it as amp not the DAC!

In any case this is just anecdotal. There are numerous reasons for such to only have value as a subjective opinion, which doesn't work for me as proven. If it works for you, simply enjoy it.

 

[vapman]

Is the DAC chip in the E18 a FiiO designed one or is it a pre-existing chip? Always been curious about this. Never took my e18 apart because it's my fallback DAC.....

 

[StanD]

  Is the DAC chip in the E18 a FiiO designed one or is it a pre-existing chip? Always been curious about this. Never took my e18 apart because it's my fallback DAC.....

It's a Texas Instruments PCM1798. That info is on FiiO's web site.

 

[vapman]

 
It's a Texas Instruments PCM1798. That info is on FiiO's web site.

 
Thank you.... wow, i don't know how I missed that every time...

 

[TheoS53]

Lol, another cable discussion. Honestly, how do people still keep falling for that snake oil?

 

[Gosod]

In any case this is just anecdotal. There are numerous reasons for such to only have value as a subjective opinion, which doesn't work for me as proven. If it works for you, simply enjoy it.

But this cable is still better.

 

[tablon2]

Hello guys! I'm new in forun and audio world and i need a portable solution for my laptop and Note 5.
I like Fiio e18 but is seems amp has a chronic problems like DAC's static or RF interference on amp section,
I keep reading some Youtube and head-fi comments but i can't see any solution for this problems also it looks to me this problems not %100 chronic, some people very happy with this device.
what do you think, is still purchasable

 

[vapman]

Hello guys! I'm new in forun and audio world and i need a portable solution for my laptop and Note 5.
I like Fiio e18 but is seems amp has a chronic problems like DAC's static or RF [COLOR=222222]interference[/COLOR][COLOR=777777] [/COLOR]on amp section,
I keep reading some Youtube and head-fi comments but i can't see any solution for this problems also it looks to me this problems not %100 chronic, some people very happy with this device.
what do you think, is still purchasable

It is a very quiet, very good device so if you're getting static it's probably a driver issue?

 

[chillaxing]

  Hello guys! I'm new in forun and audio world and i need a portable solution for my laptop and Note 5.
I like Fiio e18 but is seems amp has a chronic problems like DAC's static or RF interference on amp section,
I keep reading some Youtube and head-fi comments but i can't see any solution for this problems also it looks to me this problems not %100 chronic, some people very happy with this device.
what do you think, is still purchasable

 
With RFi its source dependent.  with any laptop or computer its quite but with a phone is when the rf is present.  I have stacked it with multiple phones and its the same.  when the phone's antenna is on it will receive interference but when you turn on airplane mode the interference goes away.
 
I wouldn't worry about it to much.  You can't hear the rfi when music is being played, you'll only hear it when theres silence in between songs.

 

[tablon2]

It is a very quiet, very good device so if you're getting static it's probably a driver issue?

Thanks, many people says wheen phone while away there is no static in sound.

 

[tablon2]

   
With RFi its source dependent.  with any laptop or computer its quite but with a phone is when the rf is present.  I have stacked it with multiple phones and its the same.  when the phone's antenna is on it will receive interference but when you turn on airplane mode the interference goes away.
 
I wouldn't worry about it to much.  You can't hear the rfi when music is being played, you'll only hear it when theres silence in between songs.

Thanks for reply

 

[vapman]

  Thanks, many people says wheen phone while away there is no static in sound.

Sorry, I was only thinking about computer use for some reason. What chilaxxing said about phone interference is right I never use mine with a phone since I got the LG V10 but it is true that interference is always possible, when on cellular data (not wifi). and can be solved by moving the E18 farther from the phone.

 

[tablon2]

  Sorry, I was only thinking about computer use for some reason. What chilaxxing said about phone interference is right I never use mine with a phone since I got the LG V10 but it is true that interference is always possible, when on cellular data (not wifi). and can be solved by moving the E18 farther from the phone.

I don't think put to amp my pocket, probably i buy e18 thanks..