Hey all,
Would like to apply for this as well. Fairly well versed and frequenter to /r/headphones, but just recently joined head-fi. Network engineer by trade, so software and bug reporting are an easy task for me. I also actively write and have reviewed for several well-known publications. Needless to say, this is right up my alley
1. I have both the FiiO E10K and FiiO Q1 Mark II
2. I fully understand and intend to use the K3 as a stationary (desktop) amp
3.
Over-ear: AKG 701, Audio Technica M50x, Sennheiser HD 58X //
IEM: 1MORE Triple Driver, LZ A4
4. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Other AMP/DACs: Creative E5, Schiit (Magni + Modi), SMSL AD18
First, I'd like to say that I'm really happy about the Type-C integration and design change. When I purchased my Q1 MKII, it made the E10K feel out of place. I knew it was a matter of time before FiiO would update the design of its desktop amp!
But, I'd also like to say that I hope not all is the same when it comes to the Q1 MKII. I felt that the soundstage was much more spacious on the MKII vs the MKI; interested to see exactly how the K3 feels compared to the Q1 MKII since they both have the AKM AK4452 paired with a TI OPA926. Should already be a step up from the E10K's legacy PCM5102.