[paulguru]

But this is only amplificator ? no DAC ?

 

[htr2d2]

  But this is only amplificator ? no DAC ?

The E12 is an amplifier only. No DAC.
 
If you are looking for a DAC+AMP combo, Fiio offer several but the amplification is lower than the E12 last I looked.

 

[HotIce]

In one setup I use a FIIO X3 as DAC+Player, strapped over a FIIO E12 as amp.
I bought the X3 more as player than DAC actually, but I find myself mostly listening Spotify these days, and I like the X3 DAC a lot.

 

[CountryBoy]

As somebody whose owned the Fiio E12 for 6 months and paired it with an iPod (using LOD) and NAD VISO HP50 headphones, I've gotta say - What a great value this amp is - lots of drive, and very transparent.

 

[htr2d2]

In one setup I use a FIIO X3 as DAC+Player, strapped over a FIIO E12 as amp.
I bought the X3 more as player than DAC actually, but I find myself mostly listening Spotify these days, and I like the X3 DAC a lot.

I am using the X1. Wish I had kicked out the $ for the X3 or X5, but the E12 is rocking the X1 just fine.

 

[carrion crow]

 
I am using the X1. Wish I had kicked out the $ for the X3 or X5, but the E12 is rocking the X1 just fine.

 
Hi,
 
For ~100€, do you think I must go for a X1 or a E12 paired with my Cowon D2+ ?
 
I have a Beyerdynamic DT880 250Ω (my cowon can't handle it), a sennheiser PX100-II and Jays S-jays.
 
Later, I think I will sell the device (X1 or E12) and buy a X3II.

 

[HotIce]

I am using the E12 with the DT880 250 Ohm. The E12 is at no more than 40% volume, when connected with the DT880.
PLENTY of power.

 

[carrion crow]

I am using the E12 with the DT880 250 Ohm. The E12 is at no more than 40% volume, when connected with the DT880.
PLENTY of power.

Thanks.
 
I'm going to test it in a shop tomorrow.

 

[htr2d2]

   
Hi,
 
For ~100€, do you think I must go for a X1 or a E12 paired with my Cowon D2+ ?
 
I have a Beyerdynamic DT880 250Ω (my cowon can't handle it), a sennheiser PX100-II and Jays S-jays.
 
Later, I think I will sell the device (X1 or E12) and buy a X3II.

You should be happy with the E12. For a solid state component, it sounds pretty good.

 

[carrion crow]

I listened to the E12 yesterday. It's powerfull enough to drive my DT880. But the sound with my cowon D2+ is not as good as Fiio X1 + E12. So I didn't buy anything, I will think about it a little more.
 
Thank you.

 

[bzippy]

X3 user here. Currently using a Cayin C5 on trial basis but also awaiting delivery of a used E12 v1. My only complaint on the C5 is that the bass boost is more than my HD600's need on most recordings (but not all). Also thinking about having a current production E12 sent over to be part of the Great Bass Boost Shootout 2015. Thoughts?

 

[waynes world]

  X3 user here. Currently using a Cayin C5 on trial basis but also awaiting delivery of a used E12 v1. My only complaint on the C5 is that the bass boost is more than my HD600's need on most recordings (but not all). Also thinking about having a current production E12 sent over to be part of the Great Bass Boost Shootout 2015. Thoughts?

 
I have the E12v1, so I'm for sure interested in the comparison with the C5 (and the production E12 if you can get it).

 

[Vidmaven]

I have the E12v1, so I'm for sure interested in the comparison with the C5 (and the production E12 if you can get it).

+1. My v.1 E12 has served me well for the past 2 years. It can power every can I throw at it. I am interested to see how it stacks up to the C5.

 

[waynes world]

+1. My v.1 E12 has served me well for the past 2 years. It can power every can I throw at it. I am interested to see how it stacks up to the C5.

 
Yeah, and the v1 bass boost is pretty unique as far as I am aware. I probably won't replace mine until it dies on me. But maybe bzippy's impressions will change that!

 

[bzippy]

well i couldn't resist and ordered a new E12 to compare against the C5 and E12 v1. i'll let you know how it goes.