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I see the logic in having the gain switch recessed, accidentally switching that in your pocket would be baaaad. And I think Wed know once were out if we have high impedance or sensitive phones, so that wouldn't need to be changed 'fast' for most. But the crossfeed I would have expected to be easier to access, but there has to be some logic to why they made it recessed in comparison.
As for the volume pot, yeah that does look inconvenient but it also looks well guarded from accidental pocket turns by the LOD and hp out cable. I can't see it being a big functionality issue more than a small inconvenience for most.
Yep, there is that. the bands, could move and ...yeah, it would be very bad. Considering the output of this device.
It lies flat. The volume pot does not protrude from the sides. IT is also a bit stiff. I have barely used it yet so it may need to be used before it gets a bit looser. I don't want it loose but I don't need it this hard eitherl
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It's more of an inconvenience and a silly design decision, especially for something considered portable. I actually don't think that it looks nearly as nice as the E17 or the E07K so it will be interesting to see what it brings sound quality wise.
What is the price point on the E12?
I personally prefer the look of the E12. The E07K doesn't look as majestic in real life in my opinion.
$120. Most places in the U.S offer free shipping (micca store)
MP4nation has international free worldwide shipping but you should buy local in case something happens
This is a pre production unit. There may be changes. If there was, I would prefer a non recessed cross feed switch. That's it. I would actually prefer and like it that the gain was recessed. If there was a way to change it without a pen while still not being a problem of sliding the band. I would go for it, but as of this moment, there is no other way.
FiiO E12 pictures have been posted and updated on Reddit /r/headphones
http://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/16sbsn/new_fiio_e12_mont_blanc_flagship_amplifier/
http://imgur.com/a/9DE79
Some prefer Imgur. I prefer to use dropbox as Imgur non pro down converts pics to 1MB.