[peter1480]

Did/do you have the old x7 too? If so, could you try the 400gb in the old one? Thanks a lot!

no not at the moment but I never had a problem with a 256 when did so I'd guess it may work

 

[Iluin]

X7 dac isnt exactly lower end. On the contrary its quiet nice and you need pretty decent hps and amps to transmit everything its capable of.

I am not saying here from point of view of measurements but from what i hear.

Adding an amp thats not good will result in colouration that you can actually hear and make out. Also it will mask some subtle dynamics and details. You want to hear them i assume thats why you made this investment in first place.

Since you own planars, but i dont have experience with those models. Most full size hps will give better impact and a more present and robust sound on adding an amp. Make sure that amp is a good one and transmits all goodness x7 is capable of.

Thank you so much for your answer. What would you consider a good portable amp that can be paired with FIIO 7ii?

 

[SoundSquare]

Thank you so much for your answer. What would you consider a good portable amp that can be paired with FIIO 7ii?

for my planars i use a Fostex HP-V1, it's an hybrid tube amp, which is quite big in size but sounds absolutely gorgeous with my X7 II and planar headphones.

 

[mrmoto050]

Thank you for your answer. Would you pair it with anything? I have oppo pm3 and audeze el-8 closed back.

I have the PM3's and PM2's the X7ii powers them just fine, both SE and Balanced. I also have Audezee LCD2, but I use AM2 when I listen to them. Never use extra amp, even though I have some.

 

[vaibhavp]

Thank you so much for your answer. What would you consider a good portable amp that can be paired with FIIO 7ii?

I would look at reputed amp builders. Jan Meier, Ray Samuels, Head amp comes to mind.

While their offerings may look confusing, most of their amps should impart no flavour. So you can choose anyone.

I am myself debating between meier quickstep, ray samuels sr71a, headamp pico power. If you want to narrow down to models.

 

[Iluin]

I would look at reputed amp builders. Jan Meier, Ray Samuels, Head amp comes to mind.

While their offerings may look confusing, most of their amps should impart no flavour. So you can choose anyone.

I am myself debating between meier quickstep, ray samuels sr71a, headamp pico power. If you want to narrow down to models.

Thank you for the information. That is very helpful!!

 

[Iluin]

I have the PM3's and PM2's the X7ii powers them just fine, both SE and Balanced. I also have Audezee LCD2, but I use AM2 when I listen to them. Never use extra amp, even though I have some.

Thank you so much for the information!

 

[UprightMan]

I found lcd2 underpowered, indeed even my lcd-xc. I use my cayin c5 amp for them if moving around the house (else my lyr at sitting station)

 

[480126]

no not at the moment but I never had a problem with a 256 when did so I'd guess it may work

Peter, have you tried 400 gb sd + 256 sd card ?

 

[peter1480]

Peter, have you tried 400 gb sd + 256 sd card ?

Yes that combination is working using fiio player and folder view the main way I use the x7ii.

 

[480126]

Yes that combination is working using fiio player and folder view the main way I use the x7ii.

Thanks for the great news!

 

[AverageDude]

Would the Sennheiser HD650/HD6XX be effeciently driven by the X7 mk ii in balanced mode?

 

[Brooko]

According to the specs yes - but I haven't tried yet. I have an adaptor coming for my HD800S and that should give a reasonable idea comparatively.

 

[damex]

@FiiO is there any news about patching client side vulnerability of KRACK on x7mk2? I do not dare using wifi on device before patching.

 

[damex]

Long time ago i tried to ask fiio to comply with opensource licenses of software that they sell along with their devices.

They do not care. Even a bit. And it is illegal. But who will force chinese company?

Now we have situation when it is crucial to have device updated to keep using built in feature and.. fiio do not care.

Lots of promises from fiio to support their devices and such a let down ;(

I decided to get their android based device again hoping that it would be better this time... looks like it is not. I guess it is time to return device.