[scoopbb]

im getting channel imbalance through the loose headphone jack. using a bigger 3.5mm plug that has some weight is pretty much causing the unit to be unusable unless you want to sit and fiddle with the plug every 5 minutes. i definitely regret getting this through mp4nation since i have to ship worldwide to get this fixed. will not be purchasing another fiio product.

 

[incog]

 
I think I'm in love, my first USB DAC purchase and I've never heard music so crisp and clear.. FLAC format on foobar2k wasapi output 24-bit/96000Hz (of course I only have a couple of albums in this format.) 
 
I too am having a little bit of channel imbalance only because of a recent modification I made to my HD 25-1 II (actually worked out fine), replaced original cable with stock 650 replacement ([size=small]092885). The problem is it has 1/4" termination, so I needed an adapter. I'm afraid it might eventually effect the jack, so far tapping the adapter causes imbalance and static. Trying my best to find a decent price stock cable replacement that actually fits this headset, preferably the stock Sennheiser [/size]81435. I've been searching around and I just can't seem to find any under $40 including shipping prices..

 

[ACDOAN]

 
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I think I'm in love, my first USB DAC purchase and I've never heard music so crisp and clear.. FLAC format on foobar2k wasapi output 24-bit/96000Hz (of course I only have a couple of albums in this format.) 
 
I too am having a little bit of channel imbalance only because of a recent modification I made to my HD 25-1 II (actually worked out fine), replaced original cable with stock 650 replacement ([size=small]092885). The problem is it has 1/4" termination, so I needed an adapter. I'm afraid it might eventually effect the jack, so far tapping the adapter causes imbalance and static. Trying my best to find a decent price stock cable replacement that actually fits this headset, preferably the stock Sennheiser [/size]81435. I've been searching around and I just can't seem to find any under $40 including shipping prices..

I have tried a few USB DAC/AMP, this little guy E 10 is a keeper.

 

[Wepeel6]

Will the E10 change settings depending on what sample rate och bits per sample are playing at the moment? I don't feel like switching between different settings whenever a new album comes on in my playlist. Example, if I set it to 24bits at 96000Hz in the settings, will it force a 16bit 44100Hz track up to the higher setting? I don't really want that.

 

[ClieOS]

Will the E10 change settings depending on what sample rate och bits per sample are playing at the moment? I don't feel like switching between different settings whenever a new album comes on in my playlist. Example, if I set it to 24bits at 96000Hz in the settings, will it force a 16bit 44100Hz track up to the higher setting? I don't really want that.

It can play up to 24/96, not always in 24/96.

 

[mystaku]

Has anyone tried this with the ATH M50? If so, was there a significant change in the SQ? 

 

[FuzzyD]

Is the newest batch in stores yet? If we order now, can we expect revision 3?

 

[Digital-Pride]

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Has anyone tried this with the ATH M50? If so, was there a significant change in the SQ? 

For 80 dollars I think the E10 is worth a shot.  It should at the very least be cleaner and more dynamic than your laptop or PC's headphone out.  I would suggest waiting to buy the E10 a bit first, just until the newest batch(with the gold plated headphone out) is confirmed to be out.

 

[nipit]

Would E10 be enough to drive FA-011 to its full potential?

 

[Wepeel6]

Well, I was wondering if it will change the settings automatically or if I need to have it on 24/96 at all times in Windows sound settings.

 

[hamburgerladdy]

It's just like a regular sound card with 24/96 as the max sample rate. If you're asking about the shared mode, 24/44.1 is what I use because only a small sample of the audio I have is 96. I may even go to 16/44.1 today to see if it is better. Oops, it was already at 16/44.1.
 
Exclusive mode, like WASAPI in foobar, will "communicate" with the card and adjust sample rate accordingly to the source of the files.
 
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Well, I was wondering if it will change the settings automatically or if I need to have it on 24/96 at all times in Windows sound settings.

 

 

[Digital-Pride]

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Would E10 be enough to drive FA-011 to its full potential?

Absolute full potential?  Maybe not, but it will get you a fair bit of the way there.

 

[Mbeeching]

Am I the first person to have their E10 stolen? Going a bit spare at the moment.
 
Used mine as a Dac for a karaoke setup and my E10 has 'gone missing'.
I setup and disassembled everything so I'm fairly upset at the moment.
 
Why do people do this?
 

 

[ACDOAN]

I have another question about the E10, please .I do not want to spend more than I should for a USB/SPDIF converter. Would it be advisable to use the E10 as a USB/SPDIF converter or get something like the V link or Hi face converter?
 
I have collected enough music in the hard driver of my laptop and I want to use my laptop as music server which will connect to my integrated amp via Toslink or digital Coaxial. 

 

[ClieOS]

Sure, you can use E10 as SPDIF converter but it only has coax, not toslink and limits to 24/96.. I feed it to HM801 from time to time.