[frozenmango]

Hey guys,
 
I just purhcased the fiio e17 dac and amp. I was wondering if I can use the DAC feature with my galaxy S4 or is it only for USB powered devices?  I am looking to connect the 3.5mm to 3.5mm from the e17 to the s4 audio jack, and then connect my headphones to the e17. Will both the AMP and DAC work or will it only be used for USB powered devices like my desktop? :/
 
Thanks!

 

[linglingjr]

if you connect your phone to the e17 with the phone's audio Jack you will be sending an analog signal to the e17 and it will only act as a headphone amp.  If you use a usb out on the phone with an OTG cable you can connect it to the e17 through the usb input and use the fiio as both a DAC and amp.  

 

[frozenmango]

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if you connect your phone to the e17 with the phone's audio Jack you will be sending an analog signal to the e17 and it will only act as a headphone amp.  If you use a usb out on the phone with an OTG cable you can connect it to the e17 through the usb input and use the fiio as both a DAC and amp.  

Gahhh thanks!
 
B&H lied and told me what my setup is would be fine to use both the amp and a dac. Do you mind linking me to a an OTG cable for the USB please? :x

 

[linglingjr]

This would work nicely and it's low profile:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/8inch-USB-2-0-Micro-B-to-USB-Mini-B-Male-Male-Adapter-Cable-CablesOnline-AD-U38-/390625104778?pt=US_USB_Cables_Hubs_Adapters&hash=item5af312138a

 

[frozenmango]

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This would work nicely and it's low profile:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/8inch-USB-2-0-Micro-B-to-USB-Mini-B-Male-Male-Adapter-Cable-CablesOnline-AD-U38-/390625104778?pt=US_USB_Cables_Hubs_Adapters&hash=item5af312138a

 
 
Hey,
 
Thanks dude! I don't need any additional adapters? I would just connect that from the e17 to the galaxy s4?

 

[linglingjr]

yep you would be able to just use that one wire with no adapters If you wanted to you would have to get a male micro to female usb and connect that to a male to male usb to mini adapter (which for some reason there are NONE of on eBay other than one for $999 dollars) lol

 

[frozenmango]

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yep you would be able to just use that one wire with no adapters If you wanted to you would have to get a male micro to female usb and connect that to a male to male usb to mini adapter (which for some reason there are NONE of on eBay other than one for $999 dollars) lol

Well dang, lol.
 
Thanks for your help! I really hope the DAC and AMP makes my sounding experience a lot better. I currently have the Deadmau5 sol republic track hd, you know anything about those or if it will work good with the e17?

 

[frozenmango]

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yep you would be able to just use that one wire with no adapters If you wanted to you would have to get a male micro to female usb and connect that to a male to male usb to mini adapter (which for some reason there are NONE of on eBay other than one for $999 dollars) lol

Hey man,
 
I got that cable today, hooked it up from the fiio to  my s4, but no sound is playing. Yes, I tried changing the input to USB. But it's weird.. Is there a specific feature I have to enable in android?
 
Just really confused lol.

 

[linglingjr]

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Hey man,
 
I got that cable today, hooked it up from the fiio to  my s4, but no sound is playing. Yes, I tried changing the input to USB. But it's weird.. Is there a specific feature I have to enable in android?
 
Just really confused lol.

On your phone did you enable USB audio on your gs4?
edit: I've never owned the gs4 but on my s3 as soon as I connect my e7 (and it's powered on) the notification bar says usb device connected.
I know other people have used the s4 and e17 together.

 

[Lilsir64]

I used my S3 with OTG adapter for a while with the E17 on USB mode. It was nice. Just make sure that your adapter wasn't made poorly... Mine was 

 

[frozenmango]

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On your phone did you enable USB audio on your gs4?
edit: I've never owned the gs4 but on my s3 as soon as I connect my e7 (and it's powered on) the notification bar says usb device connected.
I know other people have used the s4 and e17 together.

Yea see I can't find anywhere on how to enable USB audio on the phone :/

 

[Lilsir64]

Are you rooted? You must have root with a Custom Kernel that allows OTG adapter. Rooting isn't that difficult, just is a little different. Without a kernel that allows OTG adapter support, you can't do it. 

 
Edit: On the S3 you could do this stock, but now I think Samsung has decided to not allow this anymore.

 

[frozenmango]

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Are you rooted? You must have root with a Custom Kernel that allows OTG adapter. Rooting isn't that difficult, just is a little different. Without a kernel that allows OTG adapter support, you can't do it. 

 
Edit: On the S3 you could do this stock, but now I think Samsung has decided to not allow this anymore.

Yea, I am rooted. Is there a specific app to do this? I am never comfortable with putting ROMS or custom kernals. Rooting is how far I take it

 

[Lilsir64]

Try using StickMount by Chainfire on the Play Store. The free one should do just fine. If this doesn't work then let me know, you may need a custom kernal, which I can help you with.  All you need to do is give Super SU permission for the app. Then, plug in your OTG adapter with the mini usb cable into the fiio. Finally select (Mount). Should work, just try playing audio.

 

[frozenmango]

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Try using StickMount by Chainfire on the Play Store. The free one should do just fine. If this doesn't work then let me know, you may need a custom kernal, which I can help you with.  All you need to do is give Super SU permission for the app. Then, plug in your OTG adapter with the mini usb cable into the fiio. Finally select (Mount). Should work, just try playing audio.

Yea, I hit mount and it says active mounts: none.