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The E7 doesn't have an OEM. Fiio makes their own, and someone copied them. You're not getting the same exact device. Build could be worse, etc.
^ didn't see which ones. I know Tmaxx has been in here before, but I forget if he made a choice. Some reason I'm thinking a DT?
Anyway, in this situation "is this a good DAC/amp combo?" Headphone choice doesn't really enter it. That is, even if he has a low impedance headphone, the amp has a really low output impedance. The amp might just be not powerful enough for a hard-to-drive can, but most of those headphones have their users looking at desktop amps.
good memoryim using the 2013 mixamp pro and beyerdynamic mmx300 headset for gaming on the ps3 and soon to be, ps4.My laptop is the new Alienware 14. Problem is that my old alienware laptop either had a better dac, or better sound software, because i cant seem to get great sound out of my new laptop. Either way i wqs looking at the e12 and e17, but still need to decide if i need something that expensive.
Also i recently got a new mixamp and the sound i am getting is much different then my previous mixamp even though they are identical models. now i have a bigger sound stage and easier positioning with more crisp highs, but less low end. maybe these have a "break in" period?
thanks again guys for any input!
Gets an Alienware 14, says E12/E17 is somewhat expensive.
What am I missing?
OT - yes there could be break-in period for the Mixamp, yes your older laptop could have had better hardware/software.
I think the Fiio amps are great value but you can find other for similar prices.
I have an Alienware M17x R4... and I use my E17.
Do the new Alienwares still use the Recond 3Di, or are they using some new soundcard?
The 3Di was a bit weak in comparison to the E17's amp. The DAC however (IIRC) was 24/192. Since i can't text the Recon 3Di's dac without being attached to the internal amp, I can't say how good or bad it is. I like it well enough for gaming, as when I'm away from home U use the Recon 3Di through the headphone out to my E17's aux in, so I can keep THX tru Studio for gaming.
Well my cable for the hd558 craped out on me and I need a new one.
Anyone know where I can find a shorter version of the cable without that damn adapter at the end.
Also the monoprice 8320's are not for me since they get extremely painful in my ears after after a few minutes, I'm thinking of going for the Koss KSC75 but since there open I don know if there great outside, so are there any decent IEM's for $50 just in case?