[miwashi]

'm trying to decide between getting this or the SMSL idea. Which one is better?

 

[ProtegeManiac]

3. 3.5mm line out.

Is it fixed voltage or variable output?

 

[demond]

Gorgeous, how is the prototype measuring up @demond? You like what you hear yet?

What's your thoughts on the AK Dac implementation on this new baby?

P.s The spec's look pretty good, I believe they used one in the SDAC over at MD?
https://www.akm.com/akm/en/aboutus/news/20150522AK4452AK4454AK4456AK4458_001/

Tuning is a reference to existing product FiiO Q1Ⅱ, because the output power is bigger than Q1Ⅱ, so I feel better.
It's hardware is basically the same as Q1Ⅱ. As I said before, E30 is a desktop version.

 

[demond]

Is it fixed voltage or variable output?

variable output,
Can adjust the volume.

 

[demond]

'm trying to decide between getting this or the SMSL idea. Which one is better?

I think there will be a chance for you to compare and prepare thie, It is expected to be ready for a tour audition next month..
Of course, I will definitely say that the E30 is better.

 

[XERO1]

variable output,
Can adjust the volume.

I'm assuming this is referring to the line output on the rear of the unit.

If so, this is probably a deal-breaker for me. I really wish the E30 at least had a switch to give the user the option to have the line-out be either fixed or variable.

Also, it looks like it's going to be a real tight fit between the USB-C cable and the coax cable.

 

[demond]

I'm assuming this is referring to the line output on the rear of the unit.

If so, this is probably a deal-breaker for me. I really wish the E30 at least had a switch to give the user the option to have the line-out be either fixed or variable.

Also, it looks like it's going to be a real tight fit between the USB-C cable and the coax cable.

E30 is the ADC volume design, not the analog volume,
LO volume is also through the DAC, not a fixed volume.
USB-C cable and the coax cable, you can see that:

Due to the compact design of the space, the COA plug can be used with a diameter <13mm.

 

[demond]

These sockets are staggered up and down, and the distance between them is appropriate. We used two PCBs to achieve this way.

 

[Palash]

But why not E20 ? and still AK4452! atleast AK4490 should be there. Q1 mk2 is still weak and till now no proper desktop grade product from Fiio.

 

[demond]

But why not E20 ? and still AK4452! atleast AK4490 should be there. Q1 mk2 is still weak and till now no proper desktop grade product from Fiio.

We decided to modify the model E30.
The new model: K3.

 

[demond]

K3 trial production is completed, ready to organize audition experience activities.

 

[DarKu]

Very cool looking, I'm liking the blue light as well.
At last an E10K replacement people are waiting for some time now

 

[Palash]

Fat Q1 mk2 without battery. Sir @demond please bring some desktop grade products . Separate DAC unit and separate AMP unit like BURSON and SCHHIT.

 

[volly]

What a cutie, looking sharp there Fiio!

 

[demond]

FiiO K3 Preview Tour Starts Now!-- The All-New Desktop DAC/Amplifier
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/fii...-amplifier.889473/?tdsourcetag=s_pctim_aiomsg