[hong]

  Hi, hong
 
It is suggested to checked the baterry life of your E12A first. When using a DC 5V/ 2A USB charging adapter (recommended), a full charge takes about 3 hours. When using computer USB port(not recommended), a full charge takes about 8 hours.
 
We have instrution about replacing the battery of the E12A: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=8BAEEC4662EA146C!245&authkey=!ANM_SYIsVip_peo&ithint=file%2cpdf
 
If you need a battery for the E12A, you can send email  to support@fiio.net. We will provide help for you.
 
If you want a new AMP, maybe the coming A5 will be suitable for you.

 
Sweet, thanks for the guide! I've tried charging it couple of times, but both times it died within 3 hours. I'll do a full charge again, and if it doesn't work I'll drop you guys an email regarding a replacement battery.
 
When will the A5 be available? 

 

[pranavtripathi]

Sweet, thanks for the guide! I've tried charging it couple of times, but both times it died within 3 hours. I'll do a full charge again, and if it doesn't work I'll drop you guys an email regarding a replacement battery.

When will the A5 be available? 

According to the Facebook page, it should be around 20th of October.
@FiiO have the tour units been sent?

 

[FiiO]

 

Sweet, thanks for the guide! I've tried charging it couple of times, but both times it died within 3 hours. I'll do a full charge again, and if it doesn't work I'll drop you guys an email regarding a replacement battery.

When will the A5 be available? 

According to the Facebook page, it should be around 20th of October.
@FiiO have the tour units been sent?

Hi, pranavtripathi
 
Do you mean the tour for A5? It hasn't begun now. We will make a post when it begin.

 

[pranavtripathi]

Hi, pranavtripathi

Do you mean the tour for A5? It hasn't begun now. We will make a post when it begin.

Thank You. Also, can you confirm any dates for the F1 and F3 IEMs. When are they expected to be released? The flagship Q5?

 

[hong]

Thank You. Also, can you confirm any dates for the F1 and F3 IEMs. When are they expected to be released? The flagship Q5?

 
Yeah, I'm also looking forward to the flagship Q5, might end up trying that out as the replacement for the E12A if it dies (which I really hope not)!

 

[TheoS53]

   
Yeah, I'm also looking forward to the flagship Q5, might end up trying that out as the replacement for the E12A if it dies (which I really hope not)!

Why would you replace the E12A with the Q5? The replacement of the E12A is the A5

 

[blazinblazin]

I think cause it's Fiio top of the line AMP.
So instead of going for the same AMP he wants an upgrade.

 

[TheoS53]

  I think cause it's Fiio top of the line AMP.
So instead of going for the same AMP he wants an upgrade.

But the Q5 is not just an AMP, it's also a DAC. The Q5 is the replacement of the E18, not the E12A or E12.

So the only reason I asked is because I'm not sure how he intends to use the device. If he only needs an AMP, sonically the A5 would *probably* be better than the Q5 (when using only the AMP section of the Q5).......the Q5 would only make sense if he needs the DAC functionality as well

 

[hong]

  But the Q5 is not just an AMP, it's also a DAC. The Q5 is the replacement of the E18, not the E12A or E12.

So the only reason I asked is because I'm not sure how he intends to use the device. If he only needs an AMP, sonically the A5 would *probably* be better than the Q5 (when using only the AMP section of the Q5).......the Q5 would only make sense if he needs the DAC functionality as well

 
So I can use it as a DAC with my phone as well? 

 

[TheoS53]

   
So I can use it as a DAC with my phone as well? 

the Q5, yes..but not the E12A or the upcoming A5

 

[hong]

  the Q5, yes..but not the E12A or the upcoming A5

 
For some reason the E12A sounds really ****ty with my phone, so I'm hoping with the Q5 it helps to improve that. At least with the Q5, I guess I'll be able to use it both with the X3 and my phone. Using an Asus Zenfone 3 btw.

 

[TheoS53]

   
For some reason the E12A sounds really ****ty with my phone, so I'm hoping with the Q5 it helps to improve that. At least with the Q5, I guess I'll be able to use it both with the X3 and my phone. Using an Asus Zenfone 3 btw.

Well, if the phone doesn't have a lineout function, then all your'e doing is double amping the signal with the E12A.
 

 

[Skullbox]

E12a vs A5 interesting thread!!!

http://www.head-fi.org/t/819831/the-fiio-a5-thread-an-upgrade-of-e12a-muses02-lme49600-800mw-19vp-p-12-hours

 

[FiiO]

E12a vs A5 interesting thread!!!

http://www.head-fi.org/t/819831/the-fiio-a5-thread-an-upgrade-of-e12a-muses02-lme49600-800mw-19vp-p-12-hours

Hi, Skullbox
Our A5 has already released:

  http://www.head-fi.org/t/822914/fiio-releases-the-new-amplifier-a5-that-strives-for-perfection

 

[Dobrescu George]

Hi, Skullbox
Our A5 has already released:   http://www.head-fi.org/t/822914/fiio-releases-the-new-amplifier-a5-that-strives-for-perfection

Can't wait for it to reach Romania!

Sounds like an amp thats really going to be sweet.

Also, can't wait for q5 to be ready, it got many people hyper up by now since the interchangeable amps like those in x7 sound really good.