[cobhc2013]

Hi all,

Recently bought a pair of HD600's to go alongside my SE425's and I'd like to find an amp that I can use on the go for the SE425's and at home for the HD600's.

I also like the idea of the Fiio stuff with the portable being able to dock into the desktop. I have a Fiio E7; should I get a E9? Do any other manufacturers do that?

Thank you.

 

[SteveHiFi]

I can't think of another arrangement whereby one item fits with another like the E7/E17 and E9 do - but they might be out there.
 
If you're in the UK we have a few refurbished E9 units still on sale via Ebay for £44.99 - I can vouch for the fact that they are excellent desktop amps for the money, it's just a shame Fiio seems to have moved on in terms of its designs.
 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FiiO-E9-Desktop-Headphone-Amplifier-and-Dock-Black-Refurbished-/221708005097

 

[inthere]

The E12 would probably be the best portable option from Fiio-Also look into the Cayin C5, they're both really good.

 

[cel4145]

The E12 would probably be the best portable option from Fiio-Also look into the Cayin C5, they're both really good.

+1

The E12 is on sale for $100: http://www.focuscamera.com/fiio-e12-mont-blanc-portable-headphone-amplifier.html.

 

[SteveHiFi]

Hmm, I may have read that wrong - surely E7 for portable and E9 for at home (or you can fit them together)? - anyway it's the weekend so what the hey..!
 
Plus I'm an E12 owner too - they are very good.

 

[cobhc2013]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'm slightly put off the E12 or the Cayin because of being an amp only. Even though I stated Amp/DAC in the subject I realise I didn't in my actual post. It'd be run off a OnePlus One or a 2013 Nexus 7 on the go which both get decent reviews when plugged into an amp but I like the idea of not being tied to the devices DAC.

@Steve - I did see your E9's on eBay the other day. It's very tempting for the price and from what I gather the E12 isn't much hotter than the E9 output wise is it?

 

[cobhc2013]

I can't think of another arrangement whereby one item fits with another like the E7/E17 and E9 do - but they might be out there.

If you're in the UK we have a few refurbished E9 units still on sale via Ebay for £44.99 - I can vouch for the fact that they are excellent desktop amps for the money, it's just a shame Fiio seems to have moved on in terms of its designs.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FiiO-E9-Desktop-Headphone-Amplifier-and-Dock-Black-Refurbished-/221708005097

Ordered

 

[SteveHiFi]

Good stuff, that's a lot of amp for the money!
 
I've not compared the two directly but I'd guess the E9 has more oomph simply due to the fact it's mains powered, and I remember a fair bit of headroom being available even after getting some very loud sounds through it using thirsty headphones.