[mopiko]

hi Guys; 
 
I have the Beyerdynamics DT990 250ohms; i am still searching for a suitable amp.
How is the E7 E9 combo compared to Little Dot Mk iii? or the Ibasso D6?
 
I am actually torn between getting either a desktop amp or portable amp.
I see that E7 E9 does both.
 
Please advise

 

[jeffreyfranz]

Mopiko:
I can only go on hearsay, but I have been researching amps for quite awhile, due to the demands of my inefficient AKG K701. I favor tubes, generally, but the Fiio E9 has been favored over the Little Dot for demanding applications by most posters that I saw. Good luck.
 
FEIAO: Thanks for the encouragement. I don't expect my amp to arrive until about the end of the week. When it does, I am going to insert it into my living room high-end system and let it cook on the AKGs for a bit. Then I will listen critically using my best discs and sources. I'll certainly contribute my impressions. 

 
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hi Guys; 
 
I have the Beyerdynamics DT990 250ohms; i am still searching for a suitable amp.
How is the E7 E9 combo compared to Little Dot Mk iii? or the Ibasso D6?
 
I am actually torn between getting either a desktop amp or portable amp.
I see that E7 E9 does both.
 
Please advise

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

James, is there ANY replacement cable for the E9's power? I ask because I want like a 10ft one (as well as getting a 10ft USB A to B). I wanna be able to use my E9 near my couch while having my netbook plugged into my TV (wireless mouse and keyboard user).
 
Short of just getting an outlet extension cord, I'd like to be able to just have the E9 somewhat close to me to be able to adjust volume once in awhile.

 

[Jack C]

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James, is there ANY replacement cable for the E9's power? I ask because I want like a 10ft one (as well as getting a 10ft USB A to B). I wanna be able to use my E9 near my couch while having my netbook plugged into my TV (wireless mouse and keyboard user).
 
Short of just getting an outlet extension cord, I'd like to be able to just have the E9 somewhat close to me to be able to adjust volume once in awhile.

You might be able to use something like this: 
 
http://www.amazon.com/Male-2-1mm-Female-Power-Cable/dp/B004EAH6DQ/ref=pd_sim_sbs_p_1
 
But you would need the barrel and pin specifications for the power supply connector on the E9 to get the right model. Hopefully James can provide you with that specification.
 
Jack

 

[tlniec]

That's what I ended up doing, for my gaming setup.  It's easy enough to put my Mixamp within reach of me on the couch (it is wireless after all), but the cord on the wall-wart supplied with the E9 isn't even close to long enough to reach from the nearest outlet to my seating position.
I grabbed a $3 extension cord, a 9-footer, so now I can put the E9 right in front of me.  And I can use the Mixamp plugged in via an AC-to-USB power adapter when I don't feel like changing the batteries.
 
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Short of just getting an outlet extension cord, I'd like to be able to just have the E9 somewhat close to me to be able to adjust volume once in awhile.

 

[VALIENTE]

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I just ordered an E9 from Amazon (yesterday, actually). I'm pretty excited after  perusing Fiio threads and hearing about the great performance, even with difficult loads. I have been somewhat disappointed with my AKG K701s, but now I will get to hear what they can really do. Yay! 

 
Burn your new E9 for hundreds hours before you judge K701.

I'm sorry but it's a long process. Bought my E9 on New years day, it's juts near end of February that K701 sounds fantastic to my ears.

 

[JamesFiiO]

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hi Guys; 
 
I have the Beyerdynamics DT990 250ohms; i am still searching for a suitable amp.
How is the E7 E9 combo compared to Little Dot Mk iii? or the Ibasso D6?
 
I am actually torn between getting either a desktop amp or portable amp.
I see that E7 E9 does both.
 
Please advise

For 250 ohms, I will suggest you buy a desktop amp, powered by AC!

 

[JamesFiiO]

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James, is there ANY replacement cable for the E9's power? I ask because I want like a 10ft one (as well as getting a 10ft USB A to B). I wanna be able to use my E9 near my couch while having my netbook plugged into my TV (wireless mouse and keyboard user).
 
Short of just getting an outlet extension cord, I'd like to be able to just have the E9 somewhat close to me to be able to adjust volume once in awhile.

Sorry not. but why don't you buy something like below:
 

 

 

[jeffreyfranz]

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Burn your new E9 for hundreds hours before you judge K701.

I'm sorry but it's a long process. Bought my E9 on New years day, it's juts near end of February that K701 sounds fantastic to my ears.

 
Fiio E9 UPDATE: Valiente, I'm sure you're correct; experience is usually the best teacher. However, I found after only 24 hours of burn-in that the improvement over the iMac USB-out was thrilling. (Keep in mind that my K701s have at least 700 hours of around the clock running off the iMac and probably a good deal more.) So far, I have run 1) direct-out from my Muse Model 10 CD/DVD player and then 2) with the Muse into the Aesthetix Calypso => out to the Fiio E9 => into AKGs. Ah, TUBES! My favorite way to listen to music. Note: The first few hours, The E9 was pretty dreadful. I mean, it was still an improvement over the computer, but the sound was cold, dark, flat and kind of wooly. But now, even after only 24+ hours, there is sparkle and air in the music. And guess what? The K701s have bass! Needless to say, I am greatly encouraged about the phones. For once in my life I have been patient and it's paying off. I'll give another update in maybe a week, then a month, and so on. (running 24 hours per day) 

 

 

[mopiko]

So would E7 E9 combo be a good choice for a desktop amp?
 
 
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For 250 ohms, I will suggest you buy a desktop amp, powered by AC!

 

[VALIENTE]

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Fiio E9 UPDATE: Valiente, I'm sure you're correct; experience is usually the best teacher. However, I found after only 24 hours of burn-in that the improvement over the iMac USB-out was thrilling. (Keep in mind that my K701s have at least 700 hours of around the clock running off the iMac and probably a good deal more.) So far, I have run 1) direct-out from my Muse Model 10 CD/DVD player and then 2) with the Muse into the Aesthetix Calypso => out to the Fiio E9 => into AKGs. Ah, TUBES! My favorite way to listen to music. Note: The first few hours, The E9 was pretty dreadful. I mean, it was still an improvement over the computer, but the sound was cold, dark, flat and kind of wooly. But now, even after only 24+ hours, there is sparkle and air in the music. And guess what? The K701s have bass! Needless to say, I am greatly encouraged about the phones. For once in my life I have been patient and it's paying off. I'll give another update in maybe a week, then a month, and so on. (running 24 hours per day) 

 

 
700 hours on K701. Oh my.Yes. K701 are crazy phones. In fact, my K701 is already 1 year in me. I assume it got near 700 hours too. Sometimes its hard to put K701 on my ears when only amp by a porta amplifier. It is just now that I really like my K701. A fully burn K701 and a fully burn E9 is better. I'm happy about your story jeffrey. But I think we need some more powerful amps in the future. Let's face it!

 

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

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So would E7 E9 combo be a good choice for a desktop amp?
 
 

He IS the Fiio representative, so he'll have some bias, lol. But I for one am thrilled about the E7/E9. So much bang for buck, and when the E17 comes out, it will be a source upgrade that still docks to the E9.

 

[Lan647]

You mean "E17" is new dac? 

 

[mopiko]

That said; i guess it is better off getting the E9 now and wait for the E17!

 

[Jack C]

The E17 currently has no release date estimate yet. 
 
I would guess that it won't come out any time soon.
 
Jack