When do I need one and why? I've read that a DAC really won't alter sound and that amps are only needed if you want more volume. Could someone explain these things to me?  

Hi im thinking of getting some new cans ive got about a £350 budget. i listen to mainly electronic music such as, Electro house, Synth pop, dubstep and electro swing. I have no idea where to start realy ive heard some people say that the AKG K702s are good as well as the sennhiser 650s. any...

My main concern is if the Fiio e7 does the 650s justice, it says it can power up to 300 Ohms and that's the impedance of the 650s so it should be good right? I am considering just pairing the e7 with the e9 but if it isn't necessary then I won't do it. Maybe there is a better amp for around the...

So I've read a lot of threads on the Fiio E7 and people wanting to connect them with iphone 5's. I have yet to read a successful combo. Is there anyone out there who has figured out how to make it work?   Just got into this headphone thingie and came across this forum, makes me want to buy a...

So here is the deal: Blue sent me a pair of the newfangled Mo-Fi to review on my YouTube channel (an unboxing is embedded at the end of the article).  I haven't gotten too serious with them yet as I've only had them on my head for a few hours today, but I've already formulated a few initial...

Ok. I am about to buy my some over the ear headphones and I was informed it maybe better sound with a headphone amp. I am listen from my tablet so that is what someone stated. I will not be moving the amp since I will use it at work 90% of the time. Maybe bring it home or in the car if on a long...

Hey, I'm finally getting a portable amp, so I of course looked at Fiio. Having had my birthday recently, I have a bit more money than usual, so I was hoping to get a bit of a higher end amp. I've been debating between the E11 and E07K for some time now. The E07K however, can also be used as a...

Hi everyone,   Currently I have a Fiio E7, Audio Technica ATH-M50s and I'm thinking about this combo: - Sennheiser HD600 or 650? - HRT MusicStreamer II+ - Little Dot MK III Due to my low bugdet at the moment, I can only buy 1 item at a time, the next one will be 2-3 months. Can anyone...

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Can i use fiio E7 as dac and E12 as amplifier ? does this combination work? (Laptop > E7 (usb) > E12 > Headphone)

I know that there's been a lot of buzz around the Internet about the Raspberry Pi and all the cool things people are doing with it. I wanted to share what I've been doing with mine, making it a headless audio player.    I consume music from three main sources:  1) Purchased audio, either...

Question: Do you think that the FIIO E& should be used as a direct playback method? Or should it be processed by the computers on-board sound card, then through the jack output, into the amp/dac? Or does it make no difference? Let me know your opinions!

There seems to be alot of these threads around from years ago, I'm not after one for headphones, its for a tablet car pc project, actually just for the subs.   Needs spdif coax in, and rca out, no amps and as cheap as possible. £30ish.   Cheers

Sooooo I bought a used Fiio E7 for a moderate price. It's in great condition, and I charge it for 5 hrs (as per the instructions). It boots up as long as it's plugged in, I've noticed. It doesn't seem to be holding a charge. -As it charges, the battery charge icon is flickering like mad & the...

Long time lurker just wanted some advice before pulling the plug. I want to upgrade from my current phones (dt770 80ohm and grado sr80s using a fiio e7 to power them) I was looking into getting a senn hd600 and a O2 amp/dac (UK equivalent). I'll be listening to music via my laptop with most...

Will the E7 could be useful as amp and dac? I am looking for improvment to the overall sound

Is it possible to get a decent soundstage using a headphone amp, open headphones, and an iPhone? I'm considering Sennheiser 598's & a Fiios E7. Am I wasting my time? Wondering if I should just go the turntable and vacuum tube route. Thanks for any advice.

Can someone please help me build a cart on amazon with what I need to use an amp / dac for my HTC one I'm not sure what usb otg cable to get or which dac amp to get, should I get the old e7 or the new e7k or whatever it is, I would like to keep the budget under 100$ if possible , if the sound...

I just purchased a Fiio E7. I haven't received it yet but I plan to use it mostly with my computer. My question is, is it ok to just leave it plugged into the USB from the computer all the time? I only turn my computer off at night so it would be plugged in all day. Will this affect the battery...

This is my first post but I've been in communication with goldenSHK for quite a while and I think it's time to share what I've been working on. First of all, let me explain my motivation- I am not an audiophile of the type that frequently visits here, I like BASS. Alot. I also think wires...

Hi all,       I have had an E7 for several months and have just added an E9 to drive my larger headphones (AKG K401 120ohms).   I tried out the E9 and E7 with three different inputs, usb via the E7, line out from a Bose CD player and headphone out from a Cowon X7.   Firstly usb, I was...

What's up head-fi'ers. So right now i'm looking for a good set of headphones solely for movies. My Grado SR80i's are great for listening to metal/hard rock music but as far as movies go the treble is a little harsh and there's not enough bass. Even with the bass boost turned on the highest...

This is my first post but I've been in communication with goldenSHK for quite a while and I think it's time to share what I've been working on. First of all, let me explain my motivation- I am not an audiophile of the type that frequently visits here, I like BASS. Alot. I also think wires...

Hey, I was looking at the E7 on amazon, and they show it coming out of an ipad, and I was wondering if it would just be amping the sound, or if it was also acting as a DAC. Also, if it was acting as a DAC, would it work on my Nokia Lumia 928? It has a micro USB out. Thanks! Merry Christmas!

Here is the issue I'm facing with my E7. If I use the AUX input say on the go, it works fine in stereo mode. However when I enable USB mode, only left channel works, until I put a small flat head inside and move it around, after few seconds I can pull it out and both channels work.   Is there...