I'm looking to get an amp/DAC for a pair of T1s I recently bought. I don't want to be spending extremely large amounts of money. I'm looking into the following (I've included the prices I can get them for in the UK):   Amps:   - O2 Epiphany Acoustcs (£77) - FiiO E9 (£100) - Matrix M Stage...

My headphone setup is ATH-m50 with an Fiio E9 amp and E17 DAC. The setup is awesome, but I can't do chores/host parties/listen to records with it. Ive read that the Dayton B652/Lepai Amp combo seems to be a pretty nice setup. Any thoughts on that?   Music listened too: My records range from...

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...

So I recently picked up a WA3 from a fellow Head-Fier and I'm loving it! When connected to my CD source, there is no issue. However, when using my Sony DAP, there doesn't seem to be enough input voltage for effective use. I have to max out the volume on the player and almost max out the volume...

I listen to headphones when I sleep. It helps drown out distracting sounds and I like listening to music even when I'm dreaming. The problem is that my 1 yr old E9 has started doing some odd things. You know how when you turn it on the light is red, then it clicks and turns blue? Well that...

I dont have a computer right now just an ipad.      Do i need to have the usb plugged into the e9? And im not ordering the e17.   Or can I just power it from the ac adapter and plug my ipad into it and use my cans?(akg k701)    On a low budget so can't change headphones. Would prefer...

Amplifier: Fiio E9 Desktop Headphone Amplifier DAC: Fiio E7 and Presonus Audiobox Headphones: Beyerdynamic DT-990 600ohms   I'd like to add the Grado SR225i to my collection, I'm going to try to use them as DJ headphones. If that doesn't work, I will still enjoy using them for listening...

Hi, I haven't used my Fiio e7/e9 in awhile and just wanted to make sure everything is hooked up correctly..I've moved like 4 times in the past couple months, so I'm not sure if I'm missing a cable or something :o   My issue currently is that I receive no sound in my headphones.          ...

    - 12AU7 as input stage - Solidstate power output stage - AC(cap coupled) and DC (directly coupled) dual line input - High and low impedance dual output - Capable of driving 2 headphones - Beautiful aluminum enclosure - Built-in power supply - 110V and 220V available - Input...

Hello i recently purchased a NEW fiio e9i, i have set it up ect but i have a strange grinding sound coming from the left earcup. the wierd thing is this only happens when my headphones are plugged into A the amp when its connected to my sound card or B directly into my soundcard.   this has...

With my cans plugged into my Little Dot I+, I hear a short (~1sec) jitter/static, that repeats every 5-15 seconds or so. My cans are plugged in with no music playing (doesn't matter if the volume knob is up or all the way down). Why is this and any suggestions on how to remedy the problem?  ...

Hi all! So currently, I've got a FiiO e7/e9 combo which I use with my Sennheiser HD600s, but lately I've been feeling like maybe they could use a tiny bit more... Something. That said, I've been looking into a new setup, as I rather enjoy my headphones and don't want to change them. Plus, if I...

Hey, As above basically. I currently have a pair of DT770 pros (250ohm) plugged into a Fiio E7/9 combo which I use for music, games, tv/film etc. I'm about to buy a digital piano, which I may not be able to use them with due to their high impedance, so it may be a chance/excuse for me to get a...

BLOX BI3 Review   Thanks to BLOX for the sample.       First Impressions:  Aww no case in the box, that’s a shame.  Still I recognise that cable, it’s just like the ones MEElec stuff used to have.  I liked it back then and I still like it, not only is it a visually appealing cable...

Choo Choo is way off the track now.  Lets get it back on track.   So I was checking on my order for the Schiit Asgard on my work computer (slightly against the rules, but I had to know) and a buddy walked over and said, "What kind a schiit is that your looking at? That is not work...

I currently have a FiiO E7 which I use as a DAC+Amp for my Audio-Technica M50's (even though an amp isn't really necessary on them).   I'm about to get a better pair of headphones and likely land on a DT 880 (250 ohm), DT 990 (250ohm), or HD 650. From what I understand my E7 won't be...

As the title suggests, I'm in the market for a new DAC/AMP.   Of course, there a couple features to consider, such as: 1. It has to be portable, no A/C power for this cookie. 2. I would prefer it to not be battery powered, or if so, the battery to be removable 3. Price is an issue, I...

I'm pretty sure this has been mentioned before but I couldn't find any fixes. I noticed that my E7 was working great a few months back when I first bought it, but now I'm beginning to notice that more and more often audio is beginning to cut in and out like a skipping record and as a result I...

Hi there,   i dumbwise sold my customized srh940s and need something that can fill the hole it has left. so if i do buy a new headphone it should have at least the qualitys of the shure but should be better soundwise also.   what i am looking for:   - even more details than the...

Hello all, I'm new to posting on Head-fi. I recently bought the K701, serial # 84k range, and they are mostly broken in, as the metallic highs have faded almost completely. I am running them through an O2 and ODAC playing ALAC files from my macbook pro and I am very happy with the way they...

Either going to get the HD650 or a DT880/DT990.   Currently, I have an E7 which has been fine on my M50, but from what I understand - these upgraded headphones are going to require more. I'm mainly going to play off my computer.   I can get the E09K for $110 and plug my E7 into that.  ...

hey people of head-fi im buying either the dt770 80ohm   dt990 250ohm pro   what different amp woud i need to use on them? too get good sound quality. (only buying one of the above mentioned headphones) i like the fiio if this is any help

Hello, im a completely newbie and had jt arrived at the audiophile world through choosing headphne by their apparence rather thn the sq. Currently i own two headphones, monster inspiration and sony mdr-1r. And im planning to gt a ath esw-9. Normally i listen to hip hop, "clubbing" music (dnt kw...

Hello all, sitting here listening to my E17/E9 combo with my M50s playing some Rush 2112, pondering my  recent purchase I bought a set of AKG Q701's and an Aune T1. I also went ahead and bought a Gold Lion tube while I was blowing money. I'm listening to FLAC's through winamp, I'm pondering the...

First of all, I appreciate any and all responses. Thanks in advance. The question is pretty simple:   Which amp do you think is better suited for the HiFiMan HE-400's? I have the E17, so that should be taken into account as well.    Are there any other desktop amps in the price range...