Need bluetooth to usb adapter for audio usewould like to connect. It features a selectable bass boost and lowpass filter, both with circuitry optimized for a low noise floor when engaged, allowing you to. The build of the e10k is exceptional for an amp dac in this price range or otherwise. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. By now, i think all audiophiles already now how good fiios products are, best known for their range of portable and desktop headphone amplifiers, dacs, and digital audio players.
May 03, 2011 if you want a single fiio device that will work with all those sources, i would wait for the e17. Being equipped with the xmos platform allows the q1 mark ii to support decoding of more formats with outstanding performance it is capable of decoding up to 384 khz 32 bit pcm as well as up to dsd256 the latter is indicated by a green light. As you can tell, i have quite a soft spot for the little fiio that could. The problem is though, the audio playback quality of a smartphone is nowhere near as good. Fiio i1 portable dac and amplifier for apple lightning port with builtin microphone and ios remote controls for iphone ipad ipod. The e10, a usb cable, and some rubber feet packed in a cool looking tin can. Hey, maybe i can use this tin can to use as a chassis to make my own diy amp hehehe or maybe fiio could sponsor an e10 tin can amp building contest. I knew before i ordered the fiio e17 that it was small, but when i removed it from the box it looked even smaller slightly smaller than a deck of cards.
So im going to be getting the fiio e10k dacamp soon, and am. But you dont have to charge the ipod as much if you get the ipod dock to miniplug. Holding it in your hand feels solid, and i even dropped it on a hardwood floor by accident. The k3s dual crystal oscillators ensure that any digital audio signal being fed into the dac are exactly correct for further enhanced sound quality. I find myself enjoying the e10s amp, but at times crave for more so i considering either the jds labs cmoy or fiio e11 with the e10 serving as the dac.
Fiio q1ii mark ii portable headphone amplifier dac for. Just connect the k3 to your computer via usb to instantly upgrade to highfidelity sound, and enjoy your music the way it was meant to be heard. I understand the cmoy is better, but how does it compare to the e10s amp. I just happened to have a lot of their products at the time and find them to be great for the money. You would need one that doesnt connect through usb. Make offer fiio am5 headphone amplifier module hires audio 167w2. Fiio e10k usb dac and headphone amplifier black walmart. Sep 07, 2017 uncertified products come with a number of potential risks, including the risk of catching on fire, or giving the user an electric shock, so it is always important to look for this certification when shopping iphone or ipad accessories. But if your desktoplaptop sound ok with the e11, i would just stick with e11. Take the iphone 4 for instance, it is the best iphone ever, until iphone 5 comes out. I understand the cmoy is better, but how does it compare to the e10 s amp. What im getting at is if you have both headphones and speakers both plugged in, does sound come out of both, or does it prioritize the headphone input. Fiio releases the lightning dacamp i1 for iphoneipad.
The fiio e10 is a simple chinese designed and built usb powered headphone dac designed to outperform the older, but more expensive and feature laden, fiio e7. Recently, they have introduced the new and improved version of the e10, the fiio e10k. May 26, 2017 the fiio i1 is an apple mfi certified, digitaltoanalog converter dac and headphone amplifier designed for the lightning connector. Im using it with the balanced output and the fiio fh1 dual drivers. My first step using my trusty spl meter and fiios new f9 pro iems was to measure maximum volume from both the i1 and also the iphones headphone out. Review of fiio e10k usb dac and headphone amplifier wlots. How does the fiio e10s amp compare with the jds labs cmoy. I think the akg k240 is just harder to drive and the amp in the fiio e10 is helping it compared to the power provided by the motherboard alone. Fiio e10k usb dac and headphone amplifier black the e10k is the long awaited update to the original e10 usb dac and headphone amplifier. I really dig the fiio e10 with my ws99,more then the e11 and e11k,so what amp or dac amp sound like the e10. Fiio e10k usb dac and headphone amplifier addicted to audio. The amplifier connects to your computer via usb and no drivers are required.
Review of fiio e10k usb dac and headphone amplifier wlots of. So to use with the ipad, you could use one of the fiio dacamps, and also. I am not joking when i say flask as a daily commuter, i felt conspicuous taking the q1 out on the subway, selfconsciously figuring people expected me to. Buy fiio i1 portable dac and amplifier for apple lightning port with builtin microphone and ios remote controls for iphone ipadipod. The fiio e10 usb dac headphone amplifier is a compact headphone amplifier ideal for use with computers. I dont think the dac included in the fiio is a huge improvement, though it probably helps somewhat. Classical music is the majority of my music library and i had to create a second copy of my music files with different tagging to fit the ipods limitations. Fiio q1ii mark ii portable headphone amplifier dac for apple iphone ipad ipod. Fiios i1 49 is an mfi headphone cable with inline dac and headphone amplification prepped to power any headphone up to 32 ohm nominal impedance into which it drives a maximum of 15mw.
Review by headfonia the headphone enthusiasts site. With a highperformance dac chip for high snr and low distortion, i1 could support up to 48khz lossless audio due to the restriction of lightning audi modulelam, this may change to 192khz pending changes to the lam. The fiio e10k is a transportable audio device that can be used at home or on the go with any desktop or notebook computer to enjoy high fidelity digital music playback. Fiios tiny and extraordinarysounding headphone amplifiers.
Is realtek alc892 onboard dac or fiio olympus e10k better. I also have the k18 kunlun which is quite good, anyway, this little dac amp, on the balanced output is. The digital audio signal enters through the lightning connector end that can be connected to the apple iphone ipodipad and other apple products, while the analog audio signals are pushed out through the 3. Several products from fiio have created record sales in their respective product segments and have received countless awards. Dac chip changed from wm8740 to pcm5102 effectively improving linearity of internal digital filter and reducing delay. Feb 22, 2012 fiios tiny and extraordinarysounding headphone amplifiers. Dec 17, 2012 earlier in the year fiio upgraded the e9 with the e09k and it mostly took into account newer trends in portable or fixed small desktop audio as well as feedback from fiio fans and owners so when they announced the e07k or the andes i had a feeling this was a similar undertaking with the upgrading of the portable amp dac e7. Im on android motorola droid turbo, so im not 100% sure if this will work with ios. With batteries built into the alpen, you can unplug it from usb and take it for a spin together with your ipod. The fiio e10 dac amp would be a musical sounding audio toy even for audiophiles exposed to the highest end equipment out there. Question best way to connect iphone xs to hifi amp avforums.
This has to be the cheapest combo with the best sound that ive ever own. Fiio is a made in china audio brand, manufacturing mainly amplifiers, digital to analog converter as well as digital analog player. The digital audio signal enters through the lightning connector end that can be connected to the apple iphoneipodipad and other apple. The e18 kunlun is the latest portable amp dac for our favoritest budget amp company fiio.
When i gave him the fiio i1, and btr1 to play with, along with the cozoy takt pro, and told him he could use his own iems, he was a touch sceptical, but that quickly turned to delight. Fiio q1ii portable usb dac and headphone ampnative dsd. Fiios microsize usb digitaltoanalog converter amplifiers will get the very best sound out of your headphones. Multichannel amplifiers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Musical instruments free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The e10k usb dac high resolution headphone amplifier from fiio is customizable and designed to improve your laptops audio output quality via its pcm5102 dac chip and is capable of handling pcm files in up to 24bit, 96 khz resolution. Fiio suggests headphones with impedance up to 32 ohms max mainly due to the relatively weak amplification. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. Fiio official website stated that the e10k is the updated version of their older e10, which includes a newer dac and amp chip. The brushed aluminum chassis held up remarkably well, and i was able to resume music listening in a snap without freaking out and having to pay fiio for a broken amp. The build of the e10k is exceptional for an ampdac in this price range or otherwise. How does the fiio e10 s amp compare with the jds labs cmoy. Dac chip changed from wm8740 to pcm5102 effectively improving linear. Amplification opamp changed from ad8397 to lmh6643 employing buffer design to ensure both superior transient response and driving power.
The dac employed is the akm ak4452, which decodes high sampling rate formats with a high signaltonoise ratio and low distortion. Id like to get a replacement with similar features, and i was shocked to find theyre still available. The fiio i1 is an apple mfi certified, digitaltoanalog converter dac and headphone amplifier designed for the lightning connector. Dec, 2016 the fiio players look like a cost effective alternative when i need to replace the ipod. Shop for the fiio q1ii portable usb dac and headphone amp native dsd dac amp for iphone and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. The e10k usb dac high resolution headphone amplifier from fiio is.
May 26, 2017 fiio i1 usd 40 vs fiio k1 usd 40 the k1 is an ultra portable usb dac amp, and can be used with a camera connection kit. The q1 was designed with apple in mind and the lightning. You can do far worse when buying dac amps at even triple its pricetag or more. When he said he wanted a device he could use with the iphone, he was originally asking about bluetooth headsets headphones. Luckily for us fiio didnt really discontinue the unit, they actually upgraded it to the e10k olympus 2. It has a usb port, headphone output, line output, coaxial spdif digital output, gain switch, bass eq switch and a volume control. With a highperformance dac chip for high snr and low distortion, i1 could support up to 48khz lossless audio due to the restriction of lightning audi modulelam, this may. Fiio designs, produces and sells highquality products at favorable prices to those who love music and style. Exceptional dac and amplifier parts in an intelligent design the q1 mark ii uses some of the finest components in its wellthoughtout design. The fiio e10k usb dac headphone amplifier is designed to improve your laptops audio output quality via its pcm5102 dac chip and is capable of handling pcm files in up to 24bit, 96 khz resolution.
Audiophile fiio e10k usb dac and headphone amplifier remember guys, impedance is not everything. Fiio q1, micro usb cable, usb lightning camera adapter, and iphone. Fiio s latest incarnation of the e10 usb powered only dac and headphone amplifier description features specifications the e10k is perfect for improving the sound of laptops and desktop pc and macs easily and effectively. Ive owned a fiio e10k for years that mysteriously stopped working a few months ago.
Ive tried to connect my fiio e10k with my ipad 2017 via lightning to. The digital audio signal enters through the lightning connector end that can be connected to the apple iphoneipodipad and other apple products, while the analog audio signals are pushed out through the 3. This is useful to connect your ipad, laptop, or mobile while traveling. Very nicely made with no sharp corner that can cut you like other cheap chinese products. Proster headphone amplifier with 500mw power support 16500. After months optimization, the lightning dac amp i1 for iphone ipad is finally available. The e10k usb dac headphone amplifier from fiio is designed to improve your laptops audio output quality via its pcm5102 dac chip and is capable of handling pcm files in up to 24bit, 96 khz resolution. Fiio btr1 bluetooth dac and amp currawongs headphone. The headphone amplifier chip in the q1 mark ii is in fact the very same one used in the x7 mark iis am3a amplifier module, the audiophileapproved opa926. Introductory video to fiio q1 mark ii native dsd dac. Too much conflict, let the idevice send a digital signal and bypass its internal amp. In this video i demonstrate the use of a usb dac on an iphone 5, using. Fiio am5 headphone amplifier module hires audio 167w2. Check out these features and see for yourself how the q1 will transform your listening experience.
Fiio e10k usb dac headphone amplifier e10k adorama. Well, it does work as a usb dac on pc or as a standalone amp, but being an android dac is what it really is all about. I am using two setups with this as a dac amp with an android phone moto g5 with otg cable, plugged into the fiio q1s micro usb in and as an amp only, with an ipod classic line out connection plugged in to line in on the fiio q1. Ideally youd simply have it permanently attached to the rear of your iphone case. In fact it is small enough that i have used 3m command velcro stuff to mount it to the underside of my desk, where i use it as a dac through the 3. One thing i really like about the e17 which is also true of the other dac plusheadphone amp s i have is that it runs cool. For newbies in this hobby as their first amp dac, even if you decide to upgrade in the future to a more powerful head amp and power hungry cans, you can always use the e10k as an excellent dac. The most significant addition was the ability for it to serve as a portable headphone amplifier. Mar 08, 2019 heres an outside possibility iphone lightning to usb camera connector fiio e10 dac coax digital input on amp.
This little guy is great, but will not be able to drive low impedance but power hungry cans like planar magnetics well like the hifiman he400i for example. Issue being it tethered again but should enable high res files on phone to be played and also utilised the good dac in the amp. In fact the fiio and the oppo both work very smoothly with either a mac or a windows machine for playing music. Pricing may be solidly in the affordable range, but dont for a second conclude fiios components arent beautifully designed little gems. Different from the e17, the new e18 is built for pretty much exclusive for android devices. To be fair to the fiio, the included micro usb cable is enough to use it as a dac headphone amp with your computer. I dont think id hook the fiio to the headphone jack though i havent tried it. Most of their products are well known to punch well beyond their own price range. Headphones are great for listening to music on a phone while getting household chores done. A battery test in dac amp mode couldnt be performed due the lack of a recent iphone with lightning connector one could have been organisedborrowed, but probably not for a fulllength battery test, and since the fiio recharges itself when it is connected to a pc. Fiio s e17 alpen was built to be a much more complete product than the e10.
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