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    Fiio E17 Portable Headphone AMP & DAC Review

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by ViciousXUSMC, Jan 30, 2014.

  1. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    So the one plus to having 2 weeks off work is time to get some stuff like this done.

    The full review of the E17 that I had been wanting to do forever.

    View it Here: Detailed Review & Unboxing of Fiio E17 Headphone Amp & DAC - YouTube


    Seems my D5100 let me down again with focus, even though I made sure to check ISO, Exposure Comp, Manually set white balance, the focus was off :/ I think it focused to where I took a picture of a paper towel to set the WB.

    Next time I'll see about manual focus if I can remember.

    Anyways NBR peeps I thought you may be interested in this since people are always looking for external sound cards and DACs and such, this one is a really good one and it often goes on sale.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jan 30, 2014
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  2. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    You are a true nerd's nerd. Very nice.
    +1.
     
    kent1146, Jan 31, 2014
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  3. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    But of course :)
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jan 31, 2014
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  4. felix3650

    felix3650 Notebook Evangelist

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    Nice review Viscious :thumbsup:
    I got the E07K Andes and it's working perfectly with both my ATH-M50s and Philips Fidelio S2.
    It really makes a difference compared to the integrated DAC in my GT60 (with subpar THD, Intermodulation and stereo immaging) :)
     
    felix3650, Feb 5, 2014
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  5. trvelbug

    trvelbug Notebook Prophet

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    please also do a review of the fiio mont blanc

    and also the audioquest dragonfly dac
     
    trvelbug, Feb 5, 2014
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