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Thanks for letting us know! Seems cool after reading the first impressions.

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Only $76 - http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1405268375&sr=8-3&keywords=fiio+e10k

 

Unfortunate that they switched to a mini USB from micro, but whatevs

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Unfortunate that they switched to a mini USB from micro, but whatevs

 

That actually bugs me a lot. Good thing I got an o2/odac.

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That actually bugs me a lot. Good thing I got an o2/odac.

 

Yeah, the miniUSB port on the previous model was, like, the one thing that didn't have build quality issues.

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Yeah, the miniUSB port on the previous model was, like, the one thing that didn't have build quality issues.

MiniB = Good

Micro USB = bad. 

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Should i get one of those for a pair of DT880 250ohms i'll be ordering soon?

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Sounds like they at least fixed all the main issues with the E10. Nice, considering there is no price increase. Too bad they dicked it up with the micro USB.

 

 

Should i get one of those for a pair of DT880 250ohms i'll be ordering soon?

 

Depends. Wouldn't hurt anything but your wallet.

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Should i get one of those for a pair of DT880 250ohms i'll be ordering soon?

 

Try it with your onboard first, but if you feel it doesn't get loud enough or there is EMI, or even if you'd just like analog volume control, then yes.

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Shame it's just rated for headphones up to 150Ohm. But don't think it brings a noticeable improvement to the table anyway...

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Shame it's just rated for headphones up to 150Ohm. But don't think it brings a noticeable improvement to the table anyway...

 

Actually don't pay too much attention on the impedance rating. I have yet understand fully how the impedance click in to place in terms of practical use, beside of the damping factor. I found the sensitivity rating to be the more important factor to be considered. Some 200+ ohms headphones can be driven just fine with just an onboard, or even a pmp (portable media player). On the other side, the hifiman HE6 50 ohms is considered to be one of the hardest to drive headphone in the market. 

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Shame it's just rated for headphones up to 150Ohm. But don't think it brings a noticeable improvement to the table anyway...

Ohm ratings mean didly.

The high gain setting on the original E10 was perfect for 250 ohm Beyerdynamic cans. It'd be silly of them to undo that.

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Shame it's just rated for headphones up to 150Ohm. But don't think it brings a noticeable improvement to the table anyway...

 

If they've really fixed the clipping above 50% volume on high gain, the E10K should be able to drive even less efficient cans than the E10.

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If they've really fixed the clipping above 50% volume on high gain, the E10K should be able to drive even less efficient cans than the E10.

If it turns out better then the Syba DAC then its all good. Just another option to recommend for those that would like to spend cash because spending.
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Every time a new DAC/amp comes out or on Massdrop, I have the temptation to buy it. I just have to keep pushing through my struggles called "I don't need it".

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If it turns out better then the Syba DAC then its all good. Just another option to recommend for those that would like to spend cash because spending.

 

I don't regret pointlessly buying an E10.

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Every time a new DAC/amp comes out or on Massdrop, I have the temptation to buy it. I just have to keep pushing through my struggles called "I don't need it".

 

I just open up my wallet and go, "Oh. Right."

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Every time a new DAC/amp comes out or on Massdrop, I have the temptation to buy it. I just have to keep pushing through my struggles called "I don't need it".

I pointlessly bought 2 o2s...first I got one straight from mayflower with the RCA so I could hook up my speakers without having to switch wires, and then when the combo unit came on Massdrop I bought that too...trying to sell off the RCA one now. 

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Might not sound as good as a ODAC/O2 combo, but it is muuuuch cheaper and has a line output which is awesome.

Probably will get one, when released in europe.

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I pointlessly bought 2 o2s...first I got one straight from mayflower with the RCA so I could hook up my speakers without having to switch wires, and then when the combo unit came on Massdrop I bought that too...trying to sell off the RCA one now. 

Yeah, I think we should all take up a less addictive hobby, like drugs.

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Yeah, I think we should all take up a less addictive hobby, like drugs.

 

>implying we're all already not doing drugs

 

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