I've always wanted to try a DAC (Digital Audio Converter) and Amplifier for my headphones. It's difficult at first to pick one and I settled on the Fiio model e10k Olympus 2. In hindsight I should have gone with a model that's portable and accepts an audio line in...but the e10 proved okay when hooked up to my laptop. And I have plans to build a 'soundbook' with the Netbook.
How's it sound?
In some ways it improved the sound quality. Certain frequencies are clearer and I do hear things that were not as noticeable before. The music sounds more 'forward' if that's what they call it. It's a bit overwhelming at first, but after a while I kinda like it and getting used to the refined soundstage. Another thing I noticed was how awful sounding some of my cheaper headphones are with the e10. I was hoping with increased power they might sound better, not so. The exception were the Sony ZX100's...not bad.
Overall
For the price I paid it was okay. Maybe in a few weeks with continued use I'll grow more accustomed, but that said I do see the value in DAC's and Amplifiers and will likely buy more...but after I learn more about what works for me.
How's it sound?
In some ways it improved the sound quality. Certain frequencies are clearer and I do hear things that were not as noticeable before. The music sounds more 'forward' if that's what they call it. It's a bit overwhelming at first, but after a while I kinda like it and getting used to the refined soundstage. Another thing I noticed was how awful sounding some of my cheaper headphones are with the e10. I was hoping with increased power they might sound better, not so. The exception were the Sony ZX100's...not bad.
Overall
For the price I paid it was okay. Maybe in a few weeks with continued use I'll grow more accustomed, but that said I do see the value in DAC's and Amplifiers and will likely buy more...but after I learn more about what works for me.
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