Is this unit a better choice than just an amp to use with a Kindle Fire ( 8.5) and AD900X cans?
342547
Your question seems a bit unorganized but I believe the e17 will benefit but note that some tablets have a bad dac, and pairing it up with an amp will degrade the sound
342548
I've got amazing sound from this with my iPhone and iPad. Much better than a small headphone amp that I've tried as well. Absolutely I think it's a better choice. Just kind of a pain to plug everything in and carry it with you.
342549
For portability this is a great unit. IF you are using your kindle in one place and you don't need the unit to be mobile use an amp.
342550
the fiio e17, can be used with a kindle fire and a pair of loud speaker headphones and is a small compact mobile amp. Im with Stevie, I don't believe there is a tablet, cell phone or mp3 player out there that can drive large headphones without the use of a mobile amp.
1677659
No need to use a external amp. The built in amp is more than enough. I already blew windows out of my houseboat with it
1131824
It is a receiver and really that is it. Not really a unit to be used as an amp. Not 7.1 compatible.
794808
The cheapest amp possible will work fine. It is only activated by current to vibrate. Sound quality isn't important. Just have the proper amperage and a crossover.
2188058
This a very small amp. Having said that, Im 99% sure you can listen to music at medium volume, just dont expect to hear any significant low frequencies. I think the "Dayton Audio APA150" is a better option for this speakers.
1536368
Sorry, I just came across your email. I hooked the FiiO to a Nook color e reader. I listen to Pandora and the sound, bass, treble is fantastic. Fiio sells a "straight" 3.5mm lead that works great from the audio out of the Nook to the input of the FiiO amp. You Kindle should be the same
675571
If you're going to use it for clean sound it should be OK, of course it won't sound as good as a real amp. The distortion and drive effects on this unit are not really that good though, so they're almost useless without an amp, if you intend to use the Nova for distorted sound.
195943
I wouldn't get this. Look into the smsl or muse amps. I have a lose connection on mine and the right speaker goes out on occasion and the headphone jack does hiss. I regret getting this one but don't have the money to find a new one yet.
1538675
I use Sennheuser HD 598 headphone; my player is an iPod, or my Nexus tablet, running through this amplifier is much better sounding than without an amp, or in comparison to a creative portable amp I tried for a bit.
2180154
I don't understand why anyone would want or need to use an amplifier with this unit.
1765481
You can use it with any amp. I use a crate half stack and it really boosts the volume.
1457102
I wouldn't consider it a waste by any means, but at the same token it wouldn't be living up to its potential either. I would strongly recommend something like the FiiO e6 amplifier. It's very small and light, about the size of an iPod Nano. Also costs only something like $25 (at least mine did), so it's not a large expenditure either, and yes it does make a difference!
385323
That's a good match, IMO. An 8 ohm load will only make ~7-8 watts on this amp. You may start to see some distortion after half volume but even at that point, it's plenty loud. Just keep in mind, it's not a 100 watt amp.. I had that amp connected to a pair of large 100 watt 8 ohm home stereo speakers and it did a great job! If you have a way to adjust the tone on the input audio, it'll rock! Very clean and accurate..
1729963
I'm would believe you could but I can't be 100% sure as I don't have a Kindle Fire. From what I know about aux cords they are suitable for almost any device that allows for the utilization of aux cords
1528040
I have only used the built in sound and it is excellent. It is used only at home. I don't really have a recommendation for an external amp. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
978487
The USB outputs are standard, just different amperages. The 2.4 amp port should charge a Kindle using your USB cable. From what I read the Kindle takes less than 2 amps. The 1 amp port should also charge the Kindle, just slower.
913233
No problem,but make sure you used the correct connector from iPad/iPod to this amp.