Hi fi, Can I use this with E17 or is that redundant? Should I return E17 for X3 since I need a player? Is the Amp. that good, did I buy the wrong one?
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Yes, you really don't need an external dac with this unit...in fact I think that is it's main appeal. A good external amp would be a better compliment. It works pretty well as a complete unit(player, dac, amp) but getting a separate amp would allow you to custom taylor your sound to your given cans.
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Hate to say it but yes redundant is the perfect word since the DAC on this superior to anything I have used to date and it will drive anything with amazing quality. 128 Mp3's sound near CD! The X3 is in its own zipcode.
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There is no need for a headphone amp with the X3. It has high gain. I use ATH M50s and have never used the high gain setting.
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Dan,The X3 is FiiO's "med price" player, DAC and headphone amp and as the Brits say a nice bit of kit, be aware FiiO is now shipping the X5 at a higher price. I' m happy with the X 3 as a player in my car and van but the interface takes some getting use to. Take a look at ---FiiO.com and on youtube to see the interface. I do NOT try to control when driving . I have made cards for longer trips and play as a whole.
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I use a Lepai LP-2020A+ with mine and it sounds pretty good in my opinion. You get a little distortion at very high levels but that is only at extreme volumes.
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I use the E-12 with this without exception. The Mont Blanc gives the sound an added boost both in volume and depth of sound. While the X3 has 550 mW and sound great as a stand alone, the E-12 has 850 mW so you are much farther away from clipping.
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So the E07K has ..... 2 headphone ports vs just one on the E17..... the specs on the screenshots are very similar ..... sooooo save some money and get the E07K over the E17? Anyone?
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I've never used an amp like yours. I use tube gear. I got this preamp because the output of my MC cartridge is not very high, though they call it a high output MC. It did give me a more dynamic input to my tube preamp. I bought this unit because I've had satisfactory service from other Cambridge products and mainly because it will work with both MM and MC cartridges. I have another turntable with a regular output MC cartridge and may attach the Cambridge to it in the future.
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Bought myself the Crown x4000 amplifier. Here it is for $300, I believe it's on sale right now? http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/crown-x4000-stereo-2x1350w-power-ampWorks fine, haven't had a problem and it pushes these speakers perfectly!
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Hi Steve, You'll need to buy converter for the audio jack to the smaller pin 3.5mm adaptor. As for the amp, I use Fiio E12 and it works great for the all rounder to bring up the resolution and the music details. Hope that helps.
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I sold the speakers did not like how they sound...... get some KEF, Monitor Audio, Wharfedale any British or Canadian you will be very happyFor amp not idea about Yamaha..... I use NAD, Cambridge Audio,,,,,,
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Stephen G., I'm interested in connecting 2 receivers and switching between them. I have a modern home theater receiver (Yamaha RX-V477) and a vintage receiver (Realistic STA-76 circa 1975). Each one does some things better than the other and I want to easily switch between them depending on what I want to do (like play vinyl on the vintage) and watch movies on the home theater receiver. If you know of something that can do this, please let me know. Thanks.
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The 573 is an incredible amp but it does not upscale. The res you put in will be the res you get out up to 4K. If you have a component Pr/Pb/Y input at 1080i (720P) etc. the receiver will not lower your resolution. Remember games may or may not be rendered with the highest resolution of your xbox. This would be 480i / 576i input is going to give you the same output. The 480p /576p will give you the same output. The 1080i / 720p will pass as the same and when you have an HDMI in 1080p- 4K, it outputs the HDMI of 1080P - 4K. If you want upscaling look at this receiver Yamaha RX-V673 7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver or the 773 model. You will be able to upscale anthing you want, nice, no, very nice.
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I'll start by saying comparisons are relative - meaning most products have features/functions that some others wont. It's all about what's important to you and what feature/fuction your willing to sacrifice at a given price point. So, in a general sense, it's hard to comment on how it compares with the Pioneer Elite models you mentioned beyond the published specs. But since you asked specifically about the D3 amplification, I'll assume you are talking about power output. The TX-NR727 is rated at 110W per channel and is rated for 4 ohm speakers. The SC71 will go up to 180W at that impedance. What does that mean when you're sitting on your couch watching/playing the a new release? Just that the volume at which your ear drums blow out is lower with the SC71. Seriously, it just depends on how important amplification is to you. For my application, I have a 20x20 media room with 150W wall mount bookshelf speakers for the front, center, surround, and rears with a 12" subwoofer. Even when nobody is home and I'm cranking the volume up for a PS game or watching a battle scene in a movie, I don't think I've ever gotten close to needing 110W. You're application may vary, but I hope you get my point - look beyond the number on the spec sheet and consider how it applies to your intended use. Hope that helps.
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It should do fine, although you'd get a better experience with a dac/amp combo like the fiios alpen e17.
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Justin, I believe I can help. But You need to give me more specifics. #1-What are you using this for , ( a home stereo, or a PA system or as an insturment amp?)#2-What are you plugging in to the rca jacks?#3-What brand of speakers are you using (be specific, Brand and model-please)#4-any other items you are plugging in or out of this amp#Show me a picture if at all possible (of you entire rig) This is a very good amp if you use it as is meant to be used. I'm only trying to help, (if I can_so include all the info that you can. Extralite Justin, I believe I can help. But You need to give me more specifics. #1-What are you using this for , ( a home stereo, or a PA system or as an insturment amp?)#2-What are you plugging in to the rca jacks?#3-What brand of speakers are you using (be specific, Brand and model-please)#4-any other items you are plugging in or out of this amp#Show me a picture if at all possible (of you entire rig) This is a very good amp if you use it as is meant to be used. I'm only trying to help, (if I can_so include all the info that you can. Extralite
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Hello Ryan, with my old Engl 100 Watts Amp it works really fine. I get exactly the distortion I need. Connect it via fx-loop. Greetings, Tom
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Probablly, ... I would verify by calling Emotiva customer support. Also, Emotiva's new Fusion Flex amplifier....has two imputs built right in for nominal cost increase if you have not purchased the Mini X yet.
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Congrats on your equipment. I am using UPA-200 for stereo only. I love the sound, uncolored and dynamic. Technically you can use front left and Right pre-out on your receiver to connect UPA. I use to have couple Onkyo receivers and i believe they sound similar to Emotiva. But considering 818s power for each channel I do not think you'll have any benefits adding UPA.
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No, as long as you use something else that has a dac. This is essentially just an amp and dock for the e17 which is a portable dac