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Old 08-17-2011, 05:09 AM
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Default FiiO E6 announced
http://anythingbutipod.com/2011/08/f...led-e5-plus-1/

Lookin' good, besides the flimsy clip.

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Old 08-17-2011, 09:10 AM
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Good to see the volume control is now separated from the headphone jack. Overall, looks like an upgrade, with the possible exception of battery life. If I was in the market for a truly portable amp, I'd give it a look....but as it stands, none of the 'phones I have really need amping.
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Old 08-18-2011, 01:54 PM
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Did I read correctly that the clip--which is what I think they mean by "Split" on the spec sheet--is going to be removable? That alone would be worth replacing my E5 for.
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Old 09-06-2011, 06:29 AM
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Did I read correctly that the clip--which is what I think they mean by "Split" on the spec sheet--is going to be removable? That alone would be worth replacing my E5 for.
Yup. You get a backup clip as well.
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Old 09-06-2011, 06:20 AM
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Ordered one yesterday - http://www.advancedmp3players.co.uk/...ier.13121.html

should have it tomorrow.
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should have it tomorrow.
I'm hoping for some impressions on how it sounds here,...
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Old 09-07-2011, 08:39 AM
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E6 just arrived. Am charging it and will report back once tested. I have the E5 too so will do an AB test - via my J3 and RE272 iems.
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Old 09-07-2011, 10:49 AM
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Sounds better than the E5 on EQ2 level - more bass, better soundstage.

Looks and feelwise, its really light, small, is pretty stylish. Quite beautiful really.

I like.
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I may have to investigate this little bugger then,...thanks!!!
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Bennyboy, what's your impression of the plastic clip? Plastic in a clip like this always concerns me.
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Bennyboy, what's your impression of the plastic clip? Plastic in a clip like this always concerns me.
Dude, It's a plastic clip. I can't summon up any enthusiasm for it either way, sorry. It does the job of clipping the amp to things perfectly well. Personally, I prefer the amp without the clip - such removability at least makes the E6 better than the E5 if you ask me.

There - that's the most words I've ever spent on a plastic clip in my life. And ever will.
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Dude, thanks. The concern: plastic clips can break.
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Dude, thanks. The concern: plastic clips can break.
They give you 2, so you can go nuts.
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Old 09-08-2011, 08:06 AM
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Dude, thanks. The concern: plastic clips can break.
I haven't broke one yet, and I've had two Clips, two Clip+, and a Clip Zip.
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Dude, thanks. The concern: plastic clips can break.
I read in a review that the used material is supposed to be pretty sturdy (despite its appearance).

Once mine gets here I'll let someone I know play with it for a few minutes. That dude breaks stuff that can't be broken (not intentionally but something's up with his chi or whatever).

If he doesn't break it we'll be fine.
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hmm good idea, give new device to the guy that breaks stuff
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I haven't broke one yet, and I've had two Clips, two Clip+, and a Clip Zip.
Me as well. But always sad to read when someone reports a clip (typically plastic) breaking.

I actually like the E5 in part because of its metal clip--gives me confidence. The plastic clips on the E8 look pretty sturdy, tho (if a bit thick in the pics).

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I read in a review that the used material is supposed to be pretty sturdy (despite its appearance).

Once mine gets here I'll let someone I know play with it for a few minutes. That dude breaks stuff that can't be broken (not intentionally but something's up with his chi or whatever).

If he doesn't break it we'll be fine.
Cool--but don't put your to-be new amp and its clips at any real risk!
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got mine in the post today and i almost cried when i heard crackling after playing for less a minute. but then i realised it was actually in the source (a podcast which i hadn't listened to yet ).

if anybody in the UK wants the plastic clips for spares, i'm happy to post free of charge. i won't be using them.
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