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DAC Chip¡ªThe Internal DAC chip is a PCM102 and can handle PCM files up to 24-bit/96 kHz while improving audio quality via a linear filter, reduced delay and internal silence on changing tracks, and no phase shifts.
LOW NOISE FLOOR ¡ª The unit has an optimized low-pass filter and selectable bass boost circuit that are designed for a low noise floor in all states.
CONNECTION VARIETY ¡ª The variety of connections include a front-panel 1/8¡± headphone jack, a rear-panel 1/8¡± line output, and a rear-panel coaxial digital output, which allows you to send your digital audio to another destination.
USB CONNECTION ¡ª Connects to your laptop via its micro USB connection, which also provides it with power.
PORTABLE DESIGN ¡ª A sleek, brushed aluminum shell and chassis allow for durable, portable use.

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The E10K USB DAC high resolution Headphone Amplifier from Fiio is customizable and designed to improve your laptop's audio output quality via its PCM5102 DAC chip and is capable of handling PCM files in up to 24-bit, 96 kHz resolution. It features a selectable bass boost and low-pass filter, both with circuitry optimized for a low noise floor when engaged, allowing you to customize the sound of your audio to your tastes.The unit connects to your laptop via its Micro USB connection, which also provides it with power. It offers a variety of connections, including a front-panel 1/8\" headphone jack, a rear-panel 1/8\" line output, and a rear-panel coaxial digital output, which allows you to send your digital audio to another destination. DAC ChipThe internal DAC chip is a PCM5102 and can handle PCM files up to 24-bit/96 kHz while improving audio quality through via a linear internal filter, reduced delay and internal silence on changing tracks, and no phase shifts.Low Noise Floor The unit has an optimized low-pass filter and selectable bass boost circuit that are designed for a low noise floor in all states.Amplification Stage The E10K features a LMH6643 op amp, which is designed for transient response and driving power.Portable DesignA brushed aluminum shell and chassis allow for durable portable use.

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I have the FiiO K1 and like that little USB DAC/Amp very much

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2018

Size: regularColor: BlackVerified Purchase

Probably the only amp you'll need unless you want to spend north of $300. I just recently bought a pair of HD650 and tried out a few amps and none of them can power the HD650 properly. I have the FiiO K1 and like that little USB DAC/Amp very much, so I decided to give this one a try. FiiO official website stated that the E10K is the updated version of their older E10, which includes a newer DAC and amp chip. Got this amp/DAC the same day and here is a short review.
- Build quality: Very nicely made with no sharp corner that can cut you (like other cheap Chinese products). FiiO has always have good aesthetic design and the material used is of high quality. The switches and rotating knob feel good during operation. I also really like the front blue LED light when the unit is on. Quite cool looking.
- Headphones handling: As mentioned before, I am using this unit with my Sennheiser HD650 (300 ohms). In short, it drives these cans with ease and plenty loud enough in case you want to listen at ear-bleeding level. Make sure you set the switch to "high gain" in order to get good volume out of higher impedance headphones. So for those people having the HD600/HD650, yes this will power them with no problem whatsoever.
- Sound quality: This is where FiiO hit it out of the park with this DAC/amp combo. The sound quality is warm and detail after a few hours of breaking-in. This amp is very easy to listen to and works very well with Windows 10. I set the bass boost to off and used iTunes' equalizer setting instead. This thing is seriously of audiophile quality. and definitely put many of the more expensive amps to shame. The E10K brings out the best of my HD650 without a sweat. I think most people would find this amp to be an excellent sounding DAC/amp.

Conclusion: With its good look, ease of use, and great sound, it is hard to not recommend this DAC/amp for Hi-Fi use. Thanks to modern technology, products like the E10K could exist at such a low price point. This unit is a serious amp with a very good DAC built into it. If you have a nicer pair of headphones, do yourself a favor and check this item out before spending more money on other DAC/amps.

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JoeCubicle

Computer Programmer's use/opinion - Fiio E10K

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2015

Size: regularColor: BlackVerified Purchase

First off: I am not an accomplished audiophile. I don't know all the technical ins/outs of the circuitry. I'm a programmer sitting at a computer all day and mostly have my over-the-ear headphones on all day as we now have an "Open Office" layout and it is the worst corporate decision any company can make. It makes talkative people beacons of noise, like audio lighthouses. I'm not sure but I think the guy that sits next to me is training his voice and vocal cords to become the loudest speaking human in the United States (I can't speak for other countries). It makes it so hard to concentrate on work. I needed louder input from my headphones so I started looking into these devices. I can tell you that this little device is the bomb! It is well built. It works right after plugging it in. I did have to choose it as my 'default' playback device, that was easy. I'm going to buy the Audiotechnica M50X headphones right after Christmas but right now I'm using some pretty standart Bose over-the-ear headphones. These Bose headphones were $100 about 6 years ago, they're not bad but they're not GREAT. The E10K will kick out the volume. I can not turn the volume (gain) knob past 3 or 4 without pain. As tech as I can get I'll tell you the E10K has no added hiss or noise or buzz. It is totally quiet. The sound now is more clear and a little more bass-y with the bass boost 'on'. I mostly listen to talk radio in the morning and 'genre' stations on iHeart Radio from 10:00 AM till the end of the day and the occasional song on YouTube. I like it. I would suggest it to a friend.

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Jesse

A very good amp for the casual audiophile

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2017

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A very good amp for the casual audiophile. I'm using it with a Sennheiser HD280. Absolutely no hassles setting it up -- "it just works".

The package includes the amp, some stick-on rubber feet, and a 3' USB to micro USB cable.

I got this amp mainly for when I'm at work and using a laptop with OK onboard sound, and also when I'm traveling and have my phone. The improvement in clarity, sound stage, and low end response with my Galaxy S5 is incredible. Bear in mind this amp does not have a battery, it must be plugged in at all times. To use with a phone like the S5, you will also need to purchase a micro USB to female USB cable. It's a bit cumbersome, but certainly worth it.

If you have a desktop with good onboard sound, this is probably unnecessary. You will notice a slight difference but I don't think it's justifiable unless you have a good set of headphones. The amp not being portable does make using it with your phone a bit more of a hassle but as I said I think it's worth it. The amp itself is well built and only a few ounces, so the only real burden is a couple extra wires in your pocket.

[UPDATE 04/26/17]

I've been having issues with a subtle click sound whenever the audio starts or stops. Using the amp with my phone also causes this horribly loud distortion/screech noise everytime I get a call or a text. I've found both of these issues can be mitigated by turning down the gain on the amp to half.

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Cory L.

An appropriately priced and sturdy workhorse DAC

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2017

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I have been using this little guy for over a year now and it's working as solidly as it did on day one. It just sits on my desk at work and does it's duty day after day. This is the first external DAC I've ever owned and I'm certainly pleasantly surprised at it's ability to appropriately drive my Marshall Monitor headphones.

For the price I am extremely happy with my purchase and would do it again.

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Michael

Brilliantly paired with my DT990 250ohm

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2017

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Fantastic bit of kit.

When i first plugged this in, i was confused, the sound was worse than the built in amp on my motherboard. but after checking in the properties i noticed the supported formats needed checking. it was set to 16bit 32000hz so i ticked the 96khz box and selected the 96000hz 24bit drop down and OH MY GOD. The sound difference and quality was night and day, even from the built in amp on my motherboard.
At first i paired these with some Sennheiser PC 350SE and they sounded really nice, music and gaming was really good. But then i decided to buy some DT990 pro 250ohm headphones, and the sound paired with this DAC is on a whole other level. I was worried the DAC wouldn't be enough to power them or they would be a little on the quiet side but having used them together for a few days now, they go perfectly together. I stop turning them up higher than 6-7 as they become far too loud for myself.

Highly recommend for anyone looking for a DAC that, like me, didn't want to break the bank for an Audiophile sound experience.

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Preis-/Leistungssieger ? Naja maximal in Ordnung, für mich aber nicht ausreichend

Reviewed in Germany on March 28, 2019

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Hallo zusammen,

heute möchte ich kurz meine Erfahrungen zum Fiio E10K los werden. Leider konnte mich das Gerät nicht überzeugen, sodass ich es nach einer Woche wieder zurückgeschickt habe.

Kurz zu mir: Ich komme ursprünglich aus dem Hifi/Stereobereich, habe jedoch in den letzten Monaten immer mehr Freude am Musik hören über Kopfhörer gefunden. Momentan benutze ich als Kopfhörer für den mobilen Einsatz die Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro in der 32 Ohm Variante und für das genussvolle Hören den DT 1770 Pro. Geplant ist als nächsten Schritt auch noch das Upgrade auf den Beyerdynamic T1. Musikalisch bin ich in verschiedenen Genre zuhause, bevorzuge allerdings eher akustische Musik, bei welcher auch ein gewisser Wert auf eine gute Aufnahmequalität und Abmischung gelegt wurde. Beispielsweise: Gregory Porter, Keith Jarrett, Katie Melua, Tracy Chapman, Nils Lofgren und weitere.
Die Musik streame ich hauptsächlich über Qobuz im FLAC (16 Bit, 44 kHz) oder Hi Res Format (24 Bit, 96 kHz). Diese Art der Wiedergabe hat sich bei meinem großen Stereosetup bewährt.

Nun zum Fiio E10K:
Gekauft habe ich mir den Fiio, weil er in diversen Foren immer als das Preis-/Leistungswunder und für alle gängigen Kopfhörer bis ca. 1000 Euro ausreichend stark beschrieben wurde. Des Weiteren waren viele Forenmitglieder der Meinung der integrierte DAC liefere eine so gute Performance, dass ein Unterschied selbst zu teureren DACs nicht hörbar sei. Dazu kamen dann noch die kompakten Maße und die Einfachheit, da der Fiio lediglich über ein USB Kabel an den PC angeschlossen wird.

Haptik/Verarbeitung:
Die Haptik und die Verarbeitung haben beim Fiio auch tatsächlich eine angenehme Anmutung, sodass ich beim Auspacken nichts zu bemängeln hatte. Das Gehäuse ist schlicht aber funktional aus Metall gefertigt, der Lautstärkeregler lies sich leicht drehen und die Anschlüsse waren korrekt verbaut.
Lediglich das blaue LED Licht störte mich. Zum einen weil es recht hell ist und ich es beim abendlichen Musikhören als unnötige Lichtquelle empfand und zum anderen weil mich derartige LEDs immer an billige Autoradios zum Nachrüsten erinnern. Dadurch wurde der ansonsten ordentliche Eindruck wieder etwas relativiert.

Funktionalität/Bedienung:
Dieser Punkt ist schnell erklärt, einfach den Fiio über USB mit dem PC verbinden, kurz die Treiber laden und den Fiio als Standardausgabegerät auswählen. Fertig! Auch die Lautstärkeregelung funktionierte einwandfrei. Auch ließ sich der Gain problemlos umschalten. Der Fiio e10k verfügt darüber hinaus noch über einen Bassboost, welchen ich aber nicht verwendet habe, da ich nicht möchte, dass der Verstärker aktiv in die Wiedergabe eingreift und den Klang manipuliert.

Klang/Leistung:
Jetzt wollen wir aber zum Wichtigsten kommen: dem Klang. Als ich den Fiio zum ersten Mal hörte, dachte ich zunächst, dass ich mich den Forenmitgliedern nur anschließen könnte. Der Klang war deutlich besser als im Betrieb ohne den Fiio und der Fiio verfügte auch über genug Leistung um meine 250 Ohm DT 1770 Pro anzutreiben. Die Höhen klangen recht klar, der Bass hatte Punch, war jedoch nicht ideal konturiert (Meckern eines Hifi-Enthusiasten mit gewisser Hörerfahrung ;) )

Mir fiel jedoch direkt auf, dass ich beim Anschluss ein gewisses Grundrauschen vernehmen musste. Auch ein Wechsel des USB Ports brachte keine Besserung. Und aus heutiger Sicht kann ich sagen, dass es definitiv nicht an meinem Notebook lag, da mein jetziger Verstärker/DAC (ein O2/ODAC von JDS Labs) keinerlei Grundrauschen hat und komplett still ist. Das Grundrauschen des Fiio war zwar bei Musikwiedergabe nicht wirklich störend, aber in leisen Passagen merkbar. Des Weiteren hatte ich das Gefühl, dass der Fiio bei Live Aufnahmen die Aufnahmegeräusche lauter hervorhob als es sein müsste. Dies könnte jedoch auch einfach ein Zusammentreffen aus Grundrauschen + Aufnahmegeräusche gewesen sein.
Auch gilt zu beachten, dass der Fiio einen Roll-Off im Hochton besitzt. D.h. er schwächt den Hochton ab einem gewissen Bereich etwas ab und versucht so das Klangbild "runder" zu bekommen. Jedoch verliert er dadurch auch etwas an Detailreichtum und Brillianz. Da ich jedoch gerade aufgrund der qualitativ hochwertigen Aufnahmen und der dazu passenden Formate ein Freund davon bin möglichst alle Details zu hören und die Musik möglichst unverfälscht zu genießen, war auch dies für mich ein kleiner Negativpunkt. Ich schreibe hier bewusst kleiner Negativpunkt, da man schon die gehörte Musik sehr gut kennen muss und auch einen Vergleich haben muss, um dies wirklich zu hören und als störend wahrzunehmen.

Den ausschlaggebende Punkt dafür, dass ich den Fiio E10K zurückgeschickt habe war dann jedoch als ich mein Notebook im Akkubetrieb nutzen wollte. Der Fiio sorgte immer wieder für Verbindungsabbrüche und Verzerrungen. Insgesamt machte das Musikhören so keinen Spaß mehr. Ob dies jetzt am Fiio oder meinem Notebook lag kann ich schwer sagen. Jedoch habe ich das Problem jetzt mit meinem neuen Verstärker (mit eigener Stromversorgung) vollständig gelöst.

Klanglich würde ich den Fiio E10K grundsätzlich als in Ordnung aber keineswegs audiophil bezeichnen. Er ist ein solider Verstärker und auch der DAC arbeitet vernünftig. Jedoch würde ich nie mehr einen Verstärker ohne eigenständige Stromversorgung kaufen.

Fazit:
Wer einfach seinen Klang am PC aufwerten will und nicht wirkliche Vergleichsmöglichkeiten hat wird mit dem Fiio glücklich. Aufgrund des verhältnismäßig geringen Preises richtet er sich in meinen Augen gerade an Hifi-Einsteiger oder Daily User die nicht unbedingt bewusst und konzentriert Musik genießen wollen. Für Hifi Enthusiasten, wie mich, würde ich eher auf andere Geräte ausweichen. Ich verwende nun einen O2 ODAC, dieser hat generell mehr Power, ist zumindest in meinen Ohren absolut rauschfrei, über alle Maßen neutral (Messungen belegen das) und hat darüber hinaus auch keinen Roll-Off. Auch sitzt der Bass straffer und hat mehr Kontur. Er gibt einfach das Signal wieder was er bekommt, nicht mehr und nicht weniger, das dafür aber in hervorragender Qualität und absolut unverfälscht.

P.S Ja ich habe einen Blindtest zwischen Fiio und O2/ODAC mit Pegelabgleich und einer weiteren Person zum umschalten gemacht ;)

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Joe

While I do love listening to A-LOT of music from all genres

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2017

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While I do love listening to A-LOT of music from all genres, I do not call myself a extreme "Audiophile" and do not compare much equipment very regularly, but I like to think I have a good ear as a guitarist and quality matters greatly to me.

Firstly the FiiO does add a nice amount of volume (make sure you're headphones are the suitable OHM recommendations), though I doubt I will ever push the unit above the 3 mark on the unit.

Impressions

I can certainly hear the benefit to using this unit. While it wont necessarily make all headphones sound greatly better, it WILL allow your mid/high quality headphones to revealing their full potential compared to connecting straight to your PC jack. It seems to separate the Bass and Highs more than when I connect straight to a PC via headphone jack - without the unit they sound closer and more middy in comparison. You could say it "opens" the sound, this is the most notable benefit, and If you care about your sound quality when listening to an album then this product is for you SO LONG AS you own some semi-decent headphones. As a vinyl lover the unit does make my digital PC delivered music sound more natural.

Construction

The unit is of solid construction. The housing is 100% black sprayed aluminium as far as I can tell, I have no reason to suspect the paint will ever chip off easily nor should the housing fall apart. This unit has clearly been designed for desktop use. The volume and 2 switches are a plastic however they are a very strong solid plastic and I don't see them breaking sooner than the internal component wear out, so long as you're not rough with your devices. The switches also do not protrude from the housing much, so will likely not get caught unintentionally.

Using the switches.

I have no use for the gain switch as of yet, but it may come in handy If I'm listening to some quieter music such as orchestral pieces of acoustic instruments, or would certainly come in handy with a higher OHM headset than mine. The bass switch acts similarly to your "loudness" button on a speaker amp if you have one, or perhaps switching from "flat" to"rock" EQ on your iPod. It does not drastically increase the bass but adds a noticeable boost. That is perfect in my opinion, I am leaving the bass On more than Off, however my headphones are very neutral and not bass heavy.

4 stars.

For the price I personally can't complain as I did only pay a reduced price of £60 for it.
Frankly If I had paid £100 - AS A CONSUMER and not an audiophile - for this unit I'd of been a little let down by the fact that the controls are plastic and not metal. However, looking at the competition its easy t osee that some models worth twice as much do noit have many other
Would also have been nice if the unit came with simple rubber feet to stop slippage on my desk.

So, if you have some semi-decent headphones that are probably worth £100+ that fit the 16-150 ohm range than sure, this is worth it.

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Thomas Coote

Brilliant purchase for music lovers.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2016

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This is my first DAC I've owned. I thought I loved music before, but now I've heard it through one of these.

Ever since a young age I've always had a huge obsession with music and now, at age 20, I'm no different. Aged 13, when I first got a Sony Walkman MP3 player for my birthday, I'd always have earphones in which got me in a lot of trouble in school. I never really paid interest into the mainstream music - my interest has always been in underground UK music but I have an appreciation for all types and genres. I've previously invested in good headphones and earphones which have usually been focused on bass which is a huge feature of UK music styles. I generally look for high quality music copies, using a spectrum analyser so make sure it's as good as Windows claims. What I never stopped to think about was how the audio was being processed. I assumed it would all come out of the faithful 3.5mm jacks all the same but I've realised how wrong I was. It started when I chose electronics for my A levels and we covered amplifiers. My teacher told me how different configurations can result in different qualities, noise levels etc. I did my research into this and discovered standalone DACs which people were preaching great things about. I did a little looking around reviews and forums and realised the consensus was that this is a cheap but high quality product and I agree totally.

The packaging immediately gave me high hopes as you could tell effort had been made with it. I continued into the box to find a surprisingly weighty product which screamed high quality. It came with a USB cable and rubber feet to prevent slipping. I immediately fired up my laptop and plugged it in. I was happy to find out it was plug-and-play - no software was forced upon me at all. I put my Sony MDR-XB500's in, opened a high quality music piece and was blown away. Wow. I've never heard clarity like it with such rich bass as well. I heard subtleties in the songs that I hadn't heard for the years I'd been listening to them.

I couldn't stop listening so I cycled through a whole variety of tracks and continued to be amazed at each one I heard. I then switched to another set of my headphones (I currently own my Sony MDR-XB500s, JVC HAFX1X IEMs, Plantronics GameCom 388 and Turtle Beach x32s for use with my Xbox). I listened to a whole range of music ranging from Ludovico Einaudi's pieces in FLAC down to early dubstep songs - I noticed a huge improvement with every single one while using this product. I've actually resorted to streaming my Xbox through my PC on maximum quality and using the Windows Xbox app for chat, just to hear the vastly improved sound during gaming. Directional sounds seem so much clearer which applies to games and music. I found that bass now wasn't drowning out the other sounds in the song, even with the bass boost enabled. It's completely changed my view on music and I loath the day I have to leave my DAC at my university accommodation when travelling around.

If you've only ever heard music from the built in audio of your phone or laptop, or have never listened through high quality equipment, I whole-heartedly recommend this product to you.

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Astrolasia

Mac plug and play

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 12, 2019

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I bought this to use with an iMac and a MacBook Air. I am in my sixties and my hearing is not what it once was so I needed more volume. I can't really give a review of the audio quality as such due to this but what I do hear does not seem to be coloured compared to the Macs output, but it is a lot louder, very loud in fact as you get above 5.

Using it with a Mac is simplicity itself, connect it and turn on, select Fiio USB DAC -E10 from either the volume icon or go to System Preferences/Sound. Simple as that, no drivers needed, and no settings to fiddle with.

I use Logic Pro X and various music software, Kontakt, Miroslav Philharmonik 2 etc. You will need to choose the Fiio from the preferences in these apps, but only once. The reason I chose the Fiio over an audio interface is simple, I have no need to monitor the input of external instruments, all instruments are from plugins etc. Another winner for me is that it is so tiny, a boon where studio space is very tight as in my case.

A few reviews state that the micro USB is loose and comes out. Mine came with a very good quality cable which fits very snuggly once inserted, I doubt that it is likely to come out. As yet I have heard no drop outs or crackles as some have experienced, though they do all seem to be from Windows users, this might just be coincidence though.

Should I experience any problems with the Fiio in the future I will amend this review. Right now I am very happy with the units.

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