freegrazer
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Hi.
I've just bought an NWZ-E585 Sony Walkman mp3 player. It is to be a Christmas present for my father, but of course I opened it and had a go of it (only to make sure it was working okay....I swear!)
Well, it works fine and is a nice little device, but in my opinion the audio quality is fairly crappy for a device that cost me €130. However, I must point out that I am somewhat of an audiophile and I'm far too used to using high end equipment and the best quality formats, so perhaps it only sounds crappy to my seasoned/spoiled ears. It certainly could be better, clearer, and a bit louder.
So having tested the device and being satisfied with it's functions and features, I feel it would benefit greatly from a headphone amp. I've been having a look at the FiiO E11 headphone amp, seems like the perfect piece of kit to go with the player. I have one or two things I need to verify before I go and buy it though.
What I'm trying to find out is:
1. Has anybody used the NWZ-E585 with an amp? Was there much improvement with the amp?
2. Does anybody know if the FiiO L5 cable will fit the NWZ-E585? I remember reading somewhere
that this new mp3 player has a slightly different port to previous Walkman mp3 players (z series for example).
3. Would the FiiO E17 be a better choice than the E11? The E17 is a DAC as well as an amp. I think the headphones my father uses while out and about or at work are the Sennheiser PX 100 (mk-ii). But when listening at home he sometimes borrows my Sennheiser HD 650's (when I'm not looking!).
I'd appreciate any help or advice you guys might offer. Cheers.
I've just bought an NWZ-E585 Sony Walkman mp3 player. It is to be a Christmas present for my father, but of course I opened it and had a go of it (only to make sure it was working okay....I swear!)
Well, it works fine and is a nice little device, but in my opinion the audio quality is fairly crappy for a device that cost me €130. However, I must point out that I am somewhat of an audiophile and I'm far too used to using high end equipment and the best quality formats, so perhaps it only sounds crappy to my seasoned/spoiled ears. It certainly could be better, clearer, and a bit louder.
So having tested the device and being satisfied with it's functions and features, I feel it would benefit greatly from a headphone amp. I've been having a look at the FiiO E11 headphone amp, seems like the perfect piece of kit to go with the player. I have one or two things I need to verify before I go and buy it though.
What I'm trying to find out is:
1. Has anybody used the NWZ-E585 with an amp? Was there much improvement with the amp?
2. Does anybody know if the FiiO L5 cable will fit the NWZ-E585? I remember reading somewhere
that this new mp3 player has a slightly different port to previous Walkman mp3 players (z series for example).
3. Would the FiiO E17 be a better choice than the E11? The E17 is a DAC as well as an amp. I think the headphones my father uses while out and about or at work are the Sennheiser PX 100 (mk-ii). But when listening at home he sometimes borrows my Sennheiser HD 650's (when I'm not looking!).
I'd appreciate any help or advice you guys might offer. Cheers.