FiiO – E10K

Chi-Fi Excellence 1 Year ofWarranty Ideal forAudiophiles Best Suited forPortable Use Pair with Laptop via USB Connect WithType-C 200 mW @ 32 ΩPower Output PCM5102DAC Chip Super LightweightDesign VolumeControls A lot of power even for the most demanding of headphones, an excellent build, the versatility to take it along on the road makes the E10K a yesteryear hero and an all-time favourite PRAVEEN KAMATH Headphone Guru About PRAVEEN KAMATH Praveen, our Headphone Zone is an audio connoisseur and staunch Meze fanboy. He loves the RAI Penta and the Empyrean, equally. When not writing about, thinking about or listening to music: He’s an avid beerologist too and staunchly believes that the combination of both beats every music setup out there! You’ll often find him listening to The Weeknd, The Score and The Script. DESCRIPTION UPGRADED WITH AN HIGH QUALITY ADVANCED DAC CHIP AND USB TYPE-C CONNECTIVITY One of the notable developments in the FiiO E10K-TC is its PCM5102 DAC chip. This chip brings about significant improvements in the functionality of the E10K-TC and improved audio quality without any phase shift or delays. The PCM5102 DAC can handle PCM files up to 32-bit/384kHz, or outputting 192 kHz over coaxial S/PDIF while improving audio quality via a linear internal filter; this also reduces delay, improves internal silence on changing tracks and induces no phase shifts. Now you can connect the E10K-TC to your laptop via its USB Type-C connection, which also provides it with power and offers a better interface with modern devices. FEATURING AN UPDATED AMPLIFICATION STAGE, BASS BOOST CIRCUIT AND XMOS CHIP FiiO E10K-TC now comes embedded with an LMH6643 OP-Amp that elevates its driving power exponentially. The FiiO E10K-TC offers an output power of 200mW @32Ω and a USB decoding sample rate of 24 bit / 96kHz with enhanced transient response. Keeping up with the times, the E10K-TC comes embedded with the flagship XMOS XUF208 chip for more efficient USB decoding. This offers USB Audio Class 2.0 and supports up to 32bit/384kHz playback. The E10K-TC is also equipped with a Dual Gain setting that has an optimised low-pass filter along with a selectable Bass Boost circuit that delivers a low noise floor. Taking control of the volume is easy with the volume control knob that offers precise increments or decrements in volume and you can enable the Bass Boost Circuit via the button on the front panel. HIGHLY DURABLE AND PORTABLE DESIGN WITH A VARIETY OF CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS The FiiO E10K-TC is compact, portable and more durable than ever before, thanks to its brushed aluminium shell and chassis that allow for portable operation without worry. The E10K-TC connects to your laptop via its USB Type-C connection and offers a variety of connectivity options, including a front-panel 3.5mm headphone jack, a rear-panel 3.5mm line output, and a rear-panel RCA coaxial digital output, which allows you to send your digital audio to another destination. The connectivity options make it easier to connect to other pieces of equipment. These additions are thoughtful and keep in tune with technological advancements. SPECS SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NAME E10K COLOR AVAILABLE Black WEIGHT 78 g DIMENSIONS 79 mm×49.1 mm×21 mm DAC CHIP PCM5102 POWER SOURCE Standard USB Type-C Connector SIGNAL To NOISE RATIO ≥114dB HEADPHONE OUTPUT 3.5 mm stereo Jack COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Stereo PCM COAXIAL OUTPUT 192kHz/24Bit SAMPLE RATE (USB DECODING) Type-C: Upto 32Bit/384kHz VOLUME CONTROL ALPS Potentiometer BASS BOOST Yes HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE (RECOMMENDED) 16~150 Ω POWER INPUT recommend DC5V 500mA BATTERY CAPACITY N/A BATTERY LIFE N/A OUTPUT POWER >200 mW (32 Ω/THD+N＜1%) CHARGING TIME N/A THD ＜0.006% (1 kHz) OUTPUT IMPEDANCE ＜1.04 Ω FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20 Hz~20 kHz SUPPORTED S/N RATION ≥108 dB INPUT SENSITIVITY N/A MAX INPUT LEVEL N/A CROSSTALK ≥70 dB (1 kHz) CHANNEL IMBALANCE ＜0.4 dB GAIN 1.6 dB (GAIN=L)8.8 dB (GAIN=H) BASS BOOST RANGE N/A MAX OUTPUT CURRENT 81.6 mA IN THE BOX BOX CONTENTS 1. FiiO E10K-TC COMPARISONS FiiO – E10K ₹ 5,990/- ₹ 6,490/- SEE MORE FiiO – K3 ₹ 8,990/- ₹ 10,990- SEE MORE EarMen – Donald DAC ₹ 9,999/- SEE MORE TOPPING – MX3 ₹ 11,999/- ₹ 13,999/- SEE MORE Warranty Ideal For Portable Desktop Smartphone & Desktop Desktop Weight 78g 82g 475g DAC Chip PCM5102 AKM AK4452 Cirrus Logic CS43198 Sample Rate 24Bit/96kHz 384kHz/32 bit 32bit/384kHz 44.1KHz-96KHz/16Bit-24Bit Balanced Outputs Outputs 3.5mm 2.5mm & 3.5mm RCA 3.5mm Digital Inputs Type-C USB-C USB-C – DATA/Power Supply USB-C – External Power Supply BT/USB/OPT/COAX/AUX Output level 200 MW (32 Ω/THD+N＜1%) 220mW(16Ω) 120mW(32Ω) (3.5mm Headphone Output)320mW(16Ω) 200mW(32Ω) (2.5mm Headphone Output) 257mW X 2 At 32ohms 42mW X 2 At 300ohms Signal to Noise Ratio ＞105 DB （A-Weighted） 320mW(16Ω) 200mW(32Ω) (2.5mm Headphone Output) 103dB Bluetooth Version V4.0 Bluetooth Codecs MQA Support Volume Control Expert Verdict “The bottom line for people upgrading from a computer’s headphone jack the new E10k has great power for a very small device and is insanely better in power and volume.” Headfonics “The K3 looks like a cuter version to some Maudio’s pro audio interfaces and the matte grey black finishing make it looks sleek and very industrial.” Headfonics The EarMen Donald DAC is one of the better budget DAC’s out there. I enjoy a load of purity now and then and I can safely say that this DAC is something purists will like a lot.” Headfonics SEE MORE SEE MORE SEE MORE SEE MORE FAQS What is the warranty period on the FiiO E10K and how do I claim warranty? The warranty period on FiiO E10K is for 1 year. Read more information about FiiO’s warranty in India.click here. How to do when the device is malfunctioning, like failing to boot, no sounds when playing music? [Fail to turn on] When the E10K-TC could not be turned on, please try to reconnect or unplug and plug it off the USB to return to normal performance. [No sounds out, noisy sounds, only one channel can work] The following methods can help you troubleshoot the cause: 1. Reboot the E10K-TC by operating the power on/off knob. 2. Switch input source: such as the adapter cable, USB cable, computer 3. Switch output source: such as headphones, headphone cable [Water damage] Please shut down the E10K-TC immediately and do not charge it. Store it in a dry place and contact our support team for help How to use the E10K-TC as a USB DAC for computers? [Windows system] *Windows system supports USB DAC 2.0 mode: When first connecting, please go to our website to download the DAC driver, and install it as the instruction to enable the USB DAC function. Download link: http://fiio-file.fiio.net/FiiO_USB_DAC_Driver-V4.47.0.zip *The following instruction takes Windows 7 as an example to introduce how to install the USB DAC driver (v4.47.0) on the computer, and use the E10K-TC to play songs: https://forum.fiio.com/note/showNoteContent.do?id=202106181129330797039&tid=17 [MacBook] MacBook does not need to install the driver. Directly choose the E10K-TC as the output device. How to use the FiiO device as USB DAC on MAC: https://forum.fiio.com/note/showNoteContent.do?id=202105191616354037331 Instructions for the Power/Volume knob, GAIN and BASS switch [Power/Volume Knob] *Turn the Power/Volume knob clockwise until a click sound is heard to turn on the device; keep turning clockwise to increase the volume. *Turn anticlockwise to decrease the volume; turn anticlockwise until a click sound is heard to turn off the device. [GAIN switch] H: Switch to high gain L: Switch to low gain Choose the gain level based on the earphones you are using. It is suggested to adjust the volume knob between 9 and 3 o’clock. and choose the gain level for your own preference. [BASS switch] Bass boosting: Turn the BASS switch to ON to boost the bass performance. You could turn it on or off based on your personal preference. Issues regarding the E10K-TC’s indicator light 1. After connecting to the computer, if the E10K-TC can work normally but the indicator light keeps off, the light is probably broken. 2. After connecting to the computer, if the indicator light keeps flashing, it is suggested to unplug and plug the USB cable or restart the computer. If the problem still exists, it may be the issue of the E10K-TC. 3. Last but not least, it is suggested to disconnect and reconnect the E10K-TC after quitting the music app. Can the E10K-TC’s headphone, coaxial and line-out output work at the same time? The E10K-TC supports 3.5mm single-ended headphone, coaxial and line-out output. (The coaxial can support up to 192k/24bit output.) The E10K-TC’s headphone, coaxial and line-out output can work at the same time. Is the volume of the E10K-TC’s coaxial and line-out output adjustable? The volume of the E10K-TC’s coaxial and line-out output cannot be controlled through the volume knob. Should I disconnect the USB cable if the E10K-TC is not in use for a long time? The E10K-TC has a power switch (i.e. the volume knob). When the E10K-TC is not in use, you only need to rotate the knob to turn off the E10K-TC yet without having to unplug the USB cable. Can I connect the E10K-TC to an iOS or Android device? The port of the E10K-TC is a combo of both power supply and data transfer, which is designed for desktop computers or laptops. It is not recommended to connect it to mobile devices. What are the differences between the New K3 and E10K-TC? How to choose the right one? 1. Both of them are portable desktop DAC and headphone amplifier. 2. In terms of the USB Audio class, both of them support PCM up to 384kHz/32bit. The difference is that the New K3 also supports native decoding up to DSD256, while the E10K-TC does not support DSD. 3. The New K3 features a 2.5mm balanced output port, while the E10K-TC only has a 3.5mm single-ended output port. 4. The E10K-TC is more cost-effective. In short, for balanced output and DSD requirements, the New K3 will be more appropriate, while single-ended output and non-DSD decoding can take the E10K-TC as a choice. DOWNLOADS Quick User Guide Warranty & Media Reviews 1 Year Warranty Don’t sweat it, this FiiO E10K comes with a 1 year warranty from FiiO that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer’s warranty. Read more about FiiO’s warranty in India. “The bottom line for people upgrading from a computer’s headphone jack the new E10k has great power for a very small device and is insanely better in power and volume.” Read More “E10K still has a 3.5mm headphone out on the front and a coaxial and 3.5mm Line OUT on the back. the E10K still is tiny, measures 79 x 49.1 x 21 mm and weighs only 78g.” Read More “Tiny, versatile, low noise floor, cost. Decent DAC, pretty powerful amp, quite clean sound, metal connectors, great aluminum housing, Base boost is the best.” Read More