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mk05
19
Jun 23, 2015
I'm a total newb and have several questions, if you guys have time: 1) I see there is a line out in the back and two headphones out in the front. Does that mean I can use the one in the back? Is there a difference? 2) Since there is no analog in like the D1, is the USB input the next best input coming in from phone, console, computer, non-analog link? I doubt my Xperia Z3 has optical out, but it has a DAC output. 3) Is the circuit made to prefer the left or right output as primary? Does the power/SQ go down if both outputs are engaged? What if both fronts and the back line out are engaged? 4) What is the BT capability? Does it pair to my phone to stream the input, or does it pair to the output, ie bluetooth speaker/headset?
thomwithah
47
Jun 23, 2015
mk051) Yes, you can use it. It's a line out. It would not be used for headphones but rather to go to something else for processing such as another amplifier.
2)The input next to the line out acts as a line in. It's multi function so it also acts as a microphone in and optical in as well.
3) It doesn't favor any output. You can use them all simultaneously. SQ is not affected by using any of the outputs in concert. Output power is very minimally effected, it's doubtful you could notice in use.
4) It is very highly capable while connected via Bluetooth. Depending on the device, you can choose your connection type to include practically anything you like. You may use it for input, output, or both. It will support older Bluetooth protocols, so even if you don't have an AptX device, you can still stream with A2DP or even less...
turboBB
16
Jun 23, 2015
thomwithahSo you mean you can use the E5 as a Tx and not just Rx? (i.e. I can pair my fav BT cans to it while it's being used in USB mode connected to my PC)
thomwithah
47
Jun 24, 2015
turboBBNo. But then your PC likely has Bluetooth, or you can by a cheep dongle to do that without involving the E5. What it will do is connect to your PC via Bluetooth and allow you to send information to your PC or receive information from your PC. It doesn't act as a dongle adding Bluetooth functionality to a PC that is otherwise lacking it.
The E5 is for getting good sound. Even the some of the best Bluetooth headsets at around or $400 aren't going to sound nearly as good as an E5 and a AKG K7XX for the price of $350 from Massdrop... I don't know why this is something you would even want to do, unless you don't have Bluetooth on your PC, and wanted to get it on your Bluetooth headphones, but then a dongle is all you need.
turboBB
16
Jun 25, 2015
thomwithahThx for confirming. I'd like to obviate need to switch playback devices when I want to use my aptx cans. Likewise, I'd like to take advantage of aptx for my ipod. Considering that this was designed to be a jack-of-all trades, it's a shame that it lacks the BT Tx. Still a great value at this price but alas not an all-in-one solution for all my use cases.
thomwithah
47
Jun 25, 2015
turboBBIt doesn't lack Bluetooth transfer. You can, for example, record input from it to your PC via Bluetooth, or, send your voice from the E5 to your phone for phone calls via Bluetooth. What playback device do have now that won't play directly to your AptX headphones besides the iPod? Why use those headphones versus something better with the E5? Seems like the AptX headphones may not have been the "all-in-one solution for all your use cases" more than the E5 isn't. Correct me if I'm wrong, I guess I don't understand what it is you where trying to communicate...
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