Ah that's what I thought. That said moving the R9 would also involve moving the power cord and disconnecting and then reconnecting any of the other rear connections, e.g. speaker connections, HDMI connections, USB connections, etc.
These statements are incorrect. The FiiO R9 is one of the most powerful desktop headphone amplifiers on the market and can deliver up to 7watts via a balanced connection and the "Ultra High" gain setting, which is more than enough power to drive the AKG K1000 headphones. If this is not the case for you then something is definitely wrong with your setup.
No, there is not enough volume, even lower then my IFi Zen Can, and my Yamaha Av amp Rx V6a.
By “max gain” are you referring to “High Gain” or “Ultra High Gain”?
Hi: I need some clarification with respect to this. I am an early purchaser of the R9, and I wanted to use HDMI to convey music from the DAC to my stereo. I was told that this was not possible. Not it appears that it is possible. Which is it? Do I have to exchange my unit for a more recent version of the R9, and if so, how do I do this. If not, will there be a firmware update to allow my unit to transmit the processed music through HDMI to my stereo. Please let me know as soon as possible how this will work. Mike Gutierrez, North Hollywood, CaliforniaThe FiiO R9 and K19 have now officially passed HDMI certification.
The R9 and K19 support HDMI audio decoding, HDMI OUT, and HDMI ARC functions. To utilize HDMI's patented technology and logo, products must obtain authorization from the HDMI Association and undergo compliant design until passing rigorous testing to achieve HDMI certification. At the inception of the R9 and K19 projects, we applied for membership in the HDMI Association, paid annual dues to become official members, and promptly sent mass production versions of the products to the HDMI Association's authorized testing center, ATC, for testing. Upon passing the tests, the testing organization forwards the results to the HDMI Association headquarters in the United States for review.
In addition to membership fees, each product sent for testing needs to pay testing fees and royalties (i.e., copyright fees). After more than six months of testing on various complex projects, the R9 and K19 have finally obtained HDMI certification, indicating the arduousness of this certification process.
It is worth noting that HDMI certification is not mandatory, but FiiO has consistently adhered to a user-oriented and responsible attitude, ensuring product compliance and broad compatibility, allowing users to better experience the enjoyment brought by HDMI functionality. To this end, we have overcome numerous difficulties and applied for HDMI certification for the R9, K19, and some subsequent new products (currently confidential). Hereby we would like to express special thanks to our team members for their efforts and perseverance.
Note: The HDMI-certified versions of the R9 and K19 are HDMI 1.4b; the certified machines are mass production versions, consistent with the ones currently in use by everyone.
What you are asking for makes no sense, at least in the way you asked it (perhaps there is a misunderstanding?).
Ultra High Gain. Volume max.
I finally looked up the AKG K1000s, because I was not familiar with them. Those aren’t headphones, they are static “ear speakers”. They are clean as heck but need an insane amount of power. They need a speaker amplifier instead of a headphone amplifier (hence the term “ear speakers”), just like Stax do.
Do more research, a lot of headphone amp, drive it well. Thanks.
I doubt “a lot” is the right term, since again, they are ear speakers.
My IFi Zan can, a $150 headphone amp drive well too.
No, they can’t. Do your research.
But that's what trolls do. I suggest that you just ignore him.
