I have bit trouble with my E5. When i use it while charging from a USB port, there is a hissing at higher volume all the time, and it vanishes immediately i remove the USB.
Also there is some strange screeching noise sometimes when i move the mouse :S
Seems like some serious interference coming through the USb cable. Its perfectly fine when not USB not plugged it.
SO i guess a DAC + E5 will lead to similar effects, and might cause more noise than the Mark IV. Anyway im getting the Mark IV for my SHP 8900.
Will look for a simple DAC for other headphones, which are easy to drive.
Also there is some strange screeching noise sometimes when i move the mouse :S
Seems like some serious interference coming through the USb cable. Its perfectly fine when not USB not plugged it.
SO i guess a DAC + E5 will lead to similar effects, and might cause more noise than the Mark IV. Anyway im getting the Mark IV for my SHP 8900.
Will look for a simple DAC for other headphones, which are easy to drive.