FiiO E5 Compact Headphone Amp

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Fiio E5 Headphone Amplifier Looks Like iPod Shuffle
Published 11/20/2008 by Robert Birming at GeekAlerts
... E5 headphone amplifier, clearly inspired by Apples iPod Shuffle MP3 player, will help to give the volume from your favorite digital audio player a good boost. The 26 gram light amplifier measures 44 x 38 x 12.2mm. It’s powered by a built-in USB rechargeable 200mAh lithium battery that allows for up to 20 hours of use. According to GenerationMP3, the Fiio E5 headphone amplifier will retail for under $20. (SlashGear via OhGizmo) ...

FiiO E5 headphone amplifier looks like a Shuffle
Published 11/20/2008 by John Brownlee at Boing Boing Gadgets
... of using them, instinctively squinting at them as a form of audiophonic snake oil, at least for most people (audiophiles: feel free to school me in the comments), but FiiO's E5 compact headphone amps are, at least, eye-catching, even if the lapel clip design obviously channels a Shuffle aesthetic. The E5 is powered by a built-in 200mAh battery that's recharged via USB and specced for about 20 hours per charge. It'll sell for under $20. FiiO E5 [GenerationMP3 via OhGizmo]

Fiio's E5 Headphone Amp Steals iPod Shuffle Form Factor [Audio Amp]
Published 11/21/2008 by Kit Eaton at Gizmodo
... much exactly the same shape as an iPod shuffle, presumably so you can clip it to a lapel or bag strap for convenience while it's in use. It'll push out 150mW of audio power into 16-ohm headphones, with a USB-rechargable lithium battery that's good for about 20 hours, and it weighs a mere 26g. There's no release date info yet, though there's an expectation that it's price may be around $20, which may interest those of you with portable audio amp requirements. [GenerationMP3 via OhGizmo] ...