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Fiio E5 headphone amplifier
SlashGear — It may look like a Shuffle, but the Fiio E5 isn’t even a PMP.  In actual fact it’s a clip-on headphone amplifier, intended to boost volume from your favorite media player and drive higher impedance cans than might normally work.  With an Apple-style clip, the E5 measures just 44 x 38 x 12.2mm but boasts 150mW (at 16Ω; or 12MW to 300Ω) power output with under 0.009-percent distortion at 10mW. That makes it 30-percent more powerful than its E3 predecessor, despite only being 26g and having a rechargeable battery good for 20hrs use. The original E3 did well in reviews, only being gently critiqued for emphasizing bass at the expense of some treble, but the first previews of the E5 suggest it has a ...

Fiio unveils the Shuffle look-a-like E5 headphone amplifier
Gadgetell — Section: Audio, Headphones, Portable Audio Fiio has just released the E5, and despite it offering a design very similar to that of the iPod Shuffle it is not a media player but instead a headphone amplifier.  The E5 comes as a replacement to the previous E3, and in turn offers 30-percent more power than the E3.  The E5 has a power output of 150mW at 16Ω or 12MW to 300Ω and less than a 0.009-percent distortion at 10mW.  Additionally, the E5 has onboard volume controls (an item that was lacking on the E3) and a built-in battery that should offer around 20 hours of use.  Otherwise the E5 measures 1.73 x 1.50 x 0.48-inches and weighs in at a lightweight 0.92-ounces.  The E5 is ...

Fiio E5 headphone amp makes your weak iPod work with your sweet cans
CrunchGear — ... have the chops to make your cans really go. The output from things like iPod Nanos is enough to drive little in-ear headphones and earbuds, but at some point you get headphones where the signal just isn’t enough. This little amp from Fiio (replacing the E3) boosts the signal without adding noise and makes your nice audio gear sound great away from your hi-fi. It costs less than $20, although it’s not available on their site yet. [via Slashgear and Blog Casque]

FiiO E5 Compact Headphone Amp
OhGizmo! — ... looks like the perfect solution. It weighs just 26 grams and the integrated clip allows you to attach it to a belt or collar so that it won’t weigh down your headphone cable. When compared to FiiO’s previous model, the E3, the E5 is about 30% more powerful and produces a far more neutral sound. And it’s powered by a built-in 200mAh lithium battery that’s recharged via USB and provides about 20 hours of use. While no release date or pricing info has been set, GenerationMP3 expects it to retail for just under $20. ...

Fiio E5 Headphone Amplifier Looks Like iPod Shuffle
GeekAlerts — The tiny Fiio 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
Boing Boing Gadgets — ... I'm a little bit fuzzy on the advantages 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]
Gizmodo — ... from Fiio is a pretty 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 ...