Has anyone actually, independently tested the PA10 for power and other tech specs? If so, a link to the source would be appreciated.

Maybe try contacting Linsoul and see if they have any information to help you.

Ok, this sums up what I posted in the PM on how I got it to work. Maybe this will help. "I got it figured out. In settings - connected devices .... USB option was always greyed out. My PC didn't recognize the 220 until I accessed developer options and turned on MTP file transfer in the USB...

I found it. It's a PM string with another member. ... See if this helps ... https://www.head-fi.org/conversations/dx220.2974438/#convMessage-8157995

I had to do something too for 220 to be recognized (Windows 10) but cannot remember what it was. Had something to do with switching usb options in 220 to allow file transfer but i couldnt access those options. I had to do something to be able to access those options. I think its posted in...

Are you sure Cato isn't screwing with you ...

Does the same thing with the P1. Just cannot provide the juice. I've bitched more than once about the way in which A&K states their output power specs. Enough said.

For shielding?

The Q15 should be a very good value at $400. $100 more than G5 but more features. Plus, AKM's flagship chips and looks like plenty of power on tap. I don't believe it uses THX amplification which is personally why I'm a bit interested even though I'm not really looking for any new gear. And...

I don't know about the W2 but the G5 isn't "fake balance". It's not balanced at all and it doesn't claim to be anywhere in the specs. The 4.4mm output is for convenience only.

Cayin N7 has class A or AB switchable amplification.

You just nailed my biggest issue with A&K. It will most likely do the stated output voltage ... into 47Kohms

Same topology as NX7, a little less powerful. Makes more sense to purchase NX7 if you only want the amplifier section. NX7 has a little more power and is less expensive.

I suspect that your ears are just too good for the G5 then. Why do I say that? ... As just one example ... There are plenty of folks who claim they can hear differences in the filters. Subtle is how I hear it described. I have no reason to doubt them. But you claim to be able to "easily"...

Don't really have much advice. Personally I'm very pleased with the G5 and it's size isn't an issue for my use case. I think it sounds fantastic as a DAC + Amp. I'm feeding it via usb with a Hidizs AP80pro as the transport. I personally am not at all impressed with what comes out of the...

I'm so happy that I'm not experienced enough to perceive the compressed soundstage depth and blob-ish imaging that you describe. I certainly wouldn't be able to live with such horrid technical performance if I were attune to it. Perhaps it would make more sense for you to get rid of the G5...

Excellent.

One of the european magazines did but I don't have the link. Power wise, it's not what A&K attempts to make it out to be. Still has plenty of power for most things. Hard to drive full size cans ... forget it.

Just from a common sense point of view ... why the hell would one pay all the extra money for a Tribrid if one is going to switch the estats off. It just seems goofy to me for fiio to even add the switch as it seems to be for comparsion sake more than anything else based on the description on...

Was surprised to see Fiio release the FX15 Tribrid because it's so late to the game. If I buy anything else that's pricey it will probably be a dynamic driver so I'll probably never buy the FX15. I'm put off by the e-stat on/off switch anyway. Probably doesn't affect the sound quality...

LC-RC is probably an update to the older LC line as you now have the interchangeable plugs but actual wire type and total strand count looks to be the same.

I doubt there will be much difference in sound between the RD and RD Pro. Both pure silver cables and I doubt that the configuration differences would make for anything more than subtle, if that, sonic differences.

I don't think there is any treble energy lost with the LC-RE on the FD7. I think the focus is just shifted a bit because of the perception of added low end and maybe warmer lower mids. But then again, my ears give up just north of 10K so maybe I'm just not hearing it. I prefer and am using...

I have the older version LC-RE Pro. I don't know what the difference in sonic performance is between the older version and the 2022 but while the newer version is 8 wire with 360 total wire strands as opposed to 4 wire with 240 total wire strandsin the older version, I did notice that Fiio no...

I'm not hearing any coloration such as you describe feeding the Topping G5 with the little Hidizs. Maybe it's just a synergy thing ... or maybe my ears are just full of pig crap. Regardless, I'm very happy with it as a transport for the G5 but I'd be interested in reading how Hidizs...