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Mar 2, 2017 at 11:39 AM Post #3,721 of 15,897
I just received this item. And sq is nice mich better than software inside this box..
Fiio you need a lot of developing and fixing some things in firmware. I really missing ability to scroll position in track by holding ffwd or rwd buttons (physical ones) on disabled screen. I could say what bugs I found after 30 minutes of listening bit for what ☺
 
Mar 2, 2017 at 11:46 AM Post #3,722 of 15,897
The problem that I have found is that it has problem with non ASCII characters in the tags, Chinese? characters instead of characters like é, à, etc
 
Another problem that I have found is that playlists are ordered by name, not by the order the songs where added to it
 
Mar 2, 2017 at 11:48 AM Post #3,723 of 15,897
denony said:
   
Thank you for sharing.
 
On page 3, they print that "It (X7) is faster in general usage and it updates the library faster as well" (than X5 III) ... "The X7 is faster and more reactive."
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Don't both X7 and X5 III share the same CPU (Rockchip RK3188), same amount of RAM (1 GB), and same Android version ?
 
Why is there a such difference ?
 
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Stock X7 actually uses Android 4.4 which may explain a bit of difference in speed with the same chip.I do believe though that 5.1 beta is at an advanced stage now for X7 but still buggy. 
 
Mar 2, 2017 at 11:50 AM Post #3,724 of 15,897
Received mine today. Not had a chance to load anything onto it but been using Spotify extreme streaming.
 
First impression is that it's good but nothing is jumping at me as exceptional. Sounds a bit smeared, lacks focus and treble definition compared to my HRT Microstreamer out of laptop and has a narrower soundstage.
 
Will load better quality material when I get a chance later.
 
Anyone found this required burning in?
 
Mar 2, 2017 at 11:53 AM Post #3,725 of 15,897
x5iii and this new wireless iem looks cool
 
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/692833600/jaap-the-next-generation-of-truly-wireless-earphon/description
 
 

 
Mar 2, 2017 at 11:59 AM Post #3,726 of 15,897
denony said:
   
Thank you for sharing.
 
On page 3, they print that "It (X7) is faster in general usage and it updates the library faster as well" (than X5 III) ... "The X7 is faster and more reactive."
confused_face_2.gif

Don't both X7 and X5 III share the same CPU (Rockchip RK3188), same amount of RAM (1 GB), and same Android version ?
 
Why is there a such difference ?
 
Thank you
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I'm curious about this as well since I'm in the market right now for a new DAP.  I can get a new X7 with the AM1 amp from an authorized dealer for ~$389 on eBay.  I realize the tech is a couple years older and only has 1 SDCard slot, but can anyone compare these two for roughly the same price which one they would purchase (X7 vs X5 III)?
 
Mar 2, 2017 at 2:18 PM Post #3,728 of 15,897
Adorama now shows the X5-III in stock!
 
Mar 2, 2017 at 2:20 PM Post #3,729 of 15,897
goody said:
  ok thanks psikey i just cant justify keeping the Sony ZX2 it cost me a lot of money and i was thinking of selling it anyway ...so the x5 will suit me fine 
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That sucks, you only recently picked up the ZX2 correct? I hate taking big hits on gear, but the ZX2 I think as good as it is, just can't command anywhere near the retail asking price. Have you listed yours yet? I almost bought a ZX2 twice, but I just couldn't pay that kind of money for such low power output as I do not use IEMs so it would have to drive full sized headphones for me, and I also favour louder playback volume. It will be interesting to hear what you think of the X5III after having had a ZX2. Cheers.
 
Mar 2, 2017 at 2:43 PM Post #3,731 of 15,897
jonlad1 said:
  Not sure if this was answered yet but what price are the Viper effect extras?
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An insignificant price, 1$ - 2$
 
 
sonic defender said:
  That sucks, you only recently picked up the ZX2 correct? I hate taking big hits on gear, but the ZX2 I think as good as it is, just can't command anywhere near the retail asking price. Have you listed yours yet? I almost bought a ZX2 twice, but I just couldn't pay that kind of money for such low power output as I do not use IEMs so it would have to drive full sized headphones for me, and I also favour louder playback volume. It will be interesting to hear what you think of the X5III after having had a ZX2. Cheers.
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Really really poor output  power for all Sony DAPs I tested to date... Even for IEMs it can be too low. No idea why - it could be because they're limited in power. 
 
Really happy that FiiO DAPs can power my headphones enough to make them fun! 
 
Mar 2, 2017 at 3:43 PM Post #3,735 of 15,897
ngoshawk said:
There is a bass boost feature on the VIPER EQ menu. I cannot recall if that aspect was free or not, though. MOST of VIPER was free, others cost. I won't purchase any of the items that cost.

@PinkyPowers is the Bass Boost option on VIPER fee or not?...:thinking:
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some might have missed my point. 
 
I was just pointing out that instead of badly implementing a feature (going by peoples impressions) why not give us something that will be useful.
 
 
Yes I know there is software eq installed in the unit, but you can't beat hardware boost.  As long as its done well,  a la iDSD BL.
 
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